Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. AWS , Google , and Microsoft are also investing heavily in custom AI chips to reduce their dependence on NVIDIA and optimize performance and cost. Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck.

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Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2025

It requires substantial investment in skilled personnel (data engineers and data analytics developers), technology infrastructure and continuous updates. The maintenance and updates are managed by the vendor, reducing operational costs. Data is the fuel for modern BI and AI systems.

Optimization Software 69

Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 69

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design 115

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain. Without sufficient data, AI models can’t uncover meaningful patterns, make accurate predictions, or provide valuable insights for informed decision-making in complex and dynamic environments. At the same time, feeding your AI models too much data can also be a problem.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Data 124

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

Cost Reduction 68

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 68

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've schedule pick ups with the vendors of our shipper customers. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. LTL procurement is something we do very well.

Negotiating Skills 90

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction 90

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Without hard data, you can’t take action. When enterprises try to act in the absence of data, they are usually guessing and won’t get the results they need.

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Data Transportation Cost Reduction Material Savings 94

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs simplify compliance by consolidating all necessary information in one place, reducing administrative burdens. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management.

Compliance 114

Compliance Digital Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction 114

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ll explore a few general solutions offered by leading technology platforms that retailers and logistics providers alike should consider: Carrier Allocation: Optimize cost and reduce risk by expanding partnerships with carriers and delivery service providers, improving capacity and flexibility. Cost is an important consideration as well.

Modeling Software 111

Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. Supply chain leaders are wanting their organizations to be data-driven.

Supply Chain Design Software 91

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 91

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software Optimization Data Supply Chain Planning Software 98

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2017

An effective warehouse management strategy can successfully reduce rework and drive warehouse management cost savings. However, poor decisions and assumptions can lead to the buildup of other inefficiencies, diminishing the value of your existing warehouse management strategy. In must be built on these principles.

Cost Reduction 10

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction 10

Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data shows China – N.

Price Reduction 118

Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 118

Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices increased 2% to $1.82/kg.

Negotiating Skills 133

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 133

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Digitization: from analogue information to digital data. The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format.

Digital 133

Digital Factories Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 133

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Data Analysis Grew Exponentially, Providing More End-to-End Visibility and Continuous Improvement. Data analysis is the companion of cloud-computing technologies.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Analysis 59

Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Chemical manufacturers collect and use a lot of data in their supply chain. They deal with data on their products, customers, transportation, storage, operations and more. Acquiring that data is not hard but managing and utilizing that information to be able to analyze your business is the challenge. Lane Analysis Reports.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To actually realize the promise of end-to-end visibility and control over our incredibly complex supply chain networks, we need really big picture thinking — particularly when it comes to the supply chain data networks that serve as the foundation for true digital transformation. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks.

Supply Chain Design Software 119

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 119

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Technology can help to simplify your supply chain management, which will enable your business to operate more efficiently, give you more visibility and control over your inventory, and help to reduce your operational costs. Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become one of the megatrends in logistics.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology Sourcing Strategies 104

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. It’s vital to identify and protect critical vendors and partners that could be unwitting attack vectors. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

Supply Chain Planning Software 132

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 132

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 6, 2023

Inefficiencies in AP can lead to delayed payments, lost discounts, and damaged vendor relationships. Manual data entry errors Have you ever been in a situation when your finance person mistypes an invoice number, the payment amount, or the vendor’s name while entering it into your finance system?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Automation Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions 98

Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home November 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. But despite reducing scheduled Asia – N.

Negotiating Skills 112

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 112

GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

An optimized supply chain is one that is as efficient as possible; it is more likely to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction rates, and add value for stakeholders. True optimization applies data to ensure all decisions and processes are carried out to their fullest potential. Defining Transportation Optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 126

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 126

Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Third-party platforms reduce these upfront costs by providing access to state-of-the-art AI tools and technologies on a “pay per drink” subscription basis. Access to Expertise : Third-party providers often have teams of experts who are at the cutting edge of AI research and application.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 119

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Transportation Management software offers you a way to view insightful data, gain visibility, and better manage all the moving parts in the shipping process. How do you gather and view data? Through a TMS, you can automate and optimize your processes, gain visibility into your logistics, and view valuable data.?. your logistics?

Optimization Software 126

Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 126

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

The Key Supply Chain Challenge of Cost Reduction. If net profit on sales is 5%, for example, a reduction in supply chain costs from 9% to 4% (or from 12% to 7%) will double net profits. This is the big attraction and importance of cost reduction in a supply chain: profits can be increased without having to increase sales.

Cost Reduction 61

Cost Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 61

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Key Cycles to Target for Working Capital Reduction. By shrinking one or more of these cycles, you can impact the cash conversion cycle positively and reduce the need for working capital. How to Reduce Cycle Times. You can reduce handling by: Automating your warehouse processes. These are: Customer orders. Supplier leads.

Material Savings 98

Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 98

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, software vendors continuously invest in tuning the performance of their algorithms and models. Planners spend considerable time preparing scenario planning and not the actual analysis. For impactful scenario planning, planners must spend time on analysis rather than collating data and manually creating scenarios.

Supply Chain Planning Software 121

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 121

Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn. If so, good on you!

Negotiate Pricing 105

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills eCommerce Purchasing Skills 105

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Artificial intelligence is beginning to be used to update the data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 142

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 142

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, the average company struggles to integrate robots from multiple vendors with their existing systems and processes, as well as divide and orchestrate work across humans and machines. The typical benefits of a WES include an 80% reduction in administrative costs, a 12% increase in units-per-hour, and a 15% improvement in throughput.

Supply Chain Planning Software 137

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Resource Reduction 137

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 111

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

Waste Reduction 57

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 57

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? Which vendors are late delivering components to us? BI and analytics have gone mainstream, as evidenced by Snowflake’s (a data warehousing company) transformation from a startup into a $63 billion company in just ten years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 98

Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More Resources Home December 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data show that China – N.

Negotiating Skills 118

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 118

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The dilemma here often is: do I take the path of least resistance and upgrade to my current vendor’s costly new package, or do I risk running my business on a legacy solution a bit longer? Sometimes it seems like you don’t have a real alternative, other than what your current vendor is offering. – Tweet this.

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