Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains have been significantly impacted.

Manufacturing Procurement 208

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Material Savings Inventory Reduction 208

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. The decline in inventory turns uses cash. My question is, “Why?” Background. Growth requires cash.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Data 195

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs.

Third Party Logistics 145

Third Party Logistics Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills KPI 145

Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Revenues and profit at the delivery giant rose by double digits in the third quarter amid the pandemic-driven rush of online orders, the WSJ’s Paul Ziobro reports, but UPS’s main domestic business posted a sharp decline in profit on the higher costs of delivering all those boxes to homes. Forwarded this email by a friend? Sign Up Here.

Supply and Demand 40

Supply and Demand Purchasing Skills Wisconsin Procurement Analytics 40

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2013

A new Bloomberg Business Week Research Services survey and report makes it clear that innovative supply chain tools are widely acknowledged to be crucial to meeting corporate goals now and in the future as supply chains grow more complex, customers become more demanding and globalization accelerates. 5 Steps to a Real Time Supply Chain.

Real-time Visibility 113

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 113

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

Inventory Record Accuracy via Cycle Counting and Root Cause analysis. Cost Reduction agreements over time. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. Turnaround time. Continuous Improvement Initiatives. Voice of the Customer (VOC) feedback.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills KPI Purchasing Skills 100

FLEXE

MAY 12, 2017

In the best case scenario, your company has: Highly flexible production capabilities at a low and competitive cost. Customer demand that is predictable with manageable variability. Fulfillment centers that can cost-effectively meet short lead times to the end customers. So what does that mean for how you plan for inventory?

Inventory Reduction 39

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Network Optimization 39