Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. It is a story of supply chain innovation. The initial software product release name was Real-Time Forecasting. E2open sells a cloud-based solution for network collaboration.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27th, Logility announced the purchase of privately-held Halo Business Intelligence. This announcement continues the trend of supply chain software market consolidation. Logility is a well-established player in the supply chain software market. The company was spun out of the parent company American Software.

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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. These innovations represent a strong commitment from through strategic environmental plans towards sustainable Supply Chain Management. Cardwell, 2014). 2014, July 30). Vishal Gupta, 2013). Bhattacharjee, K.

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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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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Can you remember your first online purchase? Today, for many of us, shopping online happens more frequently than in-store purchases. Keeping up with industry titans has forced retailers of all sizes to improve online shopping experiences—because it all plays a role in completing a purchase. Seems like forever ago.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

Key Software Systems Revolutionizes Technology in Last Mile, Same Day Delivery. New Software Helps Local Delivery Firms Provide Same-Day Service (WSJ – sub. UPS Online Shopping Study: Empowered Consumers Changing the Future of Retail. FAA to name adviser to handle ‘crush’ of industry drone queries.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. Their 2014 Super Bowl commercial, Puppy Love , has been ranked the most popular ad in the history of Super Bowl. It aimed to provide brewers with the tools to make the beer at the lowest possible cost.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. 39 | Tools & Technology.

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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 seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. Between 2010 and 2014, the average robot sales increase was at 17% per year (CAGR). Forecasting Demand.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Online providers are disrupting the retail industry because of innovation, in the true spirit of the Clayton M. Banking Suite.

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RFgen

APRIL 21, 2016

Many industries need to constantly change, augment or increase the diversity of their available inventory if they want to stay competitive in a world where consumers know exactly what they want and won’t settle for less. A business’s product mix refers to the amount and diversity of its inventory. Look for Demand.

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RFgen

APRIL 21, 2016

Many industries need to constantly change, augment or increase the diversity of their available inventory if they want to stay competitive in a world where consumers know exactly what they want and won’t settle for less. A business’s product mix refers to the amount and diversity of its inventory. Look for Demand.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

So the shortage will continue, but for some sellers, the problem will be too much inventory.”. In 2014, the Postal Service worked with about 4,000 highway contractors. Founded in 1943, Colonial Freight System has remained family-owned throughout its history and has been helmed since 2014 by Ruby McBride. Now that’s around 1,700.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

Nokia’s 150-year history is one of reinvention; recently it has been changing and innovating almost as fast as the telecommunications industry itself. In 2013 Nokia took full ownership of Nokia Siemens Networks, buying the other half of the venture from Siemens, and 2014 sold its handset business to Microsoft. By Helen Armstrong.

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Kinaxis

MAY 9, 2016

by CJ Wehlage Two years ago, I made some very bold predictions on the 2014 Top 25 Supply Chains, and about 80% of them were true. P&G taught us about the “Three Moments of Truth”: see the product at the store, purchase & use the product, and become a fan of the product. Inventory turns, mostly, will follow Revenue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. The CIO budget is hamstrung with system upgrades and software license payments. Let me explain.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

” Transactional data : “Post-business-process information such as purchasing inventory records or sales volumes by region.” It uses the findings of descriptive and diagnostic analytics to detect tendencies, clusters and exceptions, and to predict future trends, which makes it a valuable tool for forecasting.”

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 14, 2014

Every week I’m interacting with more and more e-commerce professionals whose day to day job is coming up with the best methods of delivering Omni-Commerce solutions for their customers. In a world where carbon is not considered an issue this was indeed the lowest cost, however a much higher carbon, solution.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

That’s why retail innovations always have and, for companies that plan to stay competitive, always will mirror demographic trends. 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.”.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

A Past of Innovation. In 2011, 2012 and 2014, the site was internally recognized with the Oscas Energy award. Much of this success has stemmed from data collection solutions, according to the plant’s site manager, Etienne Van Poucke. One such manufacturer is Dunkirk’s Coca-Cola European Partners bottling plant.

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RFgen

AUGUST 29, 2016

A Past of Innovation. In 2011, 2012 and 2014, the site was internally recognized with the Oscas Energy award. Much of this success has stemmed from data collection solutions, according to the plant’s site manager, Etienne Van Poucke. One such manufacturer is Dunkirk’s Coca-Cola European Partners bottling plant.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2014

Every week I’m interacting with more and more e-commerce professionals whose day to day job is coming up with the best methods of delivering Omni-Commerce solutions for their customers. In a world where carbon is not considered an issue this was indeed the lowest cost, however a much higher carbon, solution.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

It’s clear from this week’s long list of news that the pace of change and innovation in supply chain management continues to accelerate. Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. Macy’s, Inc. Outlines New Developments in Omnichannel Strategy and Technology. Macy’s, Inc.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

Comments like these indicate the pressure supply chain executives are feeling to innovate to effectively respond to increased competition, labor challenges, and demands from customers. Both 3PLs and progressive retail operators have formed innovation teams within their operations to specify robotics solutions to compete.

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FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

an online retailer focused on fast fashion for millennials, has gone from generating $85 million in revenue in 2014 to bankrupt in 2016… What happened? With gumption, she did what any entrepreneurial, then-22-year-old would do: turn to social media to promote her inventory and fledgling business. Nasty Gal Inc.,

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2015

In 2014, researchers from China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland conducted a study to identify global trends in the logistics industry, relevant opportunities and challenges, and how logistics companies can better position themselves in China.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

Capacity to innovate [7]. With inventory desired to be at a minimum. Risk: Capacity to innovate [7]. The capacity to innovation translates to the financial ability to resource for innovation. And often it is difficult to forecast if unforeseen challenges exist and/or iterations are required for a solution.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

who specializes in innovative metrology & styling solutions. Last month we talked about customer satisfaction surveying and the Net Promotor Score; this month we are looking more specifically at the health of manufacturing sector in the US and the manufacturing technology orders (largely metal cutting machine tools).

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book?

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Unleashed

MARCH 22, 2022

Higher-quality, innovative and more authentic flavours are now available – and sustainable, low-sugar and low-calorie products are now available for consumers who are health-conscious and environmentally aware. Alex Campbell founded Good Buzz Kombucha in 2014 after struggling to find non-alcoholic alternatives to drink. Play Video.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 3, 2019

Tyson analysts report, “Since 2014, consumption of beef, chicken, pork and turkey have each been on a steady incline, reaching record highs in 2018 in the U.S. ”[7] When presented with the idea, “only 27% … reported they would purchase cultured meat.” ” Diversified protein. ”[8]. Bon appetite!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

However, what is clear from our recent study of 73 manufacturers using supply chain planning is that companies using best-of-breed solutions implement faster, achieve a quicker Return-on-Investment (ROI), and are more satisfied. Today, in many organizations, these solutions are legacy. This is a barrier for innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. They saw a steady drop in inventory and reduced working capital by about 50% over the period of 2011-2015. Impact of Demand Sensing on Inventory Levels. He needed to find new solutions. Incrementalism Is Not Enough.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking. The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

7 | Election Supply Chain Professional Turkey 2014. The Most Influential Supply Chain Professionals of Turkey will be elected for the first time during a gala dinner at the Suada Club on 17th September 2014. Supply chain software remains hugely popular. In June of this year, he was voted Supply Chain Professional 2014.

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