Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad. The company is using Blue Yonder for transportation management, Coupa’s Supply Chain Guru for network design, and FourKites ( see the webinar ) for transportation visibility in certain regions or departments to help with this.

Food and Agriculture 113

Food and Agriculture Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills 113

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. If not, then it can have a negative effect on both.

Definition 48

Definition Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing 48

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

Manufacturing Strategy Will Reduce the Burden of Costs of Transformation. Manufacturers are also ready to reinvent operational strategies. Strategies will focus more on consumer demands & experience, efficient workflows and partnerships with entities that may have previously been considered competitors.

Manufacturing Procurement 86

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 86

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Collaborate With Parents, Educators and Government to Create an Automation-Conducive Environment. For example, parents may say, “You could become a lawyer or doctor.” Meanwhile, this stream of collaboration should also flow seamlessly to educators, creating a positive outlook for the industry. The Big Picture.

Manufacturing Procurement 125

Manufacturing Procurement Buyer Training Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 125

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

Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Collaboration Will Become Interchangeable With Visibility. Collaboration encourages growth and modernization of the supply chain, and it has become synonymous with visibility. However, age-old means of collaborating, such as emails and faxes, are insufficient to sustain the industry in 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Industry 104

AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. A collaborative forum for suppliers to participate in joint.

Cost Reduction 62

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 62

AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Retailers need to respond with innovative transportation strategies and packaging options, as well as training for employees. A collaborative forum for suppliers to participate in joint.

Optimal Sourcing 69

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 69

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. The solution to rising procurement and logistics costs is collaboration.

Manufacturing Procurement 65

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 65

Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This post was written in collaboration with Nick Dangles @ Kinetic. For example, KeepTruckin’ provides ELD monitoring and a fleet management platform in addition to their DFM features, so that carriers can manage all of their administrative tasks from the same place. Benefits of DFM Marketplaces. The answer is pretty simple.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 78

Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This post was written in collaboration with Nick Dangles @ Kinetic. For example, KeepTruckin’ provides ELD monitoring and a fleet management platform in addition to their DFM features, so that carriers can manage all of their administrative tasks from the same place. Benefits of DFM Marketplaces. The answer is pretty simple.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 78

Parade

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This post was written in collaboration with Nick Dangles @ Kinetic. For example, KeepTruckin’ provides ELD monitoring and a fleet management platform in addition to their DFM features, so that carriers can manage all of their administrative tasks from the same place. Benefits of DFM Marketplaces. The answer is pretty simple.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 78

GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

The transportation management system, or often referred to as TMS, is a great example of how this technology is being used to create a more interconnected space both digitally and physically. This type of collaboration also creates greater value for all involved. Visibility is closely linked with collaboration. Visibility.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Expense Reduction 90

GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2017

This might involve a system like mentioned in the opening example, where drones are deployed and return to trucks while on the road. If the example is scaled down, the AFC could be the size of a modern blimp and hold large pallets of orders for a local area. Optimize collaboration and information sharing among departments.

Supply Chain Software 55

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Automation 55

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Traditional supply chain tasks in procurement , planning, logistics and supplier management would be streamlined by intelligent, data-driven systems in a collaborative multi-enterprise environment. Another example might be a situation in which production constraints might delay delivery of raw materials by 3 days to a proprietary supplier.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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

CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

In the chemical industry for example, safety is of the utmost concern. The name of the game in 2019 is “collaboration,” no matter how you slice and dice it. You need collaboration from all departments. You need collaboration from all knowledge sources. You need collaboration from analytical and industry experts.

Optimal Sourcing 46

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Procurement Cost Reduction 46

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2017

In some cases, intermodal shipping, using a combination of rail, ground and air shipping options, may be necessary, but this will require collaboration between local and major carriers. For example, a carrier may offer additional auditing services that reduce instances of double billing, overbilling or missed delivery guarantees.

Capacity 70

Capacity Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies 70

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

For example, one risk could be a sudden increase in demand for a product. For example, a stretched spring-like toy will return to normal size when pressures are released. Real-Time Collaboration. As previously discussed, collaboration between supply chain entities is critical to maintaining efficiency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Resource Reduction 69

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Trucking companies expanded into providing wholesome solutions for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and shipping intermediaries were trying to make shippers collaborate to move existing shipments towards capacity per haul. What Data Analytics and Business Process Strategy Services Are Offered?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 96

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2016

For example, companies can implement new programs and create new resources that meet the demands of millennials. According to Katie Mohr of Manufacturing.net , manufacturers must foster business-education collaboration with students still in school, not just college students in vocational programs. .

Buyer Training 95

Buyer Training Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 95

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

For example, the carrier may need to know how to handle delicate items, manage private and rented fleets, budget expenses, conduct international trade, ensure compliance to regulations, maintain safety, and make sure all KPIs align across the manufacturer-to-delivery route. Shipping Strategy. The answer is your business strategy.

Cost Reduction 93

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 93

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Therefore, shippers must be able to control to blend last mile with other shipping strategies. However, consumers’ experiences are the cornerstone of successful last mile delivery logistics, and shippers need to revolutionize their last mile delivery logistics strategy to meet these expectations.

Cost Reduction 56

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

For example, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate contains an exemption for short-haul shipments. Meanwhile, the demand to move FT-sized freight long distances tends to result in more collaboration between shippers, carriers and rail providers.

Capacity 69

Capacity Negotiating Skills Transportation Cost Reduction 69

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system. An Example of Data Collection and Metrics in Logistics and Transportation Management Program Processes.

Data 77

Data Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Transportation 77

GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

Home Depot is revamping their distribution center strategy to include a host of regional centers, and logistics providers stand to reap significant profits from increased collaboration in the marketplace. For example, a customer is less likely to make a purchase if the same item can be purchased on Amazon with free shipping.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 60

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

For example, some people are offering to pay up to $10 for old, discarded car batteries. In the Netflix example, the probability is attained through a comparison of the cost of purchasing multiple DVDs to the cost of streaming video through the internet as part of a Netflix subscription.

Supply Chain Software 69

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction 69

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

For example, augmented reality-enabled glasses are currently being used by Volkswagen, explains Ludger Schuh. Logistics Providers Will Increase Partnerships and Collaborations. Additionally, increasing partnerships and collaborations will help logistics providers meet the demand for more products, faster, and at a reduced cost.

Trends 63

Trends Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 63

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Examples of such technologies are GPS tracking, barcodes, radio frequency identification (RFlD), smart labels and wireless sensor networks. In such a setup, performance and data security are key, and as such cloud technologies working with Web services to provide efficient collaboration and trade partner visibility.

Supply Chain Software 83

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Digital Waste Reduction 83

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. Leading/lagging indicators: collaboration, transparency, and partnering. Leading/lagging indicator: collaboration, transparency, and partnering. Safety Manager in place?

Negotiating Skills 77

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction 77

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2017

Automobile company Bosch has been collaborating with startup AR firm Reflekt since 2013 to stay in the front of the automobile industry. A very good example of this is the inspection of bracket installation in fuselage assembly when a tablet camera superimposes a virtual image of the as-designed assembly over the real as-built product.

Industry 89

Industry Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 89

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

As explained by Industry Week , 3-D printing will allow manufacturers to design and define more products and services for consumers, customize consumer experiences, increase collaboration and coordination between IT staff and traditional employees and serve as a bridge between traditional shipping operations and manufacturing itself.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 82

GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

You can find GPS tracking , confirmation apps and delivery logs, but there are even more specific apps that track a number of other options, such as fuel efficiency, for example. This collaboration of a “Supplier Day” as we wrote about in this blog post , can go a long way towards proactive freight management. Experience.

Tips 98

Tips Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 98

GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Not only are companies leveraging technology for effective supply chain management in manufacturing such as Warehouse Management Systems, ERP, and Transportation Management Systems , but they’re also open to more forward-thinking strategies in all areas of the business. Looking to the Leaders.

Manufacturing Procurement 114

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 114

GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

For example, a shipment of fresh, not thawed chicken should not be shipped at the same time, in the same container as a shipment of fresh fruits and vegetables, due to potential Salmonella cross-contamination. For example, a shipment of potentially perishable or time-sensitive goods is delayed for 2.5

Procurement Analytics 61

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 61

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

These are all examples of the effects production may have on the environment, in local communities, or on the people who grow and make what we sell.” The process involved cooperation and collaboration with suppliers that produced a more efficient supply chain with technology connecting everything. Truckers Logic, March 23, 2014.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 115

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

According to Mickey North Rizza , for some organizations, advanced procurement processes and technologies are already in use for improving collaboration among the top strategic partners in planning, managing, and implementing changes throughout an organization.

Manufacturing Procurement 56

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 56

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 IBM Sterling Collaboration Network, which is IBM’s value added network, has seen year over year growth in traffic during the decade. and a remittance is $12.96.

Supply Chain Software 93

Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 93