Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Some have hit on the right strategies and are thriving in the new normal, and others are struggling. It was perhaps fortuitous that Target began implementing a strategy to focus on fulfillment from stores back in 2019. I have perhaps made much of the ship-from-store strategy pursued by Target, but its influence is significant.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 71

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 3, 2018

What is crucial right now for the European region is that we are launching a new vehicle from Ghent and so we need to secure enough truck capacity inbound and outbound to support growth. There is room to improve real-time management and we have plans for inbound and outbound. However, there is a shortage of truck capacity and drivers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. Sustainability goals: Evaluate options for eco-friendly distribution processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 90

Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Indeed, a study completed last year shows that only around 26% of companies were using a transportation management system. As recently as four or five years ago, the reason for the low adoption of TMS products would have been easier to understand.

Negotiating Skills 62

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Of course, as an enterprise grows, it becomes harder to coordinate all the moving parts.

eCommerce 62

eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 62

The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

Swisslog calls that strategy “prebubbling,” says A.K. Collecting data from sensors to monitor activities in real time is valuable, of course. ” One finding the study revealed is that even the most widely used route planning solutions make imprecise assumptions when they estimate travel times in cities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Outbound transportation. Knowing your CTS per product and per customer also lets you better control different commercial strategies. It can of course also be used to make an already profitable relationship even more profitable! Efficient order terms. Sales organisation costs. Marketing costs. Ordering and cash collection.

Purchasing Skills 88

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