Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

Supply Chain Software 270

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Amidst store closures and stay-at-home advisories, consumers have rapidly adapted to new, tech-forward ways of shopping, which has created immense demand for the CPG industry. … With an ever-complex consumer purchasing path, it can be difficult for a brand to know where exactly to adjust their efforts. ”[2].

Data 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. We complete the analysis each year. In this analysis, patterns matter. Growing Pains.

Case Study 254

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Alloy

JANUARY 24, 2019

IDC Study: Industry Trends and Why a Demand-Driven Organization is Critical Alloy recently commissioned IDC for a Market Spotlight on the future direction of consumer goods companies, which you can read here. We encourage you to read the full study if you’re interested in the details of Simon’s analysis.

Procurement Analytics 40

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Starboard now has over 1400 users across 70 customers representing Auto, Consumer Goods, Retail, Industrial Products, Consulting, and Real Estate. Noted customers include Porsche , Deloitte , CBRE , Flexe, Geodis, Miele, One Network , and Topco , among others. Reportedly, three customer are currently shared with Logility. .

Procurement Solutions 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. The concept of text mining or social sentiment analysis is not on the radar for most supply chain professionals. In the evolution of today’s analytics most companies are evaluating concurrent optimization of transactional data.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Background and Situational Analysis. Last week’s quarterly financial performance reporting among major U.S. The retailer had reported a big earnings miss as higher inventories and supply chain related costs dragged down expected profitability. percent in the July ending quarter. percent decline in revenues on a 7.7

Inventory Management Software 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The demand planning process can be extremely complex as it requires the analysis of numerous factors, including historic and current datasets and internal analytics. For example, a decision will need to be made on what time frame is most useful for analysis.

Supply and Demand 52

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It is important clarify that in China , GMV sales are often adjusted downward because online consumers tend to buy goods with rather attractive discounts, only to return them at a later date. That compared to a reported growth of 2.9 One report we reviewed indicated indications that U.S. percent to 1.14 percent in 2022.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Recently through my analysis of the planning benchmarking work, I have become fascinated on the role of inventory in the market-driven value network. Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. Inventory management is a complex subject. Rising Volatility.

Waste Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. While they have actively worked on the implementation of a cost-to-serve analysis. Does it work?

Inventory Reduction 150

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JDA software

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Counterfeit consumer goods now total at a global value of $1.77 Understandably, these knock offs are creating some significant trust issues between retailers and their consumers, and , retailers and manufacturers. In fact, more than one in every four seafood purchases were found to be mislabeled. trillion a year.

Retail 73

Retail Manufacturing Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement Analytics 73

Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

While demand seems to be on an uptick for manufacturers especially in the consumer goods industry, an increase in online shopping could also lead to a scarcity in the availability of distribution centers in the near future. And CBRE’s most recent report on the U.S. in 2015, of which 50% to 75% comprised warehouses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 60

Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis.

Procurement Analytics 104

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

For those who are new to reading the Supply Chain Shaman blog, let me begin my analysis with a disclaimer. I always start the discussion of all software acquisitions with the same statement: the acquisition of software is seldom a good deal for the buyer/user of software. This is a great asset: nurture it through the change.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 14, 2022

Advances in analytics, data, and technology are driving new levels of personalization, which are quickly becoming the new norm. Advanced analytics solutions, like the Enterra Shopper Marketing and Consumer Insights Intelligence System , can help brands better understand their customers. Go direct to the consumer.

Analytics Software 147

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 5, 2023

5 Demand Planning and Forecasting Methods That Make a Difference Even though supply chain operators and manufacturers rely on numerous methods spanning from traditional historical data analysis to leveraging advanced machine learning software, there are five tested and proven methods you should implement in your demand forecasting process.

Supply and Demand 52

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Counterfeit consumer goods now total at a global value of $1.77 Understandably, these knock offs are creating some significant trust issues between retailers and their consumers, and , retailers and manufacturers. In fact, more than one in every four seafood purchases were found to be mislabeled. trillion a year.

Retail 40

Retail Manufacturing Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement Analytics 40

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Many organizations will play the shell game of reporting forecast error so that the numbers look better: either calculating the forecast at a higher level in the forecast hierarchy (not at the item level) or reporting the data as a Weighted Mean Absolute Error. The inherent buying patterns of consumers are also changing.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Grocers who can get consumers to use their smartphones while in the store may find it helps the bottom line. Carl-Philip Ahlbom, a researcher at the University of Bath, reports, “A recent study suggests that grocery shoppers who use their phones in the supermarket end up spending, on average, 41% more than those who don’t.”[3]

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

I thought back to the evolution of the EPC codes and bar codes in the consumer goods industry two decades ago, and I remember the work of Danny Wegman of Wegman’s Supermarkets, Sandy Douglas of Coca-Cola and Tim Smucker of The J.M There is no focus on payment based on outcomes or purchase at the point of consumption.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

High levels of fresh and fast-moving consumer goods are common in the food manufacturing industry and inventory levels of raw material, in-progress and finished goods need to be effectively managed to reduce the holding costs of the inventory. Working with fresh food. Automation.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Settle, a pioneering cash flow management company, and Crisp, a leading retail data platform, are setting a new standard for operational excellence in the consumer goods industry. Crisp’s recent partnership with Settle is grounded in our shared vision: to unlock unprecedented operational efficiencies for consumer goods companies.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

A better understanding of supply chain cost dynamics can help companies recognise their profitable customers. Traditional reporting methods aggregate revenues and costs to the extent that poorly performing sectors of the business are hidden from view. Conduct a trial data set through the model to test assumptions and results.

Purchasing Skills 40

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Logility

JULY 20, 2023

It’s crucial for your demand plan to be accurate because it’s used to set your procurement and manufacturing levels. If your demand forecast is too high, you’ll carry excess inventory, which will increase your carrying costs. It should also provide error metrics to help you understand how accurate each forecast is.

Supply and Demand 187

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Provenance

APRIL 10, 2019

“For every $1 spent on food, society pays $2 in health, environmental, and economic costs” (Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation ). The comprehensive report, “Cities and Circular Economy for Food” from the Ellen Macarthur Foundation, looks to address key challenges created by the food industry today: Annual costs of $5.7

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

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EMERGE App

MAY 28, 2019

As every wholesaler, distributor and trader can tell you, holding a physical stock is a major bugbear of their business model. Unlike Software as a Service providers such as EMERGE App, traditional businesses need to purchase and store stock before they can sell them, hopefully, for a profit. Change Your Purchasing Patterns.

Inventory Reduction 45

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings 45

SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Meanwhile, a businesses’ most immediate opportunity to reduce environmental impact is within the supply chain; McKinsey states that for consumer goods products, 90 percent of climate impact is embedded in the supply chain. And the best way to achieve it is to wield the power of the purchaser.

Global 40

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Meanwhile, a businesses’ most immediate opportunity to reduce environmental impact is within the supply chain; McKinsey states that for consumer goods products, 90 percent of climate impact is embedded in the supply chain. And the best way to achieve it is to wield the power of the purchaser.

Global 40

Global Cost Reduction Strategies How To Supply Chain Software 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Advanced and predictive analytics. Predictive analytics has many use cases in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

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Cognira

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Offering items below their regular retail prices cultivates a sense of urgency, often referred to as the “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO), which encourages immediate purchases. Retailers have long embraced this method, employing tactics such as “buy one, get one,” discounts, and coupons, especially in e-commerce.

Price Reduction 52

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Silvon Software

APRIL 29, 2022

Key performance indicators (KPIs) in inventory management are metrics that help you monitor and make decisions about your stock. In inventory management, KPIs matter because they offer information about turnover, sales, demand, costs and more. These types of metrics are Sales KPIs, Receiving KPIs and Operational KPIs.

Optimal Sourcing 106

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Analysis The analysis phase is where you look back at your supply chain process and evaluate its effectiveness. It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. As a result of this improved forecasting precision, you can plan your procurement more accurately.

Forecasting 52

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 26, 2018

“Machine Learning,” he writes, “will come to change the way you work, earn a livelihood, purchase and consume goods and services. McKinsey analysts explain there are three types of analysis — descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive — with each type of analysis being more complex than the one before it.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

As rapid change takes place in online ordering and fulfillment for retail, consumer goods, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PLs), the needs for real estate space change too. Learn more about aligning strategies by downloading Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium’s report Aligning Supply Chains with Business Strategy.).

Real Estate 66

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2019

.”[1] At the same time, writes SAS’ Rodney Weidemann, “The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and cognitive computing — the latter underpinned by big data and advanced data analytics — is beginning to be felt.”[2] Market Basket Analysis. Path to Purchase.

Omnichannel 162

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder’s WMS , a SaaS solution, empowers businesses to deliver consistently high service at a value-driven cost. In Charles A.

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