Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. Supplier and vendor pricing.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 98

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

For example, companies that have their own in-house vehicle fleet often struggle to deliver products on time. Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm. Flexibility andScalability.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Warehousing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 52

FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For example, many of our customers use tools like FourKites Notification Rules, encrypted links and watcher settings to simultaneously alert key stakeholders both within their organization and their customer base when critical events occur in the lifetime of a load in transit. Examples of customer-driven supply chain strategy.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Changing Role of Procurement Highly successful organisations often see their Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) proactively driving global procurement strategy, sharing responsibilities with COOs and CFOs on value creation initiatives, and deploying global resources to achieve the ultimate supply chain targets.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

The growth of your company is exciting, but expansion can present many new challenges. An ERP system will allow your business to integrate and manage many key business processes in real-time, increasing productivity and reducing redundancies. Vendor Selection – The selection of a vendor is extremely important.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

Waste Reduction 57

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 57

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Several presentations delved into how these two technologies support each other, the main takeaway for me was the role machine learning could have in closing the gap between prescriptive analytics and execution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 83

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The dilemma here often is: do I take the path of least resistance and upgrade to my current vendor’s costly new package, or do I risk running my business on a legacy solution a bit longer? Sometimes it seems like you don’t have a real alternative, other than what your current vendor is offering. – Tweet this.

Supply Chain Design Software 102

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As part of its connected geo strategy, FourKites has expanded its operations to Japan, as it sees the country as an important link in the global supply chain. Supply chain ecosystems are made up of customers, partners, suppliers, vendors, and carriers, and none of these can operate in a silo.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 124

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

You’re ordering more stock than you need so you can meet vendor minimum order quantities. We’ll be pleased to assist you in implementing methods to sense customer demand more accurately, enhancing your ability to optimise inventory levels, reduce stock-outs, reduce carrying costs—and ultimately increase profitability.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction eCommerce Inventory Procurement Solutions 98

Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Third-party platforms reduce these upfront costs by providing access to state-of-the-art AI tools and technologies on a “pay per drink” subscription basis. Access to Expertise : Third-party providers often have teams of experts who are at the cutting edge of AI research and application.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 119

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements. Cybersecurity is an ever-present envelope around any of the industrial procurement trends. Executives Seek to Lead by Example.

Manufacturing Procurement 66

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 66

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

The transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. A good KPI dashboard can show you for example, the difference between planned and actual kilometers for each route.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 75

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Equipment and technology intensive: The fresh supply chain operator must utilise specialised—and expensive— equipment and technology to prolong the freshness of produce and present it to consumers in the best possible condition. There’s simply no room for penny-pinching in this supply chain sector. So how to tackle these challenges?

Supply Chain Design Software 71

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 71

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

This requires transferring your hardware infrastructure to a cloud hosting vendor who maintains the infrastructure for you. But if you need to scale up quickly, expanding is usually as simple as calling your vendor to spin up a few new servers. Reduce IT stress. Cloud-based WMS stands as a viable alternative. Increase margins.

Modeling Software 110

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Automation 110

Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

Last week, I attended Innovate 2018 , the company’s first user conference, and as I stood on stage to deliver my keynote presentation in front of 140+ attendees, the answer was clear: Yes. Last year, 3Gtms rolled out five product releases containing 140 new features and enhancements, including: Vendor Portal for Inbound Transportation.

Conference 90

Conference Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization 90

GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2017

Your business strategy will evolve. Instead, automated analytics handle everything, presenting the user—you—with the information you need to improve visibility. One of the oft-forgotten benefits of analytics remains reducing the number of touch-points per shipment. Automation in Analytics Reduce Human Error.

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Software Automation Optimization Software 55

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Several presentations delved into how these two technologies support each other, the main takeaway for me was the role machine learning could have in closing the gap between prescriptive analytics and execution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 62

3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Strategies for efficient inbound logistics that you can use in your business. Inventory control: Managing storage procedures to reduce time, resources, and expenditures. Here are the aspects that characterize supply logistics: Pick vendors who provide better supply conditions, better raw material quality, and more affordable costs.

Inbound 62

Inbound Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 62

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Thankfully, technology has progressed to a point where we are able to overcome the challenges presented by an incredibly complex stack of legacy supply chain systems that has accumulated over decades — from ERP databases to demand planning and TMS systems, to control towers, data lakes and BI solutions. Lesson learned.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 98

Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

By better managing, using, and analyzing your data, an organization can reduce costs, improve margins, generate revenue, and make smarter business decisions. You can also provide system access to your outside supply chain members such as suppliers, carriers, and vendors. How does a TMS offer you all this? Supply Chain Visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 90

Globalior

AUGUST 5, 2020

7 Ways You Can Reduce Costs on Imports If your company is doing any cross-border trade, you have to carefully manage operational costs like transportation charges, insurance, duties, taxes and warehousing expenses. Even if they are correct, savings opportunities may present themselves by doing tariff engineering.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 52

Parade

APRIL 22, 2019

For example, earlier this year, Redwood Logistics bought Strive Logistics, and combined, they now have over $1 Billion in freight under management. For example, right now, there is incredibly valuable data available from thousands of daily interactions brokerages are having with their carriers.

Security 68

Security Vendor Strategies Freight Industry 68

Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet.

eCommerce 97

eCommerce Waste Reduction How To Material Savings 97

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For example, before the pandemic, companies could get by with analog machines, paper-based systems, and disconnected point solutions. In metal fabrication, for instance, the industry I know best, cost pressure is squeezing vendors, especially with metal prices continuing to rise. I should know. I grew up in manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Digital 110

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I asked Manhattan about recent examples of customers utilizing the company’s WES functionality. Although this process could be handled by a customized system, the ability to utilize the Manhattan WES reduced project complexity and streamlined the process. DHL is currently the flagship user of Robotics Hub and Warehouse Tasking.

Supply Chain Design Software 140

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 140

GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2017

Content marketing is a form of inbound marketing in which vendors publish digital content to attract customers who are searching for products and services like theirs. Consider these stats : 95% of B2B buyers are willing to consider vendor-related content as trustworthy. Present yourself as a solution.

Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 60

Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

While communication in varied forms and frequency is essential for all departments, it is extremely crucial for the executors of the organization’s plans and strategies – the Logistics Department. The procurement team needs information from logistics when new vendors are to be hired or old contracts are due for renewal.

Supply Chain Planning Software 67

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 67

Talking Logistics

MAY 25, 2017

The new Manhattan Active Solutions suites address these challenges, with products and services that are always current and automatically include the customer’s latest extensions and modifications, reducing or eliminating both downtime needed for upgrades and additional fees. Empty miles reduced by 8 percent. Total miles down 7.7

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Fewer users of the software diminish its ability to reduce fraud, increase trust, speed international shipments, and save money, says APPSeCONNECT. In other words, the technology will continue to present challenges until its use becomes a standard in global and domestic trade. Increased use will reduce fraudulent, counterfeit products.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 84

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings Procurement Solutions 84

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

As I wrote last June, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and Descartes is a prime example of this trend in action — a trend that I predict will continue to gain momentum in the months and years ahead. Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure Group, also presented at the Executive Forum.

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 87

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Several presentations delved into how these two technologies support each other, the main takeaway for me was the role machine learning could have in closing the gap between prescriptive analytics and execution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 48

Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 10, 2019

The supply chain serves as the backbone of these companies and has a significant impact on the company’s business strategy which directly affects its operation and operational costs. For example, are your planners and purchasers communicating properly, not only with each other but with the production floor and shipping department?

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Essentially, the cloud is working to reduce overall risk and reduce costs along the way, but it is also becoming key to increasing accountability and visibility throughout an organization. This needed degree of visibility is also present in the supply chain. 2016 Was a Year of Innovation and Determination.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2022

For example, data from an existing facility can be uploaded into the system and the team can then determine KPIs of interest and run what if scenarios to determine likely outcomes of various changes. However, my discussions with Körber at MODEX centered on the company’s CLASS warehouse modeling and simulation solution.

Supply Chain Design Software 133

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 133

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Perhaps even more surprisingly, efforts to reduce healthcare supply chain costs were slow to gain momentum, at least compared with the inroads made in other industries. Vendor-managed Inventory. A dramatic reduction in stock-outs. Elimination of manual expiry date checks in pharmaceutical stores.

Inventory Reduction 58

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies 58

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For example, if the brand defines target production capacity for each style in the collection, material suppliers can anticipate their production orders for each month or quarter. For example, the brand might opt to change an order’s transportation mode to minimize transportation costs if it knows it is ahead of production schedule.

Inventory Reduction 74

Inventory Reduction Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 74