Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 238

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As the supply chain crisis enters yet another year, demand volatility continues to reach unprecedented heights. Let’s take a look at what demand shaping is and why it could be critical to your supply chain. In other words, the company wants to influence or shape demand for certain products to match its planned–or available–supply.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. A vaccine won’t magically eradicate the coronavirus; instead, it will take the vaccine coupled with additional widespread safety measures to usher in a ‘new normal’ – optimistically, by Q3 of 2021. Supply Chain Performance: Reviewing 2020.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2023

Inventory optimisation is the process that enables efficient inventory management. It allows businesses to sustainably control stock and sell products despite shifts in customer demand or unexpected supply issues. In this inventory optimisation guide: What is inventory optimisation?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers. My take away?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. Using this software effectively is about more than the functionality.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

ToolsGroup will support Emma’s goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to fuel the company’s growth. However, this speed of expansion made Emma’s supply chain planning process considerably more difficult. MUNICH & BOSTON — 23.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Companies that move fast and act smart now can stay ahead of due diligence legislation, mitigate supply chain risk and gain a competitive advantage in the process. As I explained in a recent article on Supply & Demand Chain Executive , organizations that leverage supply chain digitization will be the most likely to succeed.

Procurement Solutions 91

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

If supply chain snarls kept you from receiving items you wanted last Christmas, you’re in luck. ”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. And the time to start planning was probably months ago. Those items are now arriving in U.S. ”[2].

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the quarter ended July 31, 2021, a 54% increase compared to $6.4 million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2021, a 54% increase compared to $6.4 million compared to $0.8

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 130

Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the quarter ended October 31, 2021, a 49% increase compared to $7.0 million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2021 compared to $29.6 million compared to $0.5

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 130

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning to benchmark your supply chain or simply trying to improve how you measure its performance, it makes sense to know a little about the most commonly used KPIs for each supply chain component. 7 Procurement KPIs You Should be Using. Emergency Purchase Rate. Purchase Order Cycle Time.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 98

Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions. Perform, review, monitor and submit corrective action plans regarding all aspects of social compliance.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. This results in significant challenges for organizations seeking to establish a cohesive strategic plan that bridges these three interrelated activities.

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Supply Chain Execution Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7% Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. in the second year of the pandemic.

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Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 221

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?” My question is, “Why?”

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Data 195

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7% Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. in the second year of the pandemic.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Blog written by Charlie Jermyn (Copywriter at o9 Solutions) & Alison Crawford (Director of Global Product Marketing at o9 Solutions). The 2021 Christmas and New Year holiday season is facing a global supply shortage of Champagne. Champagne has supply chain challenges, too. ‘The Champagne is drying up!’

Scenario Planning 98

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? Embracing technology is part of that solution. What do we mean by that?

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As 2021’s holiday shopping statistics proved, pandemic or not, consumers are willing to spend. (My From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. The wonderful world of retail.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 25, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season could be hugely successful if recent trends continue. Kearney’s Consumer Products and Retail Practice, asserts, “Retailers need to review forecasts and inventory commitments for Holiday 2021 which could be a blockbuster. For example, overall retail sales in April rose by 51.2%

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. The solution was too black box. The question is, “Why?”

Optimal Sourcing 221

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Supply chain technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari provides added perspectives and highlights to last week’s announced acquisition of Starboard Solutions by Logility. Noted customers include Porsche , Deloitte , CBRE , Flexe, Geodis, Miele, One Network , and Topco , among others.

Network Design Software 52

Network Design Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 52

Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

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Unleashed

MARCH 21, 2021

The procure to pay process is complex and far more than simply making a phone call, or sending a few emails to arrange the purchase of goods. It is a key part of your company’s supply chain. Strategically approaching the procure to pay process can see your company reap the rewards. Measuring and reporting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Managing cross-border, international supply chains with multiple, disconnected systems and manual processes indeed have many pitfalls. Managing the expectations of stakeholders and preserving the bottom line, is crucial to handle uncertainty and sustain supply chain stability. But good solutions can transform risks into opportunities.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

Inventory Management Software 97

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Wouter van der Zwaan, Finance and IT Manager at TerraSana Natuurvoeding BV, was looking for a solution to improve his company’s capabilities in terms of inventory optimization. We purchase our raw materials from all over the world, and we sell our products mainly within the EU. What other tools do you use for automation?

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The way we eat, technology, people’s expectations — the knock-on effect of this is revolutionising much of the food industry, from the ingredients we buy to the food manufacturing software we use. So what are the food processing trends to watch out for in 2021? Changing habits: Purchasing food that lasts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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BlueYonder

JULY 26, 2022

How can retailers connect the two, so that inventory is optimally located for that final leg of the journey? Linking demand and fulfillment with inventory planning remains an underexplored advantage that will help combat consumer expectations that span not just speed and convenience, but sustainability too. In the U.S.,

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Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain planning is the key to coming out on top. Optimising your supply chain processes will give your business the best chance at thriving in a competitive landscape. In this supply chain planning guide: What is supply chain planning? That means there’s plenty of competition for everyone.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I’ve worked in enterprise supply chain technology for more than 20 years, and, especially in the earlier years, collaborated in teams where I was the only female in the room. The truth is women have long been underrepresented in supply chain leadership. Q&A with three inspiring women in supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” And as recession skirts the edges of budget plans, more companies are rethinking their hiring strategies. Source: Bloomberg.com.

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