Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments. Klaus: I can´t give too many details for compliance reasons.

Supply Chain Planning Software 135

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 135

GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

Robotics Enhance Inbound and Outbound Logistics for Shippers. Robotics Improve Inbound and Outbound Logistics. Robotics are not isolated to warehouse pulling for outbound logistics. They can be used to manage inbound and outbound processes and strategy. As a result, the amount of last-mile traffic may increase.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Automation Trends 75

GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Leveraging a web-based and constraint-based bidding tool, such as a transportation management system (TMS). Hiring outside experts to help manage both inbound and outbound freight, such as hiring a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Benchmarking progress and use of all transportation modes. Conducting annual procurement exercises.

Procurement Solutions 70

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement Capacity 70

GlobalTranz

JUNE 10, 2015

But, no matter the technology, whether it’s an advanced transportation management system or robotics (which Rethink Robotics is pioneering with Baxter and Sawyer), these are only tools for efficiency and enablement. How do you put a price tag on finding the right carrier mix and do you have the tools to do it?

Purchasing Skills 100

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Tips 100

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

Manufacturers are looking for ways to explore new technologies, reinvent manufacturing strategy, enhance troubleshooting, bringing manufacturing closer to consumer and levy the power of intelligent tools to streamline operations and cut costs.

Manufacturing Procurement 58

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Trends 58

GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

Outbound freight costs as percentage of net sales. If you are looking for ways to reduce your costs but don’t understand a comprehensive breakdown of those costs, benchmarking won’t be a useful tool by itself. Inbound freight costs as percentage of purchases. On-time pickups.

Purchasing Skills 94

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis Procurement Analytics 94

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Newer systems can integrate both outbound and inbound logistics operations, but an effective TMS also handles last mile demands and key considerations too. Use a TMS That Handles Last Mile Demands Too. The use of a TMS can benefit entire supply chains. In other words, the last mile gets shorter, resulting in fewer costs.

Optimization Software 48

Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 48