The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Longer lead times, complex handoffs between logistics providers, data flow between disparate systems…requires a new way of thinking for efficient inventory moves from origin to the final customer efficiently. Steve is also the editor of RSR’s weekly e-newsletter, one of the most eagerly anticipated periodicals in the industry.

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Global Trade Management

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This newsletter will explore how analytics can revolutionize supply chain management, mitigating risks and enhancing operational efficiency. Recent advancements in machine learning have fueled the rise of predictive and prescriptive analytics in supply chain management, offering unparalleled accuracy in forecasting demand variability.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

These days, truckload capacity is in exceptionally high demand, driving rates to ecstatic heights. Many are leveraging technology to time their offers of capacity to optimize profitability. If a competitive spot bid tool can save even 3 percent on $10 million, that saves this shipper $300,000 a year.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” I asked the group to think of demand-driven concepts as the enabler of customer-centric strategies. To help, I wrote a few definitions on the board: Demand-Driven Processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2014

“How do I know if I am ready for cool technologies? Especially demand sensing and shaping?” ” A Demand Planner for a Large Multinational Pharmaceutical Company. This week’s topic was cool technologies. How do I know if I am ready for these new technologies? Especially demand sensing?”

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Taulia

AUGUST 29, 2023

Adopt supply chain management technology As supply chains become increasingly complex, traditional, paper-based, or heavily manual approaches can prove inadequate. But by adopting supply chain management technology, businesses can gain access to tools that help them meet their supply chain objectives.

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The Smart Software

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Smart Software is pleased to announce that Thomas Willemain’s article "Managing Inventory amid Regime Change” for Smart Software’s blog has won 1st place in the 2022 Supply Chain Brief MVP Awards. Our articles are read by an audience of over 97,000 people on our smartcorp.com site and newsletter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2014

Ironically, while it is connected to the outside world, it is not well-connected to the manufacturer’s enterprise systems. Most companies’ demand-planning systems do not allow easy integration of retail data; and the connection to the planning systems requires an unwanted redesign that most companies try to avoid.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 17, 2015

So, I thought that I would grab a cup of coffee and pen a short blog post before I take off for Phoenix to work with clients and attend the Manhattan Software event. The business requirements have outpaced the first and second generation of capabilitie s of the Advanced Planning Systems (APS). ” The dialogue was rich.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

AUGUST 1, 2022

Buyer’s Newsletter – Long Term Outs. This will help you pay attention to the demand and forecast as you order. By doing so, you can prevent the lost sales from inflating any demand above and beyond SALSA cleansing. The post Buyers Newsletter appeared first on Herlitz Inventory Management. Happy Buying!!

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Techgistics

JUNE 16, 2017

Within this crowded delivery market are logistics providers that range from giants like Fedex, UPS, and DHL, to retailers like Amazon, technology companies like Uber and Postmates, and many small-and medium-size operations in between. The Cloud I view Onfleet’s platform somewhat analogous to Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

TextSanity is a brand of bulk SMS software that uses a text from computer model. TextSanity’s software makes that easy for them to do. It is the legislation governing how automated systems can deliver SMS messages and phone calls to people. It is similar to how email newsletters work, where recipients have to subscribe first.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Based on the top Talking Logistics posts and videos this quarter, it’s clear that transportation management remains a hot topic of interest — everything from how to navigate the twists and turns of the market to how to leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

They react speedily to sudden changes in demand or supply. A supply chain that produces products at the same cost, quality and customer service given the level of demand and supply volatility. Many try to start with technology. The technology group wanted to implement SAP IBP, and the business leaders were resistant.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

With the shift of power to the retailer, both have had to add headcount to manage the increased demands for sales to staff account-specific teams to better manage against retailer expectations. There has to be an enlightened leader that understands that the supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. Many are not.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment. With the aforementioned, weather-induced delays and order backlogs, one might intuit that demand would be strong for new transportation equipment to help meet the deficit. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 11, 2014

” Financial Leader in Discussions on Demand Sensing. The systems respond, but they do not sense. The reward systems focus on the urgent, not the important. This data will also be featured in an upcoming report in our newsletter. As you can see in Figure 1, today it is less about supply and more about demand.

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Cognira

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A 2024 Outlook into the Future of Retail Promotions February 12, 2024 Promotions Home As we step into 2024, the retail landscape is undergoing significant transformations, with technology, data, and customer expectations playing pivotal roles. Tech-driven solutions combat food waste, employing intelligent inventory systems and data analytics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. Warehouse Automation.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

At the same time banks have to invest in new technology to ‘reinvent the industry’,” Carande said. Attijariwafa Bank has successfully implemented a source-to-contract solution with the JAGGAER ONE platform. Purchase orders were issued through the ERP system, but with no link to the approvals workflow and procurement decisions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 6, 2023

Gorilla 76’s client portfolio includes OEMs, custom machine builders, contract manufacturers, robotics systems integrators and industry 4.0 Myth 4 : Email newsletters are a great way to sell prospective customers. Campaigns : Ongoing campaign launch, management and reporting to both capture existing demand and create new demand.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Selecting ABC Rankings brings you to the Set up of how you want to run the Rankings tool. The ranking tool can be run by Item, SKU or Location as long as all total 100% across the rows. Its demand is lumpy, so it is most profitably managed at a C ranked Service Goal. How could this be?

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Cognira

MAY 22, 2023

By understanding shifts in customer demands and behaviors and investing in strategic promotional planning , retailers can attract and retain customers. The continued rise in prices has led to serious disruptions in demand for retailers, as consumers remain cautious about their smallest purchases.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JUNE 28, 2019

Seasonal Profiles are an important tool in the HIMPACT toolbox. Seasonal profiles are used when an item’s demand experiences regular and predictable changes which recur every calendar year. Past Newsletters. 2019 | April Newsletter. 2019 | June Newsletter. 2019 | July Newsletter.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JUNE 20, 2019

Seasonal Profiles are an important tool in the HIMPACT tool box. Seasonal profiles are used when an item’s demand experiences regular and predictable changes which recur every calendar year. The post 2019 | Summer Newsletter appeared first on Herlitz Inventory Management.

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Cognira

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It’s not just about staying ahead of the competition, but also about meeting the evolving demands of their discerning clientele. They are now compelled to invest in advanced technologies that will carry them into the future. Our central focus is on emerging technology trends and the power of shoppable videos.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

Enter technology providers such as ThredUP, RealReal, and Poshmark. These providers offer retailers, brands, and others an online platform to sell gently used goods. “When people shop secondhand, the demand for new clothing production goes down, which reduces carbon, waste, and water footprints by an average of 25%,” J.

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Bristlecone

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

HOW TO EMBRACE THE NEW NORMAL IN DEMAND PLANNING. Unusual consumption patterns have made it nearly impossible for businesses to adequately manage demand this year. HIA was in demand before 2020 – think ‘automation first,’ the notion that any process that can be automated should be automated. Spreadsheets aren’t the answer.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

On-Time In-Full (OTIF) and the Growing Demand for Real-Time Freight Visibility. Keeping Up with the Amazon Effect: How to Future-Proof Your Parcel Technology. Reminder: There are many ways to stay connected with Talking Logistics throughout the year — choose all the options that you prefer: Email Newsletter. Top Posts.

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Provenance

MARCH 22, 2019

At the same time, shopper demands are shifting, particularly with next-generation shoppers calling for more transparency. The Provenance platform makes it simple for brands to collate sustainability stories and communicate them to shoppers, thereby ‘lifting the veil’ to be honest about their business and the decisions made.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 2, 2021

In the past, I did a weekly newsletter for my business, Logistics Trends & Insights, but things change or evolve and after reminding folks, again and again, the name of my company, I figured I would start writing my thoughts, minus the company, on supply chains. I also do random supply chain projects for folks.

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Throughout the blog, discover 2022 holiday shopping predictions, how retailers can plan their promotions accordingly, and what advanced tools to tap into for optimal success. Highly Variable Demand Channels Will Require An Omnichannel Retail. In order to optimize promotions, retailers need to tap into advanced technology.

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Cognira

JANUARY 10, 2022

We’ve seen uncertainty with demand , customer behavior , and the supply chain. For retailers, the old way of dealing with demand was to buy excess inventory to fulfill stores for a given period. As retailers brace for the increased demand for e-commerce channels, the next step is to seek a competitive advantage in this domain.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Advances in the technology are now making these units more flexible and versatile. The upshot from a supply chain perspective is that the new generation of factory robots makes production systems more agile and helps companies to compete in fast-changing markets. This is what a team of researchers, including Shah, are working towards.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We’ll also highlight emerging technologies that we believe can have an outsized impact on global supply chains. Most now recognize that inflation has not been transitory. Stalling Demand.

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Throughout the blog, discover 2022 holiday shopping predictions, how retailers can plan their promotions accordingly, and what advanced tools to tap into for optimal success. Highly Variable Demand Channels Will Require An Omnichannel Retail. In order to optimize promotions, retailers need to tap into advanced technology.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 16, 2021

Engagement in online communities parallels MicroMasters program growth Programs built using online learning management systems (LMS) provide an excellent foundation for the development of practitioner communities. A number of forum discussion threads center on emerging technologies. Learners also connect together through chat.

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