Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. manufacturing activity levels in April reflect both a loss of momentum as well as increasing warning signs related to cost inflation, supplier lead times and ongoing transportation disruptions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

More data points this week confirming what we already know: demand for freight transportation is weak, which is leading carriers to cut back on capacity. Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7 They pull data from both sides and communicate any surges in orders or depleted inventory.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. Barring the initial pandemic lockdown months, this is the steepest downturn in US manufacturing seen since the global financial crisis in 2009.”.

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Logility

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Machine learning computer programs teach themselves to grow and change when exposed to new data. One powerful example is the use of Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) to automatically adjust inventory positions. One cause of this glut of inventory is the emergence of omni-channel retailing.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There are additional signs of a global glut in overall inventory levels, yet selective component shortages remain for certain industries. As reported for prior monthly data, contraction was concentrated in the consumer, intermediate and investment goods sectors. Commenting on the October data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Flexport Raises $65 Million in Venture Capital to Expand Operations (Transport Topics). Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graph™. Global Container Volume on Track for Worst Year Since 2009 (WSJ – sub. and global operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. What does this mean?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

According to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “For-hire freight shipments in August 2017 were 38.0 percent higher than the low in April 2009 during the recession.” Transportation is one of the leading indicators used by investment market analysts as a bellwether for the overall health of the economy.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Various data points related to the trucking industry suggest we’re entering a shipper’s market. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, dropped 0.4

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead. Is it duties, or is it transportation?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Chips attached to individual items will transmit data such as identification, location, temperature, pressure, and humidity. Not only that, they will also be able to transmit traffic conditions and drive-specific data, such as average speed and driving patterns back to the central office. ” But first, let’s back up a bit.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

While global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably, the data points to a number of warning signs that would suggest added contraction in the months to come. That could signal even more added inventory exposures. Once again, the numbers signal a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. respectively.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company. fulfillment network, including organization and inventory management strategy. Included are structural changes around the organization of the U.S. All rights reserved.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

Investigations showed that one main cause of the loss in revenue was that less than half of deliveries arrived on time, driving up costs, and over 50% of their supply chain budget went to outsourcing delivery to third party transportation services, leading to cost inflation. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

Investigations showed that one main cause of the loss in revenue was that less than half of deliveries arrived on time, driving up costs, and over 50% of their supply chain budget went to outsourcing delivery to third party transportation services, leading to cost inflation. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

You get on the M25 and before long you have a front seat view of the biggest transportation challenge facing companies in England and many other countries around the world: traffic congestion. Manhattan Associates: New Inventory and Fulfillment Capabilities Give Store Associates More Time to Deliver a Fulfilling Experience.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 9, 2020

… Perhaps more important than inventory and planning is the lack of experience: Experts refer back to the 1918 Spanish Flu outbreak for guidance, yet no public health experts have personal experience with this type of global pandemic.” Cognitive systems can use data all sorts of data (geographic, health, sales, political, etc.)

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe. Commenting on the September data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. Added Insights and Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Scale matters, tech matters, and now, data science matters. ”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

When I wrote a summary report at AMR Research in 2007 and 2009, there were two or 6% of the market. In addition, 85% of the vendors in the multi-tier inventory optimization market that I wrote about in 1995, are now part of larger platforms. Data visualization is quickly advancing in the tools. For the Love of the Cloud.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Managing adverse weather conditions is part and parcel of transportation planning. There is growing interest in incorporating weather forecast data from a variety of sources into supply chain planning. The raw data flows to Walgreens’ Centralized Security Operations Center. Watching the weather is one option.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Let us take an initiative such as Inventory Optimization as an example. Somewhere along the year-long journey of cataloging requirements and assessing gaps, inventory optimization takes a SKU rationalization flavor and the goal turns to the avoidance of SKU proliferation. December 2009. October 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Cloud & Big Data. Todays WMS is a tightly integrated code between the intrinsic WMS functions like receiving, put away, inventory, picking, packing and shipping, which are the primary functionalities. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. In order to compete in todays environment, companies have realized the importance to shrink manufacturing and transportation lead times through effective planning and logistics management which is possible only through integrated systems. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. April 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Cloud & Big Data. It is the best practice to be followed since it reduces inventory, saves space and energy. It should not be hazardous during storage, transportation and also while disposing once it reaches end of its product life cycle. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. December 2009.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain. Data cleansing and data robustness.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. That has been reflected in data provided thus far including Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend sales. On the one hand, Wal-Mart was able to mitigate the availability of certain excess inventory through real-time promotions on Facebook. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Route optimization process determines the sequence in which orders are delivered to customer, so as to reduce overall cost of transportation. During the release process, if sufficient inventory is not available, order used to get backordered. Preorders are taken into the system without checking inventory.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

Depending on how your systems are set up, this may be information you can rapidly pull out of other data bases. If not, this might be the right time to invest in a suitable (IT) solution, because these data will change and you will need them again to maintain and consolidate cost savings later. Uncertainty. An improved ordering system.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. The overall headline for 2012 will most likely be one of selective retailer profitability to those that were able to effectively weight and tailor investments in online sales and marketing program and selective promotions with sophisticated inventory management, demand sensing and overcoming customer fulfillment needs.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

Outsourcing accounts for 54% of shippers’ transportation spend and 39% of warehouse operations spend. As found in past Annual 3PL Study surveys, transactional, operational, and repetitive activities such as transportation, warehousing, and freight forwarding tend to be the most frequently outsourced. Supply Chain Disruption.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

They may recall inventory from retailers or reprocess it because it has passed its sell-by date or demand is insufficient. As market and buying trend data becomes more abundant and IT systems more connected, retailers can better estimate demand and adapt their ordering. They may have ordered more than they need. Forecast demand better.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Demand planning is the most critical process in the CPG industry, since it drives all downstream processes (raw material/finished goods inventory planning, procurement planning, capacity planning, manpower planning, transportation planning, etc.) December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Since the orders are delivered from nearest stores, transportation cost also reduces. Able to send real time inventory updates to website. Able to monitor the inventory real time and should be able to replenish it in quick time to reduce lost sales due to out of stock products. December 2009.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. But, before we dig into the data – let’s start on a positive note: Supply Chain Statistics Show Challenges, but the Industry Remains Resilient. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Department of Transportation ). Reuters ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

He is an industrial engineer with a diploma in transportation and logistics from the University of Applied Sciences in Bremerhaven. The composite of metrics includes growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital.) Inventory Turns. Here we share the interview with Ralf. Operating Margin.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Sourcing & Procurement. Banking Suite.

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