GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The era of paper-based systems and physically monitoring the supply chain is ending. The definition of the IoT sums it up; it is “a network of dedicated physical objects that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment.”. Supply Chain Management. Where Do We Stand Today?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Can you possibly prepare for a supply chain future that may be completely inconceivable right now? The answer is not only yes, but definitely so. However, this strategy involves more than parts of your supply chain watching for simple leaps forward in tech evolution. Bracing for “Doomsday Situations” in your Market.

Supply Chain Software 90

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 90

Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Of course, if you’re an eCommerce business owner, your paths are almost guaranteed to cross, even if you never actually step foot inside a fulfillment center. So far, this scenario only involves a manufacturer and a market, so it falls under first-party logistics. Luckily, we have the scoop. Let’s begin! 1PL (First-Party Logistics).

Negotiating Skills 105

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2017

The near-infinite processing power Cloud computing provides (along with other technological innovations) will cause everyone in the supply chain and logistics field to unlearn the way we’ve always done things, everything from the way we design software applications to how we design and manage supply chain processes. Time for a New RFP.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 83

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Here at Benchmarking Success, we exist to help our customers improve supply chain performance. Of course, the criticality of such elements is the same now as it always was. They recognise the validity of supply chain resilience as a performance factor and seek ways to strengthen it and protect their revenue streams from future shocks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

If not, you might be surprised at the many ways supply chain benchmarking can be used to understand performance, identify areas for improvement and actually turn those improvements into reality. You don’t have to wait any longer to learn why supply chain benchmarking is increasingly winning advocates in the commercial arena.

Supply Chains 70

Supply Chains Scenario Planning Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 70

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing?

Vendor Strategies 96

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Conger

JUNE 20, 2018

Of course, more maintenance leads to higher maintenance costs. Completing planned maintenance at scheduled intervals can help reduce the risk of unexpected maintenance costs that drive up the overall cost for the used forklift. Read more on the benefits of planned maintenance. PRICE OF A NEW FORKLIFT. The result? Send me a PDF.

Purchasing Skills 51

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan. To support supply chain operations, Saint-Gobain has a Transport Control Tower. and Data Science. million kilometers of highway.

Material Savings 109

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

Procurement Analytics 99

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. Today, the question is more about how much inventory is sufficient to safeguard the supply chain from disruption. inventory turnover days.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. In such a scenario, upon receipt of the returned item, you should ship it back to the vendor immediately or at least stage it in readiness for onward shipping. Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. I like the simplicity and clarity of Informatica’s definition of data quality: Data quality refers to the overall utility of a dataset(s) as a function of its ability to be easily processed and analyzed for other uses. So, what is quality data?

Data 109

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 20, 2021

If your products are solid and your business plan is sound, our sage advice will help you get the most out of your hard work and dedicated efforts. Alas, the reality of the supply chain is that, with so many moving parts, there’s a lot that you can’t control. Of course, it’s the hardest lessons that are always worth learning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 29, 2021

Depending on your role within the supply chain, the idea of a routing guide can either appear almost meaningless or omnipotent. At its core, a routing guide provides a clear set of instructions and activities for effective supply chain management and execution. Supply chains are too complex to rely on archaic, handwritten processes.

Supply Chain Software 95

Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction Document Demo 95

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

Reverse logistics 84

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10xLogistics

JULY 31, 2013

After all, you would not want your company to go out of business in the short term just to ensure some long term plan is in place. This, of course, is not true and therefore a strategic thinker is one who delivers todays results while working on a multi year strategy. Very few real strategic plans and projects can be done in one year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 54

Logistics Bureau

MAY 4, 2016

Why measure the performance of a supply chain? Because a supply chain is increasingly the sole competitive differentiator for an enterprise, and measuring its performance helps to improve it and detect and solve any problems. However, traditional enterprise measures of performance do not work for supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 56

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Conger

JUNE 20, 2018

Of course, more maintenance leads to higher maintenance costs. Completing planned maintenance at scheduled intervals can help reduce the risk of unexpected maintenance costs that drive up the overall cost for the used forklift. Read more on the benefits of planned maintenance. PRICE OF A NEW FORKLIFT. The result? Send me a PDF.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Definition Price Reduction 40

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

On the front of expanding industries and supply chains, fossil fuels’ predominant role correlates to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. F before 2100, with worst-case scenarios suggesting an increase of almost 8°F. As logistics are an integral part of supply chains, they affect the global distribution of goods.

Material Savings 71

Material Savings Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 71

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) You get the idea. but they must do so in a socially responsible and environmentally-friendly way. A commitment to CSR pays off.

Waste Reduction 98

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

If not, you might be surprised at the many ways supply chain benchmarking can be used to understand performance, identify areas for improvement and actually turn those improvements into reality. Then, we’ll look at the benefits of benchmarking your supply chain. What is Supply Chain Benchmarking?

Supply Chains 40

Supply Chains Scenario Planning Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 40

Locus

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We missed someone very important—the people who delivered numerous products at our doorsteps and filled supplies in our neighbourhood stores. These are the essential workers across the supply chain who worked tirelessly to make sure goods reached customers at the right time. The turkey supply chain. Just one more normal day!

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 16, 2021

History has defined resiliency as being strong and resolute, but the new definition of resiliency will be those who understand vulnerability and prioritize agility. And in this new era of innovation, where increasing supply chain resiliency and agility is key, we cannot stand idle. This quarter, we have 177 additional features planned.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Major calendar events are – quite literally – casting their shadows ahead for the supply chain: Golden Week in China, Black Friday and Cyber Monday on November 26 and 29, and of course Christmas holidays and also Chinese New Year are already just a few logistics steps away. In all likelihood, this year will be no different.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 14, 2016

The topic was a general update on their supply chain however a statement was made that has stuck with me. This is the definition of a true customer centric supply chain. Logistics systems, when planned properly and executed at a high level do more to grow revenue than most parts of the business - including sales and marketing.

Cost Reduction 48

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Martin Van Creveld’s book Supplying War is perhaps the most famous critique of the typically ad hoc approaches to organisation, preparedness and logistics that characterise military performance, but he’s been followed by many more. It requires coordination between the executive and legislative branches, state governments and industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 74

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

Why measure the performance of a supply chain? Because a supply chain is increasingly the sole competitive differentiator for an enterprise, and measuring its performance helps to improve it and detect and solve any problems. However, traditional enterprise measures of performance do not work for supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 40

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

The relationship between Defence and industry may have initially been defined by the headline National Shipbuilding Plan , but there are now other projects which have the potential to capture the limelight. New Scenarios. How Army and industry prepares for this scenario is fundamentally important.

Industry 50

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ShipLilly

JUNE 26, 2019

Of course, everything has pros and cons, including volume LTL. Precise planning can be a challenge for any company and these shipments typically move at the convenience of the carrier based on the availability of the backhaul. The post What is Volume LTL and How it Can Improve Your Supply Chain? and $25.00

Supply Chains 56

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Should Your Supply Chain Join the Vertical Integration Revival? Ever since the early 1970s supply chain organisations have taken on increasingly distributed structures, a shift from a long-standing tradition of vertical integration. Concerns over supply risks and disruptions. Factors Driving the Shift to Vertical.

Supply Chain Planning Software 45

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Given that hospitals and other healthcare facilities exist only to provide care to patients, it can come as a surprise to know that supply chain cost is typically the second largest expense such facilities incur, exceeded only by the cost of labour. Hospital and Healthcare Supply: The Need for Change. Vendor-managed Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 58

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies 58

Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. If your brand is positively associated with eco-friendly partners and practices, this can definitely give you a competitive edge. We hope you do!

eCommerce 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

According to their most recent annual report , a strategic goal for the company includes enhancing their global supply chain. Cardinal Health sources products globally and distributes those pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the United States through their network of distribution centers. Better labor planning is also facilitated.

Optimal Sourcing 72

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

In the run-up to LogiMAT, held recently in Stuttgart, we spoke to Bernard Biolchini, Executive Vice President EMEA at Dematic , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated automation technology , software and services for supply chain optimisation, about the new era. Most definitely not on technology implementation as such.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

In the run-up to the recent LogiMAT event, Bernard Biolchini ( pictured ), Executive Vice President EMEA at Dematic , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated automation technology , software and services for supply chain optimization, spoke about the new era. Most definitely not on technology implementation as such.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 54

Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

That’s a lot of merchandise flowing backwards up the supply chain. Brands that have a reverse logistics plan in place make it through the returns season in much better shape than those that don’t. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. It’s the dictionary definition of a PITA.

Procurement Solutions 111

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