Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Third-party logistics services providers play a prominent role in this industry environment. Pharmaceutical supply networks in turn have multiple stakeholders and buying agents, that greatly complicate the efficient movement of products and channels of distribution.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. More companies will start addressing one of the weakest links in their supply chain transformation journey: Workforce Planning. Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true.

Predictive Analytics Software

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project. Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 19, 2016

What Should be 3PL Role in Supply Chain Transformation and Other Focus Topics

Third Party Logistics

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The company undertook a supply chain network redesign program , resulting in the commissioning of intermediate “merge centers” and optimization of cross-dock terminal locations. Deere & Company also began consolidating shipments and using break-bulk terminals during the seasonal peak.

Cost Reduction Strategies

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Salim Shaikh (CPIM, CSCP) is a Digital Transformation Executive at Blue Yonder.

Automotive