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10 Reasons to Review Your Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

After being largely ignored for many years, distribution network design has recently surged to the top of the priority list for many supply chain leaders. Distribution network design has surged to the top of the priority list for supply chain leaders. The Signs That Should Prompt a Distribution Network Design Review.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 20-24, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Results. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2015 Results. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 20-24, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Getting Inventory Right: Hope with Hype and Recycled Software?

Supply Chain Shaman

In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks. In the research for my inventory optimization report, the lowest level of satisfaction with multi-tier inventory optimization is with clients of the SAP inventory solution (previously purchased from SmartOps).

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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

How do we best handle surging transportation costs? The supply chain design solution is a digital map – or digital twin – of a company’s supply chain. This digital twin contains network costs – the inventory carrying cost is X for this product, by Y for this one. They started with IBM’s LogicNet solution.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design. Given this impact on business success, it’s disconcerting to realise that just 22% of companies take an active approach to supply chain network design.

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Is A Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? Outside-In?

Supply Chain Shaman

A demand network translates demand across multiple parties. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. As markets shift, a demand network enables a clear understanding of market positions with minimal latency. The use of advanced analytics enables the sensing of out-of-stocks. Market Drivers.

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The Ongoing Impact of E-Commerce on the Supply Chain

Kinaxis

In Q2 2015, the U.S. They’re desperately searching for new supply chain and fulfillment solutions at every stage of operations, which includes demand forecasting, inventory management, warehousing strategies, technology integration, and distribution practices. This finding continues a clear statistical trend. percent (compared to 1.6