SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 19, 2019

We may not have flying cars just yet, but Singapore is right on top of technological boom, of course, with robots and electronics taking over tasks like taking orders and serving food. It is 2019, and we are not too far off from experiencing a wacky robotic future predicted by Back to The Future. Futuristic […].

Industry 146

Industry Course Ordering Procurement 146

The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Of course, a high stock price enriches those people who already own shares, and makes options and stock grants more valuable, but they didn’t get into that either. ” The result was a 32 hour course that ran two days, then a break, then two days the following week. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value.

Supply Chain Design Software 397

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 397

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Executing a Perfect Order is Difficult! According to Mike Carroll, a vice president at Georgia-Pacific, “In creating a more seamless order management process, we needed a capability that enabled us to navigate the complexities of the myriad of individual orders that we receive every minute, hour, and day, with unparalleled precision.

Optimal Sourcing 158

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 158

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Despite becoming commonplace in commerce in recent years, companies have yet to unlock the full competitive advantage an Order Management System (OMS) can bring to their operations. It is making use of inventory that is the easiest/fastest to get to the customer, no matter through which channel the order was placed.

Optimal Sourcing 136

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 136

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

A customer can of course buy goods in a store. They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home. Or they can order online and pick up the product at the store. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. Rules were used to make these decisions.

Supply Chain Software 163

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software Modeling Software 163

Logistics Management

AUGUST 27, 2020

Over the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, shippers have been up against myriad challenges and changes, which have subsequently resulted in making changes on the fly, in various ways, in order to be able to adapt to a suddenly changing world, and, more specifically, logistics operations.

Course 113

Course Ordering Operations Logistics 113

The Lean Thinker

JULY 11, 2024

No matter which of those courses of action I chose, they are not things I can assign to someone else to do for me. They would schedule “hot” orders in the past to force them to the top of the queue, driving material shortages for later orders – repeating the cycle. I have to do the work myself.

MRP 195

MRP ERP Course Resource Reduction 195

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies. So, for example, if the back of a store is picking and packing ecommerce orders, that backroom is a warehouse. Why not the Department of Commerce?

Manufacturing Procurement 160

Manufacturing Procurement Warehousing Refrigeration Survey 160

The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

In addition, there are companies that are “training the trainer” to deliver the course precisely – which is good – and coaching them not to deviate from the words in the manual. The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material. Now… reality is more subtle than this, of course.

Buyer Training 195

Buyer Training Material Savings Course Optimal Sourcing 195

The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 25, 2024

The photo above is a current state map from a process that took several weeks to ship a part that the customer had ordered. Since it was a make-to-order shop, this was, shall we say, challenging for the customer relationship people. ” Of course the answer was “No.” There is an icon in the middle of the map.

Waste Reduction 195

Waste Reduction Ordering Material Savings Cost Reduction 195

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Of course, Amazon is investing heavily in its infrastructure and working toward market share gains, likely in detriment to earnings. Online order processing is also extremely cost-effective. The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs.

Operations 159

Operations Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction 159

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

My first impression at that time was the mental image it provoked – a delivery truck pulling up to my house and placing a package that I hadn’t ordered on my front door, but ultimately decided to keep. But a disadvantage compared to physical stores was the wait time between ordering and receipt of merchandise.

Inventory Reduction 164

Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Modeling Software 164

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2021

If your mission is to always deliver a perfect order – or even doing it, let’s say, 98% of the time – start by looking for those areas where you are falling short and identify what’s preventing you from delivering flawlessly. Is it your current order management or warehousing processes that are standing in the way? Total Visibility.

Inventory Reduction 103

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 103

Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Order Management This is the most important element of ecommerce software. Every part of the fulfillment process from BUY to delivery is critical and the platform responsible for those orders needs to be able to track them at every stage while keeping you updated with complete visibility. How much do I order?

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 105

Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Just as online shoppers have a lot of choices when it comes to where to take their business, ecommerce brands have many options for where to take theirs in terms of order fulfillment. While there are plenty of 3PLs out there that your ecommerce brand could consider for its order fulfillment needs, not all are equal.

3PL 105

3PL Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2022

The sudden demand for store fulfillment of online orders has added costs for handling and shipping, causing delays in delivery when carriers were stretched beyond their limits. Then as stores started to reopen, buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) orders exploded as well. One place to look is stores.

Supply Chain Design Software 142

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 142

Ship Monk

APRIL 25, 2024

Last-mile delivery refers to the last leg of an ecommerce order’s journey. An item has been purchased online, your 3PL has processed the order and sent instructions to the appropriate fulfillment center, and following the picking, packing, and shipping, the package is now on the final phase of its route.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Packaging 105

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

“I am especially interested in companies focusing on the 'citizen developer,' a term used to describe how software development impacts the entire organization — marketing, sales, finance, and of course engineering,” MIT Sloan lecturer Lou Shipley said. Where to Put Your Money. Retail Workforce.

Procurement Solutions 136

Procurement Solutions Modeling Software Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 136

Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Within the course of one online chat, an isolated email response, or a single phone call, someone who bought from your ecommerce brand can be influenced whether or not to buy from you again. Remember, when it comes to ecommerce brand orders, there’s no such thing as over communication. No need to imagine if you over communicate.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And of course, Oracle with their investments in Cloud computing, Internet of Things technology, and artificial intelligence can be used to minimize inputs while increasing productivity. Many retailers have implemented complex distributed order management solutions in long, costly implementations to support new last mile capabilities.

Supply Chain Software 152

Supply Chain Software Food and Agriculture Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 152

Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Learn All about Ecommerce Logistics and Fulfillment Of all the many things you do as an ecommerce brand owner, logistics and fulfillment are often afterthoughts — as in, let’s worry about that after the orders start coming in. The best 3PLs invest in technology and automation that ensure speed and accuracy in filling orders.

3PL 105

3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software eCommerce Supply Chain Software 105

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Purchase Order Cycle Time. Purchase order cycle time is a KPI that measures the elapsed time between raising a requisition request and the transmission of the purchase order to the vendor. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice. Calculate it as a ratio of emergency purchases to total purchases for a given period.

Procurement Analytics 118

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 118

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I ordered a table online without checking reviews sufficiently. In February 2022 I ordered a lovely midcentury modern table. Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

Supply Chain Planning Software 158

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 158

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

Taco Bell unveils drive-thru prototype for online orders. Shoppers will now be able to choose to have their online orders delivered via DPD to their local Post Office for the first time. Alcoholic deliveries will, of course, be limited to those 21 years old and above.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 31

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Packaging 31

Ship Monk

MARCH 12, 2024

When it comes to ecommerce orders, that also means experiencing different ways to order products within the same website. Kitting Is the process of combining two or more related items into one ecommerce order bundle. An example of this could be ordering a custom car. People experience products in different ways.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Material Savings 105

The Lean Thinker

MARCH 30, 2018

Of course, had we done this correctly we would have gone back in time to the previous KataCon, gotten the profiles from the attendees lists, interviewed people, and put together profiles for “typical” people who attend. Persona Mapping for KataCon. Next up: Target Conditions as User Stories. Fed from The Lean Thinker.

Optimization Software 150

Optimization Software Optimization Workshop Conference 150

Ship Monk

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s been a while since you placed your ecommerce order so it seems like it may be time to face facts. In fact, there are many steps you can take before an order ships to make sure it doesn’t go adrift in the cardboard sea. Of course (see what we did there?) Your package is lost. it’s not always on you. Better safe than sorry!

Packaging 98

Packaging Tips eCommerce Inventory Reduction 98

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

E-Commerce Fulfillment Needs Remain Paramount Of course, the need to run warehouse operations more effectively and efficiently is the primary and ongoing reason for WMS sales. These trends are based on insights ARC obtained from discussions with numerous organizations throughout our primary research process.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Automation SAP Handling 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Of course, moving forward also sets the tone for discussions about how Manhattan Associates customers are moving their businesses forward and how Manhattan is moving forward with its product roadmap. But the worst of that appears to be behind us – making forward progress especially appealing.

Conference 145

Conference Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Inbound 145

Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

In order to keep up with growing eCommerce orders, follow through on the promise of speedy shipping, adapt to the globalization of supply chains, and adjust for labor shortages that can affect all three, 3PL technology is vital. . There are, of course, many types of AMRs to choose from. Driving Progress.

Supply Chain Software 111

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 3PL 111

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Therefore, to avoid falling short of your service standards, you need to hold enough stock to ensure you can fulfill every sale or order, even in the face of supply chain shocks and demand spikes. The products are dispatched straight from the factory and typically arrive within 48 hours of raising a purchase order.

Inventory Reduction 124

Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 124

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

In order to achieve this, demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning via procurement and/or production planning, along with fulfilment/allocation and even transportation planning need to be integrated. You must also take in vendor data including lead times, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.

Supply Chain Planning Software 153

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 153

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Where the existing in-house operation is very inefficient, inappropriately resourced or could gain significantly from being incorporated into a larger operation, then of course savings may be possible. The reverse is also true of course. The primary benefit of warehouse outsourcing should probably be thought of as gaining flexibility.

3PL 105

3PL Negotiating Skills Outsourcing Price Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2024

These were autonomous mobile robots where the bots and pickers moved through the warehouse together and optimally engaged in picking multiple e-commerce orders simultaneously. Managers, of course, would prefer not to have to add an inspection process. This year it is the year of the robot.

Optimization Software 164

Optimization Software Picking Demo Logistics Network Optimization Software 164

Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Sunken costs: This includes the labor and packaging to fulfill the original order, plus shipping, insurance, duties, and any other fees. the cost of goods sold). According to a Coveo Holiday Report, 55% of surveyed online shoppers in the U.S.

Procurement Solutions 111

Procurement Solutions Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 111

Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

Reasons to Embrace Eco-Friendly Packaging in order to ensure that ecommerce orders arrive undamaged, a certain amount of packaging is necessary. It’s easy We can’t change the fact that ecommerce orders need to be packed and shipped from fulfillment centers to our customers’ doorsteps. But we can change the way they’re packaged.

Packaging 105

Packaging Waste Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 105

Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

Every Batman needs his Robin, and every business owner needs a fast and reliable way to get their orders out into the world. Of course, not all 3PLs are created equal. Our rebuttal, of course, is to hit you with even more 3PL perks. Make no mistake — third-party logistics (and logistics in general!) Let’s hear it!

3PL 98

3PL Negotiating Skills Outsourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 98