Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Four big names, one big project: Anchoring open source in logistics across the globe. A technology initiative of this kind is not only unique in logistics to date, but the founders are also taking on a pioneering role in the future topic of open source. Open source means that the source code of a software is publicly accessible.

Sourcing Strategies 54

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 54

Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. No need to pay for warehouse design , equipment sourcing, or ongoing operating costs. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Their pros and cons. Answers to common warehouse questions.

Examples 52

Examples Definition Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For example, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) in logistics, manufacturing, IT and HR requires an organisation to not only know how to procure or acquire an external solution through cross-functional effort, but also be able to manage vendor performance and ensure the value of the outsourcing solution is sustainable.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 91

Conger

JANUARY 24, 2023

Power source. The power source may make the forklift much heavier depending on its fuel type. If in doubt, confirm your lift truck's weight with the manufacturer For example, if a forklift load capacity is 5,000 lbs., For example, a 5,000 lb. 15 Forklift Weight Examples] appeared first on Conger Industries Inc.

Examples 52

Examples Modeling Software Capacity Modeling 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Scope 1 emissions include all direct emissions that are generated from sources that are directly owned or controlled by an organization. The structures and design featured in the exhibition are sourced from biodegradable, sustainable materials to minimize carbon footprint. Not all emissions are created equally.

Manufacturing Procurement 155

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Resource Reduction 155

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.”

SAP 144

SAP Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 144

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 19, 2021

The most important ingredients, water and sugar, are sourced locally by each partner. Coca-Cola is a global company that operates at the local level, that is why there are around 300 bottling partners worldwide. The process starts with procurement of raw materials (agricultural products such as sugar, cane and fruit and water).

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Examples Warehousing 52

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapacity , which is dedicated to simplifying the process for sourcing warehouse space. Popcapacity leverages technology to simplify the process of sourcing warehouse space. Our platform was designed to reduce amount of time and cost associated with sourcing new warehouse and fulfillment space.

Warehousing 346

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software 346

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. On top of that, some retailers are developing sustainability scorecards for items, allowing consumers to see hoe sustainably sourced and delivered their order is. Supply chain sustainability increases profitability.

Supply Chain Design Software 176

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 176

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. Dun & Bradstreet researchers , for example say 51,000 companies, 163 of which are in the Fortune 1000, have “tier 1” suppliers in China, while at least 5 million have one or more “tier 2? But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling….

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Material Savings 62

Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Procurement professionals, if you are considering a transition from manual and Excel-based RF(x) to online automated e-sourcing platforms, here is the information you need to mitigate fear, uncertainty and doubt in your supplier base. But feedback from suppliers on the available procurement automation platforms tends toward the negative.

Sourcing 48

Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 48

Transporeon

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Spot sourcing can reduce freight costs by up to 10 percent Successful enterprise-wide solutions create efficiencies within the workflows they were designed to accommodate. One innovative example of this type of solution is shipment execution systems designed to spot source single loads.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction 48

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies. For example, Colorado should be serviced by the plant in Texas in certain months and by the California plant during others.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction 156

Transporeon

APRIL 17, 2017

More and more shippers are calling for bids on their transportation and logistics contracts using an e-sourcing method, which helps save almost 19% on freight expenses while also making bidding processes 30% more efficient. Some providers of e-sourcing methods therefore offer corresponding freight rate management systems for this purpose.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Digital 48

Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 23, 2019

Sourcing in Vietnam Made Easy. So, you’ve decided to venture to Vietnam to source your products. For example, “Director Trung” or “Manager Tran.” The post Sourcing in Vietnam Made Easy appeared first on Dedola Global Logistics. Communicating with your Supplier. The Vietnamese highly regard a hierarchical system.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Supply Chains Freight forwarding 40

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As an example, one location might be the place where you source raw materials or where you source goods from a manufacturing facility. Delivery of goods to your home from a local store is an example of local distribution. How Would you Define “Transport” and Transportation? Often, there’s no absolute right or wrong.

Transportation 81

Transportation Nodes Manufacturing Procurement Distribution 81

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality. LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. Some of its customers include Boeing, Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, and Tesla.

Inventory Reduction 365

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Inventory 365

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discover capability gaps and create sourcing events Seek and discover what capabilities the organization may be lacking, such as vulnerabilities or inefficiencies in transportation or supplier capacity. By identifying these gaps, you can create sourcing events to close them. <br>- Organize sourcing events to address gaps.

Supply Chain Design Software 157

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 157

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point. For example, one of the key decisions that a manufacturer needs to make is should they continue to buy goods from one of their suppliers. Networks and Sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 149

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing ERP 149

GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Retail Blockchain – Applications of blockchain technology in the retail supply chain go back to the sourcing of a product, validity, sustainable practices during manufacturing, movement through international trade, returns management, and recycling or reclamation of raw materials.

Supply Chain Software 50

Supply Chain Software Examples Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 50

Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. We’ll give you some examples of social proof, and we’ll even rank them in terms of trustworthiness. Social Proof Examples, Ranked Social proof can take many forms, and they’re not all equal. What is Social Proof?

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Case Study Procurement Solutions 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

Common issues include: Lack of data-source integration. The ability to gather and compare data from multiple sources is vital to making real-time decisions. Storage costs increase significantly when you duplicate data across multiple sources. In recent years, the amount of data available to most companies has exploded.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. These come from using gasoline for driving a car or coal for heating a building, for example. Agriculture, oil and gas operations are major sources of methane emissions.

Supply Chains 132

Supply Chains Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 132

MTS Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Suppose that a small percentage of the total container ships in service worldwide continue to transition to greener fuel sources over the next few decades. Traditional alternative fuel sources have been somewhat unreliable on a consistent basis. Traditional alternative fuel sources have been somewhat unreliable on a consistent basis.

Modeling Software 92

Modeling Software Study Supply Chain Software Sourcing 92

MTS Logistics

JUNE 7, 2024

Some examples of those new types of ships as follows: Wind-Assisted Propulsion Ships 1. They can switch between different power sources (e.g., It can be produced from renewable energy sources. Significant reductions are necessary to offset the increase in emissions due to the expected growth in seaborne trade.

Industry 81

Industry Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Maritime 81

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Increasingly, forecasts are being improved by leveraging outside data sources rather than merely relying on a company’s internal historical shipment data. Machine learning also makes it possible to make more granular forecasts – for example, instead of forecasting demand for the company’s products in the Eastern Region of the U.S.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 127

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 127

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

Examples of Supply Chain Robots at MODEX 2024 Several exhibitors at MODEX 2024 showcased their innovative solutions for supply chain robotics, demonstrating the diversity and potential of this field. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention.

Optimization Software 147

Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 147

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

These solutions use natural language processing, for example, to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events and other hazards in near real-time.

Supply Chain Software 157

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 157

3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image source: Pexels | 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know Managing costs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive supply chain world. Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically. Track these metrics to identify trends and address issues proactively.

Cost Reduction 62

Cost Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 62

MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% Source: Company Reports, Linerlytica 2. Source: Clarksons, ING Research 3. Source: ING Research The current global economic slowdown is having a significant impact on container shipping worldwide. increase from 2020.

Analysis 107

Analysis Supply Chain Software Sourcing Supply Chains 107

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Here are some examples of such use cases. Building optionality in the supply chain through collaborative sourcing: Supply chain teams can proactively identify choke points within the existing network by leveraging emerging technologies such as digital twins and advanced analytics, and modeling their end-to-end supply chains.

Optimal Sourcing 128

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 128

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

FourKites Sustainability Dashboard also enables companies to identify the highest source of freight-related emissions across the supply chain. Knowing which source of freight-related emissions are the highest can lead to improved decision- making in shipping decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 149

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Optimization Software 149

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

One area of key importance is the motive power source employed to drive these vehicles. An example of such technology is the ‘Smartris’ drive unit from Lafert , which is equally suitable for tow vehicles, assembly line trucks and mobile robots to mention just a few of its potential applications.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies Factories Sourcing 62

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As businesses face tighter regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming crucial for navigating these challenges. For example, sustainability regulations in the EU and other regions are becoming more stringent. For example, businesses in the U.S.

Compliance 130

Compliance Digital Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction 130

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Access to Unique Process and Asset Capabilities: Some suppliers offer unique skills, technologies, or processes that are not available in-house or through other sources. An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

Supply Chain Planning Software 145

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 145

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. As disruptions become the norm, Supply Chain Planning and Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycles need to be increasingly dynamic and intertwined.

Manufacturing Procurement 145

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Procurement Solutions 145