GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. That figure highlights like no other how critical the interrelations are between an enterprise and its supply chain.

Inventory Reduction 69

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 69

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

I have learned that supply chain systems are more complex than I originally thought, and that the relationships between supply chain metrics are nonlinear. 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.

Supply Chain Design Software 287

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

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. The need for data synchronization increases with the growth of nodes, the increase of the number of parties handling the freight, and the use of multiple modes of transport. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. 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 Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides an update on Logility’s previously announced acquisition of a start-up supply chain network design provider, and how this form of technology has become increasingly important to supply chain management teams. . Evolution of Supply Chain Network Design Technology. Background.

Network Design Software 52

Network Design Software Logility Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 11, 2022

In many cases, Amazon can deliver these packages within hours of purchase. It is truly a massive and impressive network. But the press release follows an admission at the end of their first quarter that the world’s largest online retailer had overbuilt their network. These increased costs contributed to a net loss of $3.9

Supply Chain Network Software 275

Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Purchasing Skills Forecasting Software 275

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level.

Supply Chain Design Software 189

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 189

ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

Powered by data analytics and advanced technologies, every stage of the supply chain can be critically analyzed, starting from procurement to distribution to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. This opens up avenues to save procurement, transportation, inventory, and warehousing costs.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Modeling 52

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. PepsiCo products then reach shelves through its operating subsidiaries and a complex network of fleet operations. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 209

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 209

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks. It will delay my report. ILOG was then purchased by IBM for $340 million in 2008.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Stakeholders in key sectors, such as energy, economy, industry, infrastructure, transport, waste, agriculture, and the environment, will update relevant strategies, plans and policies and implement initiatives and projects to achieve net zero by 2050 in line with their needs and growth requirements.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. The need for data synchronization increases with the growth of nodes, the increase of the number of parties handling the freight, and the use of multiple modes of transport. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. Supply Chain Network Design. SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development. .

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 104

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. Infor and Integration Point Partner to Create Comprehensive, Network-based Global Trade Management Solution. Infor Launches Networked Order Management. and FedEx Corp.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

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

Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Let’s face it one of the biggest supply chain expenses for any process manufacturer is transportation of ingredients to plants and transportation of finished products to customers. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out you want to attack the largest cost areas first. Higher-level value-added priorities.

Chemicals 100

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Supply chain planning systems receive the forecast as input and plans the purchasing of materials, making of products, and overall operation of your supply chain. The system helps you improve availability, reduce costs, and manage your network of manufacturing facilities and sales channels to hit ever-increasing profit targets.

Material Savings 100

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

Along with experimenting in crowdsourced deliveries in cars, Home Depot succeeded in giving customers a well-defined delivery window of two to four hours thanks to investing in a transport management system. Not to mention, the plethora of options and flexibility to make purchases, anytime anywhere. Sounds simple?

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Optimization Software 98

Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The typical 24-hour online sale was extended to 11 days, reporting about 200,000,000 global transactions. A growing number of customers want to truly make a difference and are becoming careful about their purchases. Strict regulations and a renewed focus on sustainability. times faster than those that were not.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Trends Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JANUARY 3, 2020

A digital twin should enable a thorough evaluation of strategic and tactical options for a supply chain, e.g., network design, strategic sourcing through bids, transportation purchasing, seasonal build-ahead options, seasonal assortment options, etc. Enables representation of operational processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 40

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

A forecast error as small as 1 percent can lead to a parent not being able to locate and purchase that must-have toy for their child. For instance, a 1 percent impact on lead-time variability can lead to out-of-stocks, waste, transportation issues and much more. This is also true for other parts of your supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning 120

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Design Supply Chain 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

In the period of 2005-2010 I created research on the topic of demand-driven value networks as an analyst at AMR Research. This ended when Gartner purchased AMR Research in 2010. Since I do not believe in the Gartner business model, I left. These companies are fighting for deals in traditionally supply-centric models.

Supply and Demand 173

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software 173

MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an on-line educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe. Transportation Planning, Management, and Execution.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 88

BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

By leveraging machine learning (ML)-based prescriptive analytics and recommendations, customers can resolve the exceptions by looking at different scenarios and its impact on customer service levels, revenue and margin of different decisions. Companies should also explore strategies to “buy where you make and make where you sell.”.

Automotive 91

Automotive Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 91

ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

Along with experimenting in crowdsourced deliveries in cars, Home Depot succeeded in giving customers a well-defined delivery window of two to four hours thanks to investing in a transport management system. Not to mention, the plethora of options and flexibility to make purchases, anytime anywhere. Sounds simple?

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Optimization Software 52

ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

Along with experimenting in crowdsourced deliveries in cars, Home Depot succeeded in giving customers a well-defined delivery window of two to four hours thanks to investing in a transport management system. Not to mention, the plethora of options and flexibility to make purchases, anytime anywhere. Sounds simple?

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Optimization Software 52

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Consortium Report. A Blueprint for Supply Chain Optimization This webcast delves into the process of a successful network design initiative and the outlines the steps necessary for success. Third-Party Logistics. Our Thinking. Client Success Stories. White Paper. Contact Us. Webinar On Demand.

Demand Planning Software 40

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 40

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

When you think about the product lifecycle from cradle-to-cradle through the moments of truth of purchase, usage, and disposal, what are the opportunities to improve corporate social responsibility? Build systems to track inbound logistics and use telematics to better predict and sense estimated time for arrival. Bio-engineering?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 30, 2019

A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Network Design Software Procurement Solutions 60

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It’s not unusual for example, for companies to measure their supply chain performance only on the basis of financial metrics like supply chain cost per order. Distribution Network Design. Correcting poor network design is one of those supply chain basics to which there might not be a simple solution.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 40

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Marketing costs. Outbound transportation. Logistics costs are often a big contributor to overall Cost to Serve. That said, CTS models that include end-to-end supply chain activities can use ABC data in order to calculate the overall profitability of serving a customer with a product. Ordering and cash collection.

Purchasing Skills 75

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 75

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 28, 2016

Static plans with a five-year horizon will no longer ensure supply chain optimality , and once distribution network misalignment starts to creep in, so will inflation of network costs. Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet to stop distribution network misalignment. Tax and insurance costs. Transport Costs.

Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Distribution Optimal Sourcing 40

BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2017

Even assortments driven by a group or cluster of information (such as demographic or purchasing similarities) still lacked the level of personalization needed to identify local preferences and engage important strategic customer groups. Apply predictive analytics to your assortment process. This will require a shift in thinking.

Meeting 42

Meeting Las Vegas Modeling Manufacturing Procurement 42

BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2017

Even assortments driven by a group or cluster of information (such as demographic or purchasing similarities) still lacked the level of personalization needed to identify local preferences and engage important strategic customer groups. Apply predictive analytics to your assortment process. This will require a shift in thinking.

Meeting 40

Meeting Las Vegas Modeling Scenario Planning 40

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Distribution network services— including support of strategic sourcing and contract administration, provider payment management, business process improvements, policies and procedures and customer service of all distribution centers and cross docking. The key to any successful business outsourcing venture is management of KPIs.

Case Study 120

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

Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. With the supply chains of all businesses going through a transformational shift, it is important for them to make tough decisions concerning logistics models.

Modeling 52

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 10, 2016

A recent American Shipper report on the subject of domestic TMS adoption by shippers in the US reveals that just shy of two thirds of US companies with more than $100 million in annual freight spend are using TMS systems to manage transportation.

Network Design Software 60

Network Design Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software 60

FLEXE

MAY 12, 2017

The above chart depicts the traditional model for cost tradeoffs when increasing fulfillment nodes to build your network. Your total costs decrease initially as you reduce transportation costs and recover lost sales, but eventually increase again as your inventory & warehousing costs continue to rise.

Inventory Reduction 39

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Network Optimization 39