Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

This level of volatility can potentially leave shippers in a difficult position if they haven’t built a strategy that encompasses both spot and contract truckload rates. Not being locked into a long contract in a volatile market offers flexibility as network and market dynamics change. Some market shifts are more extreme than others.

Price Reduction 62

Price Reduction Scenario Planning Capacity Freight 62

Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

With DGL’s proven experience, trustworthy network, and consistent ability to secure space and equipment, you can achieve success and peace of mind. The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Economic uncertainty has altered consumer shopping habits from previous peak seasons.

Price Reduction 97

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 97

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

IoT is a set of technologies that help to connect physical objects into networks so they can monitor their local environment, collect data, communicate with each other and with external factors such as other systems and humans. If companies are going to succeed with IIoT products, data will have to be at the heart of company strategy.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 111

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 113

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

Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies. To avoid potential blindsides, improve visibility, and keep their supply chains running smoothly, more companies are investing in technology, forming strong partnerships with logistics partners, and taking steps to shore up their product supply networks. this year.

Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 78

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

1] Logistics might not be a competitor to strategy or tactics, but it most certainly helps determine ‘which side will have the most options available’; to seize advantage, if not define the way in which wars might be waged. [2] Networks and effective integration, as described throughout 2017 on Logistics in War , will be critical to this end.

Military 110

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics 110

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

Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. Do you have a resilient and “stress-able” routing guide?

Capacity 60

Capacity Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. At the same time, another company might have twenty suppliers with similar pricing strategies, who supply the same raw material. Their time frame was short and resources limited.

Supply Chain Design Software 107

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 107

Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

With DGL’s proven experience, trustworthy network, and consistent ability to secure space and equipment, you can achieve success and peace of mind. The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Economic uncertainty has altered consumer shopping habits from previous peak seasons.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 52

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. The techniques require different degrees of sophistication, but even the relatively simple exercise of putting data from different sources in the same space and producing a visual representation can suggest strategies for transformation.

Supply Chain Software 166

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies 166

GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

How to Create an Effective Inbound Freight Management Strategy To ensure that your inbound freight systems are seamless and efficient, you will have to pour time and energy into implementing the new processes into your business. Exercise patience when asking freight providers to take on new lanes. Communicate in a timely manner.

Inbound 52

Inbound Optimization Software Material Savings Optimization 52

Logistics Manager

AUGUST 13, 2019

Furthermore, the exercise of the new IFRS 16 accounting standard had a negatively impact on Yang Ming’s half-year profitability by around NTD 0.6 Nevertheless, Yang Ming has reduced its financial losses significantly by 66.22% as compared to the previous year, largely due to the result of its strategies implementation and cost control.

Cost Reduction 54

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Exercises Capacity 54

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

Inventory Reduction 106

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 106

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 98

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

But is simply adding a digital component to the complex supply chain network enough to make it efficient? Better planning: Intelligent automation can integrate and streamline transportation planning, route planning, warehouse network, and inventory planning. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution.

Supply Chain Software 54

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 54

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 13, 2018

1] Logistics might not be a competitor to strategy or tactics, but it most certainly helps determine ‘which side will have the most options available’; to seize advantage, if not define the way in which wars might be waged. [2] Networks and effective integration, as described throughout 2017 on Logistics in War , will be critical to this end.

Military 57

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Exercises 57

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. They call this their “n-tier” supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 123

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 123

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

If building a large enough network for you seems daunting, you can always partner with a third-party logistics company (3PL), whose primary role is their relationships among shippers and carriers. The ability to exercise flexibility could be the difference among your competitors, making your shipment easier to cover.

Freight 94

Freight Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 94

Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2019

An integrated strategy— that identifies the priority capabilities that Australia must be able to sustain or sustainability contribute to— will give us the reach, flexibility and resilience to operate independently or as part of a combined operation in a high-end, high intensity conflict. And no one was shooting at us!

Supply Chain Design Software 53

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 53

FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business. Create project teams focused on driving improvements across the network. Empower employees to make decisions and drive your strategy forward at all levels of the organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 52

CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

For suppliers and mid- to large-sized companies, supply chain visibility serves as the foundation for strategic decisions and tactical improvements across the entire transportation network. Today, companies have varied interpretations of “visibility,” largely due to evolving business demands and globalization trends.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Reverse Logistics Strategy 2: Make it Painless. Reverse Logistics Strategy 3: Make it Profitable. Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck. A plan is necessary.

Reverse logistics 49

Reverse logistics Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 49

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks. In fact, courier delivery networks that operate independently of an integrated platform have been flagged as a significant SOX risk.

Compliance 195

Compliance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

Technology will provide significant assistance in this arena by helping design sustainable networks and having risk indicators for ecological, financial, or judicial factors for the multi-tier supplier network. Design Centers of Excellence will aid such frequent assessments and executing on design decisions.

Supply Chain Design Software 142

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 142

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Why Do a Delivery Network Re-route Now? Here’s why your company needs a delivery network re-route now and an ongoing strategic routing process: Your customer base is changing. For most, re-routes are a painful and time-consuming exercise. Your customer service policies are changing. Your company went through a merger.

Resource Reduction 60

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Networks 60

Logistics Marketing Advisors

JUNE 20, 2018

To help determine your legitimate interests in contacting individuals, see this assessment from the Data Protection Network (UK). However, a bigger headache is created when people take exception to the way you communicate with them and start exercising their privacy rights. Double-opt-in strategies can be automated.

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Logistics Network Optimization Software Compliance 40

Automotive Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Audi said production at the Brussels plant adhered to the principle of digital networking, with a case in point being the tailor-made system of driverless transport system (DTS) it is using to move parts and batteries to the line. The battery strategy is about teamwork: major parts of the battery housing come from Györ and Neckarsulm.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Factories Production 28

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

For one chemical manufacturing company, simply going through this type of onboarding exercise revealed huge opportunities to improve consistency and efficiencies, and the tech-based strategy to make those improvements is expected to yield significant results. Deep logistics knowledge and relationships.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

From the war in Ukraine to petrol and driver shortages and rising inflation, transportation networks have remained under pressure. Building resilience into their operations, either through new business strategies or new digital capabilities, is now a key priority for all shippers, carriers and logistics service providers.

Trends 72

Trends Sourcing Strategies Transportation Cost Reduction 72

GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

With it, you will be able to apply for a line of credit with your bank but even more than that, your business plan is also an exercise in specifying which niche you will be targeting and who your customers are. What’s more, the right carriers are also the ones that are trusted, reliable and professional.

Negotiating Skills 51

Negotiating Skills How To Buyer Training Freight 51

Conger

MAY 6, 2019

When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. It was difficult to stock and exercise first-in first-out rules. Implementing lean management principles is challenging. To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. The insights we received were nothing short of amazing.

Waste Reduction 59

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 59

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 7, 2023

It’s a competitive world out there, and every organization comes up with its best strategy to maximize its hold on its market share. More so if the opted shipment network is multimodal. But ensuring faster deliveries comes with a tag of solid infrastructure which subsequently means more investment from the company’s management.

Cost Reduction 64

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Multimodal transport Logistics Network Optimization Software 64

The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Peter Lukszys, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison): In terms of different logistics applications, we see a lot of interest in humanitarian aid logistics and the impact of logistics strategies on climate change. This gives students a chance to network. Another skill is networking. It is also an exercise in trade-offs.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 40

Blog on Log

AUGUST 19, 2006

The strategic planning addresses such issues as network design in terms of plant, warehouse, partner facility locations and capacity planning based on the customer demand, supplier positions, transportation and other fulfillment costs. The uncertainties in the Logistics network are increasing both on the demand side and the supply side.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Tracking and Tracing Supply Chain Design Software 40

Conger

MAY 6, 2019

When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. It was difficult to stock and exercise first-in first-out rules. Implementing lean management principles is challenging. To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. The insights we received were nothing short of amazing.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 40