Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time. billion in sales.

Cost Reduction 88

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 88

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. Network cost modeling. Data cleansing and data robustness.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning 134

Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

“This report highlights the necessity for supply chain and finance departments to work more closely and adopt costing practices that are progressive and focused on informing internal decisions.”. Among those surveyed, supply chain managers agreed, on average, that the benefits of improving their costing systems exceed the investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 108

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.” Measuring performance with transportation KPIs and freight data is getting easier. Budgeting and managing freight costs are critical to overcoming any disruptions and increasing profitability. Think about this.

Cost Reduction 105

Cost Reduction Tips Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 105

10xLogistics

APRIL 10, 2013

The alternative, as I advocate all the time, is "should cost" modeling which means the buyer goes into the conversation with no preconceived notions established by the seller. The only thing the buyer brings to the table is cost data down to the lowest level possible. That starts the conversation.

Data 54

Data Modeling Article Transportation 54

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

Use Warehouse/3PL cross-functional teams to contribute Cost Savings Ideas: Lean initiatives alone will bring cost reduction and process improvements. Use Gainsharing so both the Warehouse/3PL and customer/shipper gain where cost reduction is found. Create a “win-win” partnership. KPIs Question 2.

Negotiating Skills 77

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction 77

Freightera

JANUARY 8, 2019

Freightera is one of the only companies that has created a fixed cost model with data directly from carriers. It has found a way to enter carriers’ rates from multiple modes in their data management system so shippers can compare rates from carriers of all sizes and transport modes in one place.”.

Industry 23

Industry Freight Modeling Software Blog 23