The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. The August 2022 J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Procurement at the pivot point. using a total cost of ownership strategy) and identify key risks (and related costs) to avoid.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Since the New Year however, rising inflation and household living costs combined with increasing uncertainty due to COVID-19 variants have been impacting consumers’ appetite to spend. Even in Australia, consumer sentiment index decreased to 102.2, Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

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Unleashed

MARCH 22, 2022

Here we get inside the NoLo industry boom – from what’s behind it, to how brewers and beverage manufacturers are taking advantage of it, to what the future looks like. beer & wine) that traditionally include alcohol, but are manufactured so that alcohol is either eliminated or reduced significantly. What is NoLo alcohol?

Procurement Analytics 98

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In ToolsGroup, we see an innovative partner that will position us to leverage proven technology and analytics to ensure we have what our customers need, where they need it, and when they need it.”. That’s why global leaders like Absolut, BP and Harley-Davidson rely on us year after year.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

The vitamin and supplement industry manufactures and sells goods to support dietary requirements, including products to complement health and fitness regimes. Products manufactured include vitamin and mineral supplements, along with dietary products designed to support weight-loss and strength-building.

Trends 59

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Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2024

The Guardian reports that the Victoria Unboxed project will hope to eliminate invisible waste from supply chains by replacing cardboard produce boxes with reusable plastic crates. US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3%

Waste Reduction 52

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With reports of retail layoffs and overstaffing at companies (such as Walmart and Amazon) to cover Omicron-related staffing shortages, it would appear the shortage of workers may be abating. As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 The risks surrounding the retail labor shortage aren’t new.

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Unleashed

MARCH 14, 2021

The food supply chain refers to the process of preparing a food product from start to finish: sourcing the raw materials and taking the food through a manufacturing process, through to the final packaging of the product, the sale to the customer and the final delivery. Food supply chain challenges in Australia. Cost pressures.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The data is then layered with machine-learning based analytics, reportedly based on Amazon’s noted nearly 30 years of supply chain experience in extracting data from ERP and specialty supply chain applications. This capability will reportedly leverage Amazon’s recently announced AWS Bedrock technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management.

Inventory Reduction 69

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 11, 2022

We have considerable supply-chain experience with distributed data through Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR) , which has been around since the 1990s as a process developed to reduce supply-chain costs among partners in a single supply chain. It was a win-win situation. The retailer monetizes that data.

Forecasting 88

Forecasting Data Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Software 88

Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions. Equally, regular monitoring, testing, and reporting is required.

Sustainability 98

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

In 2020 alone, there were record-breaking wildfires in California and Australia, crops decimated by swarming locusts across parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, not to mention frequent occurrences of hurricanes, floods, and heat waves. With GHG emissions on the rise, we continue to experience the devastating effects of global warming.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In its simplest form, fourth-party logistics is a model in which manufacturers hand over the entirety of the organisation and oversight of their supply chain to a 4PL provider. the digitisation of manufacturing. This outsourcing allows the company to focus on its core manufacturing business and higher-value projects.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

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Unleashed

MAY 28, 2023

First-in, first-out (FIFO) is a cost-flow inventory method used to value inventory stock. FIFO assumes the items first purchased or first produced are the first items to be sold. Under the FIFO method, the inventory you have left at the end of your accounting period would be the items you’ve most recently purchased or produced.

Purchasing Skills 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. Something that the forwarding and logistics industry has wrestled with over the years, is to balance the risk and reward of investment into organic systems development, versus purchasing third-party market software to run our businesses.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

A few years ago I purchased a sofa from a well-known furniture store. But it only takes a ship two weeks to travel from China to Australia [where I live], so what is happening for the other 10 weeks?” Simple lean supply chain techniques such as pull and leveling cost very little to implement and can have a big impact on lead times.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 83

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 83

Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Reuters reported that several suppliers to Tesla and Apple suspended production for four to six days because of the crisis. Geopolitical conflict with Australia—source of 10% of China’s coal imports—have contributed to the coal shortage. To meet the surging demand, including early holiday purchases, China’s exports to the U.S.

Pharmaceutical 62

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

billion metric tons—gets lost or wasted. What’s more, net food losses in developed countries (222 million metric tons) equate to nearly all of the food produced in Sub-Saharan Africa yearly (223 million metric tons). From the wholesale manufacturers in Iowa to the farmers in Bangladesh, change is coming.

Waste Reduction 91

Waste Reduction Food Procurement Analytics Vendor Strategies 91

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In India, the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) is set to encourage domestic EV manufacturing—and this is just a glimpse of the latest policies worldwide. To meet this demand and ensure a sustainable supply chain, Australia, Chile , China, and Brazil are proactively ramping up their lithium production.

Alloy 58

Alloy Material Savings Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 58

Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

Reverse Logistics 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. Previously, customers could drop off non-defective or undamaged items at UPS Stores without any cost.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. This morning in the Wall Street Journal , Laura Stevens reports that “Amazon is preparing to launch a delivery service for businesses, positioning it to directly compete with United Parcel Service Inc. Manufacturers like P&G are having to do the same too.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

However, predictive analytics and value-added services are being poured into TMS models, and supply chain executives have taken notice. Unfortunately, industry-standard TMS systems are simply not cutting it as more companies look for better ways to improve operations and reduce costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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EMERGE App

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Most will simply take their purchases elsewhere. Also, you may be carrying a product that has very long lead times for manufacturing. Alternatively, carrying too little stock means stockouts, lost sales and very unhappy customers who will shift their purchases to your competitors. Furry Beer Can Coolers from Australia.

Distribution 76

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

Read now: The Unleashed Cash Flow & Overstock Report 2023 Meet the experts Zander De Klerk : Zander is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer, Tax Agent, and Accounting Advisor with over 16 years of experience in the field. When it comes to shifting those overstocked items, discounting the purchase price can be tempting.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Leveraging the best manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, maximising productive efficiency, and accessing management expertise early , are the strategies that will set the best apart. Don’t purchase any supply chain solution that is not Cloud or SaaS based. Costed Purchase Orders. your brewing plant).

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. With over 1,000 factories already producing hoverboards, Shenzhen is already the ‘hoverboard manufacturing capital of the world’. Production Freight Logistics Retail Purchasing Receiving Freight: Dasher, Carrier, Forwarder (and Rudolph).

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The International Coffee Organisation’s (ICO) Coffee Market Report of September 2020 showed that global production is down 2.2% Looking ahead to 2025, experts predict the UK coffee market will grow more strongly than the US with 10.5% Australia is a huge coffee-drinking nation despite its British tea-drinking origins.

Trends 76

Trends Industrial Industry Purchasing Skills 76

EMERGE App

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

But while the newly arrived goods sit in your warehouse, did you know that there are also costs associated with keeping inventory? They are collectively called inventory carrying costs because they need to be paid to hold inventory. Here, we’ll explore what is meant by inventory carrying costs and their examples.

Inventory Reduction 75

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Unleashed

APRIL 14, 2019

Transactions are brief, taking place between the manufacturers or retailers and the consumer. B2B businesses sell products and services from one company to another, for example between manufacturers and wholesalers or between wholesalers and retailers. The buyers are other companies or businesses and transactions tend to be ongoing.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. While tracing the origin of a food source and viewing transparent information about its manufacturing process has certainly grown over recent years – there’s no doubt the pandemic has sped up consumer demand for this.

Food 93

Food Trends Industrial Industry 93

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Procurement costs.

Inventory Reduction 104

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