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Autonomous Business Planning Is Not Only Possible, It Has Already Been Achieved

Logistics Viewpoints

Solvoyo has a metric they call the user acceptance rate. This metric measures the percentage of time the planners accept replenishment, transportation, or inventory plans as they are without any change in the timing of the delivery or the quantity to be delivered. At one of their customers, A101, Solvoyo says they have reached a 99.5%

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A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo

The Logistics of Logistics

He was named a Pro to Know in 2021 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive. During his tenure in the industry, he built innovative pricing and forecasting models, leveraging internal and external data sources to improve internal decision-making and increase profitability.

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Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Use metrics like lead-time sensitivity, margin contribution, and order volume to prioritize. Texas Freeze (2021): Supply of semiconductors and plastics ground to a halt. It should be woven into how the supply chain is run. Key components include: 1. Assess and Rank Risks Not all risks are equal.

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US container import tariffs averaging 21%, says Maersk

Freight Waves

imports, according to Maersk’s container-weighted effective average tariff rate metric,” the company said. “At in June, 2021. “On average, companies are currently paying an effective average tariff rate of approximately 21% relative to container load on all U.S. At its peak, shortly after April 2, the average effective rate was 54%.”

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Supplier Relationship Management: Driving Success in Modern Supply Chains

QAD

In 2021, a McKinsey survey in multiple sectors found that companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers.

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The Role of Stock Balancing in Supply Chain Optimization

RFgen

This was seen in global shipping disruptions in 2021, where firms faced lawsuits for failing to deliver goods on time. For example, supply chain bottlenecks in 2021 caused household essentials and electronics to spike in cost, disproportionately affecting lower-income consumers.

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Procurement Technology: Enterprise Solutions Driving Efficiency and ROI

ivalua

Since the 2021 rollout, EnBW has seen a 10% increase in efficiency, an 80% boost in purchase order automation, and significantly improved supplier data quality across 12,000 suppliers. Yes, modern procurement platforms can track ESG metrics, monitor supplier risk, and enforce compliance with regulations and internal policies.