ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 27, 2023

Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023. As reported by the Harvard Business Review , “an organization must view the available options and then adapt in near-real time by collaborating with external partners” (Padgaonkar). This requires focusing on sustainability, transparency, and innovation across the supply chain.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Innovation Optimal Sourcing 78

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

As an old gal, with over forty-years of supply chain experience, writing this report for ten years taught me many lessons. I find in the orbit chart analysis that 45% of companies in the report are unconsciously incompetent. An average margin of 21% with inventory turns of 1.58 Outperformers Focus on Customer-centric Innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 287

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 287

Logility

JUNE 8, 2022

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2022, the Company reported operating earnings of approximately $13.2 Continued Strong Growth in Subscription Fees Fuels Revenue Growth of 21% in Q4 and Record Revenue in Fiscal 2022.

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 173

ToolsGroup

JULY 28, 2023

The vendors included in this report all met the criteria of earning 60% or more of their 2021 revenue from midmarket enterprises with 100 to 999 employees or $50 million to $3 billion in revenue.” ToolsGroup’s continued focus on customers has driven technological innovations that make its solutions invaluable to midmarket companies.

Gartner 290

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Vendor Strategies 290

ToolsGroup

APRIL 24, 2024

This new solution empowers retailers to ensure that every promotion delivers on promised returns— something critical to profitability, especially with working capital invested in inventory at a premium. Current pricing customers report a 6% average growth in revenue and 15% growth in volume.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 156

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2022

It’s a complex problem, but you can successfully optimize inventory levels with the right approach and technology. With all of today’s supply chain disruptions, and new ones no doubt lurking around the corner, companies without optimized inventory are risking overpaying and underperforming. Inventory Optimization Challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

This weekend, I edited the Supply Chains to Admire report. The report was scheduled to publish in the summer of 2023, but life got in the way. The full report publishes this week. I laugh that writing the report is like a root canal. With surgery, I just never got to the report finished. Writing it takes weeks.

Supply Chain Design Software 235

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 235

ThroughPut

APRIL 5, 2024

Inventory is the backbone of the modern firm, and potentially its most important asset. Thus, effective inventory management is one of the crucial goals of modern-day businesses – and a critical element of supply chain management. What is Inventory Management?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

The time gave me a good time to reflect and finish the reports that I should have completed in the summer when I recovered from Uterine Cancer. Writing and Reflection Completing the edits on the two reports that are publishing soon, felt good. The reports took me two months to write. Today, I wish good health for each of you.

Gartner 275

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Case Study 275

Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

‘SCM World, Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Risk, Geraint John, July 2014′ SCM World has published a report (login required) ‘Innovative approaches to Supply Chain Risk’ authored by Geraint John, Senior Vice President, Research that outlines an approach to bring your supply chain risk management to the next level of maturity.

Inventory Reduction 267

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 267

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 4, 2022

Complete halts result in backlogs and delays, which will impact warehouses and more importantly, their inventory management. Inventory takes many forms, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. Inventory exists because a buffer is needed to balance out the uncertainties between demand and supply. Survey findings.

Inventory Management Software 105

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 105

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network.

Modeling 130

Modeling Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Packaging 130

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A majority of organizations (62 percent) missed their 2023 business goals, and four in five organizations reported falling short of their competitors’ or peers’ performance (Figure 1). Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 246

Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. One of the key drivers of supply chain resilience is the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in inventory management. AI makes use of the endless stream of data collected through inventory management devices and cloud-based applications.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

A New Perspective on Inventory Management Inventory management can feel like a constant game of cat and mouse—chasing after ever-changing demand while trying to balance stock levels. As revealed in the RFgen Digital Inventory Report , a major challenge in inventory management is having too many challenges.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. For the nine months ended January 31, 2022, the Company reported operating earnings of approximately $7.7 This is a list of the most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers. million compared to $0.5

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 130

Logility

JANUARY 12, 2021

automating the digital transformation of supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning, invites you to the upcoming webcast: Roadmap to Overcoming Five Obstacles to Achieving Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. Title: Roadmap to Overcoming Five Obstacles to Achieving Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. Webcast at a Glance.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Logility Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 130

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Innovation Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing 111

ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you don’t have enough inventory on hand you risk selling out. Too much, and you’ll be stuck with an inventory glut. An inventory glut occurs when a company has surplus inventory and the stock of products far exceeds its demand. What is inventory glut? Inventory glut affects businesses both large and small.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 52

My Office Apps

JANUARY 22, 2024

Out with the Old, In with the Efficiency: Choose the Right Inventory Management Software for a Profitable New Year As the confetti settles and resolutions take flight, it’s the perfect time to give your business a refresh. But navigating the vast options of Inventory Management Software (IMS) can feel daunting.

Inventory Management Software 84

Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Logility

JANUARY 4, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced a partnership with Planalytics, Inc. Planalytics will integrate directly into the Logility Digital Supply Chain Platform®, ultimately increasing forecast accuracy, optimizing inventories and reducing lost sales. “We ATLANTA – Jan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logility Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 130

The Supply Chainer Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

2022 most innovative idea is not coming from aerospace, or new drugs discovery. The biggest supply chain company in the world has reported the strongest Revenue ever, and at the same time +17% increase in their Operational Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) Year-Over-Year (YOY). Focus on Inventory. It’s as simple as that.

Innovation 52

Innovation Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. For the nine months ended January 31, 2021, the Company reported operating earnings of approximately $2.5 Subscription Fees Increased 29%, Cloud Services Annual Contract Value Increased 24% for the Quarter. million compared to $31.3

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 130

BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2023

We are very excited to announce that Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave : Order Management Systems, Q2 2023 Report. As stated in the report, customers today demand real-time availability and delivery information — and earlier in the shopping process than ever before.

Procurement Analytics 78

Procurement Analytics Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Headline news included Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s struggling with inventory bloat and offering deep discounts. Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. My take away?

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 235

AB&R

AUGUST 16, 2023

Better Chemical Inventory and Asset Management By AB&R Efficient Inventory and Asset Management for the Chemical Industry The chemical industry produces many innovative and crucial products for different industries and markets, but inventory and asset tracking processes within the chemical business are still very old-school.

Asset Management 52

Asset Management Chemicals Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 52

Unleashed

MAY 25, 2023

Do you know your optimal inventory levels? Inventory planning enables you to order the right stock at the right time to meet demand and prevent overstocking. What is inventory planning? It is a key function of modern inventory management. Let’s take a quick look at some of the core benefits of inventory planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Inventory Reduction Forecasting Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

I was working on a report on the Multi-Enterprise Inventory Management (often termed MEIO) and I challenged Pete. As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. The most innovative of the technologies were quickly acquired, and the promise waned. Rise in Inventories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 251

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Supply and Demand 251

Logility

JUNE 8, 2021

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2021, the Company reported operating earnings of approximately $4.4 We delivered solutions at a record pace, and innovation that has been recognized as industry leading.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 130

Enterra Insights

MAY 19, 2021

” Shawn Muma, Director of Supply Chain Innovation and Emerging Technologies for CGE’s Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), agrees. 3] Wolfgang Lehmacher, “ The Beginning of the Beginning: A Progress Report on the Digitisation of Supply Chains ,” LogiSYM Blog, 17 March 2021. [4] ” writes Anne G.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Gartner 130

Logility

APRIL 26, 2022

based supplier of fashion blanks transforms its demand and inventory management with Logility. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the addition of Next Level Apparel® (NLA) to its customer community. ATLANTA – April 26, 2022 – Logility, Inc., About Next Level Apparel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Inventory Management Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, which launched in April 2022, is still intent on finding and investing in startups that can help the e-commerce giant deliver goods faster, while improving the experience of customers as well as the employees who work in its warehouses and logistics departments. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 232

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Panama California 232

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

The report identifies the leaders and highlights best practices. The report takes a holistic approach to what a digital transformation means. The final report focuses on the current state of key practices in digital transformation in logistics, spread across multiple industries and over 1,100 respondents.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 246

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By combining real-time planning and execution capabilities with AI, we are furthering our vision to help organizations navigate the supply chain with the ability to sense and respond to changes in customers’ needs in real-time and automate the optimal distribution of inventory.” Bulgari, and Clas Ohlson.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting ToolsGroup Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I am currently doing research on inventory management. In the research, I ask inventory planners to define resilience. Of the twenty companies interviewed, only one can answer the question, “Do you have a good inventory plan?” No technology in the market measures inventory health. Today, this is not the case.

Supply Chain Design Software 303

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 303

Logility

JANUARY 12, 2024

Navigating the $5 trillion North American apparel market requires precision, especially when dealing with the intricate complexities of forecasting and inventory management. Its implementation transforms how businesses manage inventory and forecast demand, leading to streamlined and effective decision-making processes.

Inventory Reduction 246

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 246

TrackVia

MAY 25, 2023

Many companies are realizing the critical role that effective inventory management plays in streamlining warehouse operations and maintaining an edge over competitors. Check out how UC San Diego improved their inventory and asset management processes. An agile supply chain can address erratic demands and help the bottom line.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Design Software 52