Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Technology’s place in supply chain operations is well established and much appreciated, as it helps improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency from orders coming in and shipments moving out. The answer, of course, is yes. Lastly, this single source of truth for all parties positively impacts customer relationships.

Supply Chain Planning Software 109

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 109

Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80). This is, of course, a normal goal for logistics planners to have.

Military 127

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 127

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Procurement costs. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to think about. Waste in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 99

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Many businesses in the US, and elsewhere, were sourcing their componentry from China. It will be all about strategic supplies, strategic procurement, supply agreements and keeping buffer stocks in country so that all the requirements are met to keep business going while long-term plans are formulated and implemented.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 105

AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. But it had its limitations, of course. The main reason was that we were trying to manage our investments as optimally as possible.

Modeling Software 62

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. It also offers benefits regardless of whether you are already using energy-efficient light sources.

Cost Reduction 98

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UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 31, 2019

But the most successful learning and development teams also understand how to measure the success of each training course and react accordingly. A training needs analysis (TNA) will identify where employee training can make a meaningful contribution towards improving performance.

Buyer Training 40

Buyer Training Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 40

AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. But it had its limitations, of course. The main reason was that we were trying to manage our investments as optimally as possible.

Modeling Software 48

Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing Modeling 48

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. Improved ability to predict and manage trends: After you’ve spent a while working with freight benchmarks, you’ll get a feel for the directions of seasonal rate fluctuations and other pricing trends. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform.

Negotiating Skills 96

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Until the Coronavirus began wreaking its havoc, global companies could run their supply chains on the assumption that disruptions would be rare and short-lived, and that products should be sourced, produced, and distributed at the cheapest locations to be found, wherever in the world that may be. 3) Shorten Your Supply Chain—Source Locally.

Supply Chain Design Software 64

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. Further improvement initiatives included: Cutting the chip assembly test window from a five-day schedule, to a bi-weekly, 2-day-long process.

Cost Reduction 77

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

That will be an essential step to help you understand your current supply chain capabilities and where they may need improvement to meet those customer expectations—and address key trends in supply chain management. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

The variety of functions involved – product design, procurement, warehousing, production, transport, distribution, sales, for instance – encourages demand for new employees and multiplies possibilities for moving around inside too. Of course, generally, you should not expect to get more out of networking than what you put into it.

Negotiating Skills 75

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. I guess that’s why we called it route planning and not route optimisation.” Talk to our experts.

Presentation 95

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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. Of course you may not consider it necessary to be the very best. Has your company discovered how to really turn knowledge into power?

Supply Chains 70

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts.

Negotiating Skills 62

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 62

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2017

If your business is currently falling victim to any of the following supply chain mistakes, corrective action will undoubtedly deliver improvements in cost, revenue, customer service and numerous other business performance factors. Do you supply certain products to certain customers at a loss? Missing Customer Service Clarity.

Supply Chain Design Software 67

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

With a proper safety training program, NIOSH found that forklift operators can achieve a 61% improvement in their performance. The instructor may give a lecture, show a PowerPoint slideshow, play videos, or host a question-and-answer exercise to discuss training topics. Online courses. In-person courses. Online Courses.

Buyer Training 94

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2018

For most of human history, the success of that exercise has rested on the appointed seer’s years of experience, coupled with some indefinable grasp of probability. Of course, it’s not really simple at all. She sees new developments in 3-D modeling and augmented reality as leading to even more accurate determinations of optimal costing.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Logistics in War

JUNE 20, 2020

As a consequence, we invest considerable time and effort discussing and improving combat service support (CSS) interoperability through forms like Army-to-Army staff talks, as well as many other regional; engagements, with outcomes ensuring increased effectiveness, efficiency, and preparedness. The Australian and U.S. Interoperable logistics.

Negotiating Skills 92

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels. Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80).

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Military Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 48

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

There are many ways to improve your diet, and we’re here to help you find what works best for you. Of course, you don’t have to give those kinds of foods up completely; just reduce your intake of them. Eating healthy improves your health and prevents common heart disease. Does it love me? So that’s why I limit them. WEIGHT LOSS.

Trucking 117

Trucking Tips Refrigeration Scenario Planning 117

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

A means of optimizing Supply Chain performance in which the manufacturer is responsible for maintaining the distributor’s inventory levels. Light lunch: cold cuts, bread coffee, and soda: simple: this expenditure is up to you, of course. Obtain information from the best source, not the nearest or most accessible one.

Vendor Strategies 96

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

The need for any S&OP process to have an executive sponsor who actively participates in the process, albeit only by exercising final approval over plans and, of course, making any decisions that call for executive authority, cannot be overstated. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. The Executive Sponsor.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Your friends here at Cerasis already provide you with one of the best sources in the world of the latest in logistics guidance and developments. In more than 25 years of private practice and consulting with businesses of all sizes, I’ve learned that one of the most beneficial exercises is asking the right questions.

Expense Reduction 89

Expense Reduction Transportation Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 89

Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2016

However based on observations made in the course of our consulting work, many organisations perceive it as a purely remedial or punitive exercise. 4) Most suppliers tend to focus on performance improvement when they are monitored and evaluated. That’s a good sign right?

Vendor Strategies 40

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 30, 2020

As a consequence, we invest considerable time and effort discussing and improving combat service support (CSS) interoperability through forms like Army 2 Army staff talks, as well as many other regional; engagements, with outcomes ensuring increased effectiveness, efficiency, and preparedness. The Australian and U.S. armies may wish to start.

Negotiating Skills 65

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Military Logistics Network Optimization Software 65

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Of course, contacting the customers is the right thing to do, but when it is the shipper, and not the customer, who initiates a change in the delivery schedule, there is no way it should be recorded as “on-time delivery”. They can also be an excellent source of guidance to get started with meaningful KPI measurement.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 75

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

to the complex exercise of pricing. of course, has the potential to affect multiple stages and functions of the supply chain. that improves an automated system’s skills over time and experience, is a key part of the puzzle. Webb sums up the role of A.I. Machine learning, an aspect of A.I. pricing model. “If

Price Reduction 40

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Supply Chain Agility is Critical Vertical integration and local or regional sourcing/manufacture are two of the most important elements in maintaining the supply chain agility needed to compete with fast fashion trailblazers like Zara.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2019

You have operations here and procurement over there and sales right here, for example. Each has its own mission and is focused on optimizing results in its silo only. That makes optimizing the supply chain very difficult if not impossible. Of course, not. We all know the forecast is always wrong at least in part.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Of course, benchmarks and benchmarking can cover all kinds of different things, at work or elsewhere. It’s still just as important, though, if you want your business to improve, to know how you compare, and how good you have to be to be the best. Those levels are “benchmarks”. How Can a Business Start Benchmarking?

Supply Chains 52

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. How Kmart Could Have Improved Supply Chain Strategy. What could Kmart have done?

Cost Reduction 68

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 68

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Sabine Ursel talks to Bettina Bohlmann (above) , Managing Partner of 3p Procurement Branding GmbH in an interview focused on themes to be explored at this year’s EXCHAiNGE event in Frankfurt. The deeper the common understanding of the factors and mechanisms involved, the more effective the efforts at optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 28

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. So let’s delay no further … read on for six ways to promote and provide supply chain education for your management team and general workforce.

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind.

How To 63

How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2015

For a Supply Chain to be sustainable, organizations need to employ the right manufacturing and distribution practices in a way that creates an optimal synergy of environment, business growth, and the society. One can''t miss the classic case of a leading FMCG company which is working on sustainable sourcing of palm oil.

Material Savings 32

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