EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 52

Logistics Problem Solving

JUNE 30, 2017

Logistics strategy has evolved over the past few years. After the great recession, carriers took a serious look at costs and started to rationalize their pricing. This put a lot of pressure on shippers as the old strategy of yelling louder at their carrier was no longer effective to reduce costs. Look Before You Leap.

Resource Reduction 59

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction Strategy 59

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Running more efficient routes, with more fully loaded trucks, saves money and reduces emissions. The desire to improve service, reduce cost, and reduce emissions, is part of the reason their customer Unilever selected their solution. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker.

Cost Reduction 134

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 134

Logistics Problem Solving

JUNE 30, 2017

Logistics strategy has evolved over the past few years. After the great recession, carriers took a serious look at costs and started to rationalize their pricing. This put a lot of pressure on shippers as the old strategy of yelling louder at their carrier was no longer effective to reduce costs. Look Before You Leap.

Resource Reduction 48

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction Strategy 48

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Most shippers, carriers and logistics service providers understand the importance of data collection and data-driven decision-making. Data collected over time provides intelligence, enabling companies to enhance long-term decision-making. Artificial intelligence is a potent tool that helps companies get the most from their data.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 65

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Modeling Software Negotiating Skills 65

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Add to that the rising fuel prices and inefficiencies – Eurostat has found that every fifth journey is an empty truck – and the transport industry is facing major challenges which must be addressed as quickly as possible.

Data 150

Data Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 150

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 26, 2024

This is where being able to monitor tender data at the market level can become your secret superpower. Take, for example, the market of Twin Falls, Idaho in comparison to Lakeland, Florida. Tender data uniquely uncovers greater visibility into volumes and supply/demand metrics where seasonal impacts will make an impact.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Data Scenario Planning 52

ShipLilly

JUNE 9, 2021

For example, the lack of pallets has a tremendous effect on the supply chain for many companies. Lumber price increments have exponential impacts on the cost of manufacturing wood pallets. Manufacturers are passing on these costs by way of increased asking prices. Homebuilding drives up the price of lumber.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 98

WorkWave

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One effective strategy that’s been gaining traction is price bundling. Also known as packaged pricing, this strategy involves bundling various services together and charging one price. Why Does Bundle Pricing Really Work? Here’s why: Bundled pricing simplifies the purchasing process for customers.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Tips Procurement Solutions 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices increased 21% to $5.72/kg

Negotiating Skills 114

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 114

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It can equip teams with better, more comprehensive data that can be used to make meaningful business decisions to maximise flexibility and opportunities for growth. Strategic stock management One of the crucial areas in which businesses can leverage data to enhance flexibility is stock management.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Data Supply Chains 62

FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 14, 2024

Aggressive pricing/cost savings strategies have contributed significantly to creating a sustained volatility in the domestic transportation market. Shippers drive prices higher when they bid against one another for available capacity in tight markets. Carrier networks tend to be relatively congruent with national trends.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Although machine learning models have been in place for some time, they are now becoming much more prevalent because of the high volumes of data in ERP systems. AI also enhances manufacturers’ ability to collect, aggregate and analyze sensor data in real time for production analytics.

ERP 59

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 59

Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

The Air Cargo Context Given its premium price, air cargo has historically been reserved for higher-cost, lower-volume products, avoiding the lower-margin, higher-volume products that Shein and Temu focus on. rates soared to about $13/kg due to pandemic-driven demand and reduced capacity. These rates dipped to around $3.50/kg

Cost Reduction 88

Cost Reduction Cargo Price Reduction Resource Reduction 88

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

Waste Reduction 187

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 187

GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Imagine planning a trip and getting the wrong ticket price because someone mistyped a number. Now, scale that up to the world of freight shipping, where a small data slip can mean big money lost. In the freight shipping industry, the accuracy of freight data is more than just a detail. Data inaccuracies can disrupt logistics.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Data 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Looking back on that week of straight rain in August, not only were my tips affected, but the data for future forecasts was as well!

Scenario Planning 137

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 137

WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

Let’s delve into this topic to understand its significance and explore strategies for optimizing delivery routes to enhance customer satisfaction. By minimizing fuel consumption, reducing vehicle wear and tear, and optimizing driver schedules, businesses can cut down on operational costs associated with logistics.

Optimization Software 105

Optimization Software Optimization Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 105

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If your business is experiencing a persistent reduction in profit margins, analysing your cost to serve is an advisable step in diagnosing the causes. Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

Negotiating Skills 89

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 89

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. It may be off a lower-than-normal base price but for importers and exporters suffering from lower sales, it’s almost certainly troubling news.

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Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction 115

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks. The closer the supplier is to your warehouse or manufacturing plant or location , the easier it is to reduce lead times.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction 52

Logistics Problem Solving

AUGUST 4, 2017

What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. It is much better to look before you leap and test against historical data before you deploy. When Standardized Data is not Standardized Data.

Expense Reduction 59

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction Strategy 59

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2022

High priced diesel fuel impacts the total cost of transportation through fuel surcharges. How high diesel prices may change future freight procurement strategies. How high diesel prices may change future freight procurement strategies. Reduce Deadhead (DHD) Miles. BlueGrace can help. Why is this?

Cost Reduction 62

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction 62

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Let’s look at seven ways that freight technology and data achieves that goal. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time.

Cost Reduction 105

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 105

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

That gave rise to a new time pricing strategy, dimension (DIM) pricing. . Density plays a role in the form of dimensional pricing. DIM pricing considers cubic volume in addition to physical height, width and depth of packages as a factor for price calculations. Capture pricing data for LTL freight.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a blog from our friend Augie Grasis who shows us how big data can work to our advantage with dynamic freight pricing. One of the big buzzwords in many industries is “Big Data.” One example of the utilization of Big Data is dynamic pricing of LTL freight.

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Price Reduction Data Freight 3PL 96

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? At that point, each SKU will be taken to any convenient storage location in the warehouse.

Inventory Reduction 87

Inventory Reduction Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Inventory Waste Reduction 87

Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise. STEPS TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS. CUT YOUR MANUAL PROCESSES.

Cost Reduction 76

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 76

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 13, 2023

Leaders across the logistics industry have been making data-informed decisions for decades. Not all data is created equal, however, and many of the tools and processes that provided “cutting-edge” advantages several years ago have fallen behind the curve. . There is an innate lag in legacy data. port activity. .

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Data Freight Price Reduction 52

Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages across the globe have turned to technology for a competitive advantage, helping them increase sales, get loads covered, improve customer experience, and cut out the busy work that slows them down. They could be missing out in consequence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 78

Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Brokerages across the globe have turned to technology for a competitive advantage, helping them increase sales, get loads covered, improve customer experience, and cut out the busy work that slows them down. They could be missing out in consequence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 78

Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

Materials Handling 79

Materials Handling Material Savings Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 79

Logistics Problem Solving

AUGUST 4, 2017

What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. It is much better to look before you leap and test against historical data before you deploy. When Standardized Data is not Standardized Data.

Expense Reduction 48

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction Strategy 48

Chronicled

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) offer enormous benefits to the healthcare industry by providing efficiency and cost reduction to healthcare providers. Within the GPO market, 35% of purchase volume is dedicated to pharmaceuticals, thus efficiency in the pharma contracting and pricing process is a high priority for GPOs.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 52

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Achieving that goal hangs on a carrier’s ability to capture meaningful data. Autonomous processes are only as valuable as the data that powers algorithms and decision-making.

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Automation 98

Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!

Materials Handling 75

Materials Handling Material Savings Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 75