Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 98

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying. By optimising supply chain processes retailers can offer more products, more product availability and shorter lead times. Quality is of course a given.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 75

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy. The key was to determine which product to focus on.

Sourcing Strategies 109

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 109

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. Reverse logistics, while not being the opposite of forward logistics, is still about products moving backwards in the supply chain. Often, the term reverse logistics is used for products that have already reached the final point of sale or been bought by a customer.

Reverse logistics 74

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

The rate of return for products, otherwise known as reverse logistics, can be mitigated when suppliers work to improve the speed, cost, and efficiency of shipping goods. Suppliers feel the pain of product returns more than most because they handle returns that stem from retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

Vendor Strategies 98

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 98

Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Make Sustainability a Core Strategy Consumers care more than ever about where their products come from and how theyre made.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 40

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Product attributes: Product sizes, weights, and other relevant characteristics. Demand variability: The patterns of demand for each product. Labour productivity: Efficiency and productivity of picking, packing, and shipping activities. Customer order history: Historical customer order volumes and frequencies.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 75

EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

While some businesses and entire industries like hospitality and travel have been shutting down, others like consumer staples, technology and safety products/PPE are thriving like never before. Uncertainty is all but guaranteed in 2021 – the best course of action is to mitigate whatever risks you can. Optimize Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction 98

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. Firefighting is the norm.

Supply Chain Design Software 166

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 166

Ship Monk

AUGUST 12, 2020

While it might seem like an afterthought in the grand scheme of things, an eye-catching product page is one of the major keys to Amazon success. Put yourself in your customers’ shoes — would you be more drawn to a clear, visually appealing product page or to a messy, disorganized one? If not, it may be time to rethink your strategy.

Production 87

Production How To Procurement Solutions Presentation 87

Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Predominantly, they’ll be a consequence of an issue in the return policy or a product. A return label improves overall supply chain efficiency, as it allows for products to be returned quickly. These applications combine to keep you in the know about where a product is, while always maintaining the correct documentation.

Reverse logistics 78

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

When products don’t arrive at the right place, the right time and the right quality, both in-bound supply chain planners and procurement buyers face unplanned plant shutdowns or upset customers. Legacy categorization of products into direct and indirect goods hamper the focus on identifying common grounds and gaining resiliency.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 98

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Driven by strong organic growth and a strategy of acquisitions to better meet market needs, the RAJA Group has become a key player in the field of business supplies and equipment. The post RAJA shares growth strategy with suppliers appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Material Savings 59

Material Savings Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 59

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

Over the course of his career, he launched over 30 products and services in industrial B2B and technology markets. Develop strategies for controlling inputs. Podcast Summary: Welcome to the first episode of The Logistics of Logistics podcast! He has been a CEO of 5 professional service, manufacturing, and technology companies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics Exercises 150

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

Since the start of June 2021, Gebrüder Weiss has been deploying an electric truck to deliver technology products for the computer and printer manufacturer HP. Manufactured by MAN, the vehicle produces some 50 tonnes less emissions than a conventional diesel model over the course of a year.

Production 62

Production Transportation Supply Chain Design Software Trucking 62

IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Shortages for in-demand products abound, while shipment delays are common and production lines run at a fraction of capacity. Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. Product supply shortages are also contributing to supply chain distress.

Supply Chain Planning Software 145

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies 145

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 98

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The decision to opt for frozen products over fresh ones is not just about convenience; it is a calculated strategy to strike a harmonious balance between buyers’ wallets and taste buds. Supply chain professionals in the cold chain space have observed the steady rise of this trend and are ready to heed the call.

Optimal Sourcing 117

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Optimization Software 117

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

Of course, the investment is intended to impact the bottom line, but when employees feel that their organization cares about them and wants to make their lives better, they want to reciprocate and are more invested in the organization’s success. To simplify the issue, just think about how you can help current employees be successful.

Supply Chain Design Software 145

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 145

GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. “5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized. Production goals are rarely met.

Manufacturing Procurement 133

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 133

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. The quantity of each product. Increasing order efficiency.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design 115

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

The difficulties are pushing companies to come up with creative strategies that help encourage employees to find on-the-job fulfillment. They can move the goods more efficiently about the warehouse and often more quickly than human workers and aid overall workflow productivity.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Material Savings 120

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. What’s wrong with this picture?

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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

3PL Links

OCTOBER 17, 2023

7 Efficient Strategies to Mitigate Risks in the Supply Chain | Image source: Pexels Issues with suppliers, calamities that occur naturally, data breaches, health issues, or security issues. It is possible to distribute risks and, of course, lessen the effect that a supplier issue could have on production by expanding this base.

Sourcing Strategies 48

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chains 48

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” In making demand forecasts, one can look at product history.

Supply Chain Planning Software 142

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 142

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction 134

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 25, 2022

Assemble-to-order (ATO), also called configure-to-order, is a standard manufacturing process where products are assembled and configured according to customer requirements. A manufacturer stocks up on sub-assemblies and parts and assembles them into the final product according to a set of specifications selected by a customer.

Ordering 111

Ordering Inventory Reduction Material Savings Modeling Software 111

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Of course, the big challenge in this type of external benchmarking is obtaining the necessary data, since many companies are wary of sharing performance data with potential competitors. Allow for variations in sales due to seasons, festivals, and/or new trends.

Supply Chains 74

Supply Chains Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 74

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day. These solutions were proven to increase productivity significantly. Others burned out and left the profession.

Supply Chain Software 138

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 138

Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

According to a poll conducted by Deloitte, 39% of consumer and industrial products professionals found at least one instance of fraud or abuse in their supply chains in 2020. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

Supply Chain Software 148

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 148

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is from Natalie Walkley, Director of Product Marketing OMS at Koerber. Omnichannel is a centralized strategy that enables businesses to coordinate, streamline, simplify and speed up fulfillment of orders that have been placed through different channels (online, retail, etc.).

Optimal Sourcing 109

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 109

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

They searched for any product in a category they could get their hands on. This meant that slow moving items in a product category got snapped up, and the forecast for these items was significantly too low. The math is simple, a 13% reduction in service over the course of a year translates to a 13% drop in sales.

Inventory Reduction 113

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 113

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. Most of the market share comes from content-related online learning products. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Buyer Training Training 93

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Of course, it would be possible to write an entire book on this particular subject, so for the sake of keeping this article relatively brief, I’ll stick to a short explanation of crucial factors to consider when planning a warehouse network (even if it is a network of one). What are the characteristics of your products?

Supply Chain Design Software 103

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 103

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

And supply chain leaders need to know a few things about how these advancements impact supply chain intelligence, particularly efficacy and productivity. . Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. However, AI can provide a pathway toward more proactive, responsive management strategies.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Sourcing Strategies 105

Ship Monk

AUGUST 5, 2020

If you’re thinking of selling products online, Amazon.com is a solid place to start. Of course, it’s not just about what you sell — it’s also about how you’re getting products to your customers. The Buy Box refers to the white box on the right side of a product page where you can click the “Add to Cart” and “Buy Now” buttons.

How To 87

How To Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 87

Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2021

Then, with a concrete strategy by your side, fine-tuning the details becomes a whole lot easier. If your focus lies in crafting advantageous, symbiotic relationships and creating actionable components, B2B will likely be your preferred strategy. Of course, you can always mix and match. Consumer-to-Business (C2B). White Labeling.

eCommerce 98

eCommerce Modeling Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 98