Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The root cause analysis skill was developed to identify reasons for customer service level cuts and revenue losses. This exercise was previously a cumbersome manual exercise done on a weekly basis for the top 45 stock keeping units (SKUs). The analysis was not all that accurate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 110

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Capability gaps were so obvious in post-operational analysis, a strong narrative about mis-investment in Defence emerged in the wake of Operation Warden and the INTERFET mission it corresponded to. Exercises only began after logistics forces had moved in advance to prepare arrangements before the combat forces arrived for the main game.

Exercises 61

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 61

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Detailed cost-to-serve analysis can be complex and time-consuming, so it’s a good idea to break the task down by priority and target specific areas on which to concentrate. You will probably find, from your initial analysis, that your cost-to-serve follows the 80/20 rule. Which process steps cost the most, and the least, to complete?

Cost Reduction 118

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 118

Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Moreover, the attitude of commanders and leaders, logisticians and staff planners to comprehensively and critically assess the Defence organisation – a ‘blue force analysis’ – also influences the logistics system to function as intended. It is impossible to understand logistics constraints and limitations if they lie un-examined.

Military 93

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 93

Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

Yes, there are also cute company dogs present, warehouse tours, and the occasional lighthearted team-building exercise, but overall, employees keep their eyes on the prize of enhancing our 3PL’s ability to kick eCommerce butt.

3PL 98

3PL eCommerce Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 98

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Too much leads to resources being monopolised on gathering tons of data and a subsequent risk of “paralysis by analysis” Cost to Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps you avoid both extremes. Besides optimising the present or fixing the past, CTS reporting and analysis opens the door to what-if scenarios and projections.

Purchasing Skills 99

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 99

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Reverse marketing starts first with Value Analysis. Your team should have recorded all Value Analysis ideas in detail to get back to the Supplier by (date).

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Capability gaps were so obvious in post-operational analysis that a strong narrative about mis-investment in Defence emerged in the wake of Operation Warden and the corresponding INTERFET mission. Exercises only began after logistics forces had moved in advance to prepare arrangements before the combat forces arrived for the main game.

Exercises 55

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 55

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, you might use simple observation to identify visible defects at goods-in, or you could make your analysis a bit deeper by testing a percentage of items received from the supplier. In procurement, cost analysis is not just about the price of your company’s purchases. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice.

Procurement Analytics 118

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 118

Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.

Supply Chain Design Software 42

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 42

Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Our common goal is to ensure smooth operations with the utmost respect for the integrity of the product: we are planning together to streamline our handling process in order to ensure flawless service and make Milan the main pharma gateway for southern Europe.”

Scenario Planning 69

Scenario Planning Cargo Exercises Collaboration 69

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

Step 2: Gap Analysis – Customer Requirements and Supply Chain Trends. Now you know what your customers genuinely expect from your outbound and reverse supply chain, so it’s time to undertake a gap analysis. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise.

Inventory Reduction 116

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 116

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

This system uses Multi-Echelon Planning as a base combined with statistical models we developed that are applied at different phases of the exercise. It starts with assessing the inventory health of an organization; root cause analysis is performed at strategic, tactical and operational levels; and then recommendations are proposed.

Inventory Reduction 97

Inventory Reduction Inventory Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 97

Camelot 3PL Software

APRIL 16, 2020

The first exercise is to determine if a warehouse should have a pick aisle, by analyzing order history/product demand, and the second exercise is to architect the appropriate slotting (positioning of the product) within that pick aisle. However, slotting is not just dedicated to Pick Aisles, but Bulk Storage too.

Picking 52

Picking eBook Exercises Optimization Software 52

MTS Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

Iranian provocations have included boarding oil tanker ships and taking control of the vessel, in an effort to exercise power and dominance in the region, as well as a recent helicopter flyover of a Chevron-operated oil tanker. Therefore, it’s in the interest for the U.S.

Exercises 88

Exercises Military Government Supply Chains 88

MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It will also bring greater assurance that customs brokers are knowledgeable in customs laws and regulations, familiar with operational processes, and can properly exercise brokers fiduciary duties. The clients will benefit from better performance and improved compliance.

Buyer Training 77

Buyer Training Exercises Training Maintainability 77

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

and China conducting naval exercises. The shipping industry has learned from losses in the past but predictive analysis could be the difference between a safe voyage and a disaster.". These disputes have resulted in increasing military presence in the South China Sea, with the U.S. Last year saw two major collisions between U.S.

Maritime 84

Maritime Trends Exercises Cost Reduction 84

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Customs and Export Procedures Logistics companies need to exercise caution in navigating the varied customs procedures of different countries. Cultural Protocols and Business Habits Collaborating with companies from different cultural backgrounds requires sensitivity to business protocols, ceremonies, and cultural nuances.

Expense Reduction 78

Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Transportation 78

Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Moreover, the attitude of commanders and leaders, logisticians and staff planners to comprehensively and critically assess the Defence organisation – a ‘blue force analysis’ – also influences the logistics system to function as intended. It is impossible to understand logistics constraints and limitations if they lie un-examined.

Military 58

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 58

MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

The erratic Arctic environment necessitates specialized navigation and infrastructure, forcing shipping companies to exercise caution when entering these uncharted territories. Melting ice has unlocked new shipping routes, promising faster transit times and less fuel consumption. However, these routes bring their own challenges.

Maritime 76

Maritime Temperature Exercises Scenario Planning 76

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Specialized data analysis firms such as Cargonet have found that cargo theft is peaking and the losses being suffered by manufacturers, shippers, and logistics service providers have reached historic highs. It is information analysis that plays a critical role in the prevention of crime.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Cargo Tracking and Tracing 62

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Where to Start with a Product Slotting Analysis To start with, find out which products are picked the most and place them as close as possible to what we call the centre of gravity of the warehouse, where dispatch is situated. To do a proper analysis though, we need to go a bit more in-depth.

Production 74

Production Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 74

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. You can see critical stats such as outstanding customer accounts as well as an age analysis of those accounts and interpret the data in a meaningful way. Use data to improve operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 105

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. Even if analysis is used to inform judgements, decisions at the highest level will tend to be intuitive and influenced by a range of factors. This is especially the case with logistics.

Negotiating Skills 74

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 74

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Russian Navy has already encircled Ukraine’s ports and warned-off civilian commercial traffic so they could engage in live-fire exercises. Bunker surcharges may get affected by this. Even though this may not directly affect Asia-U.S. and Asia-E.U.

Negotiating Skills 81

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Security Capacity 81

FLS Transport

AUGUST 6, 2020

And analysis shows the odds of a significant dip are unlikely. And as carriers have options… they are exercising them in search of margins. Now well above March’s panic buying numbers, freight volume is sitting at a 29% increase year over year. Get the details here. Carrier Pricing Power Hits All Time High.

Freight 52

Freight Exercises Supply Chain Software Analysis 52

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

It will enable data sharing among all functions, highlight errors and outliers in the data, and speed up data analysis thus increasing efficiency, improving accuracy and lowering operating costs. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution.

Supply Chain Software 54

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 54

10xLogistics

JUNE 13, 2013

What I find about benchmarking is it is often an internal exercise to justify what someone is doing to higher management. The question is, from a "should cost" analysis, are you as good as you should be? That is where energy is best spent. My question always has to do with expectations. Of course, you are better, you are huge!

Transportation 54

Transportation Exercises Course Definition 54

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

However, you must exercise caution to make sure you do not damage your vendor-shipper relationship. Monitoring shipping processes for inefficiencies rests at the core of data collection and analysis. Furthermore, such methodology can be applied to vendor relationships. Metrics and KPIs.

Data 91

Data Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction 91

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

This exercise prompted Whirlpool to question whether having a single logistics provider was the best structure to exceed customer expectations and maximize cost savings. After completion of its customer-centric supply chain analysis, Whirlpool knew innovation was necessary to maintain a competitive advantage.

Case Study 93

Case Study Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 93

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Fourthly, the logistics organisation must be exercised and be the subject of experiments which qualify risks. These leaders must make trade-offs with respect to Defence resources and vacuous analysis provided by logisticians and others offers nothing to them in decision-making.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Military Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 89

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ADF’s preparedness prior to this operation has been scrutinised through reports and analysis, at levels range from tactical to committees of Government. Any operation defending the Australian north-west demanded was a difficult logistics enterprise, as highlighted by exercises such as the long-standing ‘Kangaroo’ series.

Resource Reduction 95

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Operations Military 95

UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 31, 2019

A training needs analysis (TNA) will identify where employee training can make a meaningful contribution towards improving performance. The analysis can also reveal other variables that cause employees not to perform at the optimum levels– organizational culture, personal problems, job satisfaction or financial compensation.

Buyer Training 40

Buyer Training Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 40

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It also stands to reason that when you undertake a slotting exercise, you should think about it from the perspective of these activities. The most common way to determine the velocity is through ABC analysis , using order lines as the velocity indicator. While slotting is primarily a numbers exercise, data can’t tell the whole story.

Production 106

Production Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 106

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Here is an overview of the most valuable benefits: More informed freight spending: Because freight benchmarking involves the analysis of carriers and the rates paid by companies using them, it gives you an evolving picture of clarity about your freight spending. What Are Your Freight Benchmarking Options?

Negotiating Skills 95

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 95

Triskele Logistics

MAY 27, 2018

Whether you are managing them yourself, or have outsourced the management of your supply chain, it's a really good exercise to understand how it all works. Analysis paralysis can slow you down. Don't base your analysis on the rate provided, there are often other charges that need to be taken into consideration.

Cost Reduction 40

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Exercises 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 31, 2014

Having done some quick primary root cause analysis it was concluded that the increased metal level was the prime reason contributing to the failure. The field engineers claim- We gave all the necessary information for the analysis, were not aware how to decipher the readings against the reference values so could contribute very little.

Case Study 28

Case Study Study Exercises Analysis 28