Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Access to Economies of Scale By outsourcing manufacturing, logistics, or other supply chain support activities such as procurement , your company may access the economies of scale enjoyed and passed on by specialist service providers. Your organisation may be one of many that a contract partner serves. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

Outsourcing 87

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

When China shut down operations in a bid to contain Covid-19, supply chains ran out of material. It will be all about strategic supplies, strategic procurement, supply agreements and keeping buffer stocks in country so that all the requirements are met to keep business going while long-term plans are formulated and implemented.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 105

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is now a robust and growing market for real time transportation visibility solutions, which help shippers, carriers and the entire ecosystem run more cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

At first, he didn’t like my honest response: “Jim, you’re using a commodity-oriented procurement process for selecting your carriers and third-party providers. Here are four reasons why your own procurement process might not be as good as you think it is. Third, many procurement processes suffer from confirmation bias.

Optimal Sourcing 28

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 28

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. But what is the difference between the two, and should businesses be more focused one versus the other? Contract rates can offer peace of mind for both parties.

Price Reduction 62

Price Reduction Scenario Planning Capacity Freight 62

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

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

Logistics in War

AUGUST 22, 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force, now armed with the fifth-generation fighter and other impressive air capabilities guided by a wholesale transformation strategy – Plan Jericho, has recently debated the need for a joint strike capability. Logistics and strategy are inseparable, each meaningless without the other. By David Beaumont.

Cost Reduction 104

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform.

Negotiating Skills 82

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 82

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

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Various reasons for a business transformation would include smart ways of working, effective information sharing, continuous improvement in the operation model, availability of vital information for better decision making etc.

Sourcing Strategies 38

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

This process involves determining the critical components for your operations and then, working with production personnel, identifying which ones are sourced from high-risk areas and lack ready substitutes. Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. 1) Create Transparency.

Supply Chain Design Software 63

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 63

Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the ‘logistics enterprise’ to respond. Finally, it recommended that the US must increase its funding to logistics programs to make anticipated future joint operating concepts viable. It’s worth dwelling on what it found.

Military 92

Military Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 92

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 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? 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking. 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking. Ready to SCOR with External Benchmarking?

Supply Chains 79

Supply Chains How To Scenario Planning Cost Reduction 79

Logistics in War

APRIL 4, 2018

Above all else is logistics, which begins where military activity meets the national economy, and fundamentally leads strategy and any intent to use force. Strategic competition has always been defined by logistics, and the credibility of a nation to deploy and sustain force is important not just for strategy, but for deterrence.

Military 64

Military Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 64

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? 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking. 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking. Ready to SCOR with External Benchmarking?

Supply Chains 62

Supply Chains How To Scenario Planning Cost Reduction 62

FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

No matter the size of your organization, the outcome is the same: supply chain operators are empowered to make quick, informed decisions without needing to waste time waiting for approvals from different layers of management. 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

Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] The further one nation has to operate from its bases, the longer and more complex are its lines of communication, and the less strength it can put into the field. [4]

Military 70

Military Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Think about them as different functional buckets; while there are a few software companies that can meet the requirements across all three, it’s uncommon that a single tool can solve all of a diverse transportation operation’s critical requirements (supporting a robust business case) in North America or globally. Implementation Kick-Off.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Resource Reduction 60

Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] The further one nation has to operate from its bases, the longer and more complex are its lines of communication, and the less strength it can put into the field. [4]

Military 47

Military Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 47

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

to the complex exercise of pricing. All of this happens with a speed that can’t be matched by a human-driven operation. to pricing as continuously evolving, as businesses strive to meet customer demands and keep pace with the pricing strategies of competitors. Webb sees the application of A.I. can be “incredibly powerful.”

Price Reduction 40

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. For instance, if Product-Location has procurement type In-House Production ("E") and if it is missing a corresponding PPDS PPM, then we flagged it as an error code. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A big part of what companies need to do when building a future strategy is to look out into the future and say, “These are the things that we think we want to do and be five years from now”. Historically, this product ‘footprinting’ exercise was both tedious and expensive. What does that look like? What criteria is key?

Supply Chain Planning Software 55

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 55

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In many different industries, it can be difficult to secure the kind of operational data you need to make a real impact on your spending. These strategies establish quick wins, driving tangible and short-term savings that enable shippers to capture value in three to six months. Luckily, this isn’t the case for transportation data.

Data 94

Data Transportation Cost Reduction Material Savings 94

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Following are some of the key considerations which I think an organization should make to reap benefits from an optimization exercise in Asset management. Procurement Blog. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

Optimal Sourcing 25

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Blog Optimization 25

Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The result is usually a supply chain roadmap that is more functional than operational , and aligned to getting quick wins and plucking low hanging fruit. Procurement Blog. Business Process Outsourcing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 34

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 34

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

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

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. These people could be the operators who operate those assets or users using the assets or even citizens walking on the streets and finding out a water leak or reporting a pothole. Business Process Outsourcing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement 31

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

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