Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Each presentation was exceptional, and the event viewed ESG from a holistic but pragmatic perspective. The law mandates the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force to develop strategies for enforcement and requires importers to provide clear evidence that their supply chains are free from forced labor.

Conference 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. As a result, the company had to lay off workers and reevaluate its entire strategy – even as tariffs are paused – due to a lack of supply chain flexibility.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Material Savings Optimal Sourcing 107

Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” We’ve taken those levers and translated them into bite-size strategies and tactics for DTC and B2B ecommerce businesses.

Waste Reduction 104

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. Supply chain management The international sourcing of automotive components is now a common practice but it can still present challenges.

ERP 98

ERP Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

At the conference, I was fortunate to see a presentation from Brent Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm. The post Qualcomm’s Answer to the Chip Shortage and Digital Transformation Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Sourcing Strategies 111

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 111

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Presenting he case for an integrated procurement strategy that supports greater transparency and service.

Sourcing Strategies 81

Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Procurement Presentation 81

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement. The global supply chain creates many challenges and opportunities in procurement.

Manufacturing Procurement 66

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Moreover, Supply & Demand Chain Executive explains , “Developing a point-of-departure strategy for partial and LTL shipments can give small and medium-size businesses delivery costs comparable to the mega shippers.

Negotiating Skills 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, sourcing, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. She knew the company was innovative; after all, Coupa created a new software enterprise category: business spend management. What an opportunity!”

Procurement Solutions 119

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Freightos

JUNE 3, 2024

Airlines have seen a potential 25% increase in revenue from improved capacity procurement and a 15% increase when selling capacity. As an exec in the logistics technology industry, this evolution presents an exciting array of opportunities. The tangible impact of this digitization on revenue is noteworthy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 124

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 119

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Father’s day. Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. To my delight, I found one that was on promotion. What is Promotion Management?

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory 115

Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

This is both limited and costly: It could involve a procurement company, which a freight broker or 3PL may actually compete with. Challenges with current solutions: Outsourcing accounts payable to a third-party provider. Key Features: Basic Auditing. Activity Logs & Analytics. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g.

Supply Chain Software 148

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 148

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs.

Supply Chain Software 166

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Data 166

Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 14, 2025

Penske Transportation Solutions will once again serve as a conference Presenting Sponsor and as a State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief Title Sponsor (the 2025 publication debuts on April 28 at no cost). Ivet Taneva, vice president of environmental affairs, will moderate a session about carrier strategies to reduce emissions.

Cost Reduction 26

Cost Reduction Transportation Workshop Conference 26

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Whether it’s information about suppliers, procurement, inventory management, factory operations, sales or service, an integrated ERP solution has the data necessary to make decisions. It then becomes and question of how to present that information. Reassess strategy. Steps to building a data and analytics capability.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Data Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

But, as Abigail Myers-Antiaye – the principal product compliance manager at Coupa – pointed out in a presentation at Coupa Inspire at the beginning of the month, supply chain practitioners have never seen compliance legislation that was so broad and impactful.

Compliance 111

Compliance Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Procurement Solutions 111

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

This is done by presenting in-depth insights in an effective manner, such as with an easy-to-view ticker lineup, such as seeing OTLT.USA compared to OTRI.USA side-by-side, but that can only go so far in helping to alleviate concerns with routing guide compliance.

Compliance 98

Compliance Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Data 98

Trinity Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

The bottom line is this is a reactive strategy focused on individuals’ tasks. Are your current strategies effective? You’ll usually find some of your distribution centers are better at procuring freight than others. While a siloed strategy may have made sense for you at one point, companies grow and change.

Optimization Software 79

Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction 79

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. IT strategies need to ensure that the processes are completely adhered to. How sure am I that the requirements tractability would always lead me to a correct requirement-IT strategy mapping? Customer Service.

Sourcing Strategies 38

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 38

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 98

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

That gave rise to a new time pricing strategy, dimension (DIM) pricing. . Calculating LTL shipping is an essential part of rate negotiation and capacity procurement and is an important step in securing the best bids, marketing shipping rates and maximizing profit margins. Those were the roots of LTL shipping rates.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Trends How To 98

Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

While these approaches can certainly deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), other strategies that can positively impact their transportation network are often overlooked – for example, thinking more strategically about capacity. Do you have a resilient and “stress-able” routing guide?

Capacity 72

Capacity Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction 72

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Thus, in the global supply chain, exploiting the opportunity presented by the Internet of Things technology can improve: revenue growth, asset utilization, waste reduction, customer service, profitability, sustainability, security, risk mitigation, working capital deployment, agility and. equipment uptime.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 111

CLX Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

This allows shippers to tailor logistics strategies to the specific needs of the chemical industry. Logistics Challenges Facing Chemical Companies Navigating the complex landscape of freight transportation presents considerable challenges for chemical companies.

Optimal Sourcing 77

Optimal Sourcing Outsourcing Material Savings Optimization Software 77

Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

At present, they aren’t. It’s a question that hits at the heart of strategic policy, if not national military strategy. This is an edited adaption of a presentation given at the Australian Defence Force conference ‘Rapid Force Projection’ in April 2019. 1] See Eccles, H., Imagery courtesy of Department of Defence.

Military 103

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future. Protect Your Bottom Line With a Smart Supply Chain Design Strategy. Supply Chain Visibility: Past, Present, and Future. Transportation Procurement: Still Standing on the Sidelines? Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018.

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills 4PL 60

247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

My personal theme for this year’s conference is Why procurement matters! It was the headline on our annual procurement issue, which we published in March, and I hope by the exclamation point, rather than a question mark, you get the sense that I really believe procurement matters, and more than ever. About the Author.

Procurement 28

Procurement Price Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 28

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

So, how AI can transform how companies utilise their data through autonomous procurement, real-time ETA tools and decarbonisation? Automating procurement and quotation Spot buying is a perfect use case for symbolic AI, as companies have a set budget and clear constraints around lead times and carrier types. This is just one example.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 61

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Modeling Software Negotiating Skills 61

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2017

While taking a standardized approach to transportation management and procurement would facilitate visibility and control, the fact is that the operating realities of each market are different. and EU truckload markets with Jeroen Eijsink, Present of C.H. Robinson Europe. “If and EU,” said Eijsink. is cabotage.

Trucking 72

Trucking Cost Reduction Presentation Compliance 72

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The paper presents evidence from 24 top executives running the world’s largest supply chains. The research suggests improved enterprise Digital Supply Chains ( DSC ) can lead to a 20% reduction of procurement costs, a 50% reduction in supply chain costs, and an increase in revenue of 10%. Check back for release dates.

White Paper 82

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. The company is present in 38 nations and has more than 40,000 employees. Further, historically Molex had a focused sourcing strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 111

247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

My personal theme for this year’s conference is Why procurement matters! It was the headline on our annual procurement issue, which we published in March, and I hope by the exclamation point, rather than a question mark, you get the sense that I really believe procurement matters, and more than ever. www.supplychain247.com.

Procurement 28

Procurement Supply Chains Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 28

Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions. With inadequate knowledge of logistics and its timeless relationship with strategy and tactics it is understandable that we so often grossly underestimate its influence. Yet we heard so little about it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement. Managers should ensure that a firm’s transportation strategy supports its competitive strategy. This data must be not only present, but also running in harmony over all systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 100

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

At first, he didn’t like my honest response: “Jim, you’re using a commodity-oriented procurement process for selecting your carriers and third-party providers. Here are four reasons why your own procurement process might not be as good as you think it is. Third, many procurement processes suffer from confirmation bias.

Optimal Sourcing 28

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 28