Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 187

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 187

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

This strategy became famous in 1995 when Jack Welch implemented it at GE. 2007: The first iPhone is released By Apple. This adds more efficiency to the workplace and more manufacturing competition. 1981: Six Sigma Developed by Motorola. The quality system seeks to remove defects and minimize errors. 1983: Patent for RFID Tags Secured.

Modeling Software 116

Modeling Software Industry RFID Cost Reduction 116

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. Building on their push to incorporate alternative fuels as an emission reduction strategy, logistics companies are increasing their focus on one of the highest cost areas they face: last mile delivery.

Sourcing Strategies 133

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 133

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

On January 9, 2007, Apple radicalized how the modern world functions with the announcement of the iPhone. Since 2007, the face of mobility has changed, although a term used to describe the movement of a person, object, or body part, manufacturing mobility refers to how a manufacturer can connect and improve technology.

Cost Reduction 57

Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse logistics Webinar 57

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. In fact, during 2007 and 2008, Starbucks leadership began to have serious doubts about the company’s ability to supply its 16,700 outlets.

Cost Reduction 90

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 90

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 15, 2018

At least one recent survey suggests that the result could be different this time. Late last year, prior to passage of the tax bill, financial technology provider C2FO surveyed corporate treasurers and other financial executives about what they would do in the event of a repatriation tax holiday or deep tax cut.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Survey 40

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. In fact, during 2007 and 2008, Starbucks leadership began to have severe doubts about the company’s ability to supply its 16,700 outlets.

Cost Reduction 73

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 73