SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each day these manufacturers manage complex supply chains , carry out highly precise production, and must negotiate a raft of regulations. For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. The post ERP for process manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? Supply/Inventory Management Inventory management problems and supplier relationship issues , too, can creep in over time and eat away at your profit margins.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Many Western enterprises unknowingly depend on Russian and perhaps Ukrainian companies as t ier 2 suppliers.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For instance, things like fuel prices, hourly wages for employees, and materials are some hard costs. Soft costs are usually time-consuming tasks such as planning, tracking shipments, gathering documents, handling disputes, and handling communication with your freight forwarder and over-seas suppliers. The Dedola Difference.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains. Oil price fluctuations. Fluctuations in oil prices and oil supply disruptions are majorly caused by political events, supply pipeline issues or weather problems.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The distributors who gained a significant strategic advantage over their competitors had a laser focus on profitability during the downturn, a strong emphasis on margin management through disciplined pricing and category management, careful control of costs, and finally, the willingness to invest in priority growth opportunities.

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EazyStock

MAY 28, 2019

Today, Amex Auto Spares’ local procurement staff spend considerably more time negotiating best pricing with suppliers rather than trying to figure out what to buy! For example, using Excel to manually calculate buffer stock levels and re-order quantities. How do tasks change when you implement automation solutions?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

This speculative post explores the difference between B2B and B2C freight pricing. Should they offer tiered freight-price options like those enjoyed by consumers, and what stops them from doing so? Tiered Freight Pricing in B2C Markets. Pricing calculations can be based on: Distance traveled. Trucking lanes used.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 28, 2023

Let’s take a look at the different types of ecommerce business models out there, with some examples of each. In most cases, your business model will spring naturally from your product(s), the type of customer you’re targeting, and your pricing strategy. When you know these three things, you’ll have your business model.

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EazyStock

MAY 28, 2019

Today, Amex Auto Spares’ local procurement staff spend considerably more time negotiating the best pricing with suppliers rather than trying to figure out what to buy! For example, using Excel to manually calculate buffer stock levels and re-order quantities. How do tasks change when you implement automation solutions?

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

Our rates are going up and the carriers are completely unwilling to negotiate with us—where did we go wrong?”. First, the typical procurement-driven sourcing event views transportation as a commodity and thus, is oriented toward getting the lowest price. In this market, your carriers know that they don’t have to “negotiate” with you.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

In addition, TMS operators can often negotiate the best possible freight rates. You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa. Without these checks and balances, companies tend to flit from carrier to carrier or use whichever one or two appear most convenient or economical.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

A manufacturer purchases steel from a supplier and turns it into tiny gears to make watches. To the supplier, the steel is merchandise inventory (a.k.a. By forcing customers to buy a certain number of product(s) with each order, a supplier can achieve profitability through economies of scale. finished goods). Order Level MOQ 3.)

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Without high levels of visibility into suppliers and sub-suppliers, companies increase their exposure to supply chain risks and become less resilient.” For example, any redundant process needs current data, which provides shippers with several benefits. This makes clear that shippers need access to near-real-time data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Strategy: Reshoring production, regionalizing supply chains, or finding alternative suppliers are among the strategies available to mitigate the impact of tariffs on intermediate goods. Example: Aluminum ingots are imported from China into the U.S. Example: A pickup truck assembled in Mexico using parts from the U.S.

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