GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. Distribution of goods prior to purchase. However, rapid growth and diversification of products are making shippers, manufacturers, and suppliers rethink their business strategy. But the possibilities for continuously improving. Demand forecasts.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. I use a method I call managing for daily improvement or MDI. How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? Industry Week, March, 2016).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation.

Internet of things 120

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Innovation Manufacturing Purchasing Skills 120

GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". The Buyer then sent a purchase order affirming its intention to purchase the two piping units to be manufactured by the Seller.

Negotiate Pricing 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. About The Nearshore Company The Nearshore Company is a manufacturing services company that was founded in 1992. Jorge holds a B.A.

Mexico 209

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time. Right Service.

Waste Reduction 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

Just as the electric light bulb did not come from the continuous improvement of candles, I believe that supply chain planning improvements will not come from doing more of the same. ” Today only 7% of manufacturers are innovators. My goal is to drive change. Cleaning up our language needs to be a first step.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Data-driven forecasting improves purchasing and cuts storage expenses. Outsourcing to a 3PL can provide access to advanced warehousing technologies, optimized logistics networks, and specialized expertise in areas such as inventory management, transportation, and order fulfillment.

Optimal Sourcing 76

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 120

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scaling manufacturing operations is crucial for business growth but presents unique challenges. Balancing increased demand with consistent quality and controlled costs is difficult but essential for manufacturers looking to expand. Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources.

Material Savings 64

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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.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Report Demand Planning Software 120

Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. The right prediction and contingency planning tools will ensure a complete view and an effective response to risks such as suppliers going out of business, political upheaval, and natural calamities affecting manufacturing.

Inventory Reduction 163

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. Ship according to a latest set of transportation routing instructions. Real time response to alerts, issues, and exceptions.

Supply Chain Network Software 194

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QAD

JULY 16, 2024

Staying on top of global Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulatory compliance can improve outcomes for both patients and medical device manufacturers The U.S. However, the GUDID is fairly established, and by now, most manufacturers are aware of submission requirements, while EUDAMED is constantly evolving.

Manufacturing Procurement 86

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Once upon a time, there were fewer manufacturing entities in the world, and shipping companies clamored for relationships with each and every business. Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. Saving Money.

Transportation Management 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 194

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Spiraling transportation costs, tariff shifts and increased expectations for customer service sparks new interest in supply chain planning. Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. Reference Figure 1. Use Of Spreadsheets. On customer service?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2014

You might acquire another company, for example, or divest yourself of a business unit, which would transform your supply chain and transportation networks — and the challenges that go along with them. What does this all mean for manufacturers and retailers looking for a solution provider?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 81

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 81

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. The answer lies in continually improving your business processes.

Inventory Reduction 120

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2016

The 3PL gets to know the shippers'/customers' engineers, manufacturing or supply chain experts in the supplin order to eliminate points of failure down the road. The current Logistics or Purchasing Manager wants an answer as to “WIIFM?” Procurement can have a supplier embedded in their location as well. What’s In It For Me?).

3PL 120

3PL Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction 120

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

It is clear that new outcomes cannot happen through a focus on traditional continuous improvement programs. The change in front of us will transform the base-level definitions of source, make and deliver. 3) Rethinking Manufacturing. Action Item: Ideate on what the future of your manufacturing processes could look like?

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: Cerasis is a 3PL focused on transportation management. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used.

Vendor Strategies 120

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Disruptions are often unpredictable and can come from just about anywhere: port closures, transport delays, war, political strife, or a worldwide invisible crisis. Suppliers are often overlooked in continuous improvement efforts, but along with buyers, they are on the front lines. Employ predictive insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 130

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. Transportation is measured just as a cost rather than what it does for the rest of the organization. Other areas to consider measuring as it relates to transportation: Managing inventory. Read More. . Read More. .

Procurement Analytics 120

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. 3PLs continue to enhance their ability to drive innovation and deliver “long run” value for their customers.

Transportation Management 100

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 13, 2018

Blockchain allows companies to track employee performance and use analytics to provide real-time performance measurement, including advice for ways to improve performance. Manufacturing moves closer to end-users. This is a major source of added value through blockchain. Reduced reliance on third-parties to manage transactions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 121

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. It also reduces your resources and improves processes. Continuous Improvement. A Better Scope Management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

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Logility

AUGUST 14, 2023

Transactional and customer-facing data, such as transportation data and manufacturing and purchase orders, are important for generating demand signals and calculating demand variability. The touchstone of any supply chain technology implementation always is and needs to be continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 200

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. Since most companies invested in the automation of the enterprise, not the value network, visibility within the company and the transportation network is a strength. A Critical Review of the Contract Manufacturing Model. The solution failed.

Supply Chain Software 150

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