Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

After a comprehensive procurement exercise Telford based masonry manufacturer, Besblock, purchased a 70D-9, 7,000kgs diesel forklift truck from Compact Fork Truck Sales Manager, Greg Silvers. Mr Roberts added, “The tilting cab makes it easy to access the machine for servicing, which is an excellent feature.

Manufacturing Procurement 57

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Materials Handling 57

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

| Main | Demand Planning in CPG industry - Practising the Best Practices » The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying Season will again Test Retailer MCO and Supply Chain Capabilities. Guest Post By Bob Ferrari, Executive Editor, Supply Chain Matters blog. Online retail sales reached an all-time high in 2010.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chains 30

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. Their integration partner was Blue Horseshoe Solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 134

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

For example, are you sure that you don’t have one or two business units that excel in a performance element which, otherwise, is proving to be a weakness for your supply chain operations? Sometimes the solution to a performance problem can be right under your nose. 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking.

Supply Chains 62

Supply Chains How To Scenario Planning Cost Reduction 62

World Food Programme Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

WFP focuses on tackling the inequalities and barriers that adolescent girls encounter in accessing formal education; food security, having opportunities and exercising their rights?—?through The rations include maize, vegetable oil and iodized salt, and act as an excellent incentive to draw girls to school and keep them there.

Food and Agriculture 40

Food and Agriculture Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 40

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If so, due to its size and buying power, the partner will likely be able to provide goods or services at an advantageous cost to you compared to the costs of sourcing internally. Additionally, a large-scale supplier can typically spread fixed costs over a larger production volume, reducing the price per unit.

Outsourcing 87

Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 87

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

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

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. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

Cost Reduction 107

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 107

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software. S&OP can deliver several benefits, but that knowledge is not enough to encourage disparate business functions to overcome conflicts and buy into the process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Operations Supply Chain Design Software 104

Envase Technologies

JULY 21, 2022

Given the current state of the market, the best way to achieve these priorities is to find opportunities to excel at the following: Control fuel costs. Without question, the largest cost incurred by any small trucking company is the purchase of fuel. But in the end, you have to purchase fuel. We are not anti-factoring.

Procurement Solutions 75

Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Optimization Software 75

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

In my current project about a year ago, North America region Supply Chain Planners were having major concerns related with flawed planning resulting from incorrect or no Source of Supply (SoS) for receipt elements such as Purchase requisitions &/or Planned orders. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 29

Conger

JULY 20, 2020

This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. Usually, the company offering the course will give you a login, where you can see all the different classes and resources included with your purchase. Don’t rush!

How To 63

How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. A punch-out mechanism for buying medicines/equipments from a custom - catalogue which again is based on personal profile, can further do the value addition. Supply Excellence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 30

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

« Mapping Your Way To Faster Shopping | Main | Indicators from the 2012 Holiday Buying Period Point to Significant Change and Fulfillment Challenges » Headline for the 2012 Holiday Buying Season- Overcoming the Challenges of Fulfillment Complexity. Guest Post by. That has not settled well with store employees.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 24

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If yours is one of those businesses shifting from traditional to online retail, you’ve probably faced some of the logistical challenges arising from the need to deliver your customers’ purchases to them. To do so, you will need to map the sequences of activities involved in serving your customers who buy those particular SKUs.

Cost Reduction 117

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The tools for determining Cost To Serve include standard spreadsheet applications, such as MS Excel, and network design modeling software. Up to 7,000 SKUs were being purchased in a process replete with inefficiencies such as multiple handling, redundant stock levels, and duplicated order processing.

Purchasing Skills 88

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 88

The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

If you choose to buy the book, I get small affiliate kickback that doesn’t affect the price you pay. It is an excellent read for a manager or executive who wants better understanding of what this “Toyota Kata” thing you (my reader here) might be advocating. Don’t just read. A Bit of History: Toyota Kata has Evolved.

Material Savings 236

Material Savings Examples Resource Reduction Price Reduction 236

ShipLilly

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In reality, this can be a costly and time-consuming exercise that may delay your sales strategy significantly, yet you cannot avoid it if you do not want the authorities to come for you. They also need to know all the little details about your product before they can even consider buying it. Understanding how businesses work.

Tips 40

Tips Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Resource Reduction 40

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. Definition: Solicit your suppliers to come into your company to assist you with Supply Chain Cost Reductions, and other important issues, rather than your suppliers soliciting your purchasing dollar.

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96