Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. Datacenter Hardware: The demand for powerful computing to train ever larger and more accurate AI models is insatiable. AWS has custom AI chips Trainium and Inferentia , for training and running large AI models. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Note that this may require extra training for people who will do the sorting.

Reverse logistics 74

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2020

Since 2011 carriers, 3PLs, shippers, and logistics technology vendors have looked to CarrierDirect to deliver the efficiency, strategy, go-to-market plans, and technology that will elevate their business above their competition. CarrierDirect clients include Werner, J.B. Hunt, Covenant, CRST, and FedEx. Finding Your Sales Personality.

Vendor Strategies 195

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction After-sales Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2019

But, with a well-planned strategy, you too can reduce expenses in your workplace. Still, some losses are a predictable expense and you can’t entirely eliminate them. Reduce Labor Costs Most of your operating budget will go towards labor. Either you reduce pay or find a way to increase work efficiency.

Cost Reduction 90

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 90

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This information is then used to develop a risk management strategy that takes into account the potential impact of different types of cybersecurity incidents. Assess Third-Party Vendors: Warehouse and DC operators often work with third-party vendors for logistics and inventory management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Vendor Strategies 126

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We estimate digital workers like Tracy and Sam who work 24×7, collaborate with each other, and learn and improve over time can help supply chain teams manage up to 40% more shipments and reduce manual coordination work up to 80%. A unified approach ensures better collaboration between agents and reduces data silos.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 64

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the issue of supply chain cybersecurity, why the Colonial Pipeline attack is translating into a renewed focus for cybersecurity, and a few things to know when assessing the cybersecurity of your network partners and software vendors. Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks Continue to Exist Around the Globe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 143

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 143

Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. How long will it take to train your team? They say they’ll bring you new carriers.

Vendor Strategies 78

Vendor Strategies Capacity Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 78

Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. How long will it take to train your team? They say they’ll bring you new carriers.

Vendor Strategies 78

Vendor Strategies Capacity Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 78

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 15, 2023

ERP vendors and customers still need the expertise of Value-Added-Resellers (VARs) and other channel partners , but these partners will need to adapt to this uptake in cloud models. Solid training programs are now table stakes to remain competitive. These rapid changes have enormous implications for the channel.

ERP 98

ERP Modeling Software Vendor Strategies Buyer Training 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency. Their main reasoning was to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately help provide better care.

Supply Chain Planning Software 122

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 122

GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the issue of supply chain cybersecurity, why the Colonial Pipeline attack is translating into a renewed focus for cybersecurity, and a few things to know for when assessing the cybersecurity of your network partners and software vendors. Clearly, the GlobalTranz strategy is working.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Vendor Strategies 103

WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions. While essential for safety, these regulations reduce the number of active driving hours, necessitating more drivers to meet delivery demands.

Optimal Sourcing 92

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Availability 92

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Training is also clearly important. The annual report mentions a variety of different types of training offered by the company. But Mr. Jacobs discussed the training of a specific corps of supply chain analysts. There is, however, training and a maturity model associated with using this sophisticated tool effectively.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Cache Cache , a leading retailer in China, was able to improve productivity by 10% and reduce their picking path lengths by 15% by leveraging AIMMS’ advanced analytics capabilities. . The commitment of your team to take charge of your digital strategy and execution is key. Invest in training and skills transfer .

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 100

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Changing Role of Procurement Highly successful organisations often see their Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) proactively driving global procurement strategy, sharing responsibilities with COOs and CFOs on value creation initiatives, and deploying global resources to achieve the ultimate supply chain targets.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 98

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Ultimately (we) prioritized several factors in our decision: capability delivery, workflow flexibility, return on investment, and partnership with the software vendor. For future employees, we created a best-in-class training program and engaging communications to generate buy-in amongst teams and a successful launch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

infrastructure and war efforts Amazon is looking to reduce issues with deliveries that are grouped together. infrastructure and war efforts Amazon is looking to reduce issues with deliveries that are grouped together. In addition, the tagged products all appear to be from third-party vendors fulfilled by Amazon.

Vendor Strategies 105

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 105

GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

This is solved through best practices, efficient and proven strategy, proper measurement of your tools and people, and the use of effective technology which doesn't add bloat, but is an enablement tool to provide a tangible Return on Investment in the way of reduced time and costs. . Invest in training/re-certification.

Material Savings 73

Material Savings Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 73

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Government regulations like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) put additional strain on companies to maintain stringent data and financial controls, and often include provisions on how data is maintained by outside vendors and service providers. Type 1 vs. Type 2: What’s the Difference?

Compliance 195

Compliance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A successful ERP implementation sets the company up for streamlining and improving existing operations, reducing costs and growing the bottom line, but even the best ERP solution will fail if it’s not properly implemented. An ERP implementation should be the same, with implementation managers giving specific jobs and responsibilities.

ERP 105

ERP Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction 105

Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our customer success team offers support pre and post go-live, offering up best practices and new strategies to help brokerages meet their goals. We provide you with dedicated training to help you do just that. Parade is designed to help customers find capacity and build relationships with carriers without changing all their processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Vendor Strategies 78

Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our customer success team offers support pre and post go-live, offering up best practices and new strategies to help brokerages meet their goals. We provide you with dedicated training to help you do just that. Parade is designed to help customers find capacity and build relationships with carriers without changing all their processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Vendor Strategies 78

GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

Additionally, robotics can help reduce the workload on employees. This pairs well with omnichannel sales strategies as well. All vendors should know their responsibilities, as defined by the inbound freight management guide. If outsourcing any labor resources, remember to give proper training and orientation to your facility.

Optimization Software 69

Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Tips Distribution 69

Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn.

Negotiate Pricing 105

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills eCommerce Purchasing Skills 105

Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Third-party platforms reduce these upfront costs by providing access to state-of-the-art AI tools and technologies on a “pay per drink” subscription basis. Access to Expertise : Third-party providers often have teams of experts who are at the cutting edge of AI research and application.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 119

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This flexible, less comprehensive WMS strategy reduces risk, accelerates digital transformation, improves long-term flexibility, and gives companies immediate access to the technologies they need to compete for the long haul. One might say, an all-in-one WMS eliminates the costs and risks of integrating your WMS with external systems.

Optimization Software 105

Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Production Vendor Strategies 105

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

These back charges can hurt margins if you apply “Flat Rate” charges to customer shipments, and they can cost you (the vendor/shipper) money if you are billing customers for reimbursement of actual freight costs. Nearly all pallet dimensioning systems use multiple sensors to reduce or eliminate “shadowing” (i.e.,

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 97

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2017

Vendors and providers of an order management system may have IT experts ready to help with implementation, but your own IT department should still be involved. By working together, you can identify foreseeable problems faster and reduce delays in implementation. This will eliminate a headache and stress down the line.

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 56

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When embarking on your ERP journey it’s vital to select a vendor that can cater to your industry-specific challenges and that will partner with you as a trusted advisor at every step of the way. Where your business has identified the need to develop a digital strategy, but execution is on project basis. Or are you a digital disrupter?

ERP 111

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 111

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

To address the skills gap, logistics companies can offer specialized training programs focused on IoT, AI, and autonomous systems, aligning with industry standards such as logistics and supply chain certification programs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Warehousing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 116

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. The attack was traced to a third-party vendor responsible for heating and air conditioning services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 111

GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

You must know that it’s unwise to depend on only one supplier or vendor. The smart part here is to have a broad network of vendors for the products and services that you will need. For this, you need to invest in ethical training of the employees. When you use new strategies in the system, you need to measure their output.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Vendor Strategies 72

Parade

AUGUST 22, 2019

New habits need to be trained— technology needs to be simple, fast, and intuitive to adopt. It’s great to ‘talk’ about increasing Return on Investment (ROI), reducing time-spend, stress, and operational inefficiency, but until people experience it for themselves, the message won’t stick. Address any misperceptions people may have.

Vendor Strategies 60

Vendor Strategies How To Freight Training 60

Parade

MAY 31, 2019

New habits need to be trained— technology needs to be simple, fast, and intuitive to adopt. It’s great to ‘talk’ about increasing Return on Investment (ROI), reducing time-spend, stress, and operational inefficiency, but until people experience it for themselves, the message won’t stick. Address any misperceptions people may have.

Vendor Strategies 60

Vendor Strategies How To Freight Training 60

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Generative AI models will streamline the onboarding of ERP users as well as enhance sales and training processes. Cloud-based ERP momentum continues Driven by the need to modernize business processes and access cutting-edge technologies such as AI, manufacturers will continue to adopt cloud ERP in 2024.

ERP 59

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 59