SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 3, 2021

Negotiation is one of the decisive tools for buyers. The post Key Strategies for Negotiating Corporate Travel Deals appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management. Effective negotiation is simply a technique, a process by which compromise or agreement is […].

Material Savings 88

Material Savings Buyer Training Purchasing Skills Strategy 88

Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. Other departments of your organization will also save money and function more efficiently, too. With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully.

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Material Savings Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 116

Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

By carefully planning and scheduling maintenance before issues arise, businesses can avoid interruptions and reduce costs associated with emergency repairs and downtime. Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Let’s dive in!

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Material Savings Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 83

GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Price Reduction Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2018

Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. It is a systematic approach to identifying the waste or non-value added materials and removing them to give out the best quality material to the customer.

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Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 67

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency.

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 120

GoShip Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Getting materials to the site on time and in good shape is a big deal. Shipping construction materials comes with its own set of puzzles, from dealing with heavy and huge items like concrete blocks to careful stuff like windows. Each type of material needs its own special care, making the whole process pretty complex.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Construction Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 52

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Since transporting goods around the globe generates 8% of global CO2 emissions, new tools have been created to reduce emissions through procurement.

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Tools Procurement Transportation 128

CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Companies that have streamlined their supply chains experience a 15% reduction in supply chain costs, maintain inventory holdings below 50%, and achieve cash-to-cash cycles that are three times faster. [1] Knowledge pulls in specific rate structures and data points to determine how to save costs.

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

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2022

The company will also be implementing a wide-ranging environmental strategy that will ensure Briggs and its customers can continue to operate in a sustainable fashion moving forward. The post Briggs commits to ongoing environmental strategy appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Material Savings Strategy Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Next-generation supply chain management tools like CLX LaneLogix are a perfect example of the type of system.

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Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 40

GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many complexities come with heavy equipment hauling, and there are several common challenges and strategies employed to address these hurdles. Environmental Considerations : Reducing emissions and road impact. Enhanced Safety Measures : Rigorous safety standards and team training reduce transportation risks.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 52

Morai Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Organizations within the retail industry should implement mitigation strategies into their supply chain to offset potential risks such as supply shortages. However, the switch to airfreight made by Adidas is a mitigation strategy used to offset supply shortages. Supply material defects. Risk of Supply Shortage.

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Material Savings Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60

WorkWave

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a pest control business owner, you’ll also get tips on managing costs effectively while maintaining service standards, plus smart pricing strategies to keep your bottom line healthy. Calculating it accurately can help you make informed decisions about pricing, cost-cutting measures and growth strategies.

Expense Reduction 52

Expense Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? At the same time, another company might have twenty suppliers with similar pricing strategies, who supply the same raw material. The post Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

ALOM seamlessly integrates digital and financial streams into the physical supply chain, deploying e-commerce and payment solutions, visibility tools, digital delivery tools, data management, and strong back-end systems, all while producing and fulfilling goods worldwide.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Outsourcing 308

GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding how dimensional weight is calculated and its impact on shipping costs is vital for anyone looking to optimize their freight shipping strategy. Another error is using incorrect or outdated tools for measurement, leading to inaccuracies. This reduces the size and provides better protection for the contents.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

However, effectively dealing with these challenges and optimizing a manufacturing business’ processes is challenging without adopting and implementing a Bill of Materials (BOM) to accompany an organization’s ERP system. What is a Bill of Materials? Benefits of Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturers.

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction 111

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS It might be worth checking into other materials as they may be easier to get your hands on. Considering Instead, plan and stock up on the materials you most often use for your projects.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings Supply Chains 94

Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 11, 2021

When you're moving into a new home, it's important to find the right tools for the job. This allows you to estimate how many packing materials you'll need. Plan Your Move resource is a helpful tool that offers step-by-step directions to guide you through the planning stages of your move. Packing Up. Packing tape. Box cutters.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Tools Material Savings Packing 67

WorkWave

MARCH 20, 2023

One of the key factors in achieving this is having the right pet grooming tools. In this blog, we’ll discuss the best pet grooming tools recommended by professionals that can help you offer exceptional grooming services to your client’s pets. Pet Waste Disposal Tools 10. Undercoat Rake 8. Pet Toothbrushes 9.

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Tools Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.)

Material Savings 52

Material Savings eCommerce Packaging Ordering 52

Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.)

Material Savings 52

Material Savings eCommerce Packaging Ordering 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Outsourcing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 87

Morai Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Safety in factories is paramount—here are some material handling tips for factory workers. So, with further ado, here is their guest blog on material handling. It is common to see workers handling or moving materials in a factory. The dangers of improper handling, storing or moving materials are plenty.

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Materials Handling Factories Material Savings Handling 103

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 15, 2021

Aside from the implementation of automated technology and digital tools, one of the most significant shifts in the shipping and transportation industry focuses on reduced emissions. Why are more and more shippers and carriers working to reduce pollution and lower emissions? Download the White Paper.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 52

GoShip Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

This unprecedented inflation level has severely affected the operations of small businesses, who are employing several strategies to fight back and keep their heads above water. If left unchecked, it narrows the company’s profit margin and reduces its profitability. Reducing quantity of goods and services . Raising prices .

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Price Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 52

WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Time To Read: 5 minutes Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the pest control game for a while, you can’t expect to successfully manage pests and satisfy your customers if you don’t have the right tools for the job. In pest control, this means having all of the equipment needed to deal with pesky bugs and other pests.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Tools Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 52

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

With the inclusion of the new stacker crane and transfer cars in its planning software, Interroll has once again expanded the range of applications of the its Layouter Tool. By digitalizing the necessary process chain, planning times for customers can be dramatically reduced—by up to 90 percent, depending on the initial situation.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Tools Price Reduction 36

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit. You will reduce overhead costs.

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Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 65

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

A sustainable chain involves implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life disposal. Product design – use of appropriate materials; design the product for extended future use. What is a sustainable supply chain?

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 98

Women in Trucking

JUNE 23, 2020

They can be a wonderful training tool,” Maschmeier says. The results help to show how well they’ve understood the material. “Cameras allow us to see what the driver actually did. To help gage the effectiveness of training initiatives, drivers are asked to complete an online safety quiz.

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Resource Reduction Material Savings Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

HVAC contractors and plumbers continue to face supply chain woes like material shortages and rising costs. CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS It might be worth checking into other materials as they may be easier to get your hands on. Considering Instead, plan and stock up on the materials you most often use for your projects.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings Supply Chains 62

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 10, 2020

Many chemical manufacturers process raw materials into refined products used among many other industries, or even within the chemical industry itself. Raw material costs, such as crude oil, can vary depending on supply and demand. How can costs be reduced? One such control is with their logistics. What can be improved?

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Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software 62

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 10, 2022

These belts feature a specially designed linking mesh carcass that can be fitted with a selection of different top-cover materials, including natural rubber, carboxylated rubber, Silam, Teflon, Nitrile, SBR and cotton/felt fabric – the choice of top-cover material depends on the application.

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Cost Reduction Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Construction 61

TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. A circular supply chain can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This process also increases resilience, key in today’s uncertain global economy, and provides cost reductions.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 88

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Predictive and prescriptive analytics have emerged as valuable tools that enable warehouse operations managers to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance productivity. Predictive and prescriptive analytics offer warehouse operations managers powerful tools to optimize various aspects of their operations.

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Optimization Software Modeling Software Efficiency Inventory Reduction 144