SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

Apart from the fact that they’re swimming in a sea of paper, manual document distribution can cost big bucks in terms of wasted time, extra costs and decreased efficiency. Higher costs. Printing, posting and storing paper documents all cost money. Don’t forget the cost of energy to operate printers and other machines.

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Manufacturing Procurement Document Distribution Waste Reduction 111

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

On the surface, last mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipments total cost. Last mile logistics allow shippers to get more products to consumers faster and cost-effectively, critical concerns in the e-commerce and omnichannel supply chain. There are growing pains in last mile logistics.

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Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Transportation 100

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs. However, you must factor in the cost of purchasing an ERP system and compare it to the cost of purchasing an individual TMS , or SCM system.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this week’s InFocus webinar series, we had the opportunity to gain key insights on 3PL and e-commerce in the Saudi Arabia region from Salah Taha. Watch the full webinar here ! Key Takeaways from this Webinar 1. If available technology aligns with a business’s needs and processes, they’ll purchase it.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Now, you would think the other larger package is going to incur the higher shipping cost. So how does this change with LTL dimensional pricing? . Essentially, smaller packages should have lower shipping costs than larger packages in LTL shipping, and DIM pricing enables this ideal. Myths of LTL Dimensional Pricing.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Packaging Cost Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Editor’s note: Today’s blog is from our friend Brandon Stanley. One of the main responsibilities of this manager is to minimize the cost and maximize the effects of the company’s supply chain. Impressive Communication Skills. Writing Skills. That’s when the need for writing skills comes in.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chains 70

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 6, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the common issues that manufacturers face in their AP process and how automation software integrated with an ERP can help address them. Your employees may spend hours manually entering data into your accounting system and matching invoices to purchase orders.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Automation Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions 98

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Lured by the promise of cheaper labor ( which is starting to not be the case ), companies are blind to the tactical costs of manufacturing overseas. White Paper: Hidden Risks and Costs in an Offshore Supply Chain. Despite these and other hidden costs, offshore manufacturing has become a fact of life.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

We have written several posts on technology, which you can read in our technology blog category , have talked about the future of manufacturing , the future of transportation technology , and the Industrial Internet of things. Armed with industry knowledge, technology savvy, and purchasing power, customers control the sales cycle.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

percent of all B2B sales by 2020, explains Ranga Bodla of Netsuite Blog. Meanwhile, the majority of purchasers research potential products online before making a decision to buy. Mostly, this goes back to finding the best product possible at the lowest possible price. . Pricing Models Are Subject to the “Amazon Standard.”.

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Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Editor’s Note: Every company who needs equipment has to ask themselves the proper questions before either purchasing or hiring from the right company. Usually you can correlate price with quality. Intermediate-level quality will cost you between $700 and $900. A top-shelf winch costs around $1,000 to $2,000.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Distribution of goods prior to purchase. As explained in a previous blog post, continuous improvement in an organization can be achieved through the use of performance measurement tools via big data. Mostly, this reflects the skills and actual working capacity of employees. The quantity of each product. Demand fluctuations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 116

Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

customers now have the entire marketplace at their fingertips and possess greater purchasing power than ever before. will not just cost you customer experience but also future business. say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

If you have followed our blog previously, you have seen us blog about 3D Printing. You can view all the 3D Printing blog posts in the category here. It's a pretty cool alternative to the Flex wristband that comes from the original purchase. . Shapeways is a spin-out of the lifestyle incubator of Royal Philips Electronics.

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Manufacturing Procurement Video Modeling Software Optimization Software 98

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

At the end, we also include an infographic to go along with the research from LNS, who is a provider of regular research on their blog. Total Cost. The only meaningful measurement of total cost is on a cash basis. We hope this post is helpful. . All others are subordinate. Total Cycle Time.

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Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimization Software Optimization 99

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Many manufacturers struggle to optimize warehouse productivity and attract skilled employees. Basic rules of thumb: groupings should be logical; fast moving inventory should be easily accessible and quickly replenished; and products frequently purchased together should be located near each other in your warehouse.

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Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction 116

GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

A trend in dual/multi-sources helps to provide additional supplier sources in the case of any concerns. Buyers are moving away from selection based solely on purchase price and quality discount. Companies that can collect, analyze and respond quickly to issues are one step ahead of their competition.

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Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chains Trends 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog. The Cerasis “e-commerce” blog category has great articles on developing your strategy. Of their purchasing department?

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Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner who is a freelance writer in the distribution field. In the past, retail businesses large and small operated by receiving and storing large shipments of product from distributors or manufacturers, which were then put out on store shelves for purchase. Shipping Product .

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eCommerce Modeling Software Distribution Optimization Software 78

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.

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Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 98

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. billion in fuel costs, and 134 million tons of air pollutants. They’ve committed to making 100% of plastic packaging recyclable or reusable, along with tripling the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic content, by 2025. million barrels of oil, $37.5

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

We hope you continue to enjoy our blog posts as we are now proud to announce over 20,000 blog subscribers and over 100,000 monthly visits! . We hope you have been able to learn a few things from the 232 blogs published in 2015. Without further ado, here are the top 10 supply chain articles by most read from the Cerasis blog: 10.

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Article Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 71

GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro. Purchase Insurance.

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Cost Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction Negotiating Skills 60

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Kushal talks with Joe about how FarEye is a delivery management platform that helps businesses get the product at a lower cost and more sustainable fashion. I started The Logistics of Logistics as a blog. FarEye: We are a delivery management platform that helps businesses to get the product at a lower cost and more sustainable fashion.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software eCommerce 195

Locus

JULY 21, 2023

In this edition of In-focus webinar series, Pradyumna Chowdhary, Vice President of Pre-Sales and AVP Product Management at Locus, will be discussing the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) revolution and how businesses can leverage Locus offerings for the hybrid last-mile fulfillment. Watch the webinar here! Let’s dive in!

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Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Transportation rates have been rising over the last couple of years due to factors like the driver shortage, lack of equipment, a capacity crunch, and rising fuel costs. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. Surcharges.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Survey 62

GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Space used should always include vertical space, increasing pallet height, which opens up additional capacity in all shipments, as exhibited in a previous blog post. Consumers will shop elsewhere, explains Stacey Rudolph of Business2Community , and the same fact holds true for consumers presented with unexpected shipping costs.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's Blog is by Carl Turn, a freelance writer in the distribution field, who is showing us how next-day delivery is changing the face of eCommerce. While many independent online retailers are struggling to offer next-day delivery at a reasonable cost, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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eCommerce Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 92

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

What this blog is about: Leveraging predictive analytics for forecasting and visibility. The drivers for growth are not simple factors like the price or quality of a product. Customer expectations and the buying capacity of the purchaser coupled with the cost of substitutes or complementary goods also play an important role.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It also showed that 80% of consumers are willing to pay higher prices for same-day deliveries. However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? To access the complete set of insights, view the webinar here: Watch the Webinar.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software 52

Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Logistics Blog®. Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Consumers are paying the price. The most reported habit changes were consumer price increases, by 70% of surveyed shippers, and expected service level decreases, by 69% of respondents. Cost/pricing—68% of respondents.

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Material Savings Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction 62

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Ty Kiisel who shows us how you can be affected by your supply chain finances. . This can be disastrous for manufacturers that need to purchase raw materials to produce their products. Here are a few short- and long-term solutions you might consider: Negotiate terms with your suppliers.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Material Savings 72

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus. For example, planning, purchase order placement, manufacturing floor information logistics operations and beyond became essential variables in the goal of creating a more agile supply chain.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 65

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from our friend Michael Stoddard who shares the top 10 transportation jobs in the industry. They manage the purchasing of inventory and supplies, as well as other materials. Purchasing and Materials Manager. They work on identification of global material sources and schedule material flow.

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Inventory Reduction Material Savings Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 30