The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Brad, Mike, and their team at JBF Consulting advise Fortune 500 companies on the assessment, selection, and implementation of supply chain software. He has a unique mix of carrier, shipper, software, and consulting experiences that benefit clients. About Brad Forester. About Mike Mulqueen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2016

ARC prefers the term “supply chain operating network,” which we have been writing about since 2003. The concept of a network of networks – a network that rides on top of other networks and leverages those other network’s data – has been in existence for a while. That may be about to change. […].

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The supply chain management software market had soured. The company was one of a handful of exchanges to survive the market hype of electronic exchanges in the 2000-2003 period. Historically, software aggregation reduces the market value for all. There are few cases where software acquisition leads to innovation.

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Walmart’s RFID journey Walmart announced in 2003 that its top 100 suppliers must tag their pallets and cases starting by 2005. Now, when manufacturers tag their products before they leave the plant, all distributors will need to do is implement readers and software to capture their data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Historically, the acquisitions of software products by technology vendors only provides value for the venture capitalists or the owners of the companies. The company was one of a handful of exchanges to survive the market hype 2000-2003 period. Historically, software aggregation reduces the market value for all.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Recent releases of Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) refined but did not transform initial software concepts. There is no place to put this data in traditional supply chain planning software, and companies are slow to change existing concepts. Buying Software from Non-Software Companies. Traditional planning is batch.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Often, unexpected events such as suppliers failing to deliver, software glitches and even Mother Nature can wreak havoc with even the best supply chains. You could say the pressure’s on for retailers to deliver the costumes, treats and decorations demanded by the estimated 171 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JULY 7, 2021

Growing up with a father who developed inventory management software for a living spawned some interesting conversations around the dinner table. How to Remain Profitable During Periods of High Inflation with Forward Buying. Dinner Conversations at the Herlitz House. Fed raised rates. LTCM crisis. Glass-Steagall repealed. Tech bubble burst.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

In 2003, Mike founded his own successful freight brokerage, Advantage Freight Network (AFN), growing it to over $170M. Mike Nervick is the CEO and Founder of Sleek Technologies , a tech-enabled software that enables shippers and carriers to work together without a middleman (brokers, 3PLs, etc.).

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Supply Chain Trend

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. But it is good to remember that the early pioneers always designed S&OP, the predecessor of IBP, as an executive decision-making forum.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 31, 2023

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. But it is good to remember that the early pioneers always designed S&OP, the predecessor of IBP, as an executive decision-making forum.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Anu discussed how when she signed contracts for her house she bought in 2003, it involved 80 signatures. Chris Hahn from Coupa did a demo for me, showing me the ease with which Coupa software allows Accounts Payable and Sourcing groups to access all of their data online.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 15, 2021

BOSTON (July 15, 2021) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning software , and Supply Chain Process Improvement, Inc. The combination of ToolsGroup’s cloud-based Service Optimizer 99+ planning software and SCPI’s focused, personalized BPO offering gives more companies a clear path to improve planning processes and results.

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AB&R

APRIL 12, 2022

Walmart announced in 2003 that its top 100 suppliers must tag their pallets and cases starting by 2005. Now, when manufacturers tag their products before they leave the plant, all distributors will need to do is implement readers and software to capture their data. If there were ever a time to invest in the technology, it is now.

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EMERGE App

JANUARY 1, 2020

In 2003 two of the top 10 trading nations were from Asia. We decided to develop our own inventory management to solve our pain points instead of settling for expensive, on-premise software. Integration with Accounting Software. In fact, the top 10 wealthiest countries made up over half of the world’s total trade in 2016.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Secondly the reliable/stable software can enable fully autonomous indoor navigation and automatically scan barcodes. First, the human workforce will potentially hold less hazardous tasks which means no ladder climbing or dangerous inspections anymore. There is a fast return on investment due to the manageable acquisition cost of hardware.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 1, 2022

Secondly the reliable/stable software can enable fully autonomous indoor navigation and automatically scan barcodes. First, the human workforce will potentially hold less hazardous tasks which means no ladder climbing or dangerous inspections anymore. There is a fast return on investment due to the manageable acquisition cost of hardware.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 31, 2016

In June 2003, a simple copy-and-paste error led to the Canadian power generator company, TransAlta buying more US power transmission hedging contracts in May at higher prices than usual. Request a Demo of The Arkieva Supply Chain Software Suite. Tale #4: TransAtla’s 24 Million Clerical “Copy-and-Paste” Mistake.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 17, 2022

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. But it is good to remember that the early pioneers always designed S&OP, the predecessor of IBP, as an executive decision-making forum.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2013

Model N, a revenue management enterprise software provider, went public on March 20, 2013. They are very different models serving different industries with different management styles; but one thing that I do know, there have been too few IPOs in the enterprise applications software space. I wanted to share his insights with readers.

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Supply Chain Network

MARCH 26, 2012

In 2003, Coca-Cola enterprises began a five year, $200 million IT plan called Project Pinnacle. As part of this effort, they combined their logistics with the retail expertise of SAP software. How do they do it all? Always Adapting. This company stays on top of technology.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Once the organization became a standard across the corporate world, applications such as spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (Word), and presentation software (Power Point) became standard features with their own network effects “riding” on Windows. Globe-spanning networks are here to stay.

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RFgen

MARCH 13, 2023

JD Edwards barcode software drives operational performance through mobile automation. Leveraging barcoding technology and mobile inventory software drives operational excellence while maximizing the bottom line. In the 1980s, the company expanded its product offerings to include manufacturing and distribution software.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Notable Acquisitions Acquisition of Roadway (2003): This acquisition was strategic for Yellow, but integrating two massive LTL carriers came with challenges. Investing in modern fleet management systems, efficient routing software, and real-time tracking can enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Yellow Corp.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Earlier this week, the death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus rose to over 1,000 people, invoking memories of the 2003 SARS outbreak. Contextually, Körber Supply Chain Software is a business unit within Körber Supply Chain, which is itself one of five business areas of the Körber Group. The Ongoing Impact of Coronavirus ; Chris Cunnane.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2018

Boyer tried other DAT products at various trucking and logistics companies, including Conway headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he worked from 2003 to 2016. Conway, a large 3PL, had the latest computers and software, according to Boyer.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2019

I married my husband in 2003 and we have two kids, a 6-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter. I had been working for 2Wire, a tech company in the telecom “pay TV” space where I was the finance director supporting the software and services division. We live in Scottsdale. What brought you to JDA in 2012?

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

The NPS score was first introduced by Fred Reichheld in 2003. Investing in dispatch management software is the best way to build this kind of transparency. With its white-label tracking page, dispatch management software provides automated notifications to customers about the order status.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

These reductions are substantiated by eAuctions software providers Cimmra. Today’s modern cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, such as Cimmra’s E-Auctions, make implementation simple and provide a quick return on investment. 2003, 7 1). 5 Things that Highlight the Value of Reverse Auction Software.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 11, 2020

For example, “a cut-and-paste error in an Excel spreadsheet” cost Canadian electricity and utility company TransAlta US$24 million in 2003. [3]. 2003, June 4). Because spreadsheets are often difficult to test and troubleshoot, human error is likely to go undetected until the consequences are significant. 1] Levy, S. 2014, October 24).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I first wrote about SCONs in 2003, and over the past decade we’ve seen the rise of network providers such as Ariba, Descartes, GT Nexus, Elemica, E2open, LeanLogistics, One Network, and others that are the Facebook equivalents in the supply chain and logistics world. Supply Chain Operating Network Model (as depicted in 2003).

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

It was founded in 2003 by Anita Campbell, and since then, it is only growing. The blog is owned by a software company named as Palo Alto Software, Inc. The post 10 Best Small Business Blogs to Follow appeared first on Best Inventory Management Software for Small Businesses - EMERGE App. BPlans Blog.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 2, 2016

During the period of 1992-2001, I worked for a software vendor, Manugistics, and was part of a think tank to develop a vision for the future of supply chain planning software. Entering the world of software was a jolt. No denying the truth… I will never be known as a milk toast. Let me share my story.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Choosing the right software also plays a crucial role in optimizing logistics tasks. « Logistics typically refers to activities that occur within the boundaries of a single organization and Supply Chain refers to networks of companies that work together and coordinate their actions to deliver a product to market. Inventory optimization Tool.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Something that the forwarding and logistics industry has wrestled with over the years, is to balance the risk and reward of investment into organic systems development, versus purchasing third-party market software to run our businesses. Many more attempts have resulted in failed outcomes with significant financial consequence.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Chris Nelson, Vice President of software development and engineering at OSIsoft, offers six factors that can help determine whether data should be analyzed on the edge or in the cloud.[3] Too many companies have responded to cloud like a teenager in 2003 given their first smart phone. 3] They are: 1. Who Needs It?

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Supply Chain Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2016

During 1992-2001 I worked for a software vendor, Manugistics, and was part of a think tank tasked to develop a vision for the future of supply chain planning software. Entering the world of software was a jolt. In 2002-2003 I fought a personal battle within internal walls of Gartner Group, fighting a concept called ERP II.

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