GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing? What is Value Analysis?

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

This was obviously a long time ago, and I have long since (unfortunately) discarded the handout materials because I wanted to reuse the fancy tabbed folder for something else. Maybe they wanted to show the thinking behind how requests for things like upgraded tooling were evaluated. The class wasn’t some secret management thing.

Supply Chain Design Software 397

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 397

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

At some companies, these relocations involved moving groups of different sizes from different offices with hundreds of possible destinations. The groups themselves were non-homogeneous with people of different ages and interests. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast?

Supply Chain Design Software 103

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 103

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

As leaders gather at the of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos for a week of high-level discussions on the future of the global economy, the CDP group released its annual rankings of the top green businesses. CDP's rankings score the thousands of companies which disclose to the organization on their environmental action.

Material Savings 107

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction 107

WorkWave

APRIL 8, 2019

If you visit your town Facebook group you will likely notice a post along the lines of “Hey! Pre-Planning Your Social Strategy. Completing the following questions, outlined by Marketing Consultant Mark Schaefer, will be helpful when building out your social media strategy: 1)What makes you truly unique? Executing The Strategy.

Material Savings 74

Material Savings Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Strategy 74

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Risk events that happen in one part of the supply chain can cause a disruptive effect that is amplified multi-fold given the complex connectivity of labor, raw materials, and capacity. Balancing supply and demand by orchestrating the flow of materials and information is a key requirement for managing operational risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 117

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 117

GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Here are some actionable tips to help you save money on freight shipping. Ship Smarter by Consolidating Your Shipments One of the easiest ways to reduce costs is to consolidate shipments whenever possible.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction Price Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. There are excess inventories of some materials and shortages of needed. Paper and electronic files are reordered to reduce frustrations. Lead times are too long.

Manufacturing Procurement 133

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 133

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2022

The company will also be implementing a wide-ranging environmental strategy that will ensure Briggs and its customers can continue to operate in a sustainable fashion moving forward. The post Briggs commits to ongoing environmental strategy appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Strategy Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. Separate raw materials and finished goods. Use space-saving containers or shelving. Group multiple orders. Establish a layout based on order picking.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction 116

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Because switching from JIT to JIC is at best only a tool to address short-term problems and risk. planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek. Increasing critical parts inventory can be a smart strategy (e.g. A change to one link (e.g.

Inventory Reduction 131

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory 131

CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 20, 2019

When I talk to worldwide businesses in Asia, Oceania, North America, or anywhere else, their chief concern is always the same: how do we meet our customers where they are to get them the products and services they want, all while keeping our own business strategy central? How to prioritize supply chain strategy for business expansion.

Sourcing Strategies 48

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 48

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

bauma is the world’s foremost meeting point for the construction, building materials and mining machinery industry – and the BEUMER Group will present its extensive product portfolio to visitors in Hall B2 at Booth 413 from October 24-30 in Munich. Customers are provided with complete material transport solutions from a single source.

Groups 62

Groups Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Situation Companies are increasingly confronted with complex planning scenarios due to predictable events such as mergers and acquisitions, category expansions, supplier changes, and distribution evolution, as well as disruptive events including demand volatility, material shortages, capacity constraints, and logistical surprises.

Scenario Planning 120

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. The company uses a network design tool from Coupa. This is an important analysis tool for maintaining a well-run supply chain. Ferguson does 20 to 30 studies a year using this tool.

Supply Chain Design Software 119

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 119

Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2019

As online sales become increasingly popular, the growth of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply chain, and material handling equipment (MHE) and fleet services are no different. There is a desire to reduce the amount of traditional equipment and incorporate more automated, less labor-intensive types of models.

Materials Handling 77

Materials Handling Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Material Savings 77

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

At automaker BMW Group, for instance, plant employees can walk up to seven miles per day. To eliminate some of this traveling BMW’s R&D group developed a Personal Mover solution—a one-person means of transport for covering short distances within an operating site. To save both time and money, U.S. Media Image.

Supply Chain Planning Software 166

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

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services. We have used AIMMS to address questions on depot strategy, for instance. You have to do loads of hard work before seeing any material results.

Supply Chain Design Software 96

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 96

The Lean Thinker

JULY 11, 2024

I was part of a group that did days in local (to Seattle) ski areas; annual trips to Whistler, BC (my favorite place); Mount Hood and Mount Bachelor in Oregon; and a semi-fateful trip to Red Mountain in Trail, British Columbia in March of 1993. Back in the early 1990s I was an avid skier, putting in 40+ days on the slopes every season.

MRP 195

MRP ERP Course Resource Reduction 195

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., Previously, bid management was extremely time-consuming for the Global Trade Operations group. We also saved over 200 labor hours by implementing Ticontract.”

Negotiating Skills 48

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Manufacturing, logistics and other supply chain users of the ‘Compact Configurator’ service tool enter key data including their building height, storage and picking needs. The tool then generates a customised CAD drawing and specification showing their vertical storage lift height and footprint, optimum storage capacity and other information.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Tools 60

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. One version of the truth. Improved business decision-making.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 110

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

per month on orders over $35 from Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and other local grocery and specialty retailers on the platform, including Save Mart, Bartell Drugs, Rite Aid and Pet Food Express. The subscription plan would allow Amazon’s Prime members to get unlimited grocery delivery at $9.99

Logistics Network Optimization Software 116

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction 116

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2019

The effort will increase shared value across the industry’s supply chain by enabling key players in the global health sector to boost not only their own sustainability performance, but also that of the industry’s collective group of suppliers. Implementing shared tools to boost supplier engagement and improvement plans.

Supply Chain Planning Software 145

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Data Supply Chain Software 145

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. The closer the supplier is to your warehouse or manufacturing plant or location , the easier it is to reduce lead times. Let's dive in! Table of Contents. Easier returns.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data. Additive Manufacturing refers to a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Video Modeling Software Optimization Software 98

Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

How Fleet Management Works A fleet management system coordinates and controls a group of vehicles used to transport goods to ensure efficiency and safety. It helps in promoting safer driving practices and reducing breakdowns. Route planning is another strategy that reduces mileage and fuel consumption while boosting productivity.

Optimization Software 72

Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 72

GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Many industrialized countries invest heavily in identifying and developing new technologies, materials, and processes. This includes IT tools, standards, models, sensors, controls, practices and skills, and how to transition these tools to the U.S. supply chain, and reduce acquisition costs.”.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 104

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Manufacturers need to focus on their core in order to stay competitive, and technological tools, such as our Cerasis Rater, a transportation management system , allow for streamlined process in managing transportation, giving back precious time, money, and focus to our manufacturing customers. Go All-in for Online Technologies.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. It can also mean “which companies make my stuff,” tracing parts or components all the way back through multiple tiers of suppliers back to raw materials. What is supply chain visibility?

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 131

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In a previous guest blog, The Rodon Group along with Rethink Robotics wrote, titled " Can Robots + Humans = The Ideal Workforce in Manufacturing? ": Robots such as Baxter can also help companies save money and increase productivity. Jeannine Kunz is the director of Tooling U-SME.

White Paper 103

White Paper Modeling Software Buyer Training Training 103

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

The European Supply Chain Summit, organized by Generis Group, is set to take place on November 21st and 22nd, 2023, in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. As a prestigious senior level leadership event, it gathers over 150 supply chain executives and influential decision-makers including CEOs, SVPs, VPs and directors.

Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Procurement Solutions Material Savings 59

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Each blog post written is distributed into groups that reach the supply chain community as well as professionals in manufacturing, transportation, distribution, and more. Today’s post is a follow up blog post to the post written a week or so back called “Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.”

Vendor Strategies 94

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Inventory 94

Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. On the CSR front, the company says that it has diverted 95% of manufacturing waste from landfills, and has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 16.8% Content Summary: Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co.

Supply Chain Planning Software 122

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 122

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2024

ARC Advisory Group has been covering the Supply Chain Planning ( SCP ) market for 17 years. SCP solutions provide a solid ROI based on hitting targeted service levels with less raw material, work-in-process, or finished goods inventory. The market has been growing at double-digit rates for several years, even during the pandemic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 125

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 125

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling. ABTC is building a new lithium-ion battery recycling facility that will process 100,000 tonnes of materials annually, supporting a sustainable battery supply chain in North America.

Supply Chain Planning Software 112

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software 112