Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives. APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. Below are the results from the cross-industry report for environmental sustainability.

Sustainability 210

Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Logistics Material Savings 210

Arkieva

JULY 23, 2015

With margins under constant pressure, efficient logistics can be the difference between making and losing money on each sale. Martins runs its own distribution network which serves more than 227 thousand active clients and processes more than 3 million orders per year. A good example of this would be Martins, located in Brazil.

Network Design Software 60

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 60

Logility

MAY 17, 2023

They’re also carefully pursuing suppliers, manufacturing, and distribution locations that are sustainable and resilient. Costs, such as, labor and taxes may increase while other costs (such as logistics and tariffs) decrease, but the real reward comes from making viable choices for bringing operations closer to the end customer.

Vendor Strategies 169

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 169

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. – Tweet this. – Tweet this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 366

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 366

CHAINalytics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Vanderlande, a market leader in logistics process automation, helps to move luggage, inventory, and parcels all over the world. Working with Chainalytics, they re-imagined their supply chain network to serve new growth opportunities.

Network Design 22

Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Network Software 22

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. The key solutions are demand forecasting/inventory optimization, supply planning, and network design. The key solution for this is network design. Supply and network design models are constraint-based models.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 291

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Fred owned logistics and customer service for the organization. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. He wanted control of the warehouse to reduce logistics costs. Delay judgement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 342

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 342

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Design and planning software has been utilized for the last several decades to manage these operational risks. are most exposed to risk?

Supply Chain Design Software 262

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 262

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same.

Modeling 202

Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 202

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior. Supply side shifts: Example: A global coffee manufacturer experiences disruptions due to a natural disaster affecting one of its key suppliers in Brazil due to dry weather.

Modeling 278

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 278

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. I don’t care what you call it, but network design, what-if analysis, simulation and digital twin approaches grow in importance.) Unrest in Sudan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 390

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 390

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In manufacturing, IoT sensors ensure that each step of the process is tracked, ensuring that all materials meet required quality standards. Another challenge is device compatibility—different manufacturers produce IoT devices with varying standards, making it difficult to ensure frictionless communication between systems.

Internet of things 258

Internet of things Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 258

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. The result was restatement. My conclusion?

Supply Chain Design Software 319

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 319

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. However, supply chain leaders well understand that drug discovery, manufacturing, and distribution are all necessary to deliver the vaccine to a willing arm. Use network design tools to continually redesign and align.

Supply Chain Design Software 356

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 356

ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

Logistics presents a formidable challenge in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial.

Case Study 52

Case Study Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

In my work on the Supply Chain Index , I see that companies I recognize as doing network design well are rising faster on the list of the Supply Chain Index work. The network design technologies have changed a lot in the last decade. (I Along the way, I will be doing more work on network design case studies.

Supply Chain Design Software 287

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 287

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

Supply Chain Design Software 259

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 259

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.” ” Logistics in the digital age. Even though the company was global, he discovered, “Logistics was almost an afterthought.”[4]

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 100

Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Answer Your Toughest Network Design Questions . Network optimization puts continuous supply chain design at your fingertips with an intuitive, usable interface that lets you and your own people (rather than hired consultants) configure and explore design alternatives continuously.

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Network Optimization Modeling Optimization Modeling 130

Logility

JUNE 13, 2023

In the constantly changing world of logistics and manufacturing, “what if” Analysis is the key component of finding the optimized supply chain. What if analysis requires the rapid addition of new logistics routes, operations in new regions, and the flexibility to make these models consistent and believable.

Analysis 100

Analysis Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Keith was an undisputed leader in building talent to drive manufacturing excellence. Supply chain excellence was largely defined as manufacturing excellence.

Procurement Analytics 341

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 341

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

What if there was a talk show focused on supply chain and logistics topics? I asked myself that question a little more than a year ago, which ultimately led me to launch Talking Logistics this past January. Without them, Talking Logistics would not be possible. I couldn’t agree more.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 175

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software 175

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2014

As I look around, I see examples of Stretch Armstrong in the technology and logistics realms. In the logistics realm, managed services is another example. What does this all mean for manufacturers and retailers looking for a solution provider? Cloud computing is a perfect example. How many people do we hire and train?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 166

Logistics Network Optimization Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 166

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. P&G Redesigning Supply Chain Network. Manufacturers like P&G are having to do the same too. Can’t Get Enough of Blockchain?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 104

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Freight does not move without the right chassis and the logistics requires forecasting and planning and interoperability between providers. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

Supply Chain Design Software 440

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 440

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 102

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 102

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. – Tweet this. – Tweet this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 156

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2015

I spoke to Tom Doherty, Senior Director Global Supply Chain at Welch Allyn, about the process they used to select a third party logistics (3PL) partner for European distribution. Welch Allyn, a private company headquartered in Skaneateles Falls New York in the USA, is a leading global manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment.

Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical Distribution Network Design Software Third Party Logistics 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

by Dr. Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Resilience for Supply Chain Decarbonisation. Global supply chain disruption has become commonplace, forcing the industry to see beyond the traditional means of working.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Check out What’s The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management? What is the difference between Logistics and Distribution? Without consulting a dictionary both Logistics and Distribution suggest imagery involving the movement of goods. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic). ” [link].

Distribution 92

Distribution Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Sourcing Strategies 92

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, using NoSQL unified data models can reduce the latency of collecting perpetual inventory data from multiple integration points (warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and service providers) by 70-80%, improving the accuracy and responsiveness of Available to Promise (ATP). Or to redefine service? Proactive insights?

Supply Chain Software 406

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 406

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. The design, and redesign, of supply chains needs to be continuous based on market data. Invest in network design technologies. Todays’ networks are self-serving.

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Globally ten percent of jobs are in manufacturing, while 37% are associated with supply chain management. They are impatient that they know more about pizza’s status for lunch before their zoom meeting than the inbound shipment status for their critical manufacturing run. Reflection. The supply chain career is new. Thumbs Up.

Supply Chain Design Software 307

Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 307

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Depending on the design of an organisation’s supply chain, today’s procurement activities can permeate into just about every corner of an organisation. Let’s not forget that there is still a long-way to go, for most of the organisations to transform procurement from a purchasing-savvy culture into a supply chain-savvy culture.

Manufacturing Procurement 77

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 77

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. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

Case Study 120

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