Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

Source: Deloitte – Consumer sustainability tops the innovation agenda The effective implementation of sustainability goals on emissions, circularity, waste reduction and the recyclability of materials requires a transformation of company operations spanning the entire supply chain—of which digital transformation is a key part.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how consumer packaged goods manufacturers can improve supply chain competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Changes in today’s business world are occurring so fast they are creating challenges former generations of supply chain leaders never faced. As analysts from John Galt note, “Companies across industries have recently found themselves operating with supply chains designed for a world that no longer exists.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Autonomous E2E decision making isn't a distant dream; it's the reality crafted by the synergy between Unilever, a global consumer goods giant, and Solvoyo, the norm-busting partner in end-to-end supply chain planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Technology and automation are major enablers towards this.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. Then it was the redefinition of the supply chain for the global shutdowns Sick with the virus; I spent my energies writing and moderating podcasts. As we moved into our new roles, for all supply chains, demand shifted. Time to Know.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Founded in 1886 with just 14 employees, it now provides global solutions for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods. And it owes its monumental success in part to its supply chain. Instead, the strategic utilization of technology enabled the company to pre-empt and respond to global challenges of all kinds.

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2022

With Starboard’s Digital Twin Technology, Logility Clients Can Better Answer “What if” Scenarios and Optimize Supply Chain Networks to Overcome Disruptions and Drive Growth. a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. ATLANTA (June 28, 2022) – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech kicks off our 2024 series with two acquisition announcements related to multiple supply chain providers. based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

The Italian consumer goods company applies ToolsGroup’s probabilistic forecasting and inventory optimization across its expansive network to enhance customer experience and business value. This automated, AI-powered solution includes Demand Planning & Forecasting and Inventory Optimization.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, the way products are packaged plays a pivotal role in the success of consumer goods manufacturing and the overall supply chain. Modern consumers demand packaging that not only protects the product but also aligns with their values.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2022

Partnership leverages consulting firm’s deep expertise in retail, grocery, and CPG with powerful cloud-based digital supply chain platform. We look forward to partnering with the Logility team in delivering innovative solutions to solve our joint clients’ most elusive business challenges,” says Robert Kaufman, Parker Avery’s CEO.

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OptiProERP

MAY 3, 2021

It’s for this reason that careful attention is needed when selecting the right ERP software for your specific business requirements. There are several options of software solutions to meet your supply chain management needs. 6 Tips for Choosing the Right ERP for Supply Chain Management.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. What Is a Circular Supply Chain?

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ToolsGroup

JULY 26, 2022

Milan, July 27 , 2022 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been awarded Microsoft Italy’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the second year in a row. About ToolsGroup.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Additionally, if your employees are highly proficient, they can help to create an atmosphere that fosters innovation and can even influence your business’ stock market performance. A proficient team will drive innovation Skill proficiency and innovative thinking are closely intertwined.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

This imperative to move quickly has become more critical in part because of technology. Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Supply chain snarls and disruptions have captured headlines for months. Evan Quasney, Global Vice President for Supply Chain Solutions at Anaplan, insists these challenges prove supply chain operations need to change. To paraphrase an old maxim, then, necessity breeds innovation.”[2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. billion in 2019.

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference brings thousands of supply chain executives together. Instead of enjoying world-famous theme parks, and nightlife in Orlando, Florida this year, attendees explored new ideas and technology investments that drive business growth and create more resilient supply chains.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) presents special supply chain planning challenges for both smaller microbrands (e.g., eyeglass brand Warby Parker or mattress seller Casper) and much larger consumer goods incumbents, but the planning challenges are different depending on which type of company you are.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 23, 2020

. … Supply and retail companies continue to deliver, but there’s no doubt the supply chain is feeling the strain. Consumer goods companies should use the current situation as an opportunity to reevaluate.”[1] They also agree blockchain will play a larger role in supply chain operations.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. Supply chain concerns, however, don’t focus solely on the movement of consumer goods.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It is time to bring Manufacturers, Retailers, and Distributors together with Technology Providers in order to better understand the issues and generate ideas to help build the “network of networks.” Short of the initial launch of B2B exchanges in 2002, no brand owner drove the adoption of network technologies. Technology Evolution.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane began his career working with the Wal-Mart Innovation Network, a group dedicated to providing market feasibility analysis to inventors and innovators. Shane completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University while working with the Wal-Mart Innovation Network.

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Alloy

JANUARY 10, 2019

We’re posting this from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where we’ve had a couple packed days of meetings and checking out the latest innovations in technology. Many of these are geared toward a specific audience, such as sales or supply chain. The 2019 conference schedule is off to a busy start!

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Enterra Insights

JULY 29, 2021

In an episode of the Next Normal Show, with host Josef Schneider, we discuss why the Enterra Solutions ® Autonomous Decision Science (ADS) technology is a game changer for the retail industry. From shopper marketing and consumer insights, to category management and supply chain, ADS has end-to-end optimization potential.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2019

Bear markets drive heightened interest in supply chain management. These supply chain groups are more global and diverse. The traditional processes, rooted in historical relationships with large system integrators and technologies will crumble, as companies push for answers on value. The impact may surprise us.

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2023

Warehouse barcode software that can generate multiple types of barcode labels on-demand can help improve labeling compliance and minimize lost products in the supply chain as well. Having software that can track products and ensure order quality and timely return processing can help save additional costs as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

2022 – o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, announced it ranked no. 396 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. 396 on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ appeared first on o9 Solutions. Dallas, 28 Nov. The post o9 Solutions Ranks No.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Closures forced by the coronavirus pandemic coupled with the difficulty some businesses are having finding workers to fill job vacancies have motivated many companies to look more closely at automation. Ayman Sayed ( @asayed ), CEO of BMC Software, notes, “Business agility has proven to be a cornerstone of success in any industry.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 9, 2017

One innovative company is taking on the big four wireless carriers and other players in the consumer wireless market. The post How a “Disruptor” is Using Supply Chain Innovation to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service appeared first on The Network Effect.

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