AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. My vision was to have a tool that would allow me to answer any capacity question within a few clicks. This made it prone to error.

Modeling Software 117

Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing Modeling 117

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. Having justified the project investment, it’s now time to get into the more substantial opportunities that present themselves in these sample $7.5B Optimization is here to help you, but keep in mind that it’s only a tool.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Software 62

Locus

JANUARY 28, 2022

At present, more than 70% of Americans have invested in such projects. This can prove to be a daunting exercise without the right software and tools. COVID-19 turned customers’ attention to their homes, with home improvement projects growing steadily popular. The trend is likely to continue in the new year.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. My vision was to have a tool that would allow me to answer any capacity question within a few clicks. This made it prone to error.

Modeling Software 62

Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Modeling Optimal Sourcing 62

FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

To reach this point, organizations need to ensure that their people are not only trained to perform in the job but also equipped with the right tools and processes to bolster their chances of success. Collectively, this new normal is presenting the supply chain industry with its biggest test in years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. My vision was to have a tool that would allow me to answer any capacity question within a few clicks. This made it prone to error.

Modeling Software 48

Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing Modeling 48

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Under both US Imports and Exports Law and Regulation, the importer/exporter is required to “exercise reasonable care” or perform “due diligence”. Legal Framework of US Imports and Exports. Among others, see the US Customs Modernization Act , which established the reasonable care standard. See 19 U.S.C.

Supply Chain Design Software 91

Supply Chain Design Software Compliance Supply Chain Software Conference 91

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

The trouble is, human capabilities are extremely difficult to define accurately and traditional methods of record – CVs, IQ tests and the like – woefully inadequate tools for doing so. Ironically enough, it is technology that could present the solution.

Modeling Software 28

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

In most cases, these companies are using blockchain as an aid to supply chain visibility and product tracing, but some have applied it as a tool to streamline transactions and speed up the flow of information, goods, and materials. Big Names are Backing Blockchain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Tracking and Tracing 83

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If you haven’t done a segmentation exercise, that would be a positive first step towards understanding customer profitability. Targeting Processes with CTS Analysis A detailed analysis of your cost to serve requires appropriate skills, tools, and, ideally, a high degree of experience, but there are ways to lighten the burden.

Negotiating Skills 89

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 89

WorkWave

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This sector’s success isn’t just about having a love for animals – it also presents opportunities for creating profitable pet businesses. You also need to make sure you have the right pet grooming tools for the job, otherwise, you’ll end up spending too much time on each appointment!

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction 52

WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The pitch and its presentational value are critical to ensure that a potential buyer will continue to listen to information about the product. For instance, if you are selling exercise equipment to someone who has a gym membership, that potential buyer might not think they need your product. . Be Presentable and Punctual .

Resource Reduction 40

Resource Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Buyer Training 40

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

NotPetya used versions of hacking tools stolen from the US National Security Agency. Dharmani also points out that it would be a mistake for companies to assume that their smaller suppliers present higher cybersecurity risks than large ones. It has to become part of the organisation’s DNA. But the best defence is really awareness.

Supply Chain Design Software 44

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 44

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. The WMS simply mirrors and presents any dedicated, stored data to the customer without interrupting ongoing operations. But can technology do more? The answer, of course, is yes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 122

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 122

The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Most of the presenters at Lean Frontier’s recent online Kata Practitioner Day were describing their experiences applying what was outlined in that book. Last year’s KataCon featured a number of presenters who have adapted the routines to their specific situations, and we have seen the Kata morph as they are used “in the wild.”

Material Savings 236

Material Savings Examples Resource Reduction Price Reduction 236

Conger

JULY 28, 2022

While each hazard presents a direct danger to the workers, the damage can also extend to their co-workers, families, and friends. Slips, trips, and falls (falls are a leading cause of death for people in general and present a danger in the warehouse). 1910 Subpart P: Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment.

Tips 52

Tips Material Savings Training Materials Handling 52

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

Jan Cirullies, head of logistics at the Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering (ISST) in Germany, says one of the main applications for AR in warehouses is to support operational processes, either as a permanent tool or a temporary aid.

Supply Chain Design Software 54

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

World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

However, WFP, African Governments and other public and private sector stakeholders are the catalyst this agency to be exercised, hopefully helping to lay the foundation for communities where the youth of today can live and thrive as productive adults. African youth has the potential and agency to succeed.

Government 40

Government Food and Agriculture Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. I like the way you guys developed the tools - MDM report, queries etc. Very good article Pushkar.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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

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.

Compliance 195

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

The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They not only have to present the models to demonstrate their understanding, but they also have to relate the models to real companies. We have different tools to incorporate these trends in our program. Second, we study the flow of goods and services that are the ever-present relays of intermodalism.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

I shall name it Personal Profile Manager ( PPM ); a tools which keeps a tab on your day to day activities, keeps you up and running and ensure that your downtime is less. You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

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

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

That’s a strong indicator that improvements are there for the taking, but you need to exercise care in how you go about it. I’ve often encouraged readers of this blog to use simple spreadsheet analysis when addressing cost to serve because it’s a pragmatic solution that can yield tangible benefits in the absence of more sophisticated tools.

Cost Reduction 117

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Each Supplier gives a presentation about their company’s expertise, and overview of how they have worked with you. Now that you know how to get a supplier day conference and are collaborating with your suppliers better, it’s time to have a value analysis exercise. What is Value Analysis? If not, modify it. Recommendation.

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

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. Besides optimising the present or fixing the past, CTS reporting and analysis opens the door to what-if scenarios and projections.

Purchasing Skills 88

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