Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Companies tightly coupling the budget to S&OP have significantly higher inventories and lower growth than their peer group. Deployment of deeper statistical engines for inventory management with a focus on safety stock will improve inventory levels. Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2013

In this week’s news… UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment. Cass Freight Index Report for May 2013. The rate adjustment will take effect on June 10, 2013, and applies to minimum charge, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) rates, and accessorial charges.”. The cloud builds up steam ( Financial Times ).

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 137

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Years from now, when we look back at 2013, we might say this was the year where logistics truly became a strategic weapon for companies. Earlier this week, for example, I commented on the partnership between Amazon and P&G , where Amazon has set up operations inside P&G warehouses to fulfill online orders. Have a happy weekend!

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Optimization Software 138

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Date: 12-14 november 2013. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Here is a selection of supply chain executives that will be sharing their insight in 2013: Dino Rocos, Operations Director & Management Board Member, John Lewis. Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Organisation: Eyefortransport.

3PL 79

3PL Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 79

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Together, these capabilities support the proactive shipping of packages toward potential customer destinations in a manner designed to improve customer experience (timeliness) with low inventory handling and transportation costs. Packages with selected inventory are shipped to a geographical area without specifying a final delivery address.

Shipping 234

Shipping Inventory Reduction Predictive Analytics Software Cost Reduction Strategies 234

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

NAFTA Trade in September 2013 than in September 2012. They have engineered new strategies for jockeying inventory across the country to avoid overstocks and markdowns and to keep customers from defecting to Amazon, a big problem last year. . -Japan Impasse Dogs Pan-Pacific Trade Talks ( Wall Street Journal ). Percent For December, 2.3

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 130

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Since its start in 2013, Emma has become one of Europe’s fastest growing companies, with 800+ team members operating in 30 countries worldwide. Emma will replace its old error-prone, manual spreadsheet-based planning with ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) for inventory optimization, fulfillment, demand modeling, and replenishment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 120

FLEXE

MARCH 21, 2017

We wanted to know how pricing and usage of on-demand warehousing trended in 2016. In supply chain, traditional methods for managing inventory fluctuations with short-term solutions hasn’t been simple. On-demand warehousing is no different. FLEXE has been providing easy-to-use, short-term warehousing solutions since 2013.

Warehousing 31

Warehousing Price Reduction Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 31

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Drones are enabling organizations to use employees more efficiently and improve inventory accuracy in a world where consumers want everything cheap and now. Every company on the planet that has a significant supply chain operation is plagued by inventory reconciliation problems. The only debate would be the scale of the problem.

Inventory Reduction 56

Inventory Reduction Inventory Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software 56

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.). Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. Alexa in the Warehouse.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

Third Party Logistics 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

As we’ve seen over the past few years, businesses will keep automating and integrating supply chain planning capabilities, including demand-sensing, dynamic safety-stock management, inventory optimization, and external collaboration. In 2013, Target experienced a data breach that exposed the personal information of 40 million customers.

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

Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. This would have the effect of reducing warehousing requirements.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Gartner Innovation Supply Chain Optimization 120

Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

Sticker Snafu Has Millions in Imports Stuck in Argentina’s Warehouses (Bloomberg). Back in 2013, I wrote the following under the banner of “Siri Comes to Enterprise Apps”: Instead of manually executing tasks with a mouse or touch screen, why not speak them? Fuel prices soar to three-year high (CCJ). No Clicks Better Than 1 Click.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. The sustainable purchase becomes easier through the year with fewer barriers as customers increase their demands for environmentally friendly goods (Vishal Gupta, 2013). Vishal Gupta, 2013). 2013, January).

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

I was intrigued by the on-demand warehousing concept (or “Airbnb for warehousing” as some are calling it) and the business model and technology behind it. Could FLEXE build a network of warehouse providers that would buy into the model? It made a lot of sense, but would it work? and up come the results on the screen.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 0

RFgen

JULY 28, 2015

It’s important to foster safety in the warehouse. In today’s world of automated warehouses and speedy supply chain fulfillment processes, it’s more important than ever to ensure worker safety in the warehouse. In 2013, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5.2% Design Your Warehouse for Safety.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies 52

RFgen

JULY 28, 2015

It’s important to foster safety in the warehouse. In today’s world of automated warehouses and speedy supply chain fulfillment processes, it’s more important than ever to ensure worker safety in the warehouse. In 2013, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5.2% Design Your Warehouse for Safety.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies 52

ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 9, 2022

Traditionally, inventory counts were a complex exercise done manually about once a year but RFDI technology enables retailers such as Macy’s to monitor stock monthly bringing accuracy from 60% to over 90%. NFC reader is a tool that can be integrated into the warehouse management picking verification system.

Internet of things 78

Internet of things Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.”

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software 191

Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2016

Whether we like it or not, every company on the planet with any significant supply chain operation has an inventory reconciliation problem. It doesn’t matter if you are a retailer, manufacturer or logistics service provider, or if you have the latest and greatest warehouse management system. Why not 100%? Why should we care?

Inventory Reduction 101

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 101

AFFLINK

APRIL 18, 2018

Today’s Warehouses Are Much Different Due To E-Commerce. percent in 2013 to a projected 10 percent in 2018. percent in 2013 to a projected 10 percent in 2018. What you might not know is the effect of e-commerce’s growth on warehouses. Well, you need to stop worrying because e-commerce has helped the warehouse industry.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 59

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 restaurant industry made in 2013. About 81% of Walmart merchandise passed through those centers in 2013, the website said. Decades in the Making.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

RFgen

APRIL 7, 2016

Many companies with open warehouse and supply chain positions try to attract millennial hires. Millennial applicants for inventory management positions may present skills unique to their generation. Warehouse managers are in great demand. Many millennial managers in warehouse settings focus on data collection solutions.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Warehousing Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 52

RFgen

APRIL 7, 2016

Many companies with open warehouse and supply chain positions try to attract millennial hires. Millennial applicants for inventory management positions may present skills unique to their generation. Warehouse managers are in great demand. Many millennial managers in warehouse settings focus on data collection solutions.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Warehousing Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 52

Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2015

According to reports on 3DPrint.com and the Wall Street Journal , Amazon filed for a patent in Novmeber 2013 titled, “Providing Services Related to Item Delivery via 3D Manufacturing On Demand.” An electronic marketplace may also face the challenge of time delays related to the process of finding the selected item among a large inventory.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Electronics Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I often hear perceived inventory accuracy rates of up to 99%. After talking to several warehouse and general managers from the largest organizations in the world, what I have observed is artificially inflated accuracy statistics. Checking the quality of completed tasks maybe done in an ad hoc fashion.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Automotive Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Today, 90% of publicly-traded companies are stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. While most companies have been able to make progress in one of these two critical metrics in the period of 2006-2013, they have not been able to make progress on both together. It is needed.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 253

Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

Is deploying warehouse robotics to automate piece picking for fulfillment operations at an inflection point? Using warehouse robotics to improve today’s fulfillment industry is not at a simple inflection point. Bottom line, with the acquisition of Kiva and the deployment of warehouse robotics, Amazon created an “arms race.”

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Price Reduction 40

Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2017

Remove the “hidden costs” of warehousing and transportation. So, for example, a warehouse manager – whose job it is to load and unload trailers – wants to have as many empties in the yard as possible “just in case.” But the warehouse is not paying for that availability; it’s hidden in the transportation costs.

Negotiating Skills 101

Negotiating Skills Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 101

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These networks draw on tools with seamless, real-time communication between manufacturing, logistics providers, suppliers and applications for enterprise resource planning (ERP), warehouse management (WMS), transportation management (TMS) and order management (OMS). Automating processes for improved inventory turnovers. Footnotes. [1]

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 130

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

According to Reuters , “Wal-Mart Stores will begin charging fees to almost all vendors for stocking their items in new stores and for warehousing inventory, raising pressure on suppliers as the world’s largest retailer battles higher costs from wage hikes.” gain in April and the smallest year-over-year gain since February 2013 (-4.3%).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Focused on specific information—such as warehouse automation—this data is virtually useless for the shipper that wants to streamline and gain visibility over its yard processes. Utilize automated technologies to locate and track inventory. This, in turn, degrades the quality and potential insight that the data will be able to provide.

Supply Chain Software 0

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM. Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 8:00 AM. Sessions Room: Room 109. Session Speakers: James Blaeser, American Shipper. Adrian Gonzalez, Adelante SCM Corp. Denielle Gower, Koppers, Inc. Jordan Kass, C.H. The Social Media Debate. In today’s society, social media’s footprint is impossible to ignore.

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Supply Chain Network Software Conference Supply Chain Software Trends 165

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Shining a light in the world of visibility, asset management and inventory tracking, is that of radio frequency identification (RFID). Similarly, Carrier Corp , the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world, reported 33% improvement in shipping productivity and 80% reduction in shipping errors after deploying RFID into its warehouse operation.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Demand Planning Software 154

BlueYonder

MARCH 1, 2013

I was one of those fortunate enough to attend the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2013 event in Orlando a few weeks back. The presentation did not shy away from the complexities of integrated supply chain planning and execution, instead offering a roadmap to success that starts with customer-centric inventory strategies.

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