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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 281

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 281

Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

Procurement Analytics 104

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 104

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Structural Changes in Supply Chains: Example: A consumer goods company decides to near-shore its manufacturing operations to reduce transportation costs and improve responsiveness. They also performed Transportation and Inventory Optimization to ensure that products are delivered on time and with minimum inventory.

Modeling 266

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 266

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. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment. If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 197

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Fewer users of the software diminish its ability to reduce fraud, increase trust, speed international shipments, and save money, says APPSeCONNECT. In other words, the technology will continue to present challenges until its use becomes a standard in global and domestic trade. Consider OTS available blockchain solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 211

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. By outsourcing to a transportation management provider, you can reduce your in-house expenses on shipping processes. Flexibility in Business Processes. Transparency.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more mainstream, and machine-aided purchases, such as voice ordering thru voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, are beginning to permeate everyday households. Use RFID and (Soon) blockchain to improve visibility, traceability. Never stop improving.

Supply Chain Design Software 188

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design 188

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar. Use them to continuously improve your organization. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Those that seek to succeed in shipping online need to know a few things about why less-than-truckload may be the solution, how customers’ expectations are increasing, and what benefits less-than-truckload offers. Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart? Get E-Commerce solutions.

Shipping 168

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Companies had to survive the disruptions by obtaining visibility throughout their supply chains, some may have done so through large amount of manual effort rather than more automated solutions. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. Corey is also proficient in product development and management, successful contract negotiations, continuous improvements, emerging technologies, and cultivating key relationships and partnerships.

Negotiating Skills 216

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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. You’ll probably want to bookmark this page.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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

Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2016

Author’s Note: The following is the forward I wrote for a new textbook published by MercuryGate (a Talking Logistics sponsor) on “ Modern Technology for Transportation Optimization ,” which is available for purchase on Amazon.com. Our transportation operations are simple and straightforward.” But what does that mean exactly?

Optimal Sourcing 104

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 104

GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The Solution: IoT-Inspired, Smart Warehouses Enhance Operations Using the power of an IoT-inspired, smart warehouse helps gain real-time visibility, access and control over all operations. Precursor technology enables continuous improvement in warehouse management.

Inventory Management Software 125

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. Effective strategies coupled with a well-defined plan and the right tools helped supply chain professionals alleviate fulfillment pressures and readied managers for market changes in the future. Agility is the name of the game.

Inventory Reduction 163

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Skills: programming equipment, setting up tooling, using preventive maintenance, safety systems , machine set up and re-set up. Getting back to the first post about " What is Manufacturing? ", with MRP we generated Purchase Orders (POs) and Manufacturing Orders (MOs). TMS= Transportation Management System. Where did they go?

Manufacturing Procurement 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?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SCMDOJO Academy elevates your procurement and supply chain skills through its extensive course library. Continuous learning is crucial for professionals to stay ahead of the curve and enhance their skill sets. However, this procurement course aims to introduce you to the procurement management and administration process.

Optimal Sourcing 88

Optimal Sourcing Course Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 88

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

It is clear that new outcomes cannot happen through a focus on traditional continuous improvement programs. The traditional focus on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) does not bridge the gap. I think that the current solutions for planning will become obsolete within ten years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Process improvements and Continuous Improvement Opportunities. Both parties must develop human resources to improve operations. Human Resources should be trained for continuous improvement. Six Sigma Quality and problem solving are necessary for Continuous Improvement.

KPI 120

KPI 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 120

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick strongly believes that it is insufficient to drive supply chain improvement through incrementalism. It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. This enabled improvements in Sales and Operations Planning. He needed to find new solutions.

Demand Planning Software 254

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 254

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

Freight 0

Freight Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 0

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

There are Labor Management Software systems that can help manage work in the warehouse. Productivity increases from wearable voice command tools can increase factory warehouse efficiencies up to 30 percent, according to an article in Supply Chain Management Review. . Focus on Labor Costs. Every project should focus on labor costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 120

GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2016

Sometimes, this is either having a satelite office near the shipper, a dedicated phone number and communication portal ( such as Slack, a new project management/collaboration tool ). The current Logistics or Purchasing Manager wants an answer as to “WIIFM?” Procurement can have a supplier embedded in their location as well.

3PL 120

3PL Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction 120

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

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

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. .

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Selecting a Warehouse Management System (WMS) solution that delivers comprehensive, end-to-end capabilities from receipt to shipment with intelligent orchestration of human and robot resources, and a focus on engaging warehouse staff and driving continuous improvement can be complex. End-to-End Solutions are Critical.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 98

GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

If the customer uses online and in-store shopping to make a purchase, shipping and pickup options should include A, B and C. For this reason, many companies are outsourcing integration and analytics to ensure they have the right metrics and data tools to continuously improve omnichannel supply chain technologies.

Supply Chain Design Software 138

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Omnichannel Analytics Software 138

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

o Transport—unnecessary movement of product. o Packaging—containers that transport air or allow damage. Reducing inbound and outbound transportation logistics gets us closer to customer demand which results in reduced reliance on forecasting, increased flexibility, and reduced waste of”overproduction”. Reduce Lead Time.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2017

Ironically, the main problem of today's domestic logistics planning optimization is not in a lack of information about ‘advanced’ tools, lack of appropriate equipment and information technologies, and not even that not all managers are in principle aware of the existence of any management mechanism.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

As explained by Dan Goodwill via Canadian Shipper, the problem goes much further than that, including lacking compliance management, subpar, if any, use of transportation management systems (TMS, and failure to utilize granular shipment activity data. Fortunately, this solution exists within a modern TMS, the Cerasis Rater.

Freight 150

Freight Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Purchasing can place the order and negotiate prices; Production Planning can release these items based on the latest Material Requirements Planning (MRP) report. Using Lean tools, without a complete cultural shift, creates a Lean façade. Having tools in various locations creates unnecessary movement by workers to do their job.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 120

Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Here are the four key foundational components of the digital yard, and what each looks like in action: Use software to eliminate islands of information. Achieving this goal starts with implementing a software package that can manage repeatable processes consistently across your organization.

Supply Chain Software 0

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Procurement Solutions 0

Locus

JUNE 24, 2024

This necessity has driven the emergence of innovative logistics software companies offering specialized solutions for the retail sector. Locus has earned its reputation as one of the premier retail logistics software companies in the United States by consistently delivering exceptional results for a diverse array of clients.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Shippers need to keep operations flowing and use tools to handle the upsurge while keeping customers satisfied.”. Kuebix offers 6 tips to fine-tune transportation strategies for the holidays: 1. Integrate internal systems like ERP with transportation management platforms. Give customers visibility to their orders.

Demand Planning Software 106

Demand Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Optimization Software 106

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

To build more powerful relationships, extending across a critical mass of trading partners, companies need to utilize a robust platform like a supply chain operating network, which leads to increased visibility for continuous improvements in company performance, agility, and differentiation.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

This is certainly true in the area of strategic sourcing where procurement teams rely heavily on manually intensive efforts to identify and select suppliers. Manufacturers face ongoing challenges in selecting the optimal source of supply for the many materials, products and services they procure. Boost Long-term Supplier Relationships.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 97