Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. What follows are some key things a newcomer to the supply chain profession, or an interested reader of news headlines, needs to know about SCP technologies, processes, and roles. Here the savings are based on transportation and facility cost savings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Last week, after booking an additional $1B in unexpected supplier costs in the third quarter, the CFO led the company’s focus on restructuring to “support efficient and reliable sourcing of components and internal development of key technologies and capabilities.” Multi-tier inventory management by itself was not sufficient.

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Logility

MAY 2, 2012

At the heart of this confusion is the network. Any time you want to optimize across an enterprise, whether it is inventory or product flows, you need to represent a logical representation of the supply chain. In this way the network structure is the ‘bones’ of the supply chain around which the optimization can be performed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

My primary insight is that many of the technology initiatives that were underway at the start of the disruption did not serve us well. The use of descriptive analytics along with agile planning techniques (what-if analysis, discrete event simulation, and network design) helped. Inventory as Waste. Inventory as a Buffer.

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Logility

MAY 2, 2012

At the heart of this confusion is the network. Any time you want to optimize across an enterprise, whether it is inventory or product flows, you need to represent a logical representation of the supply chain. In this way the network structure is the ‘bones’ of the supply chain around which the optimization can be performed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

If the industry were grounded in truth in advertising repercussions, there would be far fewer signs in the airports from consultants and technology providers.). Orbit Chart for Ecolab at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin Versus the Chemical Industry for the Period of 2010-2019. Shifts in Technology.

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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. Transportation Reliability. The slowdown in ocean transport is a rude awakening.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Each requires design and fine tuning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

In particular, Ferguson’s supply chain is built for speed and to provide high service levels. Driving an excellent supply chain depends on how people are recruited and managed, processes, and the technology used. The company uses a network design tool from Coupa. Ferguson Invests in Best of Breed Technology.

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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. They are slow to adapt.

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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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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Demand Simulation in Network Design Navigator. Demo in Network Design Navigator .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

It offers an overview of the enormous breadth of solutions for Supply Chain planning, giving you insight into the many fields where you can leverage technology to boost your company’s performance. Segmented Design. Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. Manufacturing Scheduling. Strategic Network Design.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Each requires design and fine tuning.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Each requires design and fine tuning.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

It offers an overview of the enormous breadth of solutions for Supply Chain planning, giving you insight into the many fields where you can leverage technology to boost your company’s performance. Segmented Design. Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. Manufacturing Scheduling. Strategic Network Design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. Using this software effectively is about more than the functionality. How do we best handle surging transportation costs?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The current models for the technology providers are self-serving. Each technology provider operates in isolation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2013

I, like other analysts, are stuck in the traditional software APS paradigm. The Kinaxis solution is probably one of the most misunderstood supply chain planning platforms. It has helped many clients that were too constrained by the inflexibility of the traditional APS platform. 4) Terra Technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2014

As I answered the phone, I heard the voice of an aggressive investor in supply chain technology software. I have been writing on what I term the “Third Act in Supply Chain Planning Software.” I think that SAP has great talent to write software, but their current focus is on the analytics technology market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And, once again, it will be incumbent on logistics teams to deliver better, faster service, at a lower cost, to get products to market in the face of these continuing issues. Following is a discussion of each of these competitive imperatives for 2022, and a look at the role of technology in helping logistics teams achieve these objectives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

The impact of the Indian crisis on software development schedules is pervasive in my conversations. 70% of global supply chain shipments are by sea, 18% move by road transport, 9% go by rail, 2% by inland waterways and less than 0.25% by air. The issues result in late arrivals and customer service issues. Price Increases.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

Whether you formally create a center of excellence or not, an internal competence in value network strategy is essential. Weak Network Design Limits Business Success. From an operational perspective, the greatest leverage for revenue, margin, and working capital lies in the structure of the supply chain or value network.*.

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Logility

MARCH 2, 2011

The classic buddy movie is based on a perfect synergy of two very distinct characters, and when Hollywood starts to cast that big supply chain epic (any day now), they should go with Network Design and Inventory Optimization as their Hope and Crosby. Big picture optimization occurs across the network.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

At a Glance: We’ll be discussing some of the best supply chain management online courses from around the world from some of the most renowned platforms in education and supply chain, including SCMDOJO, CIPS, Coursera, MITx etc. Highlight course offerings including the pros and cons of each mentioned course/program.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Intuitive Surgical, L’Oreal, and Sleep Number drove excellence through product and service innovation to outperform their peer groups. Industry Trend at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for 2013-2022 My conclusion? The supply chain has two important buffers–inventory and capacity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 3, 2017

Manufacturing cycles drive the cadence of production planning. This is a very operational view, typically focused on a specific manufacturing plant. Order Management and Customer Service. Order duration and the time to process an order define the view of the customer service team. Plan by Design. Let me explain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Meanwhile, turbulence is the norm for manufacturing supply chains. Invest in network design, what-if analysis and build flexibility into your supply chain. Be Careful on Customer Service Automation. Customer service automation is an ongoing opportunity. Value Network Work Is Stalled. Looming Recession.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Technology leapt to the forefront as visibility into the entire supply chain became essential. Prior to the pandemic, efficiency meant just-in-time manufacturing, but disruptions exposed the flaw in this approach. Sanctions, blocked Ukrainian ports, and stalled transportation routes have also disrupted the China-to-Europe supply chain.

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Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

An EPA SmartWay partnership provides us with the gold standard of emissions calculating tools for sustainability accounting. Freight transportation is the culprit that makes up a vast majority of air pollutants and emissions in the US. Freight transportation is often a huge part of indirect emissions that go un-tracked.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. A supply chain that produces products at the same cost, quality and customer service given the level of demand and supply volatility.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Postal Service seeks record price hikes to bolster falling revenues (CNN). Waitrose trials “in-home delivery” service (Reuters).

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Nine times out of ten improving customer service requires different management of the budget cycle and a rethinking of financial planning. Background. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design.

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