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.

Supply Chain Software 93

Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chains Waste Reduction 93

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. Customer expectations and the buying capacity of the purchaser coupled with the cost of substitutes or complementary goods also play an important role. Check out our July Webinar!

Procurement Analytics 62

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

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. Since you cannot realistically be available constantly, more companies are demanding self-service solutions to order products or services on-demand. E-commerce grew 10.2

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

Throughout the course of business, there will be a series of recurring updates for equipment, software, and materials. Reverse Logistics allows businesses to recoup a portion of the original purchase price of this equipment. And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices.

Reverse logistics 110

Reverse logistics Material Savings Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 110

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. A solution to LTL challenges. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. On-time deliveries.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Survey 62

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 116

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

Focus on the four most prominent categories—wellness, kids, baby and style—to take advantage of the areas that attract the most purchase potential based on shoppers’ demands. In a IL survey the results showed that 93 percent of businesses utilized inbound logistics services.

Outsourcing 104

Outsourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software 104

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Trucking companies expanded into providing wholesome solutions for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and shipping intermediaries were trying to make shippers collaborate to move existing shipments towards capacity per haul. Companies based on assets have had years of experience in purchasing trucks and managing warehouse inventories.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

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

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

Supply Chain Design Software 68

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology 68

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

With the aid of modern technologies and web-based software, like a transportation management system (TMS), you can simplify the supply process and dramatically reduce shipping errors. Work directly with the manufacturers whenever possible, rather than purchasing through an intermediary source.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology Sourcing Strategies 104

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Total cycle time is calculated by studying major purchased components and determining the total days on hand of each one. Total Cycle Time. Infographic: Connecting the Dots to Optimize Manufacturing and Business Performance.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimization Software Optimization 99

Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

The modern customer is aware of their needs and possesses the knowledge and skills to efficiently utilize information and tools to fulfill them. The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 Many businesses are concerned that once they implement an EDI system, they’ll need to “weather the storm” of bugs that come with new software. and a remittance is $12.96.

Supply Chain Software 93

Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 93

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. The Cleo Integration Suite (CIS) , for example, promotes itself as an easy-to-use platform that can integrate seamlessly into your pre-existing software. Hanesbrand Inc. ,

Supply Chain Software 69

Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chains Data 69

Locus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Nowadays, modern shoppers demand transparency throughout the entire purchase process in real time, from the moment they place their order online until it arrives at their doorstep. According to a survey, 73% of supply chain managers claim that they are not equipped technologically to provide real-time tracking of orders for their customers.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Automation Procurement Solutions Ordering 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

They are a logistics solutions company, why not ONLY write about logistics?” Even some public libraries have purchased 3D printers in order to give the public the ability to learn about this technology. We featured out of our 200 plus blog posts in 2014, over 50 blog posts in the manufacturing category. Read the Full Blog Post.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

Manufacturing Procurement Blog Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 91

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

No longer are we in a world where consumers and employees “go online” to work, play, or purchase; we are now in a world where everyone and everything simply is online, whether at home, at school, at the office, or on-the-go. ” The hyperconnected world is today’s reality. According to Gartner, Inc.,

Manufacturing Procurement 107

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 107

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Preliminary analysis of smartphone sales in the US indicate more than 120 million smartphones will be purchased, sold, or traded in 2016. In fact, approximately 73 percent of surveyed manufacturers plan to continue investing in supply chain mobility, asserts a Deloitte study. However, mobility is changing this concept.

Manufacturing Procurement 58

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 58

GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

Meanwhile, 2008 was a time when the deployment of cloud-based technologies was in infancy, so some companies may not have understood survey questions and their applicability to existing operations. So, it would be natural for adoption rates of TMS solutions to be impacted by the financial crisis. Now, consider another factor.

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Price Reduction Resource Reduction 55

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

However, the economy is on the mend, and the need for immediate cost savings and lean solutions is starting to take the backburner to how 3PL Logistics Companies could benefit shippers through long-term relationships. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies. The needs of yesteryear-clients were quite simple: get costs under control quickly.

Negotiating Skills 55

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Purchasing Skills 55