The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Steve is the Vice President of Partnerships at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. FRAYT’s multi-stop service enables businesses to maximize efficiency by easily scheduling multiple stops along a driver’s route.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 196

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 196

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2021

“I do not need a Production Scheduling solution!”. You may have heard this statement if you are advocating for a Production Scheduling solution in your company. My ERP does it all, I do not want to invest in additional third party solutions”.

Manufacturing Procurement 218

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 218

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Here is a comment, “ Hi Lora, I found your Birds of a feather post interesting, but I don’t agree that there are no end-to-end solutions out there. “ Or, “Lora, you say that there are no end-to-end solutions, but I have built and implemented many.” Plan adherence in production scheduling.

Optimal Sourcing 335

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 335

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Botha does a lot of supply chain planning work implementing SAP supply chain solutions. I mentioned to Mr. Botha that I had recently talked to a company that had implemented a supply chain planning solution, and then abandoned it. Mr. Botha’s view was that certain supply chain solutions are more friendly than others.

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 196

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Jim is the Vice President of Marketing at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. Jim Waters and Joe Lynch discuss the key to effective last mile delivery. Jim has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Negotiating Skills 264

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training 264

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

Across all report categories, less than 4% of products and services earn Leader recognition. Solutions in the Demand Planning category must produce reliable forecasts by extracting key insights from metrics like inventory trackers, converting raw data into actionable forecasts, supporting automation, and leveraging predictive analysis.

ToolsGroup 177

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand 177

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. They can also work alongside humans or independently, depending on the task and the environment.

Analytics Software 214

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 214

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

For example, old steel used in an industrial context can be recycled into consumer products such as home appliances, automobiles and more. Although steel can extend the life cycle of products and is a key enabler for a circular economy, the steel production industry itself is lagging in terms of sustainable practices and operations.

Material Savings 317

Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 317

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 13, 2024

We have only the Vogtle 3 recently started and Vogle 4 imminent, but huge price and schedule overruns making utilities shy about buying into nuclear power. I’ve seen how ISO-NE is addressing this issue and there are a range of solutions and scenarios with the ability to change strategies as needed.

Supply Chain Design Software 222

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 222

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 30, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, production and planning processes have become subject to a level of stress unprecedented in recent history. Production planning has always been about trying to make the “best” decision to meet demand given the constraints behind material, capacity and resources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 285

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Industrial 285

Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Staying competitive in this intense landscape demands finely tuned operations that are highly efficient and effective – from product concept to customer consumption. Excellence in all these areas requires predicting demand, buying supplies, producing products promptly, and swiftly responding to market demand.

Optimal Sourcing 175

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 175

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Conventional solutions operate on relational databases with a predetermined schema.) Many of today’s solutions include Narrow AI. We have this today in most supply chain planning solutions. The elongation of product platforms to serve micro-markets, increases demand latency. (As Artificial Superintelligence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 374

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 374

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 9, 2020

The Industry Renaissance has transformed invention and production for the needs of today’s customers. How should manufacturers adapt to meet the challenges and shift from product-centric to customer-centric operations? Each solution has inherent value but are less effective when implemented in isolation.

Manufacturing Procurement 272

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 272

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%. The challenges to achieving visibility?

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Because of the pandemic and resulting product shortages, the topic has never been more discussed. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP). Supply chain planning is a complex solution. Supply chain planning solutions can have a very good payback.

Supply Chain Planning Software 257

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 257

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And of course, Oracle with their investments in Cloud computing, Internet of Things technology, and artificial intelligence can be used to minimize inputs while increasing productivity. More importantly, Oracle has assigned one of their best supply chain executives to improving solutions for this industry. Uber has an ecosystem.

Supply Chain Software 218

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Vendor Strategies 218

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Replacing aging ERP systems with connected and real-time enabled ERP solutions. Move to real-time manufacturing scheduling and shop-floor data collection, including machine integration. Grow revenue by increasing production velocity, improving quality and reducing costs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 98

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 23, 2020

The industry is looking at current developments with great concern as important customer sectors have already begun to stop or significantly reduce production. It is not enough to create a single schedule that optimizes the hot charging rate because something is bound to happen in production that will require a change in the schedule.

Scenario Planning 234

Scenario Planning Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 234

ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

In order to roll out capabilities to our customers as they became available, ToolsGroup has made the exciting decision to split SO99’s traditional yearly release schedule into quarterly releases! As such, ToolsGroup is happy to announce our second release of 2023 for our Service Optimizer 99+ Supply Chain Planning solution.

ToolsGroup 276

ToolsGroup Modeling Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 276

DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

From raw material procurement to final product sales, these supply chains’ ability to minimize inventory through product life cycle controls and facilitate prompt product supply is every bit as important as product differentiation strategies. To achieve this, having the right planning solution is crucial.

Optimal Sourcing 296

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 296

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

In most cases, their legacy ERP or supply chain solutions cannot support the real-time, frequent forecasting and inventory planning needed to get ahead of margins pressures, rising costs, and shifts in consumer demand. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 5, 2020

hoku earthquake and tsunami significantly affected many industries, even those with production plants outside Japan. Manufacturers realized that they had no backup plans for the production of components critical to their operations. Production is being frequently rescheduled too. Production is being frequently rescheduled too.

Network Optimization 266

Network Optimization Supply Chain Network Software Scenario Planning Manufacturing 266

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2023

The partnership offers an end-to-end optimization solution that seamlessly integrates supply chain design, production planning, and probabilistic planning and execution. SO99+ provides end-to-end visibility through a digital supply chain twin that models goods and inventory movement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Modeling Supply Chain Design Software 156

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

For example, a route that is optimized such that a truck needs less travelled distance to deliver the same number of packages, or a production system that saves energy by more efficient batching of products in furnaces. This means that decisions are made about when and where to produce what products in the most efficient way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Sustainability 156

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

AI combines different technologies like neural networks, machine learning, and deep learning to improve the cognitive abilities of hardware and enable machinery to collect, analyze, and utilize data to enhance production workflow. That way, companies achieve maximized equipment availability and deliver high-quality products.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 156

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With customer demands growing ever more complex, and with shorter delivery deadlines, piecing the enormous scheduling puzzle together becomes difficult for a human planner without specialized solutions. Learn more about the DELMIA Rail Planning, Scheduling and Optimization Solution. Download the infographic here.

Resource Reduction 156

Resource Reduction Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

Before I get into the software itself, it is useful to start with something of a definition of the supply chain management process itself prior to moving on to the solutions that support it. Leading companies strive to have the right product in the right place at the right time for the right price with the right margin.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 156

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The New and Game-Changing Technology Solutions Redefining Last-Mile Logistics. From stocking up your fridge with the week’s groceries to purchasing the latest smartphone, the consumer has now been placed at the center of the supply chain as they pull the complete gamut of products to where they reside.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 242

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Procurement Solutions 242

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Although one extra day may seem insignificant, it can be a real hurdle for those who manage inventory, shipping schedules, and supply chains. “Leap day throws a wrench into shipping schedules. Optimizing space and considering temporary solutions are crucial. Don’t promise what you can’t deliver!”

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

If you look at the continuum of your supply chain processes, all the way from supply to customer, S&OE falls somewhere between production and workforce scheduling and demand forecasting. However, only 9% are very satisfied with their S&OE solution. What exactly is Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)?

Modeling 311

Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP 311

BlueYonder

MARCH 25, 2024

While continuing to create positive customer experiences with easily navigable layouts, relevant assortments, product availability, and knowledgeable staff is critical to keeping hearts and carts full, it would benefit retailer KPIs to consider which other experiences are ripe for improvement and elevation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand 82

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

These businesses get products to market faster and more efficiently. One company that embraced this thinking is Grupo Bimbo , global bakery company that sells 13,000 varieties of products in 33 countries. For example, it’s critical to identify where to focus advertising and how to allocate it for specific products across countries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 218

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 218

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Production planning can alleviate supplier uncertainty like the chip shortage. But if you want your supply chain to better adapt to uncertain supply, you need to have production planning software included alongside them. So first off: What is production planning? In layman’s terms? Higher customer satisfaction/service levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting 156

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Booming Ecommerce is a Megatrend; AMR last mile delivery is one potential solution. I was originally scheduled to speak. Increased the need for last mile solutions. We are still looking for better solutions here. Personalization is the act of tailoring a product or service based upon what customers desire.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning 288

Logility

AUGUST 30, 2023

Let’s explore the dangers of using Excel as the primary tool for supply chain planning and discuss the importance of adopting more advanced and specialized solutions. Supply chain planning involves numerous variables, such as demand forecasts, inventory levels, lead times, and production capacities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 130

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

Kevin’s journey in transportation and logistics began in China, where he managed ocean and air imports for his own venture, Phoria Energy Solutions. Greenscreens.ai’s solution has been tested and proven to help companies increase their win rate. enhances the productivity of sales representatives. and Revenova, LLC.

Predictive Analytics Software 221

Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Freight 221