Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The solution was too black box.

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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 That income was generated by more than 4,100 stores and fed by a sprawling supply chain, ranked 14th in 2014 by research and analyst company Gartner. restaurant industry made in 2013.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal. Foundational for ecommerce is a real-time perpetual inventory (PI) signal. If you are going to be excellent at ecommerce fulfillment, you need to have great perpetual inventory capabilities. Details matter.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

They're the teams responsible for forecasting inventory requirements, managing inventory replenishment functions and sourcing inventory from suppliers. Tim was recognized for his exceptional leadership of the supply chain planning and procurement processes teams.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. We never ran out of or had too much inventory.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Not too long ago, in 2014, Walgreens had a $1 billion forecasting error that led to the exit of two executives. Demand Planning Forecasting Application. Whereas supply planning projects and manages inventory or supply to meet consumer demand. Download Brochure. The Influence Demand Plan ning has on Supply Planning.

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Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

Another eMarketer report forecasts that annual U.S. The e-commerce logistics market is under particular pressure as consumers are not only demanding quality products but fast and reliable delivery services as well. Challenges for the e-commerce logistics market. Where will logistics companies go from here?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months. Note: GT Nexus and JDA Software are Talking Logistics sponsors.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

The company’s forecasted outlook for production levels in 2024 was upwards of 9,000 vehicles, and industry watchers indicated that added financing would be needed in order for the luxury auto maker to be able to grow sales and global wide production needs. According to reporting by Axios , factories across the U.S. Paid subscription ).

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RELEX Solutions

JUNE 28, 2019

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management). Previous winners. 2016 Aleksandra Koro?

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. Expiring Inventory : In food and beverage supply chains, there is the potential to reduce food waste and spoilage while maximizing profit. Solutions for supply chain sustainability.

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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2018

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management). Previous winners. Philippe Schuler, Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Instead of setting up brick-and-mortar stores, or keeping inventory on hand, you can start offering this new product on your new store. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. Forecasting Demand. Maximizing Equipment Value.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management, category management or assortment management). Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

More than ever before, excellence in supply chain management – especially in logistics functions – is about driving revenue growth, capturing market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. How much inventory do we have across our network? Are products selling faster or slower than forecasted?

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Global Logistics. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: White Paper: Improving Forecast Accuracy. White paper from Logility on Keys to Improving Forecast Accuracy. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. ERP Systems.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Inventory shortages.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. Expiring Inventory : In food and beverage supply chains, there is the potential to reduce food waste and spoilage while maximizing profit. Solutions for supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

The rising complexity of items sold decreases the organization’s ability to forecast, and the longer lead times across multiple tiers of sourcing and supply, increases the bullwhip impact (distortion of the demand signal across multiple tiers of the value network). Focus on Multi-Tier Inventory Management. Technology has not caught up.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an on-line educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe. SC1x – Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals (fall 2014).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Inventory management is challenging enough in normal times. So, what is it going to take to enable better inventory management? Complete visibility into inventory.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. It was called, “ The Short List ”.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 27, 2021

Increase forecasting accuracy to reduce obsolete inventory. There are a few ways companies are able to achieve this goal using reverse logistics and returns management. 4] Markus Zils, “ Moving toward a circular economy ,” McKinsey & Company, February 2014. [5] .’ This is true of a sustainability initiative.

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20Cube Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Around 14 percent of GDP spent on logistics sector annually in India as compared to only around 5 percent of GDP in the developed countries logistics sector. According to an ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) study, the logistics sector in India is poised to grow at 16 percent YoY CAGR.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The supply chain planning cannot be effective if implemented by a supply chain function that is focused only on customer service, logistics and distribution. It is tough for me to see that nine out of ten companies are stuck, and not making progress, at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

RELEX will choose the best master’s thesis with a focus on retail and supply chain planning (forecasting, replenishment, seasons or promotions management, allocations, inventory management or assortment management). Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company. Previous winners.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Reshaping E-Retailing Logistics. While IoT tools aren’t new in logistics, the orchestration of the supply chain in the Supply Chain Control Tower is. Consumer demand can be more accurately forecasted using predictive analytics tracking, including search data and location tracking. Further Utilization of loT.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently reduced its pre-tax profits forecast , claiming it cannot match the £2.61bn pre-tax profit earned in 2014/15. The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. This is expected to cause logistics delays in the next few months.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

More than that, it’s projected to escalate dramatically : “Between 2014 and 2050, the number of city dwellers will increase from 54% to 66% of the world’s population.”. They expect accessibility, a wide range of inventory, high availability, a seamless omnichannel experience, and 2-day, next day, or even same-day delivery.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Clowes had no time for incremental change, preferring to start his tenure by changing logistics and warehousing partners, IT systems and even the roles of the planners in only nine months. The turning point for the company came when it shrewdly decided to recruit young supply chain maverick Chris Clowes.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Global Logistics. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. OReilly Auto Parts drives inventory management to stay in the fast lane. or Search by TOPIC. ERP Systems.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Reverse logistics will no longer be in a silo. Furthermore, there is significant inventory moving around in return flows that could be resold if curated and managed appropriately. Today we look at uncertainty as a disruption and strive to minimize forecast error.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 29, 2017

Working capital is generally in the form of inventory, which is an asset that doesn’t produce any revenue or cash. A metaphor is that of reducing friction, which increases flow, where friction includes all of the typical delays and problems that slow material flows and increase inventory.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth greater than the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Inventory shortages. Click To Tweet. Now for those statistics I alluded to.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

But as the recent Hawaii volcanic eruptions, Hurricane Harvey and even the 2014 Atlanta “Snowmageddon” showed us, businesses must always expect the unexpected. A few questions to ask yourself include: is your building and operations prepared for pop up threats like tornadoes as well as more forecasted disasters like hurricanes?

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 15, 2019

Inditex began using RFID devices in 2014 for their garments. Large retail chains are using robots in their warehouses to speed up inventory management and product delivery. At the store level, employees can quickly restock items after checking the number of tags left for a product. Closing Thoughts.

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