Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Over the years, individual locations—the company has several manufacturing locations in Europe and North America—have behaved increasingly autonomously. Meanwhile, customers’ procurement operations were seeing a new generation of talent come of age who were pushing for better value-added services and shipment visibility.

Cost Reduction Strategies 252

Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills 252

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

has selected Ivalua’s platform to drive its Procurement digital transformation journey with PwC as implementation partner. They have significant experience in working in remote and often environmentally hostile regions of the world, where logistical constraints create myriad challenges. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Arkad S.p.A.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 130

TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Europe Procurement Transportation 48

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

To transition to high-variability, low-volume production is possible using the approach to flow control interpreting product definitions of individual products and executing them using capability matching, logistics scheduling, and execution engines interacting with digital twins of assets, and, f required, AMRs. The post Industrie 4.0

Supply Chain Network Software 258

Supply Chain Network Software Industrial Industry Manufacturing Procurement 258

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training 105

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 78

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates.

Negotiating Skills 317

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 317

Requis

AUGUST 25, 2022

The largest decarbonization project in Europe is following a sustainable approach. Working with its engineering, procurement, and construction management partner (EPCM) Worley, Drax will build two BECCS units using the fully digital supply chain management platform from Requis.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The vital role of logistics and its decarbonisation in the fight against climate change is undisputed. Yet there are still concerns that environmental improvements might impair the economic efficiency of logistics. It Is Time to Act. 2020 has been a pivotal year in many respects.

Cost Reduction Strategies 162

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Sustainability Logistics Network Optimization Software 162

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. The Green Corridor – Optimal Tech for Green Logistics – Making Emissions Visible. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

Supply Chain Software 244

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma 244

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. First, understand the difference between 3PL and 4PL in logistics. 3PLs focus on various logistical areas and topographical locations. What is 4PL?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL 97

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal. Written by logistics leaders who are practitioners in their respective companies, it aims to stimulate thinking on how shippers or BCO’s could view business continuity and risk in the current environment.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Global Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels. In Europe, more than 500,000 road carriers are in the market, 99% of them with less than 50 employees.

Resource Reduction 237

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Freight Optimal Sourcing 237

Jaggaer

AUGUST 18, 2020

From early on in the Covid-19 pandemic , and for pretty obvious reasons , procurement in healthcare and pharmaceuticals has been in the spotlight like never before. In fact, the European Fine Chemicals Group (EFCG) estimates that upward of 80% of chemicals used to make drugs sold in Europe now originate from China and India. .

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Company 98

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2015

14th Annual 3PL Summit – Europe. The Logistics Community is Gathering to Discuss its Future. Can innovative technology, new business models and eCommerce re-boot the business of logistics? Find out which futuristic technologies are set to disrupt the logistics industry sooner than you may think.

Europe 60

Europe 3PL Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 13, 2014

Procurement Transformation Summit. Multimodal Europe. Intralogistics Europe. Logistics & Supply Chain Conference. Logistics & Supply Chain Conference. Pharmaceutical Logistics & Cold Chain. Fleming Europe. ECR Europe Conference. ECR Europe. CSCMP Europe. SCL Europe.

Europe 98

Europe Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning 98

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials? Why is this shift such a big deal?

Real-time Visibility 202

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 202

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. This in turn could put logistics under pressure at companies like Amazon. That said, the flexibility of the logistics industry has been one of the positives during the COVID-19 crisis. And of course, the problem is acute right across Europe. pic.twitter.com/T8B9C8bbi9.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Europe Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. As the US and Europe enter peak winter season in Q4, issues on the energy front are expected to be more severe. About 73% of the aluminum cans in the US come from recycled scrap. What’s Next?

Packaging 257

Packaging Food Manufacturing Procurement GEP 257

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 18, 2016

3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. Seizing new opportunities in Central & Eastern Europe. Global sourcing and sourcing in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been state of the art for international companies. Date: 19 October, 2016. Venue: Prague, Czech Republic. Organisation: BME Verband. URL: www.bme.de/en/all-events/cee/.

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Czech Republic Procurement Modeling 60

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

If interested in receiving a full table of contents, please contact Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you are located in North America, Latin America, or Asia; or Ann-Kathrin Blech ( ABlech@ARCweb.com ) if in Europe. In fact, retail and other verticals such as logistics providers (parcel) experienced rapid growth from 2019 – 2021.

Supply Chain Software 290

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 290

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Material Savings 100

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2015

6th Annual Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum – Europe. Europe’s annual meeting of the leading supply chain executives featuring the biggest names at leading retailers and manufacturers. Europe’s annual meeting of the leading supply chain executives featuring the biggest names at leading retailers and manufacturers.

Europe 60

Europe Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 60

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” He was hired as a purchasing agent and was directed to obtain some procurement training at a local certificate mill.[1]

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 100

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas. Increased shipping lead time: More than 6,000 miles of railroad runs through Russia and connects Eastern China with Western Europe. You will need to engage your procurement, sourcing, and finance teams as part of such an effort. This further adds to lead times.

Supply Chain Design Software 273

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 273

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf. Andrew Haverkampf and Joe Lynch discuss it’s not the market, it’s your procurement. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Robinson, Coyote, AFN, and Uber Freight.

Procurement 228

Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 228

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. Keys to Success.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 222

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 222

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Inbound/procurement teams could view SKUs at facilities with low days of supply, and drill into orders in the yard with low SKUs. All aboard. He lives in Chicago.

Inventory Management Software 243

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 243

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Comprehensive Services: Offers a broader range of services, including market research, logistics coordination, and risk mitigation. Limited Scope: Offers a more focused and individualized approach to the procurement process. If logistics seem like a maze, a sourcing agency can provide the navigational expertise needed.

Purchasing Skills 104

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 104

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Powerloop, new venture from Uber, offers trailer pooling platform (CCJ). project44 and GateHouse Logistics Announce Exclusive Partnership. Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation Announces Intent to Acquire AFF Global Logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 102

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software North America 102

TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision whether to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Transportation Negotiating Skills 54

ivalua

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

He was appointed Purchasing Director in 2011, in charge of Bouygues Entreprises France-Europe. In 2013, he transferred to Hong Kong to lead the APAC procurement and supply chain organization for all Bouygues Construction activities in this region. He is also President of Bouygues Construction Trading & Logistics.

Illinois 100

Illinois France Europe Procurement 100

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

From entry-level positions such as procurement officers and logistics coordinators to higher-level roles like supply chain directors and vice presidents, each comes with its own set of responsibilities and corresponding salary ranges. per hour. .

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design 98

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 27, 2014

European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world. Date: 16- 18 June 2014.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 90

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is now a robust and growing market for real time transportation visibility solutions, which help shippers, carriers and the entire ecosystem run more cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. But we have to go further. It’s no longer sufficient to only know where products are while in transit. He lives in Chicago.

Rail Software 205

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 205

Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

Judah Levine March 12, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 7% to $4,419/FEU. Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) fell 4% to $4,313/FEU.

Negotiating Skills 317

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Asia Europe 317