The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2019

“3PL Sales Success in 2019 – Crushing Your Sales Goal” was a webinar conducted in late January 2019 by Joe Lynch and Ann Holm. Below is a recording of the webinar along with an outline of the topics covered in the webinar. Reducing Sales Cycle Time. Eliminate wasted time and effort.

3PL 150

3PL Waste Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings 150

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. This also includes using at least 50% recycled material in packaging by 2030, and their Science Based Target (SBT) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% across the entire value chain by 2030.

Waste Reduction 62

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Resource Reduction Material Savings 62

Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

Companies need to optimize their supply chain to reduce costs and improve their bottom line. To throw light on the issue, Locus recently hosted a webinar featuring Ali Aarafat, Regional Director, SEA, Locus, and Wahyu K. Wicaksono, Director of Supply Chain at PT.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help you optimize processes, streamline workflows and decrease errors. Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction 116

Turvo

JANUARY 12, 2021

This is a primary focus of an upcoming FreightWaves webinar this week on Thursday, January 14th, 2020, at 2 PM EST. Panelists for the event are Sudarsan Thattai, Chief Information Office for Lineage Logistics, and Ketan Karkhanis, Turvo’s Chief Product Officer, moderated by FreightWaves’ VP of Sponsored Content, Mary Anne Hensley.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Webinar Supply Chains 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

Outsourcing 89

Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 89

Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

It helps in promoting safer driving practices and reducing breakdowns. Benefits of Fleet Management Operational Efficiency Businesses can implement numerous strategies to streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency in fleet management. By eliminating manual processes, businesses can achieve greater operational efficiency.

Optimization Software 72

Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 72

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. Most employees soon come to appreciate the advantages of working in a lean facility: Workflow processes are smoothed as information transmission delays are eliminated.

Manufacturing Procurement 133

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 133

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. Reducing the environmental impact of producing and transporting produce is a major concern.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Waste Reduction 62

GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

While trucks have a smaller carbon footprint/kg/km than air freight, the enormous volume of truck freight explains why reducing the carbon footprint is a priority goal. . Add in emissions from fork trucks, yard trucks, 3PLs and there’s almost no way for a shipper to easily assess, track and reduce their carbon footprint. .

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 48

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

We first did an overview of the 10 areas of strategy a shipper must know in order to stay competitive. Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E. Our first post focused on distressed shipments.

Inventory Reduction 112

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 112

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

When you work in a position related to supply-chain management, you have lot of practice in having to constantly watch over every step of the process in an attempt to cut down the time, energy or costs that it takes to make, ship and sell your product. A machine is only as good as the people working with it. Assembly Analysis. The Formula.

Cost Reduction 101

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Material Savings 101

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

While trucks have a smaller carbon footprint/kg/km than air freight, the enormous volume of truck freight explains why reducing the carbon footprint is a priority goal. Add in emissions from fork trucks, yard trucks, 3PLs and there’s almost no way for a shipper to assess, track and reduce their carbon footprint easily. Root cause.

Waste Reduction 80

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 80

GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2015

In it’s purest form, lean manufacturing is about eliminating waste and increasing quality and consistency — despite the pundits who insist you can be lean only if you can spell and pronounce words such as kaizen, kanban and heijunka. Once that is done, running equipment — no matter how efficiently — is a waste. Error Proofing.

Manufacturing Procurement 67

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction 67

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

The US energy industry is also awaiting changes in basic operating procedures, which are expected to dramatically reduce energy costs. Typically, they have less waste, rely on less energy and effectively increase profit margins. Manufacturing Strategy Will Reduce the Burden of Costs of Transformation.

Manufacturing Procurement 86

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 86

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2016

That kind of expertise rarely comes cheap, and by reshoring, you can eliminate the need for such a refined level of international business expertise. . This cuts deeply into the increased profit margins that many businesses outsourced for in the first place. . By bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. ,

Expense Reduction 92

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Price Reduction 92

GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2017

In other words, politics can lead to tax benefits and incentives for companies that abandon waste-producing practices or work to reduce their carbon footprints. Essentially, creating and implementing a sustainability strategy is the only long-term solution companies have to avoid possible compliance violations. Reduce costs.

Waste Reduction 73

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 73

GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

To combat freight spend, supply chain entities have devoted huge investments and deployed developmental teams to find ways to improve efficiency, manage all parts of the manufacturing and shipping process, and eliminate all sources of delays. In other words, transportation providers and shippers have to do more with less while reducing costs.

Cost Reduction 54

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Transportation Freight 54

CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2019

Compliance programs vary by retailer but the intent is consistent across the industry—have the right product in the right location at the right time while removing waste. I recently participated in a webinar to discuss the changes in retailer expectations and how companies can successfully navigate retail compliance programs.

Compliance 48

Compliance Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 48

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Inventory Reductions and Improvements. Integrating TMS into other management systems such as warehouse management, or resource planning systems can reduce or sometimes even eliminate the need for manual data entry – and therefore eliminate the risk of incorrect entries through human error.

Waste Reduction 56

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 56

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2016

In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. Waste not, want not” is the old mantra, and it's certainly applicable today.

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Software 57

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. This is especially relevant for third-party logistics and transportation management service providers, whose service fee is based on reducing cost and streamlining the shipper’s supply chain. Gaining "Shipper of Choice" Status.

Resource Reduction 97

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 97

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2017

Some incentives are reducing UNIT PRICING. Reducing absolute quantities required. Reducing transportation costs by using the optimization of lanes and routes in the transportation management system (TMS). Should gain share be eliminated and moved to a different incentive? 3PL Answer 3. KPIs Question 4. 3PL Answer 4.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Warehousing Waste Reduction 66

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

3) Eliminate Deficiencies. Many interfaces like this have increased productivity, improved inventory accuracy and reduced attrition. According to Lean Manufacturing Junction, one of the most critical principles of lean manufacturing is the elimination of waste. . 4) Lean Manufacturing.

Optimal Sourcing 92

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 92

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

However, manufacturers can work to reduce the overall manufacturing skills gap by following these four steps. Eliminate Gender-Based Inequality. Smart, sustainable factories, such as those using the Industrial Internet of Things to reduce carbon emissions and waste, will help align company goals with publics goals.

Manufacturing Procurement 125

Manufacturing Procurement Buyer Training Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 125

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

But let’s start with Cost Savings anyway: Expenses associated with paper, printing, reproduction, storage, filing, postage and document retrieval are all reduced or eliminated when you switch to transportation EDI transactions, lowering your transaction costs by at least 35%. for an order processed using EDI.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 98

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

In other words, systems that have a proven record of accomplishment and success can eliminate these pitfalls and risks. For example, smart technologies can be leveraged to reduce wait times and delays for fleet drivers. Essentially, bad data is the conglomeration of incorrect data capture and application.

Supply Chain Planning Software 88

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology Logistics Network Optimization Software 88

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the same time, their customers – primarily the manufacturers and retailers – are wasting no time urging their 3PL logistic providers to integrate these technologies into their service. Its application in the future of logistics is expected to increase speed, decrease waste and reduce overall costs. 3D Printing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 125

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL Supply Chain Software 125

GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

And at the end, check out a nice infographic speaking more to reverse logistics strategies and practices. Furthermore, when an item is returned by a customer to the respective business, the item becomes a wasted cost if the item is simply trashed. Cost Management. Ultimately, the company would make more money through Reverse Logistics.

Reverse logistics 110

Reverse logistics Material Savings Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 110

GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2017

Rather than spending countless hours wasting time, they pull out a smartphone and order an Uber. 3PLs Must up the Ante in Services, Strategy and Value. Meanwhile, the trucking shortage will worsen, and the capacity crunch will threaten to cut off the air to the industry. It has almost become an archetype in society.

Cost Reduction 85

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction 85

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. Improve service levels.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change. Creating a cohesive back-end is an important first step, enabling companies to make real-time decisions, streamline production, and cut costs. The Customer Owns the Empire. Embrace Digital Disruption. Join the Digerati.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The future of procurement is soley focused on cutting out wastes, better vetting, scale, and increase customer satisfaction and work flow thru improved communications. INFOGRAPHIC: The Future of Procurement. Source Digitalist Magazine.

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 96

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2018

With profits threatened from so many angles, smart warehouse managers understand the need to continuously improve their infrastructure and procedures to promote organizational efficiency and minimize sources of wasted time and money. Mobile Cart Technology Reduces Errors, Adding to Your Bottom Line.

Materials Handling 70

Materials Handling Material Savings Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 70

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

5 Engagement Strategies in Managing a Relationship With a Transportation Management 3PL. Driving business growth and reducing overhead costs remain the top priorities of any business. However, achieving sustainability revolves around reducing, not eliminating, the causes of environment problems. Reducing Emissions.

Cost Reduction 62

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 62

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

One of the biggest challenges facing automotive, aerospace and defense manufacturers is the limited shapes a part can be cut, molded or welded in. In a supply chain, strategic deployment of IoT technologies can improve asset utilization, customer service, working capital deployment, waste reduction and sustainability.

Manufacturing Procurement 125

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 125

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2015

5 Engagement Strategies in Managing a Relationship With a Transportation Management 3PL. Explain how the 3PL’s presence will increase productivity while reducing the stresses of current employees. This may include decreases in dead time, increased shipping capacity, and reductions in problems with inventory management.

Inventory Reduction 53

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Tips 53