Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2024

GIS is a powerful tool that enables the analysis and visualization of spatial data, allowing for the integration of geographical elements into transportation planning and management. Traffic Forecasting : GIS tools can help predict future traffic flows based on historical data and trends.

Sourcing Strategies 160

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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.

Cost Reduction 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

There is limited value to running an outdated process faster, and that value drops considerably when significant portions of the process run outside the enterprise tools. For example, running a batch process that now takes 8 hours instead of 12 does not translate into supply chain agility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies. Optimization and simulation are the two main branches of SCND.

Supply Chain Design Software 159

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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. Adding social proof to your website, product pages, and marketing tools builds trust in your product. What is Social Proof?

eCommerce 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

That is changing as companies like Lucas introduce machine learning tools to improve planning and decision-making in the DC. These new tools will free time for managers and engineers, making them more productive and their DCs more efficient and effective. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers.

Optimal Sourcing 152

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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.

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

It’s usually obvious when you’re using the wrong tool. So then why do logistics professionals go on using the wrong procurement tool? So then why do logistics professionals go on using the wrong procurement tool? Why use the wrong procurement tool? So which tool is the right procurement tool?

Optimal Sourcing 48

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Transporeon

JANUARY 25, 2018

In the case of an Amway multivitamin, for example, the company controls the process “from seed to supplement,” transporting raw materials to manufacturing sites in the U.S., China, India and Vietnam, and then shipping finished products on to distributors and consumers, utilizing a network of hundreds of distribution centers around the world.

Negotiating Skills 48

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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 159

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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

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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. Automation tools can track regulatory changes across markets and update DPPs in real time. For example, businesses in the U.S.

Compliance 133

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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. Considering higher capacity, with reduced demand, these tools have barely any impact. increase from 2020. The global GDP growth rate for 2022 was 3.08%, a 2.94% decline from 2021.

Analysis 106

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, once the permanent CBAM system enters into force on 1 January 2026, importers will need to declare annually the number of goods imported into the EU in the preceding year and their embedded GHG emissions. In 2021, 99 percent of S&P 500 companies reported ESG-related information.

Data 173

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The larger the number of industry participants on a network, the better the solution is at sourcing and onboarding. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly. The messages (or collaborative applications) span across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Returns/Recalls, and Supply Chain Finance (factoring).

Collaboration 172

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

We have to attack a source of variation and work on stability. This is true in Steve’s example of an Emergency Department. Asking and answering these questions is the purpose of many of the “lean tools” – including takt time. Don’t Confuse the Tool with the Goal. are an example of this.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But the volume of available digitalized data, and the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) Likewise, the use of multiple tools and systems (for now) means effective integration is becoming more and more crucial too. are growing too.

Sourcing Strategies 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

But in reality, more than 75% of the emissions linked to this industry is related to Scope 3, which includes all the sources not included in the Scope 1 and 2, and that are involves the whole value chain of the product. Solutions related to advanced recycling were also found.

Supply Chain Planning Software 138

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By analyzing real-time data from various sources, companies can make proactive decisions that improve collaboration among stakeholders, boost operational resilience, and increase customer satisfaction. Ultimately, the intersection of AI and sustainability in logistics offers a promising path forward in the fight against climate change.

Optimal Sourcing 81

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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 148

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Supply chain leaders must weigh the pros and cons of implementing blockchain solutions and consider the enterprise-wide impacts, like better productivity to increase wages, reduced shrink, and better maintenance schedules tool. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Software 50

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

For example, it can look like imports from China are cheaper than the same goods imported from Mexico if a company is not relying on analysis produced by an advanced good global trade compliance (GTC) system. Global trade compliance really needs to be part of companies strategic sourcing programs. For example, the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 125

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. Tools like dashboards and reports are commonly used. Data integration from diverse sources, including different systems and formats, can be complex and time-consuming.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. Tools like dashboards and reports are commonly used. Data integration from diverse sources, including different systems and formats, can be complex and time-consuming.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If new hardware is required, it can often be sourced from the WMS vendors. But as these are largely commodity devices, a smart strategy can be to source this hardware separately, with the advice and recommendations from the WMS vendor. Often, a company already has some existing hardware that can be re-purposed with the new WMS.

Modeling Software 221

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The AI tool will support the system integrator’s customers in predicting order loads and bottlenecks in the material flow, for example. Based on data from the logistics software, the AI tool provides recommendations and insights. Unitechnik’s experts create these data models individually for each user.

Modeling Software 56

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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 131

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Top 5 Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics to a 3PL Provider In today’s fast-paced and increasingly competitive market, businesses are continually seeking ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Outsourcing 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” And we are making progress.

Supply Chain Planning Software 155

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Until now, the use of open-source software has not played a major role in improving logistics processes. This also applies to sourcing, buying and supply chain management. With OSCA (short for “Online Supply Chain Accelerator”), for example, Setlog enables the digital management of the supply chain in a cloud-based tool.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping.

Supply Chain Planning Software 171

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker. For example, if they buy a component for their hardware products in Thailand, they have an estimate for the logistics emissions associated with the component.

Cost Reduction 156

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Could you provide an example of a plumbing project where you encountered a mistake or error? How do you keep your plumbing tools and equipment properly maintained in your daily routine? Example: Chemical drain cleaners. How do you make sure safety regulations are followed at work?

Optimization Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Mr. Nelson points out that it is possible for a sourcing problem deep in a supply chain to halt production for BD. The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. If there is only one supplier in the world providing a critical component, “do I need to dual source? Finally, the tool is a sales tool.

Supply Chain Software 139

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. The structural designs were far more tolerant of production variation, for example.

Supply Chain Design Software 397

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 31, 2021

This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Such examples include: Secondary Information. They are interpretations of the primary sources.

Refrigeration 93

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By leveraging these innovative tools, businesses can not only mitigate risks but also secure future growth and stability in an increasingly uncertain environment. IoT technology has become a critical tool for boosting visibility across supply chains. Adapting to Thrive One key technology driving challenge mitigation is a digital twin.

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