Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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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. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations. The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier.

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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

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Why do we build logistics models? But I ask it because modeling often takes a detour into the land of debilitating detail. And by debilitating, I mean an enormous analytical time sink — think months. I am often asking clients whether they wish to: A) Model the precise general ledger costs for logistics?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 6, 2024

The transportation and logistics industry has witnessed a profound transformation over the past few years, driven by a mix of industry disruptions and emerging innovative technologies. This, in turn, improves delivery times, optimizes fuel consumption, and reduces harmful emissions.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

Most warehouses are on an ongoing mission to maximize productivity by optimizing workflows, automating processes and reducing waste (both time and resources). More than 50% of your warehouse labor is in pick and pack, so start there. Introduce incentive pay. Prioritize safety.

Sourcing Strategies 56

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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. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

Cost Reduction Strategies 64

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Ware2Go

APRIL 18, 2022

By distributing inventory strategically, they create a distribution network optimized for 1- to 2-day ground shipping , making their delivery times both fast and affordable. If you look at the states where Amazon has the greatest square footage of warehouse space, you’ll start to see a pattern in the Amazon distribution network.

Network Optimization 59

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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. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

After the pandemic, their e-commerce fulfillment struggled to find products as their inventory was stocked in the wrong warehouse. This is where the pop-up fulfillment model helped retail businesses add e-commerce capability to their already existing inventory. Leveraging delivery logistics software to save their fuel emissions etc.

Modeling 52

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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.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 12, 2021

What Does a Successful Amazon SFP Network Look Like? However, as the industry standard for customer service and fast shipping guarantees, Amazon prioritizes order fulfillment in search algorithms and Buy Box placements. FBA enables Prime status through Amazon’s internal fulfillment and delivery network.

Inventory Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Is the ecommerce operations model sustainable? It is undeniable that ecommerce has forever changed the way consumers purchase and receive goods, but not everyone is happy about that. VISA reported that U.S. Meanwhile, brick and mortar retailers reported a consistent flow of shoppers, but nothing record setting.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Try asking your logistics management team why your warehouses are located where they are. If answers are vague, it’s probably because your current managers have never actually considered warehouse location from a strategic point of view. Are We Using the Right Metrics and Incentives?

Sourcing Strategies 40

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Sustainable warehousing. Although often overlooked, warehouses and storage centers use huge amounts of energy in supply chains. Network optimization.

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