AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes the best of our blog and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Case Studies: Leading Global Pharmaceutical Company plans new product introductions with AIMMS: Find out how an industry leader performs long-range capacity planning to produce a viable launch plan for new products.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Our first Gartner machine learning customer case study appeared five years ago. So Gartner polled both users and technology partners to see where machine learning had made the most inroads in supply chain planning (Current Use Cases for Machine Learning in Supply Chain Planning Solutions, 19 May 2018 ID, Tim Payne).

Supply and Demand 214

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes our best supply chain analytics blogs and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Boon Edam takes MVP approach to kickstart its S&OP process: Read this inspiring case study to hear more about Boon Edam’s journey towards manufacturing efficiency.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

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ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here. The strategy for the firm is to embed AI onto the core Ivalua platform for multiple use cases across the whole source to pay process. More support in terms of predictive analytics is the dream.

Analytics Software 176

Analytics Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 176

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In this follow-up article I focus an important aspect of the study – collaborative initiatives to bring down logistics emissions. Much less common is ‘horizontal logistical collaboration’ involving companies at the same level in the chain, in some cases competitors. only 2 out of six in our survey. Alan McKinnon.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The PYMNTS staff reports that a recent study found, “38% of baby boomers and seniors cite high prices or the lack of deals as the most important factor in in their decision to purchase fewer products from grocery stores of late. In some cases, we see these households switching to lower-priced products and smaller pack sizes.”

Price Reduction 130

Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Procurement Analytics 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Blue Yonder breaks their SI partnerships into two categories – global SIs and regional SIs.

Vendor Strategies 197

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

However when collectively exhaustive and mutually exclusive categories of circumstances are defined, things can get predictable. Case study: Transform scrap metal processing plant with Internet of things (IOT) Supply chain challenges manifest in different ways but still evolve around the lack of visibility, intelligence and agility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

In another example, Narvar’s study on “keep the item” returns demonstrates that: 65% of people appreciate that returnless refunds save them time and money. According to a study by Narvar , 75% of consumers have been given a refund without needing to ship back the product. 40% would be more likely to recommend the retailer to others.

Retail 296

Retail Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 296

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If you can only say “No”, I will not be surprised, because many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales, to specific customers or customer categories. Imagine if that is the case. Well, you can!

Negotiating Skills 74

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Offering a broad range of products with expertise and depth in each category, one of Ahlsell’s key business objectives is to strengthen their customers’ competitive edge. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 130

Resilinc

APRIL 22, 2021

including: Top 5 Supply Chain Risks by Category. Customer Case Studies using Mapping and Predictive Analytics. Natural Disasters vs Man-Made Events. EventWatch Bulletins by Event Type. A Q&A with Bindiya Vakil on navigating the early days of COVID-19. Expert Perspective: Trade Agreements, Geopolitics, and Reshoring .

Report 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode.

Real-time Visibility 247

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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. In this study, we explore the primary forms of misalignment that exist between supply chain and procurement executives. (We

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 28, 2013

Case Studies. Then, he announced that he needed only 4 product categories, namely, " Consumer ", " Pro ", " Desktop " and " Portable ". Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study. 7 Supply Chain Lessons from Steve Jobs. Whats the secret behind its success? best of supplychainopz.

Cost Reduction Strategies 279

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Take into account elements like the length of the course, the mode of delivery (in-person, online, or mixed), the presence of interactive exercises or case studies, and the availability of opportunities for hands-on practice. Category Management plays a vital role in every business, regardless of its size. What is important?

Purchasing Training 78

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2022

In a study of brick-and-mortar retail stores, the effect of weather on daily sales was as high as 23.1% Proven Retailer ROI: The Business Case for a Comprehensive Retail Planning Solution. based on the store location and as high as 40.7% based on the sales theme. Download your free report ?

Forecasting 156

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Our report is available online at [link].

Cost Reduction Strategies 162

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Körber must also develop and implement category strategies at a corporate and local level, with autonomy and flexibility granted to the Strategic Business Units (SBU’s). Designing a supplier portfolio with collaborative technology enables more effective category strategy, supplier management, and transparency across the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2022

Climate journalist Jason Samenow ( @JSamenow ) reported, “Packing winds of 105 mph, Agatha slammed into Mexico’s southern west coast as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane — the strongest the country has endured in the month of May.”[1] ” Hurricane Preparations. 8] William B.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

In many cases, enterprises sometimes engage external providers to consult with various elements of the design, structure, location options and execution options. In many cases, this is known as “off-shoring”, when these services are located in places like Bangalore, India one of the more common locations for shared services.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

Rafael: The main two challenges we’ve had are volume, in our case reduction, and the forecast uncertainty. And we can also consolidate regions for categories, we can do beef products or dairy products or bakery in the south, in the north, in a country, in a warehouse. Read the McDonald’s Mesoamérica case study.

Supply Chain Planning Software 296

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2023

In this article, we will explore the benefits of changing packaging for businesses, using the MECE framework to break down the benefits into four key categories: cost savings, enhanced product protection, improved sustainability, and enhanced customer experience. Benefits of Changing Packaging 1.

Packaging 52

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Ury and Bruce Patton This book is the result of research and study by the Harvard Negotiation Project under Harvard Law School (not Harvard Business School.) Cialdini is the Professor of Psychology and negotiation theories from this book was drawn from many research studies in psychology, marketing, and social science.

Negotiating Skills 100

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ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

It’s no wonder that a KPMG study has found that 50% of supply chain organizations plan to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) applications and advanced analytics capabilities through 2024. For example, a mislabeled product category can lead to a 10% inefficiency in demand forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

It’s no wonder that a KPMG study has found that 50% of supply chain organizations plan to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) applications and advanced analytics capabilities through 2024. For example, a mislabeled product category can lead to a 10% inefficiency in demand forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

When considering which category a course falls under we tend to favor those whose approach tends towards smaller details as opposed to big picture ideas like lean as they relate directly back to daily logistics efforts most supply chain managers face while working in corporate settings. Operations Management.

Course 115

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

In the case of network-based risk management solutions, a network of users is connected to carefully curated real-time alerts generated by connections to a huge number of online publications, social media feeds, and third-party purchased data. But the hit AGCO took was much smaller than their competitors and the company gained market share.

Risk Management 194

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

FlexRFP eSourcing is a wise choice across many different options to choose from FlexRFP has been used on many different spend categories over the years. The following is a brief list of the case studies you can find on their website: Raw and food ingredients. In one case, a client wanted to streamline ocean freight bidding.

EC Sourcing 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

When you look at the potential benefits in inventory savings, freight savings, and on-time fulfillment improvements, it’s not that difficult to build the business case. I encourage you to watch the webcast to hear them tell their stories directly, but here’s an overview of A101’s case study. So, what’s been the problem?

Case Study 176

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Resilinc

JULY 18, 2023

Between the 1960s and 1980s, 3M and DuPont started to study the implications of their PFAS chemicals and linked them to higher rates of health concerns among consumers and their workers according to the Evironmental Working Group. Currently, the top PFAS-producing companies are 3M, AGC INC, Daikin Industries, Solvay, Arkema, and DuPont.

Supply Chain Planning 62

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 11, 2017

We are beginning to follow up with references in preparation for our 2018 Trade Promotion Vendor Technology Study which is scheduled to publish in the mid-October timeframe. With almost giddy excitement, each vendor demoed and presented their solutions with case studies, use cases and customer examples that show their ongoing success.

Vendor Strategies 110

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This broad category technology is driven by opportunities from autonomous vehicles, to robots, to automated storage systems, to software for optimization and orchestration of work. While leaders want the benefits of AI, they are nervous about having enough in-house knowledge and in some cases, giving up decision control to AI-based software.

DC 256

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

In fact, they segment supply chain into 4 categories, - Sudden Natural Disaster: earthquake, hurricanes, tornadoes - Sudden Man-made Disaster: terrorist attack, chemical leak - Slow Natural Disaster: famine, drought, poverty - Slow Man-made Disaster: political crisis, refugee crisis Then they create the customized strategy for each category.

Supply Chain Strategy 277

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

But to make their strongest case, SCRM advocates need to focus on one key metric: return on investment. And that means building the business case for category managers, functional units and especially C-level leaders. ROI analysis: core to a strong business case. Perceived high costs and conflicting objectives.

Supply Chain Risk Management 62

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

ProcureTech is a fast-growing technology category. There are a plethora of start-ups, scale-ups, and growth ventures that are providing best-of-breed solutions to the market, and they continue to pop up; strengthening the continued growth of this ‘little known’ software category. between 2018–2023 (MarketWatch 2020).

Optimal Sourcing 89

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