Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency. Different manufacturers and vendors often use different protocols and systems, making integrations resource intensive from both a capital and personnel perspective.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2024

Lucas Systems, a seasoned player in the industry, is a prime example. The worker can confirm the location by speaking it, eliminating the need for an RF scan. Kyle Franklin, a senior solution consultant at Lucas, gave a simple example. So, should I (a worker) take this cut through here? Should I double back here?”

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Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization 128

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

For example, missing a train by five minutes can incur an hour delay. In a warehouse, drawn out lead-times can result in manufacturing down-time or missed carrier cut-offs – both of which can be very costly. For example, the system drops an order to move a load with weight of x pounds, in location y, on a Euro-pallet in a tight area.

Vendor Strategies 122

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have been to other vendors’ procurement conferences and cannot recall seeing similar functionality. The transactions are captured in the platform, eliminating “he said, she said” type arguments. For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.”

SAP 119

SAP Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 119

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

We first did an overview of the 10 areas of strategy a shipper must know in order to stay competitive. Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E. Our first post focused on distressed shipments.

Inventory Reduction 112

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 112

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.

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

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2019

But, with a well-planned strategy, you too can reduce expenses in your workplace. Still, some losses are a predictable expense and you can’t entirely eliminate them. Reduce Labor Costs Most of your operating budget will go towards labor. Either you reduce pay or find a way to increase work efficiency.

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Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 90

Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise. STEPS TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS. CUT YOUR MANUAL PROCESSES.

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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. Effective retail supply chain management also helps to manage inventory levels, reduce waste and ultimately customer satisfaction. And they have very different dynamics.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. AWS , Google , and Microsoft are also investing heavily in custom AI chips to reduce their dependence on NVIDIA and optimize performance and cost. Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 119

ECW

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Our discussion spanned various critical areas, including the distinguishing features of these commodities, the impact of global supply chain dynamics, and the essential strategies for managing risks and operational challenges. Take the Panama Canal, for example. Welcome back, Richard. This would have profound economic consequences.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 130

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 98

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. It’s really reduced a lot of sales friction. As an example, if we have congested lanes, the system will automatically flag that we have a potential risk of delay based. For example, we’re working on telling the solution that it has a budget.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 116

Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Supply chains are often very complex as they encompass all vendors, warehouses, retailers, and so on that bring a product to life and then to a customer. Blockchain’s tamper-proof nature eliminates any concerns over data validation, costs of managing data, time delays, and human errors.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 126

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 13, 2025

The food and beverage industry is a dynamic, ever-evolving sector in which manufacturers are continuously seeking ways to optimize production and reduce costs in the face of shifting consumer demand and preferences. For example, review the systems scalability. Thats a tall order for food and beverage manufacturers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging. For example, manufacturers may invest in re-useable product packaging and containers to move goods to co-packers or retailers, cutting plastic out of the equation. One example is Scandinavian furniture giant Ikea.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 111

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

The price you pay your vendors for their products is a significant factor in your company’s ability to compete in its market. Here, we’re talking about all your vendors. Purchase order cycle time is a KPI that measures the elapsed time between raising a requisition request and the transmission of the purchase order to the vendor.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 98

Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Most companies employ one of the following three strategies: Strategy 1: “Hard Switching” from Your Previous 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 3PL 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs simplify compliance by consolidating all necessary information in one place, reducing administrative burdens. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. For example, sustainability regulations in the EU and other regions are becoming more stringent.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2020

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. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the issue of supply chain cybersecurity, why the Colonial Pipeline attack is translating into a renewed focus for cybersecurity, and a few things to know when assessing the cybersecurity of your network partners and software vendors. Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks Continue to Exist Around the Globe.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 142

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

Each vendor offering similar value propositions, functionality and benefits and technical jargon is the name of the game. If you are about to embark on the journey towards finding a new ERP vendor, here are some considerations and guidelines centered on those three factors. . and the benefits of next generation technologies.

Modeling Software 105

Modeling Software Optimization Software Vendor Strategies ERP 105

Parade

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We recently published , a blog post about how Parade is different from other capacity management vendors, but then we realized there were even more unique features that Parade offers their customers. Parade is considered the top capacity management solution by most of the supply chain industry. You read that right.

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Vendor Strategies Capacity Price Reduction Networks 78

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. But what about cost of service?

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Warehousing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes.

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

Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,609/FEU. Some anticipate downsizing among forwarders for the same reasons.

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Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 133

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency. Their main reasoning was to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately help provide better care.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 122

Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. With an efficient order fulfillment process, businesses can reduce their shipping costs and improve their turnaround times which helps them increase their sales and revenue. Let’s fill in! What is Order fulfillment?

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Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

It may seem like a fundamental change, but digitization has enabled the elimination of paper archives as well as countless sheets, folders and files. In the factory environment, one example is the digitization of records for a more efficient method of record keeping, thereby improving the batch traceability process.

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Digital Factories Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 133

GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. While this makes retail companies more secure, it poses an additional challenge for shippers and vendors to meet the terms of the partnership. What is vendor compliance?

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Vendor Strategies Compliance Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

The second question we get is what strategies can we implement to lower our transportation costs. For example, a company may be using two- or three-day express shipping to ship parcels over a short distance where they probably would have arrived in the same time using ground. Another example is next-day guaranteed delivery times.

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Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Cost Reduction 86

Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn.

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Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills eCommerce Purchasing Skills 105

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll 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, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 40

GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

An optimized supply chain is one that is as efficient as possible; it is more likely to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction rates, and add value for stakeholders. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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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.

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Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 57