Enterra Insights

MARCH 15, 2021

Over the past few years, businesses have expressed both delight and disappointment with their big data analytics efforts. The lesson to be learned is that doing big data analytics correctly isn’t as easy as some people would make you believe. Big Data Analytics: From Disappointment to Delight.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Specifically, practitioners can use intuitive displays to drill into safety metrics, product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and much more. The term of art is data warehousing. Here are some common advanced analytics use cases for manufacturers. Quality Control. Separate trends from one-off outliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If you miss reading the Shaman in the next few weeks and you want some new reading in the area of supply chain excellence, consider tucking my new book Metrics that Matter into your suitcase. Today, it is rolling off the presses, as I write, and it will ship from the Amazon warehouses on December 15th.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The market for logistics robotics is predicted to reach $6 billion by 2027.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Big data is only useful if you understand the metrics and can connect them to the important areas of your business. But how do we turn inventory management data and other key metrics into business intelligence? Account Activity Data. The account activity looks at inventory patterns. Storage Efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

5 Tips for Warehouse and Distribution Center Management Success You MUST Instill Today. 10 Advantages of Slotting Optimization in Warehouses. As new technology evolves, slotting optimization in warehouses will grow easier. Omnichannel Supply Chain Metrics: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Measure? Share This: Read More.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Logistics providers need to know when products will be available, and warehouses must send information back to the manufacturer to ensure supply and demand fluctuations are easily met. Big Data Accessibility Will Drive Innovation and Change. Take a moment to think about Big Data. In its raw form, it is useless.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Supply chain leaders need to understand how failures in the warehouse management system (WMS) could lead to poor experiences, how it affects efficiency, and a few best practices to increase the speed of fulfillment and delivery through peak season and beyond. Warehouse Management Demands Efficiency and Extreme Accuracy.

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

Leverage big bata, analytics and optimization Supply chains were driven by numbers and statistics for a long time. Quantifiable performance indicators were always considered key metrics by supply chain executives. There are plenty of opportunities to increase the profitability of a retail business through efficient warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers. This allows companies to determine if they will have the production and warehouse capacity to meet long-term demand. For some of these more novel forecasts, machine learning and Big Data can be critical.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. This can include examining everything from inventory management and order fulfilment to warehousing, delivery, and customer service.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2024

While the overall trend is toward more integrated and flexible systems that can process voluminous amounts of data, yielding analytics and metrics for improved decision-making, a majority of manufacturers still have yet to commit to the newer, “smarter” technologies.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Shipping processes revolve around a million-trucks-worth of data. Overused and misunderstood in blog posts and informative articles, “big data” describes the use of data to improve your operation, which includes shipping, warehousing, and supply chain processes. Metrics and KPIs.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 20, 2019

.” Fans of Indiana Jones’ movies, will remember the scene at the end of the first movie where the crate containing the Ark of the Covenant is placed in a huge warehouse containing thousands of similar crates. The implication is pretty clear — the likelihood of the Ark being discovered in the warehouse is slim to none.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

It’s not just about merely managing trucks and warehouses anymore; it’s about seeing the big picture (of your entire supply chain!) The objective now was to fulfill orders, smooth distribution of products, storage and warehousing. This will help meet dynamic warehouse requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2018

Big data is not a new topic, but it remains a fresh topic of discussion because the amount of data being generated each day continues to grow. Without advanced analytics, finding actionable insights and gaining new knowledge from that data would be difficult and slow — too slow for today’s speed of business.

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Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

Typically, this means updating the forecast based on aggregate data on a daily or weekly basis, refreshing the data warehouse with each forecast refresh, and regenerating a running forecast based on the most recent actuals. Within a well-managed data warehouse, this means higher veracity of the forecast data.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

From Third Party Logistics, Warehouse information, Technology, and KPIs. It was also evident that many folks wanted more information around KPIs and Metrics, as our top 5 included two posts from this sub-category. e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Executional Planning: This planning occurs within the order duration and is characterized by Available-to-Promise (ATP) functionality, warehouse management labor planning, and the routing/scheduling of trucks and shipments.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

An effective TMS should also be imbued with metrics and analytics to measure performance and ability to meet consumer demands, including boosting labor productivity in warehouses, reports CHAINalytics.com. Last Mile Technology Includes Big Data and Data Analytics. Technology must function 24/7.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

They are lightweight, flexible, and simple to integrate, making them perfect for use in warehouses with limited room. Big data The use of big data is increasing in manufacturing. Metrics monitoring Real-time data can be accessed globally using cloud computing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. We thank all of our readers who have read our posts. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Prescriptive analytics, where data constantly move in and out of partners’ systems, helps take data insights to the next level with improved visibility and for decision making. exact location of goods (on order, in transit, or in a warehouse)). Products we infrequently order are not stored in regular Amazon warehouses.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Warehouses are full and shelves are empty. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. There is no place to put market data–weather, telematics, point of sale/consumption, unstructured data–in today’s infrastructure. Volume is up. What to do?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

The automation of processes with these new data forms intrigues me. It is about much, much more than a passive data scientist role. While consultants market big data services, and ERP vendors hawk cloud and new database technologies, open source software is changing the fundamentals. Where Can You Find Out More?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. Voice picking, piece pick walls, and pushing the goods to the packer are new processes, but underlying these process redefinitions is the need for investment in warehouse management. Instead, it is a redefinition.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Warehouses are full and shelves are empty. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. There is no place to put market data–weather, telematics, point of sale/consumption, unstructured data–in today’s infrastructure. Volume is up. What to do?

Analytics Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Drones in warehouses using machine learning for real-time inventory and self-driving vehicles are transforming logistics. Stalled progress on metrics: 90% of companies find themselves stuck on key supply chain metrics (cost, inventory, growth, ROIC). The Autonomous Supply Chain for Physical Logistics. It is happening.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Big data drives everything,” Michael says. Michael provided a lot of additional examples, helpful metrics, and suggestions for getting started, but as usual, I don’t have the time or space to summarize all of them here. One area that can quickly yield benefits is in parcel shipping.

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RFgen

MAY 3, 2017

Data integration and process automation are critical in this environment, especially as more organizations face pressure to establish sustainable supply chain ecosystems that are backed by big data. Minimizing the emissions requirements for good transit between source locations, warehouses, production areas and customers.

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RFgen

MAY 3, 2017

Data integration and process automation are critical in this environment, especially as more organizations face pressure to establish sustainable supply chain ecosystems that are backed by big data. Minimizing the emissions requirements for good transit between source locations, warehouses, production areas and customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Big Data analytics Artificial intelligence and machine learning enable predictive analytics and demand forecasting, facilitating better decision-making. Introducing innovative supply chain practices may require integration with existing systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software or warehouse management systems (WMS).

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

” According to Nimrod Kaplan, CTO and Co-Founder at Water.io, consumer data might not be as abundant as people think. He explains, “Big data essentially has three sources: social data, machine data and transactional data. Social data is comprised of a consumer’s online behavior.

Data 100

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Pfizer is planning to continue reviewing data for several more weeks prior to beginning mass manufacturing. While those factors remain absolute, it is possible to leverage business intelligence solutions, including big data analytics, to unlock added value within the supply chain.

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Elementum

AUGUST 16, 2022

First, those who’ve always held that “distribution is king,” would like to be acknowledged; and secondly, those who foresaw the massive influence of big data might also want a nod of acknowledgment. This ubiquity of access and utility is why the biggest players have become as big they have. That’s a LOT of blue sky.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Data Analysis Enhances E-Commerce Forecasts and More Take a moment to consider what goes into managing e-commerce fulfillment. Warehouse Managers and logistics services providers need to have an estimate of the projected demand for all given times. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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