Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). A harmonious way of working must be established among all sectors of the company, as per the strategy adopted.

Procurement Analytics 111

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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 111

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7. Conducting annual procurement exercises. As a result, spot rates will remain “super high.” Fortunately, a solution exists.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If yours is one of those businesses shifting from traditional to online retail, you’ve probably faced some of the logistical challenges arising from the need to deliver your customers’ purchases to them. That’s a strong indicator that improvements are there for the taking, but you need to exercise care in how you go about it.

Cost Reduction 98

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but is often underestimated in its importance and hence receives less strategic 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 99

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 99

Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

This period, fueled by back-to-school purchases and holiday season preparations, typically sees a significant surge in US product demand. The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Every year, the US import peak season kicks off in July and lasts until October.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Companies see a large increase in their annual sales during the holidays and should be prepared for a surge in online and in-store purchases made from their business every holiday season. Having an organized warehouse or shipping strategy is the best way to ensure a smooth holiday shipping season. Should we use a shipping service?

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Logistics in War

MARCH 11, 2025

While some aspects of this article may be dated, the article speaks to a range of issues directly relevant to national security in a post-National Defence Strategy age. The answer cant afford to be as simplistic as thirty days of supply or purchase from the global market. Many of these conversations can end with it.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Rather than simply marching from house to house knocking on doors, sales representatives need to engage specific strategies to ensure that each person who is visited understands why they need the product at hand. One effective strategy is to paint a vivid picture of solving a problem.

Resource Reduction 40

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

First, let’s define TMS – this is the software used to manage purchased transportation. TMS Strategy & Building the Business Case. It begins with a strategy project that documents the current state process, information, and data flows. So, for simplicity sake, let’s just focus on TMS. But how is this possible?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2024

And, we’ve also found that by implementing a sound warehouse slotting strategy, we’ve helped clients reduce their labour costs by up to 30%. Slotting strategies often involve placing the fastest-moving SKUs close to the warehouse dispatch zones, which helps to minimise picking operatives’ travel distances and times.

Production 74

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

There is an extensive horizon between the date of a supply decision (for instance, purchasing livestock feed or specific fertilizers) and its final result (the sale of the processed and packaged product). A harmonious way of working must be established among all sectors of the company, as per the strategy adopted. – Tweet this.

Procurement Analytics 62

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning How To 62

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

However, agility can be said to begin at the last stage in the supply chainthe point at which consumers make their purchase in-store or place their orders online. Uniqlo combines the use of sophisticated forecasting technology to predict demand trends, with a just-in-time supply chain strategy straight from the Toyota playbook.

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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 40

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Trucking Purchasing Skills 40

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Only through this extensive mapping can you see that it may be because there’s a Tier 5 supplier who is not able to get the rare earth mineral out of China that goes into the microprocessor (we purchase). But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises.

Supply Chain Software 105

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Horizontal integration has become the go-to value chain strategy over the last two or three decades, to the point where companies that insisted upon remaining vertical became the outliers in a global field of distributed organisations. For Starbucks, vertical integration is a risk mitigation strategy. Retail outlets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 45

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing? Similarly, suppose your company needs to purchase materials or goods within a foreign territory, for example. It could even provide you with an instantly established means of economical transportation and inventory storage.

Outsourcing 98

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

This period, fueled by back-to-school purchases and holiday season preparations, typically sees a significant surge in US product demand. The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Every year, the US import peak season kicks off in July and lasts until October.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 52

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Knowing your CTS per product and per customer also lets you better control different commercial strategies. A) Hospital group supplies in Thailand, with about 20 hospitals in the group: Supplies were being purchased either individually by each hospital or (about 20% of supplies) via a central purchasing organisation.

Purchasing Skills 93

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Historical data, as well as informed projections, can be useful in this exercise. For example, companies should move away from over-purchasing even if there are optimistic projections for demand. This is a risky strategy for perishable goods as the future is not always predicted accurately.

Inventory Reduction 52

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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. What Are Your Freight Benchmarking Options?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Reduction in Asset Capital Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tie up millions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm. Many companies struggle with the vexing question; is outsourcing warehousing the right strategy for me?

Outsourcing 52

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2016

However based on observations made in the course of our consulting work, many organisations perceive it as a purely remedial or punitive exercise. 5) When you are on top of supplier performance, you can make procurement and purchasing decisions which are better informed. Why is this a mistake?

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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

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Supply Chain Strategy You might expect that an article section on supply chain strategy would contain some pretty complicated concepts and ideas. If so, prepare to be surprised, because it doesn’t get any more basic than this: Your company must have a documented and commonly understood supply chain strategy. “What?”

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Consider the ways rich data collection can help shape your supply chain towards lower cost and optimal performance.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Supply Chain Strategy. You might expect that an article section on supply chain strategy would contain some pretty complicated concepts and ideas. If so, prepare to be surprised, because it doesn’t get any more basic than this: Your company must have a documented and commonly understood supply chain strategy. “What?”

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Logistics Marketing Advisors

JUNE 20, 2018

However, a bigger headache is created when people take exception to the way you communicate with them and start exercising their privacy rights. Some companies prefer to establish additional protective measures by using a “double-opt-in” strategy. Double-opt-in strategies can be automated. But be careful.

Procurement Solutions 40

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

21 countries in the region have home-grown initiatives which link local agricultural production to purchase for local school feeding, with a clear intent to benefit farmers and communities as well as children. WFP currently provides capacity development support to the country’s School Meals and Nutrition Strategy 2017–2022.

Government 40

Government Food and Agriculture Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

You can always use testing (as a condition of issuing the reading material) or some similar exercise based on the books your employees receive, to ensure they use the material to further their own supply chain education. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, by David Simchi-Levi et al.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

In my current project about a year ago, North America region Supply Chain Planners were having major concerns related with flawed planning resulting from incorrect or no Source of Supply (SoS) for receipt elements such as Purchase requisitions &/or Planned orders. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. Intel had to shift an entire supply chain to a new and previously unheard of strategy in its sector. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia.

Cost Reduction 77

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Tradewinds

JANUARY 8, 2019

Founders should leverage their vantage point to be pragmatic, plan ahead, and exercise caution through a downturn We’re coming into the new year with jittery equity markets amid an ongoing US government shutdown and trade war concerns. It seems markets are cautious and hopeful for solutions to our shutdown and amicable trade agreements.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Here are six practical approaches that can be implemented individually or in combination to create a comprehensive supply chain education strategy. 6 Supply Chain Education Ideas to Implement 1. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, and Rosees L.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Taken to extremes, reckless spending on business continuity might even make your business go bankrupt, which would defeat the point of the exercise. For example, a flexible transport strategy could use different freight forwarders or use rail and road in parallel. Purchasing decisions should be “risk-aware”. Click To Tweet.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A big part of what companies need to do when building a future strategy is to look out into the future and say, “These are the things that we think we want to do and be five years from now”. Historically, this product ‘footprinting’ exercise was both tedious and expensive. What does that look like? What criteria is key?

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