ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 64

Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Technology leapt to the forefront as visibility into the entire supply chain became essential. Prior to the pandemic, efficiency meant just-in-time manufacturing, but disruptions exposed the flaw in this approach. Lessons learned since the pandemic are the key to surviving new challenges.

Supply Chain Disruption 130

Supply Chain Disruption Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. Using a Service Level Agreement with effective, realistic Supply Chain & Logistics KPIs helped considerably.

Case Study 120

Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

August 6, 2020 Stord is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay Logistics Company , just a few months since expanding our freight capabilities. An EPA SmartWay partnership provides us with the gold standard of emissions calculating tools for sustainability accounting.

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 78

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. At the forefront were: politics , the economy and technological advances.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 75

Intelligent Audit

MARCH 21, 2022

Of all the details shippers and businesses have to manage and track, transportation costs and freight audits can be the most overlooked and impactful. Optimizing freight transport and hauling services with freight contracts can be done by taking the following steps to ensure accuracy in auditing and management. ?Unify

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Network Optimization 52

Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Moving freight is becoming more profitable than ever. In fact, an average of 40,000 orders for heavy-duty trucks in the US was tallied during the first half of the year to help accommodate the shipping demand of manufacturers and retailers. Improve customer service. Enhance safety and security. Reduce labor-intensive tasks.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 40

Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Industry respondents said they don’t see an end to current freight conditions, and 2022 TL rates are expected to be up approximately 5.25% compared to this year.” Different service options, weights, volume, and locations can all impact GRI rates. The types of business intelligence software used in most organizations.

Expense Reduction 52

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings 52

FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2016

The Top 5 Modern Logistics Technologies. Today, robotics technologies take many forms and serve a number of important functions in the supply chain, from assembling widgets to reading bar codes to moving products from one area of a warehouse to another. 2) Advanced Inventory Tracking Technologies. But that’s not always the case.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 28

LevaData

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

LevaData recently sat down (in a virtual, COVID-19-friendly manner) with a group of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) from some of the worlds most renowned high-tech electronics and manufacturing companies. The counter measure became moving inventory out of these regions but also leveraged local manufacturing capacity to dual source.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing 52

LevaData

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

LevaData recently sat down (in a virtual, COVID-19-friendly manner) with a group of CSCOs from some of the worlds most renowned high-tech electronics and manufacturing companies. The counter measure became moving inventory out of these regions but also leveraged local manufacturing capacity to dual source.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing 52

Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

It focuses on delivering the final products or services to the intended recipients. Focus Procurement, receiving, storage, and inventory management. Activities Tasks such as supplier management, procurement planning, order placement, transportation coordination, receiving and inspection, warehousing, and inventory management.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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

AFFLINK

JUNE 14, 2016

Start at the sourcing phase, move into the assembly line, observe the transaction period between the customer and your company, and end at the customer’s final experience with your brand. Source Energy Use is one of the most holistic measurements available. Ask yourself: Where was there unnecessary waste? Energy Use.

Waste Reduction 48

Waste Reduction Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

After two years filled with delays of materials, FDA approval, and properly conducted clinical trials, companies have the breathing space for manufacturing again. By now, most news sources have shared the areas of concern and delays with road and maritime transportation. Obtain All Necessary Licenses.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Material Savings Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Looks for Savings in Freight Broker Contracts. is working to overhaul its extensive network of trucks, planes, trains, and ships–beginning with its relationships with the freight brokers that supply their transportation channels. In 2014, the Postal Service worked with about 4,000 highway contractors. Cash-Strapped U.P.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pharmaceutical Trends Industrial 52

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The right tech platform, such as the Intelligent Audit platform powered by their freight audit and payment solution, allows you to integrate various shipping systems to create interoperability. It’s a game changer in gaining full visibility and optimizing your logistics network. Downsides of Data Silos.

Analytics Software 52

Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

Advances in logistics technology , such as automated robots , have a big impact on warehouse productivity, along with innovative AI and machine learning solutions, sophisticated warehouse management software and other technology solutions. Introduce incentive pay. Cultivate effective front-line leadership.

Sourcing Strategies 56

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software 56

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Today is day three of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. This year, most were interested in logistics management trends, and transportation - specifically in the last mile and white glove services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 140

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Software Logistics 140