AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as defined by its creators at Oliver Wight , is “the business planning process that extends the principles of S&OP throughout the end-to-end supply chain, product, service and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver one seamless management process.”

Scenario Planning 160

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. That means reassessing procedures around: Receiving (verification of quantities, condition and location of incoming products). Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example).

ERP 98

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. That means reassessing procedures around: Receiving (verification of quantities, condition and location of incoming products). Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example).

ERP 97

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 97

Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2017

This was revealed in a recent webinar with Charles Brewer , CEO of DHL eCommerce and Kris Kosmala, General Manager APAC at Quintiq. During the webinar, a question was asked about where last-mile delivery begins in cross-border e-commerce. For example, would it begin at the customs clearing point? Read More at Quintiq Blog.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

Scenario Planning 144

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

China tensions and the pandemic-driven distribution crisis forced businesses to give priority to supply-chain resiliency over the cost-cutting that once sent that production to Asia, particularly China, consultants and deal makers say. companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate.

Trends 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 91

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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 87

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

What this blog is about: Leveraging predictive analytics for forecasting and visibility. In today’s fast-paced world, there are factors that affect the demand of a product. The drivers for growth are not simple factors like the price or quality of a product. Simple Examples of Predictive Analytics.

Procurement Analytics 62

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed of muddassirism.com. In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. We value our suppliers and in the meantime challenge them to take responsibility and ownership in our effort to improve our services and product quality continuously.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 89

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

If you have followed our blog previously, you have seen us blog about 3D Printing. You can view all the 3D Printing blog posts in the category here. In manufacturing, rapid prototyping is used to create a three-dimensional model of a part or product.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 5, 2022

Envase Mobile connects to all Envase Intermodal and Drayage TMS products, including Compcare, GTG and Profit Tools. Some of the leading examples include: Instantaneous receipt of proofs of delivery, so customers can be invoiced as soon as delivery is complete.

Supply Chain Software 98

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. For example, if a focus on customer service has resulted in shipments that are too small for optimized handling, the right provider should have ideas for a hierarchy of batching decisions that will both protect the company’s reputation with customers and create new efficiencies. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Parade

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For example, Parade customer , FreightSaver uses their carrier’s available capacity in lanes they don’t currently cover to determine which markets would be ideal sales targets for growth.

Digital 78

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Parade

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For example, Parade customer , FreightSaver uses their carrier’s available capacity in lanes they don’t currently cover to determine which markets would be ideal sales targets for growth.

Digital 78

Digital Cost Reduction Automation Demo 78

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Trouble has arisen on three fronts. Firstly, the war is having a direct impact on ports and routes.

Supply Chain Design Software 104

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for effective logistics management. There are various factors involved in effective logistics management, for example, automation and perfect coordination. These situations can be related to: The products. Proper Planning.

Optimal Sourcing 79

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner. In order to maintain a successful distribution center in this business environment, you have to run an efficient operation in which you are constantly moving product and satisfying your customers. The product you are offloading last should be the first to go into your truck.

Distribution 101

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

B2B partners’ sales representatives’ jobs are defined by working with your company to obtain the products and services you possess. Since you cannot realistically be available constantly, more companies are demanding self-service solutions to order products or services on-demand. B2B sales through e-commerce will make up 12.1

Manufacturing Procurement 87

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The need for more raw materials is echoed by Nishith Rastogi of Entrepreneur Media as more products are tossed out in favor of the next best thing. Product Life Cycles Will Grow Shorter and More Complex. Getting products to business-to-business partners and consumers is only half the battle. Consumers have power.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The quantity of each product. However, rapid growth and diversification of products are making shippers, manufacturers, and suppliers rethink their business strategy. But the rise of the internet has given consumers and everyone else the ability to access any product from any seller and any place on the globe. Demand forecasts.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

In fact, up to 52 percent of e-commerce shoppers abandon their carts when they learn one product they want is out-of-stock. In some cases, selling products that are not currently available can result in the levy of penalties or fines from governments. Real-Time Inventory Management Reduces Costs of Maintaining Inventory.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

If you understand the cost-to-serve concept and can apply it to your company’s supply chain activity, you’ll be able to identify unprofitable customers and products. For example, during supply chain improvement projects, it’s not uncommon for things to crop up, requiring plans to be changed.

Negotiating Skills 105

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

Today, everyone talks about how the “good, old days” saw plenty of jobs, plenty of products, and plenty of money. Where hundreds of workers once stood, now stand vast, towering machines capable of producing hundreds, if not thousands, of more products than their nostalgic, human counterparts of the past.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Industry Purchasing Skills 111

GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2017

In a blog post earlier this year, we noted how since the election, more manufactures have expressed interest in reshoring and avoiding offshoring entirely. There are real benefits of going green as well that extend beyond how politicians and the public perceive them, reports Brian Lagas of the Manufacturing Innovation Blog.

Waste Reduction 73

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

We first started writing about and featuring reshoring content back in September of 2013, and have since added 10 more reshoring related posts in our reshoring blog category. Many were eager to secure market share in regions of India, China, and other countries where they expected to stimulate demand for their products.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Consumers can make modifications to products, designed the colors, shape, or other dimensions of a product, and request special orders. A recent study found that 80 percent of respondents, discovered in a survey by Packaging World magazine, own a tablet, asserts Apriso's Transformation Manufacturing Blog.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

We are continuing what will become a tradition of re-evaluating the progress of supply chains throughout the year in relation to our predictions, as explained by this blog post. Consequently, they can more accurately respond to changes in product demand across large distances and within infinitesimally small time frames.

Supply Chain Software 79

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Fergus O'Sullivan with Cloudwars.net. In this mini blog series on, Fergus will teach us about the Internet of Things; What is the Internet of things, how it works, how to use it, and what risks may occur. We hope you enjoy. That sounds pretty cool, right?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Overused and misunderstood in blog posts and informative articles, “big data” describes the use of data to improve your operation, which includes shipping, warehousing, and supply chain processes. For example, drivers are expected to arrive on time, maintain docking schedules, and avoid dead time.

Data 91

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2017

AR aims to produce efficient operations by cutting down production downtime, quickly identifying the problems and keeping all the services and processes going. They can also view KPIs in real-time as well as diagnose and resolve the issue without interfering with production. You Can Reduce Production Downtime.

Industry 89

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2016

This could not have been an easy switch, but the company was able to reroute water supplies from other locations to maintain production. Let's take a look at how advanced analytics are playing into the creation, reorganization, and dramatic changes in production value for manufacturers in the coming year.

Modeling Software 59

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

For example, planning, purchase order placement, manufacturing floor information logistics operations and beyond became essential variables in the goal of creating a more agile supply chain. For example, raw materials for product A may be sourced more effectively from supplier B.

Manufacturing Procurement 65

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 65

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. For example, something along the lines of: By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Data and Privacy.

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Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Document 84

GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

Today we feature a guest blog from Fronetics Strategic Advisors , a digital marketing agency, who specializes in the logistics and supply chain industries. Now, onto the guest blog. Seventy-seven percent of today’s buyers use Google to research information about products. 11 Industrial Companies Worth Your Follow on Twitter.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

More importantly, the named retailers have also expanded online sales options to include products direct from manufacturers and various dealers or vendors. Unfortunately, manufacturers may have grown too preoccupied with ideals to understand how analytics played into production in 2016. Robotics in Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2015

I have been following the Marlin Steel blog and the company for quite some time. We are featuring two of their quick blog posts below that are relevant to the state of American Manufacturing today: the real facts about the industry and why someone should work in manufacturing. manufacturing is not dead or even moribund. was Innovation.

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