Locus

AUGUST 2, 2022

Gartner® Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2022 provides insight into the maturity, readiness, and business impact of logistics technologies. This is another such milestone following being listed as Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling and Last-Mile Technologies, 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Supply chain technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari provides added perspectives and highlights to last week’s announced acquisition of Starboard Solutions by Logility. Noted customers include Porsche , Deloitte , CBRE , Flexe, Geodis, Miele, One Network , and Topco , among others. Added Highlights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth. “We What PMI needed, considering the long planning horizons, was a digital and analytics network design and supply optimization tool.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

Through digital marketing, small brands are cropping up all over, and it is sentiment analysis and digital content driving purchases. Challenge them to build new capabilities working with innovative technology leaders. The innovation you need today will not come from large consultants or technology companies. How do we compete?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” ” I have been studying the evolution of inventory technologies as an industry analyst since 2002. It is truly a case of process, people and technology.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

ATLANTA (August 24, 2022) American Software, Inc. NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. million for the same period last year, and software license revenues were $0.3 Professional services and other revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 increased 5% to $10.0

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.)

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. The design needs to be from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier. What is the potential impact of new business models? Forms of Channel Data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” I worked for a software company for almost a decade and implemented demand management solutions in the 1990s for multiple companies. The capabilities of these technologies are not equal.)

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ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

Powered by data analytics and advanced technologies, every stage of the supply chain can be critically analyzed, starting from procurement to distribution to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. This opens up avenues to save procurement, transportation, inventory, and warehousing costs.

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ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

As the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Home Depot is an excellent example of a business powered by an evolving global supply chain. Digital and mobile commerce have transformed how humankind buys. Not to mention, the plethora of options and flexibility to make purchases, anytime anywhere. Sounds simple?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. The Delta Medallion customer service agent told me that she had never seen anything quite like it. In Agrosciences is the customer the distributor of seed/additives, the farmer or the downstream purchaser of food products?

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ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

As the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Home Depot is an excellent example of a business powered by an evolving global supply chain. Digital and mobile commerce have transformed how humankind buys. Not to mention, the plethora of options and flexibility to make purchases, anytime anywhere. Sounds simple?

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

As the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Home Depot is an excellent example of a business powered by an evolving global supply chain. Digital and mobile commerce have transformed how humankind buys. Not to mention, the plethora of options and flexibility to make purchases, anytime anywhere. Sounds simple?

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Special Services. Consortium Report. A Blueprint for Supply Chain Optimization This webcast delves into the process of a successful network design initiative and the outlines the steps necessary for success. Learn how technology, people and processes all come together to help guide the process. Consumer Products.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Getting the Service Policy Right. One of the fastest ways I know to burn money in Supply Chain management is not to have clear customer service policies or to have service policies that are poorly implemented and communicated. 3) Don’t have a one size fits all customer service policy. Scenario 2 – Buy more at once.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. The current models for the technology providers are self-serving.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. My goal is to understand the impact of technologies and processes. Today, we have a number of burning platforms. It is easier said than done.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. Supply Chain Network Design. SEE ALSO: 10 Reasons to Review Your Distribution Network Design.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It guarantees the smooth movement of commodities, services, and financial resources, enabling businesses to flourish in cutthroat markets. Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

Are you looking for ways to use automation technology to stay at the top of the game? We’re breaking down 6 automation technologies to drive up your distribution center efficiency. Rethink Network Design. Option 6: Human Augmentation Technology. Customer-facing technology is one piece of the puzzle.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Sebastian Jungels @seb_jungels Sebastian is a co-founder at KAPUA , an enterprise SaaS provider, where he helps companies to improve their forecasting accuracy and speed.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Lord says that while three broad categories of inventory - structural, operational and situational - can overlap, each category should first be examined separately ( Supply Chain Leaders Must Orchestrate Three Decision Categories for Inventory Excellence , 9 April 2018, Paul Lord). Structural inventory is a direct result of design choices.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Coupled with speed of innovation in various technologies – cloud, AI/ML, IoT, Edge – the current ecosystem presents a new set of challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders. Sustainability continues its rightful rise in the central agendas of customers, companies, and supply chains. Proven Performance.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

How Much Does It “Cost to Serve” Your Customer? By calculating what it truly costs to deliver a good or a service to a customer, and by comparing that cost with what you invoice to the customer, you can see what is finally left for your enterprise in terms of overall profit – or loss. Sales organisation costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Historically, most supply chain investments were for engines–bright guys built fabulous optimization code and plonked the software onto a relational database. The engines largely operate in isolation: they lack a seamless platform. Evaluate network design options to simplify sourcing and reduce the number of platforms.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Comparative advantage is an economy’s ability to produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost than that of trade partners. A comparative advantage gives a company the ability to sell goods and services at a lower price than its competitors and/or realize stronger sales margins. That’s the way it would work.” [2].

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