Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

They are a leading supplier of poultry, pet food and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in the US. Depending on the product, their customers are consumer goods companies, retailers, food service distributors and restaurant chains. That factory also aims to rapidly process the raw materials into product.

Procurement Solutions 115

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 115

Globalior

APRIL 14, 2020

In light of the Covid-19 situation, many traders now find themselves attempting to import or export pharmaceuticals, medical support products and medical devices across borders. This includes PPE products such as masks, gloves, gowns and protective glasses. Duty free imports of certain medical products maybe possible.

Production 52

Production Document Exercises Material Savings 52

Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

Past summit highlights have included inspiring presentations from ShipMonk leadership, such as founder and CEO Jan Bednar , Chief Revenue Officer Kevin Sides, Chief Product Officer Rafael Zakinov, VP of Client Experience Christine Warren, and Chief People Officer Stuart Horowitz.

3PL 98

3PL eCommerce Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 98

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Even if you simplify your product range and your upstream suppliers, you still have to deal with the ramifications of diverse customers, their expectations, their location and the logistics needed to meet their requirements. It costs you a certain amount to make a product. You then set a sales price for that product.

Purchasing Skills 93

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 93

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 15, 2016

Warehouse Product Slotting – To Slot or Not to Slot? Slotting is a warehouse term that refers to intentionally placing products within the warehouse storage medium to create warehouse efficiencies. Let’s consider what an essential aspect of good warehouse practise, product slotting benefits can achieve.

Waste Reduction 73

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 73

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. A joint approach to logistics promised greater productivity and efficiency, allowing relevant agencies to coordinate the support needed.

Exercises 63

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 63

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. Identifying Cost Elements and Drivers.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 98

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. A joint approach to logistics promised greater productivity and efficiency, allowing relevant agencies to coordinate the support needed.

Exercises 61

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 61

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For Sales it’s about product availability at all times. Example A: Fashion Retailer – Business Strategy is short life cycle products. Focus on availability of products all the time, price, and range. Example C: Oil & Gas – Products and services are diverse. Is it about optimization? Faster turn over.

Inventory Reduction 96

Inventory Reduction Inventory Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 96

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. To further define it, let’s look at 2 business models: Under the typical business model : When a distributor needs product, they place an order against a manufacturer.

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

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 96

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Yulia Celetaria, Global Director, Pharma for AirBridgeCargo Airlines, said: “We are proud to be stepping away from the previously existing fragmented nature of the air cargo industry toward a collaborative approach where all the stakeholders function as a single unit to ensure the integrity of pharmaceutical products.

Scenario Planning 69

Scenario Planning Cargo Exercises Collaboration 69

MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

CBP believes though this continuing education can improve an individual customs broker’s skills, performance and productivity. 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.

Buyer Training 104

Buyer Training Exercises Training Maintainability 104

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

The price you pay your vendors for their products is a significant factor in your company’s ability to compete in its market. 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.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 98

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Customs and Export Procedures Logistics companies need to exercise caution in navigating the varied customs procedures of different countries. Companies must be attentive to cultural nuances in product design, packaging, and overall strategy to avoid economic challenges arising from difficulties in breaking cultural taboos and rules.

Expense Reduction 106

Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Transportation 106

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Now, retailers find themselves carrying a glut of products as demand plummets in the face of pronounced inflation and widespread economic uncertainty. Strategy and leadership teams might elect to be alerted to production line disruptions, for example, so they receive details about every impacted order.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory 105

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 43

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 43

Camelot 3PL Software

APRIL 16, 2020

Most eCommerce fulfillment operations would benefit from maintaining a pick aisle for some or all of the products being fulfilled. By performing an analysis of the top products by average daily/weekly demand, it is possible to determine the fastest moving items that should be allotted prime accessible pick locations.

Picking 52

Picking eBook Exercises Optimization Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

For Mars, digitalization has focused on improved customer service, cost reductions, and making their supply chain associates more productive. The root cause analysis skill was developed to identify reasons for customer service level cuts and revenue losses. The analysis was not all that accurate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 85

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

Insurance claims have been relatively benign, reflecting improved ship design and the positive effects of risk management and safety regulation over time," says Baptiste Ossena, global product leader, hull & marine liabilities, AGCS. and China conducting naval exercises. Dangerous Seas and Territorial Disputes.

Maritime 84

Maritime Trends Exercises Cost Reduction 84

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 98

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 98

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Will an inaccurate picking result in one error for the original problem or two errors for sending an incorrect product and retaining the original, correct product in your inventory? If a vendor fails to deliver product as specified, the vendor may be advised of how future violations will affect contractual obligations.

Data 91

Data Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction 91

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. With pilferage, drivers don’t even know a pallet may be missing from a full truckload until the product is unloaded and counted.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

Many companies fail to recognise the true profitability of their customers and product/service mix. CTS is understanding the total cost of servicing individual customers and individual products so that the business can match service and cost, to achieve business goals. CTS typically highlights unprofitable products and customers.

Purchasing Skills 45

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 45

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 61

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 61

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

For the rest, there may be no predefined structure for moving materials and products through the stages of fulfilment. 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.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. While there’s no quick and easy solution in the short term, your best bet is to evaluate how best to use every piece of raw material you have available, profitably – the basis of the Toyota production System. Use data to improve operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

For this, IBM and NRF surveyed 1,900 retail and consumer products company executives across 23 countries. It found that of all the respondents surveyed, around 85 percent from the retail sector and 79 percent from the consumer products sector “plan to use intelligent automation for supply chain planning by 2021”.

Supply Chain Software 54

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

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Do We Understand Where Efficiency and Productivity Needs Improvement?

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 98

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Consumers around the world enjoy Whirlpool's innovative products marketed under Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names. 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

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. E.g. If they are bringing ingredients/parts to you for production, can you give them an outbound shipment of finished goods back toward their home terminal? Can we direct deliver?"

Cost Reduction 40

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Exercises 40

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Fourthly, the logistics organisation must be exercised and be the subject of experiments which qualify risks. Because logistics is a product of context, the more specific any guidance given, the better. Finally, militaries must have a professional culture that shares knowledge and risks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Supply Chain Planning Software Military Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 92

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. The bundling of production and transportation costs into vendor contracts is one reason behind this difficulty.

Data 94

Data Transportation Cost Reduction Material Savings 94

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? Shipment weight. Freight charges.

Negotiating Skills 96

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 96

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

We also included some other tips successful folks do before 8 am and right before bed to stay as optimized as possible, including a few productivity tools. After all as Eric Kimberling's analysis of 'leadership lessons' says: “The differing results of manufacturers are due to unique leadership traits of their executive teams.”.

Optimization Software 54

Optimization Software After-sales Exercises ERP 54

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2017

Do you supply certain products to certain customers at a loss? Strange as it may seem, many business leaders don’t have the answers to these questions , because they’ve never conducted an exercise to understand the costs involved with supplying their customers. Do you have customers which aren’t profitable at all?

Supply Chain Design Software 67

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 67

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Supply Chain Cost Reduction Challenges: Deere and Company has a diverse product range, which includes a mix of heavy machinery for the consumer market, and industrial equipment, which is made to order. With each Atom product being a single component, there was also no way to reduce duty payments. plants to four.

Cost Reduction 77

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 77