Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Rob Smith, Head of Purchasing at ESP, explains: “We produce in excess of 200,000 cases of finished product a month. ESP will also benefit from significant savings on fuel costs throughout the contract because it is cheaper for them to run this electric fleet compared to their old LP gas trucks.”. Tough and reliable.

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Case Study Study Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 51

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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Inventory Reduction Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction 116

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Forklifts are often driven straight over the top of rubbish, resulting in impellor damage which costs us money and critically downtime. Given the financial outlay involved in purchasing the Nilfisk SW5500 I investigated a lease finance deal that would spread the cost across a 3-year period. Nilfisk SW5500 Ride on Sweeper.

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Case Study Study How To Manufacturing Procurement 36

Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2021

Think of the last time you purchased a product or service based on the recommendation of a friend, family member, or your favorite social media influencer. With so many options to choose from , it’s become the norm for buyers to research their future purchases, taking a cue from the general public before clicking “Buy.”.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 98

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Case Study Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 98

ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

A centralized location can reduce last-mile delivery times and associated costs. Case Study: This study focusing on the strawberry supply chain in the U.S. Add its proximity to Midwest distribution hubs, and youve got a gateway that keeps your goods moving, fast and efficiently.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

View the Full Case Study. However, added pressures on the industry led Big M Transportation’s leaders to reconsider their current pricing strategy. And that was what kick-started the purchase of SONAR, its implementation and the generation of results during the greatest peak season in history. View the Full Case Study.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Case Study Transportation 52

Logistics Bureau

MAY 6, 2016

One of the major supply chain management challenges facing businesses today is to understand their cost to serve (CTS) in detail. Application of Cost to Serve can improve EBIT performance by up to 20%. What is Cost to Serve? The costs related to each ‘path’ vary considerably, based on the customer/product mix.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Negotiate Pricing 40

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 113

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

To overcome this challenge, the company would need to embark in a supply chain transformation journey to reduce cost and inventory while improving availability. After a successful development period, Pharos is now able to calculate purchase orders for supplier country combinations automatically. A systems roadblock. Rolling out Pharos.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Ports operator DP World is using Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged notebooks and tablets, purchased through Colva Ltd, to transform productivity and customer service at its busy Southampton terminal operation. . The post Case Study: Real Time Mobile Interaction with Vessel Loading and Discharge appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 23, 2018

We then got involved with Bear who were able to offer purchase lease deals with all the maintenance thrown in. The post Case Study: Oil and Gas Specialist First Hyundai Forklift appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Jim said, “At that time we used to buy forklifts outright from various vendors.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). Download our case study to find out how Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil has improved its S&OP Process with optimization technology.

Procurement Analytics 111

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning How To 111

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2021

For one example, a TMS can analyze many batch shipments based on various sophisticated parameters and can determine the most cost-effective route plan for your shipment. A TMS can make recommendations for you on different factors like least-cost mode analysis, freight consolidation options, and continuous move opportunities.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Companies with global supply chains—a category which includes a fast-growing number of corporations, medium-sized companies, and even small businesses—can be standing on a cost base of which 90% is attributable to supply chain expenditure. . Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Your ability to track stock levels, keeps tabs on shipping dates and monitor costs are essential to any smooth running manufacturing plant. A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Here’s how you can improve manufacturing floor data collection, long-term. The problem?

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Manufacturing Procurement Data Optimal Sourcing How To 66

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Not only because purchasing and maintaining the trucks is cost-effective, but also due to the trucks’ robustness and durability. Low total cost of ownership. The post Case Study: Wood Wholesaler Likes Hyster Durability appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. ” The Hyster® Fortens® forklifts with a 4.0-tonne

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. Today, 97.5%

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

At the Descartes Evolution User Conference this past March, I attended several sessions about the MacroPoint solution and they were all standing room only , including the one where William Wehrle and David Bazzetta from BASF shared their case study. Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Carriers raise their rates to compensate for increased costs in fuel, equipment, technological investment, and the cost of paying their drivers. Peak season manifests in the costs shippers pay to carriers in the form of General Rate Increases (GRIs). Continuously rising fuel costs. The driver shortage.

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Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Digital 48

Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Right now, your buyers probably spend a good percentage of their time negotiating with, and procuring goods from, makers of boxes, nuts, bolts, and other consumable parts and materials. By allowing your 3PL provider to purchase non-strategic materials on your behalf , you’ll reap the following rewards: Keep your cash longer.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Inbound 3PL Material Savings 98

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

SCLA includes case studies and examples of network-design problems and solutions, as well as tips and techniques for improving and optimising distribution networks. The Supply Chain Leaders Academy includes content focused on improving interpersonal, leadership, and people-management skills. So now it’s over to you.

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Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design 45

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Source: Google. Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post? One of Descartes’ most high-profile acquisitions was its purchase of MacroPoint for $107 million in August 2017. Where is Descartes today?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

As a result of winning the tender, Briggs Equipment supplied 37 new pieces of Yale equipment on an outright purchase basis across 14 Marston’s depots in the UK, bringing the total number of Yale trucks within the fleet to over 200. The Yale equipment improves the overall reliability of the fleet while also reducing maintenance costs.

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Materials Handling Case Study Material Savings Handling 28

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 Business Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

.” Capacity is assured with a flexible model consisting of leased, rented and purchased vehicles. In the low season, the footwear company works with its customary fleet consisting of purchased forklifts and leased vehicles. A service contract also ensures long operating times for the forklifts.

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Case Study Study Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software 28

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Another supplier guarantees lower supply prices that would re-establish the margins your company needs to meet its objectives. Your Italian company is negotiating the supply of aerospace products to a government in Asia. This would mean breaking the contract with the first supplier without just cause.

Procurement Analytics 84

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement 84

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2022

and the future of manufacturing, the power of partnerships and the route to net zero in a series of panel discussions, keynote speeches and in-depth case studies across the three-day event aimed at showcasing the benefits of automation to UK manufacturers. Day 1 – The power of partnerships. Hands-on robot demos and training.

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Events Manufacturing Procurement Case Study Buyer Training 56

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

To overcome this challenge, the company would need to embark in a supply chain transformation journey to reduce cost and inventory while improving availability. After a successful development period, Pharos is now able to calculate purchase orders for supplier country combinations automatically. A systems roadblock. Rolling out Pharos.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 62

Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

They need to be able to find it when they’re doing research or actually thinking about buying it, and they need to be convinced that it’s worth the money (including the shipping costs, tax, import duties, etc.). Well, maybe it’s nothing more than getting your great product at a low price. Retention: driving repeat purchases.

eCommerce 64

eCommerce Tips Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 64

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

Waste Reduction 62

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Resource Reduction Material Savings 62

Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Reducing Labor Costs and Environmental Impact Labor costs: Labor is not getting any cheaper. Let’s dive in!

Materials Handling 78

Materials Handling Material Savings Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 78

Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Reducing Labor Costs and Environmental Impact Labor costs: Labor is not getting any cheaper. Let’s dive in!

Materials Handling 74

Materials Handling Material Savings Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 74

Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

But small and mid-sized plants haven’t necessarily adopted the manufacturing logistics strategies large plants use to drive productivity and cost savings. It also reduces your spend as space and labor costs at a 3PL warehouse are typically lower than those at a manufacturing plant. That’s a missed opportunity.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills Procurement Solutions 52

Locus

MAY 2, 2023

When they first began their journey, the greatest challenge was gaining the trust of consumers, who were used to visiting their local grocery store and largely preferred to check their groceries first-hand before purchasing them. To date, it has also been able to reduce its delivery costs by 66%.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. Meanwhile, Maersk’s energy business was being hammered.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. Cost of quality. It measures the cost incurred by an organization to manufacture a quality product. We hope these posts keep you on top of your game and informed. .

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

Since then the company has competed in the low-cost, big-box, variety retail market alongside chains like Wal-Mart and Target, but despite growing to boast over 2,000 outlets by the late 1980s, has since been continuously losing market share. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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