Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.

Negotiating Skills 90

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 90

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

It is a well-known fact that supply chain is increasingly becoming digital. But is simply adding a digital component to the complex supply chain network enough to make it efficient? The survey revealed that “intelligent automation capabilities help increase the annual revenue growth by up to 10 percent”.

Supply Chain Software 54

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Today’s supply chains are fraught with uncertainties across demand and supply yet are tasked with adding incremental value to their organizations while also meeting commercial, working capital and sustainability goals. The challenge for supply chain teams lies in increasing knowledge to create value amid this complexity.

Scenario Planning 157

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 157

RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Smart technology based on machine learning and AI chatbots are beneficial for several critical systems and functions within the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automation Data 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

Outsourcing 89

Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 89

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning to benchmark your supply chain or simply trying to improve how you measure its performance, it makes sense to know a little about the most commonly used KPIs for each supply chain component. A lot will depend on the nature of your industry and the categories of supplies that you receive.

Procurement Analytics 118

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 118

RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Smart technology based on machine learning and AI chatbots are beneficial for several critical systems and functions within the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automation Data 40

RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Smart technology based on machine learning and AI chatbots are beneficial for several critical systems and functions within the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automation Data 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Massive supply chain disruptions are being experienced around the globe, and the causes are many and complex. Factors affecting the supply chain. When China shut down operations in a bid to contain Covid-19, supply chains ran out of material. How can businesses create the supply chain of the future?

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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

RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Smart technology based on machine learning and AI chatbots are beneficial for several critical systems and functions within the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automation Data 40

RPA Labs

AUGUST 31, 2021

Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. Smart technology based on machine learning and AI chatbots are beneficial for several critical systems and functions within the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automation Data 40

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Some of the world’s biggest retailers and their partners are once again feeling the sting of “ the bullwhip effect ” – a term of art amongst supply chain professionals that describes how changes in demand at the retail level can reverberate and amplify issues throughout the supply chain. All aboard.

Inventory Reduction 146

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory 146

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Watchdog platforms, 3PL companies, and technology can be important allies in the war against rising cargo crime numbers. 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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Appeal of Delegating to AI AI is a tool designed by humans to do things it can do better or we cannot or do not want to do. We delegate understanding when we expect tools and technology to solve all our problems and surrender our own expertise. It responds to queries based on AI models, not comprehension.

Supply Chain Design Software 86

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

As we close in on the end of the year, supply chain professionals are already planning for what 2023 will bring. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond. Supply chains will become the strategic drivers of business.

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

Supply Chain Design Software 123

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 123

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. But service is paramount in a vertically integrated supply chain with perishable products. An RFP is a data intensive exercise.

Procurement Solutions 139

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 139

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 66

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Supply chains are complex entities. While customer satisfaction is a hugely important criterion by which supply chain success is judged, so is supply chain profitability. While customer satisfaction is a hugely important criterion by which supply chain success is judged, so is supply chain profitability.

Purchasing Skills 90

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 90

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If your enterprise is new to trading in a multichannel environment, you may have experienced challenges in the following areas: Supply chain visibility: Omnichannel distribution networks can be complex and fragmented. You will probably find, from your initial analysis, that your cost-to-serve follows the 80/20 rule.

Cost Reduction 117

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

When it comes to supply chain design, we’re at another inflection point in the industry. 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.

Supply Chain Design Software 36

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 36

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 118

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In an attempt to help you keep your supply chain organisation from analysis paralysis, metric manipulation, or measurement misnomers, I decided to use this post to share nine important guidelines, or golden rules, for benchmarking your business and monitoring performance using meaningful supply chain KPIs.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 62

Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking.

3PL 98

3PL eCommerce Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 98

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 85

Production Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 85

Automotive Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

Few people realise how much software runs today’s cars, observes Les Hatton, emeritus professor of forensic software engineering at Kingston University, UK. “We We sit at home and can’t work out why the printer isn’t working, and then we’ll get in a car where there’s probably more software underneath,” he says.

Supply Chain Design Software 50

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

3PL Links

JUNE 19, 2024

Efficient inventory management To prevent running out of stock or having too much on hand, you must exercise caution when handling the inventory of your company. Utilize inventory management tools to estimate demand and monitor levels. This expedites the logistical process and lowers errors. Contact us !

Expense Reduction 48

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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. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool.

Negotiating Skills 83

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

9 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy that’s aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy.

Supply Chain Software 63

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 63

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales over $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. Supply chain management was not always a competitive advantage for Whirlpool.

Case Study 93

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Often, in our experience, the problem is a human one… It’s not the data, not the process, not the technology, or the strategy, but the people. Pundits typically emphasize data and digital technology when proselytising for the S&OP concept. The Supply Chain Head. Why S&OP Needs a Lot of Human Investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 106

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 16, 2022

Supply chain and logistics remain hot topics globally and even more so in recent weeks as the conflict in Ukraine and Eastern Europe evolves. Investment in people and technology is a must. Automation and Robotics. With this increased demand and short supply, rates will continue to increase. It’s everywhere.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Trends 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software 52

The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

At Georgia Southern, we dispel this by illustrating the dynamic nature and variety of daily activities a supply chain manager encounters. All of our logistics and supply chain management programs incorporate online education to some extent. We have different tools to incorporate these trends in our program.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 40

Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Procurement professionals, if you are considering a transition from manual and Excel-based RF(x) to online automated e-sourcing platforms, here is the information you need to mitigate fear, uncertainty and doubt in your supplier base. But feedback from suppliers on the available procurement automation platforms tends toward the negative.

Sourcing 48

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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. And the way the industry is tackling change is by investing in digital technologies. Now well above March’s panic buying numbers, freight volume is sitting at a 29% increase year over year.

Freight 52

Freight Exercises Supply Chain Software Analysis 52

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 84

Maritime Temperature Exercises Scenario Planning 84