Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

Waste Reduction 61

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 61

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 2% to $1.82/kg.

Negotiating Skills 116

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 116

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, the average company struggles to integrate robots from multiple vendors with their existing systems and processes, as well as divide and orchestrate work across humans and machines. The typical benefits of a WES include an 80% reduction in administrative costs, a 12% increase in units-per-hour, and a 15% improvement in throughput.

Supply Chain Planning Software 168

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Resource Reduction 168

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. and Target Corp.

Data 52

Data Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 52

Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

More Resources Home February 22, 2024 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. Europe weekly prices fell 15% to $2.97/kg.

Price Reduction 71

Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 71

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software Optimization Data Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

Cost Reduction 107

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 107

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Data Analysis Grew Exponentially, Providing More End-to-End Visibility and Continuous Improvement. Data analysis is the companion of cloud-computing technologies.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Analysis 59

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. It’s vital to identify and protect critical vendors and partners that could be unwitting attack vectors. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

Supply Chain Planning Software 185

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 185

Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Chemical manufacturers collect and use a lot of data in their supply chain. They deal with data on their products, customers, transportation, storage, operations and more. Acquiring that data is not hard but managing and utilizing that information to be able to analyze your business is the challenge. Lane Analysis Reports.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 64

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To actually realize the promise of end-to-end visibility and control over our incredibly complex supply chain networks, we need really big picture thinking — particularly when it comes to the supply chain data networks that serve as the foundation for true digital transformation. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks.

Supply Chain Design Software 116

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 116

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Key Cycles to Target for Working Capital Reduction. By shrinking one or more of these cycles, you can impact the cash conversion cycle positively and reduce the need for working capital. How to Reduce Cycle Times. You can reduce handling by: Automating your warehouse processes. These are: Customer orders. Supplier leads.

Material Savings 106

Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 106

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Digitization: from analogue information to digital data. The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format.

Digital 133

Digital Factories Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 133

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? Which vendors are late delivering components to us? BI and analytics have gone mainstream, as evidenced by Snowflake’s (a data warehousing company) transformation from a startup into a $63 billion company in just ten years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 98

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

We've schedule pick ups with the vendors of our shipper customers. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips. LTL procurement is something we do very well.

Negotiating Skills 90

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction 90

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The cloud also allows access to Big Data, which greatly improves the platform’s ability to do machine learning. The use cases just keep expanding.

Supply Chain Design Software 121

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 121

Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. Supply chain leaders are wanting their organizations to be data-driven.

Supply Chain Design Software 69

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 69

GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

An optimized supply chain is one that is as efficient as possible; it is more likely to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction rates, and add value for stakeholders. True optimization applies data to ensure all decisions and processes are carried out to their fullest potential. Defining Transportation Optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 126

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 126

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Today we will go into detail on using the available data created in the processing of shipments within transportation management and other related logistics management for continuous improvement. . 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Order Processing Capabilities.

Data 91

Data Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction 91

Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 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. Europe weekly prices fell 17% to $3.97/kg

Negotiating Skills 77

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 77

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Simply put, there is no more effective way to ensure accurate ecommerce inventory control than to invest in IM software that can integrate with all your sales channels to provide real-time visibility, centralise inventory data, and automate stock updates. Specific products subject to over and understocking. Book a free consultation.

Inventory Reduction 89

Inventory Reduction eCommerce Inventory Procurement Solutions 89

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The organization realized that everything they had saved over the last 10 years by contracting with a preferred vendor, they lost in three months when they had to go off contract and find alternative suppliers. If that Tier 2 supplier had a problem, most of their vendors for that product group would be unable to deliver the goods they needed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 149

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 149

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

New features have been incorporated into transport management technology specialist Mandata’s Tacho Now digital tachograph download service, to further improve the seamless capture of driver and vehicle data. The post Tachograph Data Capabilities appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Data 28

Data Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 28

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Transportation Management software offers you a way to view insightful data, gain visibility, and better manage all the moving parts in the shipping process. How do you gather and view data? Through a TMS, you can automate and optimize your processes, gain visibility into your logistics, and view valuable data.?. your logistics?

Optimization Software 96

Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 96

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 122

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 118

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

It’s about understanding why key stakeholders which should include, vendors, purchasing, customer service, sales, are making the decisions that they do and how those decisions affect your supply chain. The data and analytics gathered during the measure phase is instrumental to a proper understanding of your operations.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software 62

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of solution management for global trade services at SAP. Both are leaders in this market.

Compliance 116

Compliance SAP Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies 116

Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

More Resources Home January 10, 2024 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. Europe weekly prices fell 38% to $1.86/kg.

Negotiating Skills 90

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 90

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This team in Chicago is responsible for logistics and coordinating efforts with vendors. The supply chain team conducted an in-depth analysis of 3 key projects and determined that 61% of components are internationally sourced, and most critical components are manufactured in Asia or Europe.

Supply Chain Transformation 145

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 145

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. Nevertheless, the argument that trade compliance is complementary to a company’s overall tax strategy certainly makes sense to many companies. Every customer seems to want to manage them differently.” This adversely affects a company’s cash flow.

Compliance 105

Compliance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 105

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Technology can help to simplify your supply chain management, which will enable your business to operate more efficiently, give you more visibility and control over your inventory, and help to reduce your operational costs. Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become one of the megatrends in logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

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

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The dilemma here often is: do I take the path of least resistance and upgrade to my current vendor’s costly new package, or do I risk running my business on a legacy solution a bit longer? Sometimes it seems like you don’t have a real alternative, other than what your current vendor is offering. – Tweet this.

Supply Chain Design Software 102

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 102

RPA Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. Ensure the RPA Vendor Can Handle Email ?Management Management and Data Sharing Too. ??Even

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 24, 2023

Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a great place to start digitization of your manufacturing or distribution business to centralize all your data and streamline your operations for greater efficiency. Building a business case can help develop strategies to achieve buy-in from the top down.

ERP 52

ERP Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Retailers are adapting their network for an omni-channel approach to enhance their customer experience and offer a wider online product assortment, which can include enabling vendors to dropship on their behalf. It is possible, but it would be a very manual process, with many emails and spreadsheets sent between procurement and vendors.

Vendor Strategies 68

Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 68

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. Proper training reduces delays caused from temporary workers not understanding how your facility runs.

Optimization Software 69

Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Tips Resource Reduction 69