Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll 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, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 108

Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2021

Industry analysts, consultants, and enterprise software vendors have been talking about the importance of digital transformation for many years. Read more Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy. The post Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Vendor Strategies Digital Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software 94

ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. It is essential for manufacturers and suppliers to take a better look at the vendor agreements they have in place so that they can enforce better collaboration.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

LTL carriers handle multiple shipments from various vendors on a single route, helping save time and reduce costs by maximizing truck space. Real-time tracking allows carriers to adjust on the go, while AI and machine learning enhance load planning and reduce deadhead miles.

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Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction 104

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Shippers often forget about the possible savings through an effective inbound logistics strategy. In addition, managing vendors and inbound logistics can feel like a lot of work for little gain, yet the possible savings by implementing an inbound logistics program can add up through these key ways. Think about it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2024

The worker can confirm the location by speaking it, eliminating the need for an RF scan. By allowing users to keep their eyes on the task at hand, without the need to look down at a computer screen or reach for a holstered scanner, Voice Recognition technology reduces the risk of accidents while simultaneously increasing the speed of picking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. From digital freight brokerage and consultancy to software tools, they empower shippers, carriers, and warehouses to move more with less—increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service quality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

UVa Health said it is working on reducing any unnecessary waste of IV products, including IV fluids, dialysis fluids, parenteral nutrition, and irrigation fluids. The recommendations focus on strengthening vendor accreditation, digitizing documents and signatures, and improving part traceability.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 25, 2022

To avoid these shortcomings, you can work with your suppliers to institute a vendor managed inventory (VMI) model. What is a VMI strategy? With a VMI strategy , a third-party logistics provider (3PL) will store goods that your manufacturing operation will eventually require. VMI strategy: Only for the big boys?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. You are Facing New Omnichannel Fulfillment Requirements : The boom of ecommerce and direct to consumer demands require new strategies and cutting-edge WMS capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This article is from Can Buyuk at Solvoyo and examines the benefits of vendor collaboration. Unity brings resilience: A collaborative supply chain lets businesses grow together with vendors, improving the efficiency and visibility of the supply chain. It reduces overall costs, errors, and inefficiencies for everyone involved.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2017

Most shippers have existing vendor compliance programs in place within their vendor inbound logistics guide. Fortunately, today’s logistics technology has the power to execute a winning inbound freight strategy and maintain compliance in the following ways.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. While this makes retail companies more secure, it poses an additional challenge for shippers and vendors to meet the terms of the partnership. What is vendor compliance?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 6, 2020

This involves understanding the current environment as well as foreseeing the potential future environments and preparing for them; specifically market changes, selecting and evaluating new vendors, cutting costs without adding risk to the business, […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They are no longer just vendors of goods and services. Treating suppliers as essential partners in the field of direct spend management—almost like customers—can be a key component of a successful company strategy. For instance, suppliers may have strong Vendor Management process expertise that will help reduce working capital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. Additionally, a longer lead time reduce a company’s agility, or resilience, to adapt to demand fluctuations, or other disruptions that may occur. How can you better manage lead time? To read the full article, click HERE.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Most companies employ one of the following three strategies: Strategy 1: “Hard Switching” from Your Previous 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. With an efficient order fulfillment process, businesses can reduce their shipping costs and improve their turnaround times which helps them increase their sales and revenue. Let’s fill in! What is Order fulfillment?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The project was focused on the spare parts supply chain – the delivery of car parts and aftermarket accessories to automotive dealers and repair shops across Europe from their OEM vendors as well as their own manufacturing facilities in Europe. This supply chain spanned across 24 nations. The project took close to nine months.

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Food Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Business intelligence and efficient communication across vendors and internal departments can help facilitate adjustments to reduce margin erosion.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 6, 2020

This involves understanding the current environment as well as foreseeing the potential future environments and preparing for them; specifically market changes, selecting and evaluating new vendors, cutting costs without adding risk to the business, […].

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Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Procurement 52

Locus

JUNE 7, 2024

We are excited to announce that Locus has been mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions, 2024 (MCPMS). To know more about how ShipFlex can automate multi-carrier parcel management to increase capacity, improve fulfillment, and reduce costs. and internationally.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Partners with various stakeholders: Metafora collaborates with carriers, shippers, and even freight technology vendors. Welcome to the new way forward. Welcome to Metafora.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

In a warehouse, drawn out lead-times can result in manufacturing down-time or missed carrier cut-offs – both of which can be very costly. These improvements can increase when the operation utilizes a heterogeneous set of transporters from multiple vendors, that move along variable paths, conducting different functions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

It is important for vendors to make a financial model in order to get route planning visibility, writes Gary Taylor (pictured), VP Fleet Solution in EMEA at Descartes. However, the financial models of many route planning vendors are not designed to foster that seamless evolution, innovation and growth over time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time.

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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. The promises made by the various solutions on the market are all similar.

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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. The promises made by the various solutions on the market are all similar.

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Vendor Strategies Capacity Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 78

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

It shows how a smart barcode labelling solution can cut supply chain losses and protect your margins. How barcode labelling solutions can reduce operational challenges. The post Reducing barcode errors appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Also covered in the report: What causes barcode labelling errors?

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Apart from that, maintaining good relationships with vendors and ensuring on-time, high-performing deliveries can be quite a challenge. To make inbound transportation as efficient as possible and cut off unnecessary costs, you can try several practices for effective vendor management.

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Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Inbound Cost Reduction 98

Turvo

MAY 19, 2020

The right freight brokerage strategy is continuously changing to reflect the latest advancements in technologies, service, and brand value. Freight brokers in need of a better strategy that stays proactive in managing shippers and carriers need to follow these steps.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs simplify compliance by consolidating all necessary information in one place, reducing administrative burdens. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. This also helps avoid legal issues while building trust with regulators and consumers.

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