The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Will the environment improve in 2022 or get worse? Let’s look at the three megatrends shaping supply chain innovation in 2022 and beyond – resilience, through technical capability and consistency; optimisation of the omnichannel experience; and sustainability with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. The effort will absolutely pay off.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 269

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company paid shareholder dividends of approximately $3.6 Key first quarter of fiscal year 2022 highlights: Customers & Channels. million compared to $0.8

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Specifically for retail and consumer goods focused supply chain management teams, a short-term tactical concern is the ongoing management of excess product inventories, which in many cases, need to be trimmed before the end of the year. Profitability objectives are paramount, but inventory overhang remains a significant challenge.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 59

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

Supply Chain Matters reflects on an all too familiar challenge when conditions of excess inventory exist in supply chain planning, execution and customer fulfillment processes. . The presumption is that this inventory will be made available for this year’s holiday fulfillment period. Background.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 52

Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. Key Fiscal 2022 Year to Date Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $20.1 During the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company paid shareholder dividends of approximately $3.7 million compared to $0.5

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. RightHand Robotics Secures $66 Million in Series C Funding.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Logility

JUNE 2, 2022

ATLANTA – June 2, 2022 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today was announced as a winner of Inbound Logistics’ 2022 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers award. logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost?increases Logistics ?is

Logility 173

Logility Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 173

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

B2B eCommerce is booming and will be crucial for business success in 2022 and beyond. Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What is B2B eCommerce? Businesses can order stock online, and software is used to automate shipping, tracking and auditing of goods & services.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 97

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2022

NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. 10] When it comes to moving inventory into disaster-prone areas, historical data can help. Denial of risk.”[6]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 130

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” Leaked internal research reveals Amazon is at risk to run out of workers for its US warehouses by 2024.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. In 2004, I joined AMR Research, a Boston Analyst firm. Your wallet has a social security or a passport number. The reason? I thought it would be easy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 321

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 321

Vinculum

JULY 18, 2022

As per the CSA research study, around 76% of online shoppers choose to get the product information in their mother tongue or regional language. The e-commerce industry comes out to maintain the transparency of the data and keep it safe and secure to get rid of any fraud or misuse.

Trends 52

Trends Modeling Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. ” The answer lies in the need to redefine work to improve the demand planner’s ability to model. Lockdowns and Disbelief.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 217

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 13, 2023

To manage escalating change, as well as supply-and-demand chain upheaval, heightened customer expectations, and security and compliance pressure, companies across industries are reinventing themselves around a focus on digital and analytics. It’s about taking inventory.” ” • Operates with Complete Freedom.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 130

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 130

Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

An expert in the Gartner® Manufacturing Operations Primer for 2022 sighted optimizing operations within the manufacturing industry as one of the top technology investments needed, along with improving supply chain efficiency. Pre-pandemic research by McKinsey found that companies experience disruptions every 3.7

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

S upplier BYD has reportedly been scrambling to secure additional production staffing at its Shenzhen facilities, where most of the region’s production facilities have been operating under closed-loop measures since the start of September. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

Last week the EV start-up announced that it has secured $150 million in needed financing by issuing $166 million worth of notes to an existing investor. Lucid Secures Needed Added Funding Luxury EV auto maker Lucid Motors reported both Q4 and 2023 financial and operational performance that disappointed investors. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Procurement Analytics Supply and Demand 52

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

billion in inventory that “if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer John David Rainey. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15 percent above optimal levels. Clearing the inventory will still take a couple of quarters. Walmart has about $1.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 198

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. percent in 2022 and 9.7 Background. percent on 2021.

Predictive Analytics Software 98

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 1, 2023

CEO Jeff McCandless indicated to Freightways that whereas in prior months high-flying logistics and freight start-ups could secure millions of equity funding very readily, private equity investors have now shifted from a focus on growth at all costs to one of a demonstrable path to profitability and scalable growth. All rights reserved.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Software Chicago 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

A McKinsey’s report published in 2022 indicates that 32 per cent of people from industries like automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical find demand variability and forecasting responsible for value chain disruptions. Technology and automation are major enablers towards this. Demand Sensing for Accurate Planning and Forecasting.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

ShipBob

JUNE 29, 2022

Ecommerce enablement involves the incorporation of features such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), shopping carts, and shipping service tools. Based on this research, you can decide on the best channels for your business – online store vs. marketplace or both? Recent ecommerce trends and why you should get involved.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

By the time they peaked in June 2022, they were over 30% higher than pre-COVID. Today, in Q4 of 2022, supply chain issues stemming from COVID-related shipping challenges have eased. In a survey of over 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses, Freightos’ research team explored how businesses are experiencing the post-COVID(ish) era.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain 156

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 20, 2022

Creating a globally independent US-based supply chain would entail development of a prioritization of critical supplies that are required for improved response in the case of continued COVID disruptions, trade flow disruptions, stay at home mandates, and on-going security concerns. to import from China.

Government 59

Government Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 59

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 9, 2023

Retail journalist Ben Unglesbee writes, “Hey retailers, it might be time to ditch your stores, move your inventory to the metaverse, replace your staff with robots, switch from cash to crypto and invest all your profits in some blockchains.”[2] Consumers want to be able to research online, and buy in-store. Or vice versa.

Trends 130

Trends Retail Predictive Analytics Software Omnichannel 130

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

In a mid-January posting, we alerted our readers to reports that Rivian fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives had departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. The company’s original commitment at the start of 2022 was to produce 50,000 vehicles, but that was cut at mid-year.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A warehouse provides a secure and safe place to store goods in an organised way along with the warehouse role in fulfilment. Keeping records of the above is called a warehouse inventory. However, warehousing itself is usually limited to storing an inventory for a certain period of time and does not include additional services.

Warehousing 95

Warehousing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 95

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The online retail platform provider not only managed to take maximum advantage of the explosion of online retail market growth as an offshoot of a global wide pandemic during 2022, but also reformulate its hub and spoke oriented inventory deployment and customer fulfillment network. This prediction was as early as 2019.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Creating secure areas within a warehouse may be necessary to store goods, especially high-value goods and those subject to additional regulation, such as pharmaceuticals. Various compliance requirements, security protocols, and inventory systems need to remain compliant. Inquiring about their compliance and security measures.

Negotiating Skills 78

Negotiating Skills Material Savings 3PL Cost Reduction Strategies 78

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

trillion profit in 2022. However, the ongoing trend of customers reducing inventory may mean that earnings will not significantly recover. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. For the full year of 2023, the company reported KRW 258.94 trillion in operating profit.

Electronics 52

Electronics Optimal Sourcing Modeling South Korea 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. firms are expected to reshore upwards of 350,000 jobs in 2022 alone. Background.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The importance of IT and infrastructure security. IT and infrastructure security came out strong. Whether in the cloud or on-premise or both, security of access, data and supplier integrity are paramount with digital transformation – but solid security is also required to create customer’s confidence in deployment of any Business IT.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Kenya Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022. Each relationship adds risks like data security, privacy, and fraud. Start-up Evo provides capabilities in non-linear optimization, quantum learning, and advanced prescriptive analytics currently applied to product pricing and inventory optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The software allows them to track shipments, monitor inventory levels, and understand where money is being spent. Retailers have been using supply chain risk management software for years to keep track of their inventory, but the technology is now being used in new ways to help them manage risk and stay competitive. Automotive.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Risk Management Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 96

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Gartner estimates that by the end of 2022, 85% of enterprises will have some form of RPA implemented in their business and Forrester calculates the RPA market will exceed a 50% CAGR by 2023, going from roughly $500 million to $2.8 Inventory Management. Regardless of how efficient and effective, all supply chains carry inventory.

Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246