Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, remember that products or subassemblies that never made it out of the factory may need to travel backwards one or more stages along the supply chain. Network analysis will be crucial for finding the best configuration of return centres, given factors like retail locations and transport facilities with backhaul possibilities.

Reverse logistics 74

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

That factory also aims to rapidly process the raw materials into product. An RFP is a data intensive exercise. This made the data analysis easier. This made the data analysis “painful.” Simmons always does an ROI analysis prior to purchasing a solution. Then the clock starts ticking again.”

Procurement Solutions 112

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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 93

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

While the short-term plans focus on safety stocks throughout the supply chain (in most cases, the priority to keep the factories fully operational remains). To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Use data to improve operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

However, remember that products or subassemblies that never made it out of the factory may need to travel backwards one or more stages along the supply chain. Network analysis will be crucial for finding the best configuration of return centres, given factors like retail locations and transport facilities with backhaul possibilities.

Reverse logistics 53

Reverse logistics Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 53

Blog on Log

AUGUST 19, 2006

However, in reality most strategic planning exercises neither embed foresight, nor create responsive networks. It also includes ‘what-if’ sensitivity analysis and simulation techniques to sense the effects of delta changes in demand, supply, or network and helps respond better to changes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Tracking and Tracing Supply Chain Design Software 40

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. The use of a methodology known as “cost to serve analysis” often reveals shocking realities about supply chain costs. . .

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