Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The Air Cargo Context Given its premium price, air cargo has historically been reserved for higher-cost, lower-volume products, avoiding the lower-margin, higher-volume products that Shein and Temu focus on.

Cost Reduction 117

Cost Reduction Cargo Price Reduction Resource Reduction 117

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain executives must evolve from cost and service as the key objectives for optimal demand-supply balancing towards the “quadfecta” of cost, service, resiliency, and sustainability. The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 111

Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Authorities will reduce daily neopanamax transits to five by February, suggesting that even at their most extreme, restrictions could still accommodate container traffic reasonably well.

Negotiating Skills 133

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 133

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference. It serves as a compelling example of how retailers must reassess their inventory strategies to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands driven by trends.

Inventory Reduction 111

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Waste Reduction 111

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. The regression in pricing wasn’t just due to lower demand.

Negotiating Skills 127

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction 127

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. What is Lead Time and Why Does it Matter?

Supply Chains 49

Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Scenario Planning 49

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. This centralization ensures that product information is consistent across all channels, reducing the risk of errors and confusion for customers.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 110

Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Stickiness: Once a company’s AI solutions are deeply integrated into a customer’s operations, the switching costs become significant.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 119

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Controlling changes to product design Monitoring and measurement of manufacturing processes Balancing inventory investment with production and customer requirements Ensuring the quality of raw materials and items during production Reducing lead times What is discrete manufacturing ERP? Units produced in high volumes with low complexity.

Manufacturing Procurement 94

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software ERP Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Amazon’s outsize growth combined with strategy shifts at FedEx and UPS have changed the balance. explained in a company blog post that packages originate in the retailer’s fulfillment centers and move to a sortation center, or directly to stores, where they are then delivered to a customer’s home using Walmart’s last-mile delivery network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Food and Agriculture 113

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This makes decisions not only about cost, service, and inventory trade-offs but also about risk and sustainability. This calls for treating suppliers as partners in a relationship built on trust and transparency that reduces risk across the supply chain and ensures business continuity.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 122

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

When outsourcing, you generally want to keep costs to a minimum. However, there are some risks when you outsource to a low cost country, like: Quality control remains one of the biggest challenges. Cost volatility is increasing. Labor costs in traditional manufacturing hubs like Guangdong have risen 10-15% annually.

Outsourcing 64

Outsourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Cost Reduction 64

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Labour costs. Reducing the number of human operators in transport and warehousing is constantly on companies minds. Cost is not the only factor. If your 3PL company does not offer drone delivery in such regions, it is possible that a competitor will, saving itself labour costs while giving end-customers better service.

3PL 74

3PL Trends Supply Chain Design Software Industry 74