DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

In the last three to five years, something has changed in conversations about supply chains and logistics. Assuming that big data was superior to “just any data” came from evidence in the B2C market, but this did not stop bold predictions about how it could also transform supply chain operation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a published report noting how various manufacturers are seeking and establishing added resiliency and control of component and production networks. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of China Plus sourcing. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S. billion in September.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. This practice has evolved significantly from its historical roots, largely a game of educated guesses, to today’s data-driven approach that harnesses the power of advanced analytics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 11, 2021

At the start of my career, most brands and OEMs used a traditional two-tier distribution process through wholesalers and retailers to sell their products. This begs the question: How does each system talk to the rest of the network? In other words, how do all these systems connect to form a single version of the truth?

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

What was once believed to be a temporary disruption is leaving a lasting impact on the retail industry. We are over one year into the global pandemic, and its effects on the sector are as pronounced as ever. While last month’s retail sales declined by 1.3% trillion this year as the economy accelerates its pace of recovery.”

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BlueYonder

JUNE 24, 2014

During a Super-Session at JDA’s FOCUS 2014 in Las Vegas, five leading retail executives discussed how assortment planning is critical to addressing the challenges posed by today’s empowered consumers. Welty: One thing I think we all agree on is that the pace of change in retail is accelerating.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2018

It’s a fact that many retailers have struggled to embrace innovations in technology, especially the move to cloud-based or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for day-to-day operations. Even so, retailers know that moving to the cloud gives them greater agility and faster speed to market. Planting the Seed of Cultural Change.

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2018

It’s fair to say the grocery sector experienced a rapid evolvement during the past year and retailers have not been late to look for new ways to keep up with the changes. We’ve listed the five most interesting trends that grocery retailers can expect in 2018. Pricing War. Fresh Foods.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 21, 2021

“The ripple effects of the pandemic will be felt for some time and serve as a powerful illustration of the need for consumer-facing companies to be agile, resilient, and responsive to change,” asserts Oliver Wright ( @owright001 ), senior managing director and head of Accenture’s global consumer goods industry group.[1] ”[2].

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years, which is hard to believe sometimes. I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” billion transactions last year.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2020

Dave Chaffey ( @DaveChaffey ), co-founder and Content Director at Smart Insights, observes, “We can see the huge impact that digital marketing has had.”[1] Influencer marketing has evolved to become more personalized. Brenner writes, “2020 will be the year of the customer. Digital marketing trends. ”[4].

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

How Do I Know When It’s Time to Automate? The concept of “inventory management” as a sub-element of supply chain management (SCM) has been around for more than 20 years. TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Automate Your Data Collection Process. The Many Benefits of Automating Data Collection.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

How Do I Know When It’s Time to Automate? The concept of “inventory management” as a sub-element of supply chain management (SCM) has been around for more than 20 years. TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Automate Your Data Collection Process. The Many Benefits of Automating Data Collection.

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