GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Leverage TMS technology platforms to source OTR transportation capacity in tight markets, keep information in context, and stay informed with real time visibility.? process of finding the best way to oversee pickups, drop-offs, and changing schedules as shipping needs evolve over time. Harvard Business Review Analytic Services study?report

Optimal Sourcing 221

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

Panama 130

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The OEM turned over management of one of the most critical, high-volume segments of its reverse logistics program—the processor business—saving the manufacturer millions of dollars each year; reducing excess inventory; increasing same-day, on-time ship rates; and improving customer satisfaction. The Challenges. million in just the first year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

For example, if your business is dependent on getting merchandise from point A to point B as quickly as possible, then you’ll want to ensure that employees are spending their time effectively with activities such as shipping. Supply Planning & Sourcing Analytics. Operations Management.

Course 115

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

In one example, an employee of Varda, a SpaceX-like company, began to publicly attempt to replicate the study and had over 10,000 people tuning in to watch a live stream of rocks in a furnace. While Mick Jagger might not trust ChatGPT to ship his guitar, it’s clear that the winners in logistics won’t be humans or AI.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 253

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

Real-time Visibility 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Most supply chain models are “ship from” models based on orders. A Point of Sale forecasting system requires a “ship to” model based on the channel. Over the last decade, most of the focus in supply management was on indirect sourcing. I learned the hard way. Synchronize CRM and Supply Chain Forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 386

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 7, 2021

Paige studied at Barret, the Honors College, and the W. Fulfyld’s unique service offering includes the technology and customer service required by direct-to-consumer brands along with deep expertise in value-added services, product sourcing, and packaging that enables them to become an extension of their customer’s supply chain.

San Diego 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Southeast Asian countries, Taiwan and India have become alternative manufacturing locales or sources of supply. This practice is illegal.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

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PINC

AUGUST 28, 2020

According to a research study we recently conducted (to be published soon), companies recognize that having digital yard management capabilities provides a range of business benefits beyond the yard. Source: Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 28, 2020). Why the low implementation rate?

Real-time Visibility 130

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Caterpillar is the subject of one of three case studies that show how supply chain management can support both environmental and financial goals. Here are three case studies that offer clear, irrefutable evidence that sustainability and profitability can be compatible in the supply chain domain. Logistics is a leading source of carbon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Source: Descartes Datamyne. In the same ecommerce study, over 72% of consumers experienced a delivery failure over a three-month period. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison.

Predictive Analytics Software 198

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

The ongoing impact of the pandemic brings greater challenges and obstacles with increased consumer demand, limited resources, shipping congestion, and labor shortages. This data is combined with other sources to always know the location of the shipments and the condition of the cargo, facilitating rapid, real-time action if problems arise.

Supply Chain Disruption 246

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

There are mixed views in business and supply chain management settings as to whether customers would be willing to both maintain brand loyalty or pay extra for products that are deemed to be sourced and produced from sustainable sources and social responsibility driven labor practices. This study, sponsored by Savanta, Inc.

Survey 111

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! It offers a finely tuned supply chain, with experienced suppliers, that will design, prototype, build and ship products at a fraction of the time it takes elsewhere. Introduction. Where Do I Start?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. In essence, a lot of logistics planning boils down to finding the quickest possible route between various points of delivery before returning back to the source. Sales in the e-commerce sector globally, grew to $4.9

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 268

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. companies with global operations, one of the most effective ways to mitigate risk is to ship smarter. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Shipping Overseas. Study the local competition.

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Logility

APRIL 15, 2021

From groceries and clothing to raw materials and machine parts, customers expect to have their order fulfilled quickly, safely, and with products that are ethically sourced. Logility updated this feature in the platform to document the chain of custody, from source to importer of record. Meeting demand with automated order promising.

Supply Chain Software 135

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.” The global retailer is able to design, produce and ship products to fashion focused customers in a matter of days. Our commentary observed that while this development may be a setback in U.S.

Inventory Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Why did we conduct this study? And, like every business, wholesale distributors need to contend with constant surprises and disruptions, from product and labor shortages to blocked shipping lanes. 1 Blue Yonder collaborated with a third party, Gatepoint Research, on a study called “Commerce and Order Management Strategies.”

Distribution 89

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Foolishly, the army decided to send me to Cranfield University in the UK to study for a masters’ in logistics, and that just opened up a whole new world. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course. Will people change their sourcing strategies?

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. Limited Shipping: Dropshipping wasn’t designed for order fulfillment, which impacted Lull’s delivery promise, as well as everyday operations. With FLEXE, they have also reduced shipping costs. 88% of orders met within two business days.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Case study: Reengineering a forwarder’s fulfillment journey To illustrate how technology on the Cloud can drive visibility, intelligence, and agility of supply chain, let’s take a look at the real case of one of the top 10 forwarders in the world.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

A recent study pointed to a human-centered model, which shifts from a sequenced approach of siloed operations to a flexible network of participants and partnerships that will enable agile and adaptable supply chain operations.The study was a collaboration of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, DHL and Accenture.

Supply Chain Design Software 148

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

For two IT companies in the Warwick study, commuter emissions were actually reduced up to 97% during 2020 when most staff members were forced to work from home. Researchers at University of Warwick, U.K. were able to take the emission numbers from pre-COVID 2019 (over 17.4 There are work life balance advantages to working remotely.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers. They also don''t own any stores because they choose to rent the space.

Case Study 124

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

As driver pay increases, so does the incidence of drivers jumping ship, switching companies for the next best payday. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. Our mission and core values are the foundation of our culture and guiding source in our interactions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Image source: Bloomberg. Higher container costs , resulting in container-by-container decisions on what to ship. Image source: American Journal of Transportation. Businesses should form a cross-functional supply chain task force to study their end- to-end import process theith a goal of improving resiliency.

Supply Chain Disruption 194

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat. We can help business leaders by providing insight on the environment benefits or disadvantages of their different sourcing options to start with, but after that comes the physical moving of goods.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

OpenText was the largest vendor in this market the last time ARC did the study. Many companies working to improve their supply chain agility find it necessary to gather data from multiple sources and cannot get all the data they need from just one source. As such, their offerings warrant attention.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 209

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A Request for Proposal (or RFP as it is more commonly known) is one of the most important pieces in sourcing and procurement and the overall supply chain. However, this can be a tedious process if you’re still sourcing using spreadsheets or haven’t made your procurement process digital quite yet. Shipping and Small parcel.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

This week I interviewed Robert Byrne, Founder of Terra Technology , on the results of their fourth benchmarking study on forecasting excellence. The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. Background on the Study. Complexity Escalates.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

Our full case study provides details of how the QAD Supplier Portal helped ANCA streamline their purchasing processes. ANCA builds their machines in Australia but these precision components are sourced from around the world. There’s more information in the full case study.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

One of the players in this market, Resilinc, is monitoring 105 million data sources. The goods are then shipped to the Port of Long Beach, unloaded, and then trucked to a factory in Fresno. Examples of third-party data would include weather forecasts, sustainability ratings, or D&Bs on a company’s financial viability.

Risk Management 193

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market.

Procurement Solutions 94

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” By Ali Hasan Raza.

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