Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

The order follows a tender exercise and a thorough testing and evaluation process. The contract also marks a very important development of Westwell’s Ainergy Strategy to utilise AI applications to reduce energy consumption and facilitate decarbonisation.

Sourcing Strategies 41

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Trucking Purchasing Skills 41

Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Volga-Dnepr Group together with its strategic partners has gained a comprehensive competence in vaccine transportations to increase confidence among the customers in the air freight services.” ” The post Volga-Dnepr’s Cargo Supermarket Offering Delivers Insulin from Milan to Chicago appeared first on Airfreight Logistics.

Scenario Planning 69

Scenario Planning Cargo Exercises Collaboration 69

Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts. Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. He’s proven go-to-market and growth leadership across industries.

Negotiating Skills 62

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 62

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For example, slotting strategies often involve placing the fastest-moving SKUs close to the warehouse dispatch zones, minimising picking operatives’ travel distances and times. Therefore, any slotting strategy should focus on minimising such travel. The terms merely relate to the level of detail you assign to your slotting strategy.

Production 93

Production Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 93

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 82

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Instead, today’s business environment shows that re-routes need to happen much more often, be part of the company’s strategy assessment process and even impact tactical and operational routing decisions. For most, re-routes are a painful and time-consuming exercise. Two Key Technology Changes. Let me know.

Resource Reduction 60

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Networks 60

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Prior to founding FourKites, Matt spent 7 years in the enterprise software space working for market leaders such as Oracle Corp and i2 Technologies/JDA Software Group. And what is sitting in the warehouse.

Supply Chain Planning Software 123

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 123

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2016

Here are five strategies to promote a positive mindset in your workplace so that your employees function at optimal worker productivity levels. Workplace stress is partly physical, and exercise is one of the best antidotes for the physical component of stress. Promote Employee Wellness To Improve Worker Productivity.

Production 56

Production Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Optimal Sourcing 56

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

Negotiating Skills 90

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 90

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. In Rule # 5, I mentioned the need to tailor KPIs to specific stakeholder groups.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 62

Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 25, 2020

Below is the gist of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on the 23 rd of April 2020 and details relevant to the risk-adjusted strategy for the resumption of economic activity in the country. container operators/carriers, container depots, sea or air transit sheds, air de-grouping depots, railway stations, etc.)

Resource Reduction 66

Resource Reduction Food and Agriculture Cargo Government 66

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Golden Rule #1: Start Planning Early As soon as you know you are going to make a change, even before you begin to select that new software system or begin laying down the fine details of a process reengineering exercise, you should start making plans to address the “people” aspect of the change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 88

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 88

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy that’s aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. I’ve also described some of the issues that can arise from such an error.

Supply Chain Software 63

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 63

Logistics in War

AUGUST 22, 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force, now armed with the fifth-generation fighter and other impressive air capabilities guided by a wholesale transformation strategy – Plan Jericho, has recently debated the need for a joint strike capability. Logistics and strategy are inseparable, each meaningless without the other.

Cost Reduction 106

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Military Logistics Network Optimization Software 106

WorkWave

AUGUST 22, 2024

In this article, we will explore 11 proven sales strategies that can help you increase your flower shop sales and cultivate lasting relationships with your clients. However, it’s vital to exercise caution and avoid over-ordering, as this can lead to waste reduction challenges and increased expenses. Explore Different Suppliers 2.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Cost Reduction Price Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

TMS Strategy & Building the Business Case. It begins with a strategy project that documents the current state process, information, and data flows. If both the strategy and selection projects succeed, then there is a greater chance that a TMS can get implemented on-time and within budget, but not necessarily.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Resource Reduction 60

Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you don’t have anything unique to talk about, then perhaps you should reconsider your product strategy. Selling on Amazon may or may not be part of that strategy, but be sure you understand the differences between Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) , Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) , and Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) before committing to any of them.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Material Savings Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

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.

Supply Chain Design Software 123

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 123

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

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.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 118

Logistics in War

APRIL 4, 2018

1] Now these same Western militaries recognise they must act in times other than in armed conflict, offsetting the strengths of other nations or groups who have a very different interpretation of what defines war. The reality is that they have always been acting within a competitive environment through a variety of measures.

Military 66

Military Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 66

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

This issue is one among many examined by Dr Stephan Fruhling, Australian National University, in a recent paper ‘Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy.’ Each agency or group has its own objectives and requirements, and the approach is demonstrably fragmented.

Industry 53

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 53

Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

This issue is one among many examined by Dr Stephan Fruhling, Australian National University, in a recent paper ‘Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy.’ Each agency or group has its own objectives and requirements, and the approach is demonstrably fragmented.

Industry 43

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 43

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

to the complex exercise of pricing. can be of particular value in sussing out the interactions between different types of inputs — “places where humans may not realize that these types of variables are grouped together,” says Webb. of course, has the potential to affect multiple stages and functions of the supply chain.

Price Reduction 40

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 40

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. and “what is a reasonable range of rates for our company’s typical shipping scenarios?”.

Negotiating Skills 83

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 83

World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

However, WFP, African Governments and other public and private sector stakeholders are the catalyst this agency to be exercised, hopefully helping to lay the foundation for communities where the youth of today can live and thrive as productive adults. African youth has the potential and agency to succeed.

Government 40

Government Food and Agriculture Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 40

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

In more than 25 years of private practice and consulting with businesses of all sizes, I’ve learned that one of the most beneficial exercises is asking the right questions. He welcomes inquiries from individual drivers, fleets and logistics companies for tax preparation and tax-cutting strategies. 2: Is there an emergency plan?

Expense Reduction 89

Expense Reduction Transportation Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 89

WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2023

Often, however, the best strategy is to fix screens and close gaps so that they do not get inside your home. How To Prevent Injury to Pets It can be difficult to prevent some types of bug bites altogether because many pets spend time outdoors and need to do so for exercise and quality of life. Here are some preventive measures.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Exercises Security How To 52

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

IMHX 2022 group director, Rob Fisher, comments: “In business,? It is no longer enough to ‘green wash’ your company’s environmental performance or treat issues such as diversity and inclusion in the workplace as another ‘box ticking exercise’.

Groups 64

Groups Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 64

Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 24, 2020

The Bolero system (Rulebook/Operating Procedures) was one of the first two electronic trading systems approved by the International Group of P&I Clubs in 2010 alongwith the trading system administered by Electronic Shipping Solutions (essDocs). 67% saying they would invest in technology as part of their recovery efforts post the pandemic.

Modeling Software 92

Modeling Software Cost Reduction Negotiating Skills Resource Reduction 92

Logistics Marketing Advisors

JUNE 20, 2018

It makes sense for you to research and identify this target group of prospects, and the people responsible for airfreight shipping decisions, and then to reach out to them. And it’s certainly fair to assume that this targeted group would have a reasonable interest in learning about this solution. That’s selling. But be careful.

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Logistics Network Optimization Software Compliance 40

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Whatever your competitive strategy, though, your supply chain goals should support it. To benchmark successfully, you will need key performance indicators, so you can either select specific KPIs to use for a benchmarking exercise, or you benchmark using the KPIs already selected to align with your supply chain goals.

Supply Chain Software 82

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Cost Reduction 82

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. Intel had to shift an entire supply chain to a new and previously unheard of strategy in its sector. Reduce cost to serve. plants to four.

Cost Reduction 86

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 86

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

In each of these situations, scorecards can be automatically filled out to reflect the problems for specific employees or groups of employees on a given dock. However, you must exercise caution to make sure you do not damage your vendor-shipper relationship. Furthermore, such methodology can be applied to vendor relationships.

Data 91

Data Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction 91

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

This project was in a steady state from almost 2-3 years having Level 2 (support group based onsite at client locations) & Level 3 (support group based in offshore locations) model. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Simple but very helpful. Categories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 29

World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 22, 2019

This includes identifying risks and obstacles and devising strategies to overcome them together with other strategic units such as Security, Emergency and Logistics.” In 2018, at least 117 aid workers were detained for prolonged periods by armed groups whilst more than 500 humanitarian workers were relocated due to insecurity.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Food and Agriculture Cost Reduction Security 40

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Knowing your CTS per product and per customer also lets you better control different commercial strategies. By grouping a particular number of customers together, profitability can also be evaluated for a customer or market segment. In the second, CTS would remain the same, but sales pricing could be increased as appropriate.

Purchasing Skills 90

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 90

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2015

He is based out of Hyderabad, India and is closely associated with the ECO group at Infosys, working on sustainable practices. No one is an exception in the sustainability exercise, with this I mean each and every participant within the supply chain including manufacturers, suppliers, logistics etc.

Material Savings 32

Material Savings Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 32