GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. A pull system is better than a push system.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a 2018 survey by GEODIS, only 6% of supply chain professionals worldwide believed their companies had achieved supply chain visibility ?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 286

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 286

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Accurate and timely reconciliation of purchase orders with receipts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 278

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare.

Supply Chain Design Software 438

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 438

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 92

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 92

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

A SCCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 286

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 286

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. Such a gap is problematic, as it could lead to higher costs, longer cycle times and less resilience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 242

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Procurement Solutions 242

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain. Going Digital to Interact with Your Ecosystem. The Improved Way.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 243

Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Identify shortage and quality problems along the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 100

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software 217

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 97

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As I wrote earlier this year in Is Your Business Model Safe? , Herman Woltjes, Shell Chemicals – “Logistics Execution”. Supply Chain Operating Networks Accelerate Business Cycles. But at the same time, supply chains are challenged by complex logistics, systems issues, legal requirements, and lack of resources.”

Optimal Sourcing 202

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 202

Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2016

The flow of supplies, finished goods, and information are widely distributed, presenting significant challenges across a manufacturer’s entire supply chain network of customers, suppliers, and logistics providers. End-to-end supply chain visibility is a key to becoming a demand-driven enterprise.

Supply and Demand 100

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? What is supply chain visibility and why it is important?

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. But there is the reality of automation in Procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 19

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 19

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through Logility, Kelly-Moore has moved beyond relying solely on shipment history to purchase raw materials by forging a deeper connection between its master production schedule and procurement decision-making. Kelly-Moore achieved 20% less overstock and avoided $1 million in purchase orders after reallocating sundries.

Consumer Goods 184

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 184

My Office Apps

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this ultimate guide, we’ll show you how to elevate your business operations, from procurement and logistics to manufacturing and more, ensuring a path to operational excellence and strategic success. Operational Excellence with Cloud-Based ERP Procurement Management Efficiently manage your procurement processes with ERP.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 105

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 52

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure Team raised $58,706 this season — a new record! Simply put, without your support, this audacious dream I had three years ago to form a logistics cycling team to support JDRF wouldn’t have come true. Data Science In Walmart Supply Chain Technology (Medium).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 118

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 118

Logility

JULY 22, 2024

Combining planning systems with ERP significantly enhanced efficiency in forecasting, production scheduling, and deployment, enlightening the business about the potential of digital integration in supply chain management.

Continuous Improvement 205

Continuous Improvement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 205

Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

The Supply Chain and Logistics Hall of Fame. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: MercuryGate Launches ezVision. Jabil Introduces InControl Supply Chain SaaS Decision Support Solution. Separate Right Decision from Right Outcome.

Supply Chain Design Software 20

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 20

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Autonomous Supply Chains In this competitive environment, a CPG manufacturer needs to fight to get space on retailer shelves in each region, keep those shelves stocked, compete and collaborate simultaneously with e-commerce, and maintain its operating margins.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 233

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. Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. What do you do with a deceased guinea pig?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 139

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 139

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. Benefits of data visibility.

Real-time Visibility 162

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 162

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A MSCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a many-to-many architecture which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds. MSCN solutions provide supply chain visibility, network-based applications, and network analytics across an extended supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 171

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 171

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 3PL Purchasing Skills 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain. Going Digital to Interact with Your Ecosystem. The Improved Way.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 147

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. This is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. MSCN solutions provide supply chain visibility, network-based applications, and network analytics. Lean cuts inventory out of the supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 224

Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. Yet, despite their focus on this effort and advancements in technology, achieving timely, accurate, and complete supply chain visibility remains an elusive goal for many companies.

Supply Chain Software 151

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Supply Chain Risk Management 151

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2016

Based on recent reports, it appears that, three years later, the answer to that question remains the same: We don’t know. According to a recent report by the non-profit group Development International, only 14% of Californian companies fully comply with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (TISCA).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Third, how can both retailers and logistics providers better cooperate to provide enhanced service and reduced costs? And finally, how can retailers and logistics providers accurately capture data and act upon the insights they generate? Kushal pointed out that there are two components to cost reduction.

Cost Reduction Strategies 213

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 213

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

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00 in Labor Savings Per Shipment: Automated booking improves productivity and quality of logistics team’s activities. Real-time visibility and proof of delivery eliminates tracking activities and dispute resolution.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

We live in a digital age in which, according to Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, big data is an organization’s most valuable asset. But traditional data models where the supply chain function is disassociated from the customer no longer work.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 60

Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 118

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Long Beach Modeling Software 118