Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising. Why tell this story?

Inventory Reduction 290

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 290

ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2020

Are you making an action plan of all the things you could do better and faster with your supply chain planning software when the next global crisis hits? The disruption we’ve seen in supply chain planning as a result of the pandemic is unprecedented. How will the technology remove these barriers?

Supply Chain Planning Software 319

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software 319

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. Research by Unilever shows that a third of consumers prefer sustainable brands. Building a connected supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 223

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2021

Selecting the right supply chain planning technology isn’t simply about solving a current challenge. The implications are much broader–if you implement the wrong software, you hinder your organization’s overall supply chain strategy and business objectives. It requires many changes for an organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling Software 156

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. by Dr Shereen Nassar – Global Director of Logistics Studies and Supply Chain Management Programmes Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Digital Supply Chain to Drive Resilience.

Analytics Software 246

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics 246

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While consultants know the answers (or believe they do), I believe my goal as a research analyst is to unearth new questions that should be asked (and answered together openly in the supply chain community) to improve value. This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. Back to John.

Supply Chain Planning Software 359

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction 359

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Recent cumulative events have increased the emphasis on the supply chain, emphasizing its importance and bringing it to the fore. As was quoted, “no one mentions the supply chain when it works, but when it fails….” The COVID-19 pandemic has been global, with no country or organization immune from its impact.

Predictive Analytics Software 246

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. I should have known better.

Supply Chain Planning Software 225

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 225

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud Whether we are talking about healthcare, food, or fashion, the supply chains which convert the raw materials to finished goods are getting more and more complex. The next question then becomes: Is your product demand predictable?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 130

Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Processes Automation: Streamlining Business Operations for Efficiency Process automation has become a vital component in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. As companies integrate automation into their operations, they are positioned to better adapt to market changes and stay ahead of competitors.

Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 78

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software 194

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 192

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 192

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. Supply Chain Planners Analogous to Secretarial Pools? The plant was 24 acres under one roof.

Inventory Reduction 417

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 417

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

No one could have predicted the year we’ve had, and now our 2021 plans are infused with a healthy dose of what we’ve learned about supply chain disruption and response—and how we will all do things better next time around. How do you keep pace with digital supply chain requirements?

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

We stubbed our toe in supply chain management at the beginning of the decade. Facing The Issues of Supply Chain Performance. As I work through this year’s Supply Chains to Admire , I cannot help but shake my head. The black veil of the pandemic is a supply chain wake-up call to build better.

Supply Chain Planning Software 367

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Manufacturing Procurement 367

Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2023

Inventory optimisation is the process that enables efficient inventory management. It allows businesses to sustainably control stock and sell products despite shifts in customer demand or unexpected supply issues. In this inventory optimisation guide: What is inventory optimisation?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RFgen

APRIL 30, 2024

The answer lies in modern inventory management best practices. Specifically, the use of perpetual inventory systems. What is a perpetual inventory system? Perpetual inventory management relies on technology to track inventory with timely data and a high degree of accuracy. Wonder no more.

Inventory Management Software 79

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 79

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, optimizing your supply chain is essential for staying competitive and efficient. With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Material Savings 89

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution.

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 244

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? Creating a more resilient supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 269

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Definition As I follow the evolution of supply chain technology, I am struck by what I see as a stream of paradox and anomaly, and the tendency of supply chain leaders to cling to convention. technologies. Building the Effective Global Supply Chain. I constantly ask myself, why? Measurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 404

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 404

ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world.

Purchasing Skills 295

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 295

Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

The time is now to take action and invest in technology to optimize your operations, streamline your workflows, and enhance supply chain efficiency across the board. of supply chain managers using Excel spreadsheets to manage your inventory and supply chain, it’s time to make a change.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. Procurement.

Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Unleashed

AUGUST 29, 2023

Inventory management software helps businesses keep track of stock and be more efficient in their daily operations. It automates tedious manual tasks that can be prone to human error, improving the accuracy of a company’s recorded inventory levels and reducing inventory carrying costs.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Improving inventory position can help retailers secure consumer loyalty and capture impulse spending. Across other retail sectors, customers have increased their trust in inventory availability from 1-7%. In July 2022, IHL and ToolsGroup surveyed U.S. consumer trust in retailers over the last two years as a result of out-of-stocks.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing Study Groups 156

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

BOSTON and LONDON – December 12, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce to has been named a technology leader in the in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Price Reduction Optimization Software Modeling 156

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. Unlike a supply chain, these steps rely on no disruption to their execution. While there is endless speculation, from my reading two supply chain-specific opportunities intrigued me.

Supply Chain Planning Software 234

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Software 234

BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2024

Consumers need real-time visibility to inventory. To answer that question, Blue Yonder recently commissioned Gatepoint Research to conduct a survey 1 of senior retail decision-makers. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents are actively eliminating or replacing their legacy technology systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 90

QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Labor shortages, inflationary pressure, recessionary risk and supply chain disruption will all persist, at least to some degree, through 2023 and we all know there’s no sure way to safeguard your operations. What is RFID Technology? RFID is a type of automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) technology.

Manufacturing Procurement 92

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 92

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on digital transformation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

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

ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond.

Gartner 283

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Inventory Reduction 283

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before.

Optimal Sourcing 228

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software 228

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond. IDC Supply Chain FutureScape Webinar. Sampath Kumar Venkataswamy , Senior Research Manager, IDC Manufacturing Insights. The event highlighted that future supply chains are essential for ensuring business continuity, growth, and future competitiveness.

Predictive Analytics Software 245

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 245

ToolsGroup

MARCH 20, 2018

The 2018 Nucleus Research Inventory Optimization (IO) Value Matrix Report has just been released, and analyst Seth Lippincott identifies the latest technology trends, top inventory optimization solution providers, and the strengths and weaknesses of each vendor.

Optimization Software 192

Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Network Optimization 192

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.

Optimal Sourcing 150

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

OpenAI, a UK-based AI research laboratory, was founded in 2015 by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, among other notable tech figures. That’s raised myriad questions about how this powerful form of technology will potentially impact all of humanity. What is a Supply Chain and How Does AI Affect it?

Resource Reduction 130

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Inventory Reduction 130