Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 29, 2024

Technology vendors speak techno geek, and I struggle to name any consultant familiar enough with today’s market to give an objective opinion. I still hold hope that SAP could get serious about supply chain planning, but I have given up on Oracle (with the exception of transportation management.)) The reason? Next Steps?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

A vigorous supplier relationship management (SRM) strategy can assist organizations in maximizing partnership value, minimize risk, and manage costs through the entire supplier relationship lifecycle. This practice is supported by a dynamic SRM strategy that retains information that can be used for analysis.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Unless your organization has been absent from the takeover of TMS in the conversations of online and print media, you have likely encountered plenty of reasons why a transportation management system (TMS) benefits shippers. Obviously, it saves money and reduces overhead, but where? This is where a TMS comes into play.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ll explore a few general solutions offered by leading technology platforms that retailers and logistics providers alike should consider: Carrier Allocation: Optimize cost and reduce risk by expanding partnerships with carriers and delivery service providers, improving capacity and flexibility. Cost is an important consideration as well.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Rather than looking at it with only two options, shippers need a third solution; they need to take advantage of an LTL transportation management system (TMS), focusing on how leveraging today’s systems, like the Cerasis Rater , can maintain profitability and drive expenses down. Vendor Management for Inbound Freight Management.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2015

Why is transportation management technology essential for companies to execute their supply chain strategy? He went on to say: At the very least, it will be very difficult to know whether or not you’re succeeding in executing your strategy without a technology that backs it up.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. The cloud offers unique benefits to shippers, vendors, customers and logistics providers. Eliminates the Need to Store Equipment, Servers, and Software in Your Building.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 10, 2020

Gartner recently released the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1. To determine this year’s leaders, Gartner analysts evaluated vendor’s offerings considering capabilities such as rate and contract management, operational planning, execution, freight settlement, and transportation analytics.

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak again at CSCMP’s annual global conference, which focused on providing attendees with real-world strategies to maximize and transform supply chains. One of the things they were looking for in the TMS plus managed services provider evaluation was the ability to have a menu of services to pick from.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. Along their journey they provide feedback, which with industry and technological advancements, backs our ongoing innovation strategy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management. So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? Today’s post is a follow up blog post to the post written a week or so back called “Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. I’m glad we had our leadership and strategy in place,” Mr. Guffina said.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 12, 2017

An inbound vendor routing guide is comparable the beating heart of your operation. It manages inbound freight, not unlike the incoming blood supply from the lungs, and pumps it out to the remainder of your supply chain. Creating an effective inbound vendor routing guide is not without its share of challenges.

Vendor Strategies 121

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through these key ways. Think about it.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. This is usually a three to six month process and may be part of a larger corporate strategy or transformation process that it has to plug into. How well do the vendors communicate with you?

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak again at CSCMP’s annual global conference, which focused on providing attendees with real-world strategies to maximize and transform supply chains. One of the things they were looking for in the TMS plus managed services provider evaluation was the ability to have a menu of services to pick from.

Price Reduction 48

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TMC

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak again at CSCMP’s annual global conference, which focused on providing attendees with real-world strategies to maximize and transform supply chains. One of the things they were looking for in the TMS plus managed services provider evaluation was the ability to have a menu of services to pick from.

Price Reduction 48

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The gradual move from managed transportation services (MTS) to TMS provides these companies with access to people, best practices, and network benchmarks, still affording them the opportunity to design, build, and roll out the right transportation strategy without worrying too much about the day-to-day execution.

Transportation Management 100

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2021

Industry analysts, consultants, and enterprise software vendors have been talking about the importance of digital transformation for many years. Read more Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy. The post Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Bricz is agnostic to WMS vendors, providing objective insights to its clients from solution design, WMS selection, process and technology mapping, and even warehouse control system and robotics selections. Spinnaker is vendor-agnostic when it comes to implementing SCP solutions. WMS has been a historical centerpiece to the practice.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

We first did an overview of the 10 areas of strategy a shipper must know in order to stay competitive. Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E. Our first post focused on distressed shipments.

Inventory Reduction 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2017

Most transportation costs in a company arise from inbound logistics cost. If other words, the costs associated with transportation of items from vendors make up the biggest portion of will transportation costs, reports Amy Roach Partridge of Inbound Logistics. Real-Time Data Promotes Use of Lowest-Cost Carriers. .

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2021

Peak season transportation management is about projecting and planning for increased demands by securing more capacity and paying closer attention to supply chain logistics, inventory levels, and consumer trends. Peak Season Transportation Management Depends on Applying Actionable Insights.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

That’s where transportation management systems, or TMS, comes in. TMS provides businesses with a clear view of how the supply chain is functioning and enabling them to manage it effectively. What is a transportation management system (TMS)? Transportation management systems can perform a variety of functions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2018

This allows retailers and the supply chain to eliminate the barriers to new technology implementation , offer better customer service, and prepare for the next innovation. Better risk management strategies. Improved inventory management, reducing instances of overstocking and under stocking. Omnichannel 2.0

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

With the added pressure to lower costs to end-users, your customers, it’s no surprise that the need for increased scrutiny and cost reductions among inbound logistics partners, your vendors, has gone rogue. Vendors need access to stringent, high-quality instructions for how to bring shipments to you.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2017

Meanwhile, the demand for more products has exponentially increased the demand on vendors and suppliers, so companies must evolve and embrace Green manufacturing initiatives now and throughout the coming years. Reduce costs. The costs associated with manufacturing can also be reduced through sustainability initiatives.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 7, 2021

Gartner recently released the Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 , and Blue Yonder has again been named a Leader in the report. Blue Yonder was positioned among a total of four vendors in the Leaders quadrant. Blue Yonder’s Differentiator: Innovative Strategy and Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2017

When you implement an order management system, you should include creating a project management team, identifying risks and interaction among all departments involved in the order fulfillment , product manufacturing, warehousing and transportation processes. This will eliminate a headache and stress down the line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But advising that visibility vendors should be evaluated based on “how well they align to the company’s existing carrier network” overlooks several other critical factors that should be part of the calculus. Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners. Data integrity.

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Locus

AUGUST 1, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Gartner® has included Locus as a Sample Vendor for Last-Mile Delivery (LMD) solutions in their Hype Cycle 2023 for Supply Chain Execution Technologies report. Previously, Locus was also mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Its global nature makes conventional shipping strategies inefficient and utterly unworkable. The warehouse management system (WMS), e-commerce platform, vendor systems and more may already be integrated. Thoroughly vet all vendors that will engage in drop shipping to prevent losses in product quality.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), We've schedule pick ups with the vendors of our shipper customers. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

However, where transportation management traditionally focused on the basics of moving “boxes” or “packages”, today it is much more strategic. Global transportation management affects product landed cost, inventory management, customer service, and satisfaction. . Freight Management. Terms of Purchase.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

Evolution of Logistics Management Software As we mentioned earlier, today, Logistics Management Software has evolved to become broader in its scope and functionalities to help address a greater spectrum of complex operations and processes. Logistics has, however, come a long way.

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