The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines). retail, e-commerce, food production). The rush to stockpile basic needs like food, beverages and toilet paper led to a dramatic increase in sales at retail outlets such as supermarkets. exact location of goods (on order, in transit, or in a warehouse)).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 24, 2022

Most of us understand that barcodes contain information that help retailers track inventory; however, few of us know much more about them. Whether in a retail store or a warehouse, associates simply swipe the barcode across the scanner. ” How Barcodes Work. Errors in barcodes themselves are extremely rare.”

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

Waste Reduction 274

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. Automotive is a perfect example of what not to do in building supply chain value. It was one of the issues of American automotive companies’ demise.

Pricing Training 262

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Warehousing. If they have many items, these will need to be selected from different zones of the warehouse and placed together in a shipping box. If you decide to build your fulfillment strategy around drop shipping , you won’t stock products in a warehouse. This company will manage your warehousing, packaging and shipping.

Inventory Reduction 52

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

This collaboration is driven by companies looking to increase sales by offering online product recommendations and promotions, as well as end-customers seeking the rich and personalized online experience that many retail websites offer. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Kanban is a process management tool that visualises the status of each job on a company’s radar, and controls the flow of production from customer requests back to the warehouse. Then, when the warehouse runs low in stock, it reorders from preferred vendors. a heavier focus on demand forecasting and more variable inventory purchasing).

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

When you think about the product lifecycle from cradle-to-cradle through the moments of truth of purchase, usage, and disposal, what are the opportunities to improve corporate social responsibility? The DuPont supply chain supplied products and services into the housing and automotive supply chains. Bio-engineering? Customization?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The two recognized PMI reports for U.S. Global Wide Production Activity.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The joint solution will enable businesses to quickly leverage project44 platform’s purchase order and sales data to sense and predict demand at a local level, audit material flow to drive efficiencies and achieve On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) deliveries at a supplier and product level. Learn more at project44.com. ThroughPut.ai

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic shifts in volume characteristics for many transportation providers - first in supplying retailers in inventory restocking and direct to consumer and then, along with retail restocking and direct to consumer, supporting manufacturers as facilities reopened during the second half of the year.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Material Savings Inventory Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Amazon Inside P&G Warehouses: A Case of “What’s In It for We”. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. It’s the promise of Big Data, Business Intelligence, and Analytics.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

Advantages: Manufacturers save on infrastructure costs : the company avoids the cost of purchasing, managing and periodically upgrading expensive software. These include inventory management, supply chain operations, procurement, project management, financial management, risk management and compliance.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. In the retail sector, supermarkets in many countries have seen their highest weekly sales ever, as consumers stock up on goods that they fear may be in short supply. As China returns to normal export activity, a further challenge on the short to medium-term horizon may be warehousing capacity.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. It was valued at $390 billion, according to a report. The new normal for automotive. The pandemic has introduced new factors into the automotive market.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automotive Material Savings 105

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

The last supply chain case study in the fashion retailing industry is Adidas. The reason why they can do this is that customized products are sold directly to customers so they have the higher profit margin to compensate the higher transportation cost. Also, they utilize SCOR Model as the standard process.

Case Study 239

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. Their question was, “Why were consumer products companies not using retail data to drive demand processes?” Models Matter. ” Upon hearing these questions, I sighed.

Supply and Demand 381

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QAD

MAY 19, 2021

Automotive. Retail and Consumer Goods. Analytics and Reporting. An ERP software system allows for better performance and project management that helps plan, budget, predict and accurately report on an organization’s financial health and processes. Data Reporting and Accuracy. Increased reporting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 52

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In the retail sector , seasonality plays a pretty visible role. If you’re a distributor , you want to plan your inventory carefully so you’re not bogged down by storage costs for post-season items that limit your capacity as the next season approaches. If you’re a retailer , is your inventory already marked down or even still in stock?

Inventory Reduction 156

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles. The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

warehouses. The company touted itself as the “world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy” in last year’s sustainability report that laid out its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. And what a glorious season it is. Amazon temporarily shuts down solar rooftops at all US facilities.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Cost Reduction Strategies 198

Roambee

APRIL 30, 2020

Up until now, investing in shipment tracking solutions was like buying travel insurance - it was usually purchased in the last step of the transportation contracting process. However, COVID-19 is changing the way companies are looking at investment into visibility.

Examples 59

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Automotive. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The " Clicks and Bricks " business model is rapidly unfolding as retailers counter the juggernaut of online retailers such as Amazon. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Automotive. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Abstract Technologies such as Social networking, mobile, analytics and cloud computing have been shaking the IT industry for past several years. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

Analytics Software 35

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Matas Guarello Wilhelmy is a trilingual executive and a supply chain consultant with 30 years of work experience in significant firms in the transportation, export, and retail sectors. Primarily focused on Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, S&OP and Inventory Management. You can Hire Matias or start a conversation from here !

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

From integrated multi-currency, multi-GAAP and multi-entity financials to best practice purchasing, from shared services to real-time data and flexible data analytics, Effective Enterprise Management ensures that manufacturers operate from a trusted set of essential enterprise processes that meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 97

ShipBob

MARCH 4, 2024

Other aspects such as streamlined returns , affordable shipping costs, and overall brand trust are equally crucial in creating a positive customer experience. They’re implementing domestic distribution channels that leverage the technology and warehouse locations of a fulfillment partner, like ShipBob.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Distribution 52

Vinculum

JULY 7, 2020

Now it is very important for brands and retailers to move their business from offline to online because it is the need of the hour. JD.com, China’s largest online retailer, has seen sales of common household staples quadruple over the same period last year. ByteDance (TikTok) is hiring 10K new employees in analytical fashion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

According to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, approximately 76 percent of US adults are expected to celebrate Father’s Day. In case you haven’t heard, there is an inventory glut that is becoming problematic for some retailers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 199

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HICX Solutions

JULY 20, 2023

Following the most recent IPCC report , organizations face intensifying pressures to manage and track their carbon emissions throughout their supply chains to reduce their environmental impact. There is a particular focus on supply chains due to the amount of electricity used to store and transport goods in warehouses.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Procurement Analytics 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

Due to e-commerce, the conventional positions of retailers, distribution centers, and transport companies have changed drastically. Major retailers often serve as merchandise distribution centers, picking, packing, and shipping online purchases to clients sometimes the very day. Last-mile delivery industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 98

RFgen

APRIL 20, 2023

The ability to update Oracle Cloud as work occurs is an essential best practice for accurate tracking and reporting. While mobile is not a cure-all, it can help alleviate bottlenecks, free up manpower, and automate otherwise laborious tasks with cost-effective solutions and fast ROI. RMAs become simple, fast, and efficient.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software SCM Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

Manufacturing and shipping process have historically focused on producing a product, sending it to the store, and having a consumer purchase the product. Retailers and companies have already experienced the potential pitfalls of poor quality content on their online sales channels. Content Will Become Kings.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 120

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. Also, for whatever reason, Gartner limits the scope of the Top 25 to companies in the manufacturing, retail or distribution sectors. In other words, these companies are all multinational giants in their respective verticals. Media Type. Media Credit.

Gartner 81

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 81

Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. As reported in the Wall Street Journal last week: “Automotive value chains are international. Inbound deliveries to factories/warehouses. Store-level inventory. View Results.

Supply Chain Software 124

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Supply Chain Risk Management 124