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How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever

Logistics Viewpoints

The post How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Nil has also been an active member of women’s professional networking groups, advocating for women’s leadership roles in the technology and entrepreneurship fields.

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A ‘Case Study’ on Distribution Channels

Logistics Bureau

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Remember that one of the most important factors to consider when evaluating Distribution Channels would be the cost to serve.

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A ‘Case Study’ on Distribution Channels and Thinking Outside the Box to Save 18% on Costs

Logistics Bureau

Distribution channels are frequently overlooked as a source of performance enhancement in the Supply Chain. But if you think outside the box, your company could save 18% annually. Remember that one of the most important factors to consider when evaluating Distribution Channels would be the cost to serve.

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Of course, the above case studies are merely summaries of the changes these high-profile brands made to their supply chains.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility. The result was a year-over-year savings of more than 3%.

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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Vizion changes the game by providing multiple data sources that are already connected, offering instant-on capabilities. Their API normalizes data from various sources, including EDI, AIS, port-terminal events, and direct connections to Class I railways. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less.

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Case Study: New Combilift Container Slip Sheet for Fast Freight

Logistics Business Magazine

We first became aware of Combilift at a trade fair and realised that the ability to source such a wide range of customised handling equipment from one single supplier would be a great advantage,” said Ms Nedu. The post Case Study: New Combilift Container Slip Sheet for Fast Freight appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.