Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Proving OTIF Remains Difficult Many consumer goods suppliers have implemented real-time transportation visibility solutions. These solutions allow companies to prove that their goods arrived on-time. Proving that it arrived in-full is.

Shipping 312

Shipping Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 312

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Eight proven optimization strategies, combining technology, best practices, and sustainable solutions. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation. This includes real-time visibility and tracking via mobile devices.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 97

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 339

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 339

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 263

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 263

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

percent of retail chains offer in-store returns of merchandise purchased online. Looking for E-Commerce Solutions for LTL, Parcel, & FT for Your Shopping Cart? Get E-Commerce solutions. Today, more than half of the nation’s 140 retail chains in the top 500 offer omnichannel shipping and pickup options, and 72.1

Price Reduction 120

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Omnichannel 120

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 317

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 317

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. This means consolidating shipments to max out load factors, using route optimization algorithms to minimize distance travelled, and shifting to lower emission transport modes. Through network optimization.

Material Savings 75

Material Savings Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

Blue Yonder is one of the world’s largest providers of supply chain software solutions. Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order management – would become the preferred solution offered to customers in the Direct division.

Supply Chain Network Software 289

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software 289

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

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

Purchasing Training 98

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 98

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 129

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 129

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings 211

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

Transportation Management Transportation Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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 246

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Network Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 243

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

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Freight 168

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 & 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

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

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 125

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

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

Each function requires logistics technology and tools, as well as careful planning, execution, and oversight to avoid costly errors and delays. By recognizing the unique challenges and requirements of each function, companies can better allocate resources, implement targeted solutions, and measure performance at a granular level.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 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 264

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 264

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

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

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

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

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

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

For example, Infor purchased GT Nexus in 2015; OpenText purchased GXS in 2014, GHX purchased H-Card, LLC today; E2open purchased Terra Technology in May 2016 and Orchestro on Monday. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. The solutions evolved from different funding models.

Supply Chain Network Software 156

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 156

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

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

Supply Chain Design Software 25

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