Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Geek+ is presenting a webinar entitled How to deliver intelligent automation in supply chain & logistics , showing how companies can benefit from autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and how smart logistics solutions are helping a wide range of businesses build supply chain resilience and gain competitiveness.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The pivotal question arises: Should businesses construct their last-mile solution or acquire it from a tech partner ? Join us in this week’s InFocus webinar as we explore this vital decision with KB Nagaraju, supply chain expert and Strategic Advisor at Locus and Mehul Kapadia, Chief Revenue Officer, Locus.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software How To Procurement Solutions 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Transparent supply chain management and effective supply chain visibility is a critical tool in a company’s continued growth and successful brand image. Data can indicate issues with procurement , product quality, and delivery. Buyers are moving away from selection based solely on purchase price and quality discount.

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Supply Chain Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 98

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 73

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Patrick gives us some insight into workplace efficiency and how to reduce waste. . Lean manufacturing is the modern solution to the age-old workplace consolidation problem. To fully understand how to implement lean manufacturing, you’ll need to understand how to add value to your end product. Stacking Improvements .

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Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 99

Locus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To unravel the story behind this growth and its complexities, Albert Koto, Head of Mitra supply chain at Bukalapak, one of the biggest e-commerce businesses in Indonesia, got in conversation with Malay Shah, Senior Vice President of India, Middle East, Rest of the World, and Southeast Asia operations in this Locus’ In-Focus webinar series. .

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Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 52

Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

One of the strategies to consider is adopting robust fleet management software, which enables businesses to automate and streamline fleet-related processes. The software centralizes data, provides real-time information, and automates tasks. Fleet management software is also another mechanism.

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Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 72

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Customer expectations and the buying capacity of the purchaser coupled with the cost of substitutes or complementary goods also play an important role. However, how pragmatic is this solution and how does one put this into practice? Virtually all predictive analytics analysts use tools created by external developers.

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Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 62

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Recently we read from Software Advice their recent report, the 3PL budgeting guide , which listed how much should a 3PL budget and how to compare a Warehouse Management System. A WMS is the general term for the software that governs, monitors, and controls all processes within a warehouse. Implementation Costs.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 90

GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

The Solution: Cargo Insurance Reduces Full Truckload Risk, Covering Declared Full Value Upon review of existing policies and strategies to mitigate risk of full truckload shipping, shippers should look at all available options. This includes purchasing freight or cargo insurance. The curve ball is coming.

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Cargo Price Reduction How To Freight 55

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Employ comprehensive solutions that support the entire source-to-settle process and create value for all parties involved in it. Instead of being sold a new system, they might just need some guidance on how to solve their pain points by repurposing their existing technologies.”. Start today by re-imagining your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

You should offer different navigation options that will keep all previous customers’ activities and allow them to continue shopping after making a purchase, without starting all the process from the beginning. Customers always want to get in touch with a real person, but would not like to communicate with an automated software machine.

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Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chains Waste Reduction 93

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

How much should you invest? How to gain adoption? Do some research, develop a business plan with some projections & an ROI analysis (multi-year), research solutions, resource appropriately and give it some time … Then market it differently than the rest of your business. How do I communicate my value in this new market?

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates. Automated Data Transfers.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Scenario Planning 103

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. How Does the 3PL Meet E-Commerce Needs? How Extensive Is Their Network?

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 96

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software , and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency. Supply chain industry leaders have access to more information today than ever before in history.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Procurement Analytics 108

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

This report, available for purchase here , poised some significant implications for the shipping, and by direct correlation, the logistics industry. With this information in-tow, shippers need to start planning for how to deal with the projected increase. On July 27, 2015, the American Trucking Association s released the U.S.

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Freight Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction 124

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, by Robert M. SEE ALSO: How to Boost Your Supply Chain Knowledge Beyond Certification. Their programs often use blended-learning techniques , combining time in the classroom with seminars, webinars and online learning activity. Robert Jacobs, Richard B Chase, and Nicholas J Aquilano.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

You start having all the data, bringing AI and some other tools against it. We went across almost 10,000 to 15,000 students, where we taught how to build robots. We built it because we wanted to scale, and we wanted our customers to be able to use the tool. In the olden days, we had software but it wasn’t customer-facing.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The Solution: IoT-Inspired, Smart Warehouses Enhance Operations Using the power of an IoT-inspired, smart warehouse helps gain real-time visibility, access and control over all operations. Use software-as-a-service platforms to use the latest-generation technology in your warehouse management system.

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Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Supply Chain Software 50

GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2016

In recent years, the use of cloud-based solutions has dramatically changed how modern supply chain companies operate, and the cloud supply chain management has the potential to level the playing field between all supply chain companies, especially shippers. TMS Within, Under, and Around the Cloud. percent reduction in operating costs.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 55

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. Logistics and Transportation Managers at manufacturers will have reports at their fingertips on how to continue to reduce transportation costs, a heavy portion of the expense budget, by leaning on data to continually improve. Forecasting Demand.

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Manufacturing Procurement Trends Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 81

GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Managing existing over the road modes of transportation can feel like an insurmountable task, but a transportation management system (TMS) could be the solution. However, shippers should consider how a TMS could mitigate these risks and ensure stability, regardless of how quickly rates rise.

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How To Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 48

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

With that stated and clear, Mr. Waddell goes on to state how to optimize manufacturing operations with what he calls the 5 Golden Metrics of Manufacturing: There are five golden metrics that really matter: total cost, total cycle time, delivery performance, quality and safety. Total Cycle Time.

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Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimization Software Optimization 99

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The best solution is avoiding freight damage, but how do you measure for it? Be aware, though, that there are different types and brands of containment force tools and they are not calibrated to a universal or uniform standard – different tools will report different containment force values if they measure the same load. .

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Data Cost Reduction Freight Material Savings 55

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

To give you some ideas about how to create your own green facility, we’ll take a look at various companies that have made an effort of their own to go green , and then discuss the various factors you should take into consideration when building your facility. Facility efficiency directly translates to environmental impact.

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Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Resource Reduction Industry 87

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

On this position, you’d be managing all activities for purchasing raw materials, delivering them to the right point across the organization, making sure the organization is producing enough supply to meet the demand of the audience, and deliver the product to the right place at the right time. Download white paper. An Ability to Inspire.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chains 70

WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2022

It takes time and energy to find and build relationships with the people who will buy from you in the future, which is why so many companies rely on lead generation software and other tools to simplify their workflow. Lead generation refers to how your business obtains leads for your sales team. A lead is a potential customer.

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Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

Manufacturers are looking for ways to explore new technologies, reinvent manufacturing strategy, enhance troubleshooting, bringing manufacturing closer to consumer and levy the power of intelligent tools to streamline operations and cut costs. As manufacturers move toward safer work environments, employee satisfaction increases.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Specifically, up to 56 percent of consumers will abandon online order purchases if presented with a shipping charge. The only solution lies in taking advantage of the most cost-effective shipping solutions available by gaining an understanding of freight allocation, including both planning and spend.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills 60

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

for example, used predictive analytics to make changes in their inventory processes and have since seen an increase in their production and purchase orders. So how can your company start to incorporate supply chain data into your company culture? But the benefits far outweigh the challenges. Hanesbrand Inc. ,

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Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chains Data 69

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

They are a logistics solutions company, why not ONLY write about logistics?” 3 Critical Components to Streamline Your Manufacturing Process: Streamlining your manufacturing process (and quality processes) will result in greater profits — the key is knowing how to improve without reducing the quality of your product.

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Manufacturing Procurement Blog Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 91

Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2017

Ironically, the main problem of today's domestic logistics planning optimization is not in a lack of information about ‘advanced’ tools, lack of appropriate equipment and information technologies, and not even that not all managers are in principle aware of the existence of any management mechanism.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 25

GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

The Solution: A Robust Parcel Shipping Program Can Keep Costs in Check Developing a robust parcel shipping strategy requires shippers go back to basics, such as the needs of customers. Purchase Insurance. Before shipping anything, consider the value-add of purchasing insurance.

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Cost Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction Negotiating Skills 60