The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Predictive analytics will quicken demand response and involve product-use insights to improve accuracy against external factors affecting demand (e.g. Prescriptive analytics, where data constantly move in and out of partners’ systems, helps take data insights to the next level with improved visibility and for decision making.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

We are more into data acquisition and data analytics, which is one of the things we are going to talk about. Beyond The Data with William Sandoval: With the world of AI and machine learning, you’re starting to see that analytics are taking the forefront of things. We track vehicles but we have gone beyond tracking vehicles and assets.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 31, 2022

Some people enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment, while others prefer a more analytical role. There are also opportunities to specialize in a particular area of logistics, such as transportation, warehousing, or customer service. If you’re interested in travel, this is the perfect field for you. Conclusion.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Agile Project Management, Lean Implementation in Warehouse, Supply Chain Simulation & Modelling, Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Management, Business Intelligence (Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Studio), Advanced Excel Skills, warehouse management. She also volunteered in public procurement reform.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets. During the 2014 holiday season in the US, IBM Digital Analytics estimated that 25% of US online sales were via mobile.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

He has threatened to unwind major trade agreements, penalize logistics companies that move operations overseas, including manufacturing and warehousing services, and stifle companies’ plans for growth in emerging markets. President Trump’s plans will likely stimulate short-term growth, reports Patrick Burnson of Supply Chain 24/7.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

A couple of years ago, Clarisse Magnin wrote, “By taking advantage of big data and advanced analytics at every link in the value chain from field to fork, food companies can harness digital’s enormous potential for sustainable value creation. connected by the IoT to advanced analytics platforms (aka cognitive computers).

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2013

I recently attended SAPICS in South Africa. We see the constant evolution in the warehouse with robotics, voice and automated vehicles, so why not planning? They are enjoying the challenge of creating cloud-based optimization solutions and new forms of visualization and analytics for mobile devices.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For example, if they discover that 80% of a key material or component is coming from one particular country or region in Asia, they are asking, how can we identify alternative sources of supply in Africa, Latin America or another region? Most Wendy’s outlets were closed for dining in, but the drive-through business saw a significant uptick.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of these and give you the real answers on orchestrating and optimizing the work of people and robots in the warehouse.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 26, 2018

They include: Real-time Big Data and advanced analytics; mobility; the Internet of Things (IoT); social media; additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing); and drones/autonomous vehicles. Real-time Big Data and advanced analytics. The latest technologies being experimented with are robots in warehouses, drones, and autonomous vehicles.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

They not only provide transportation, but are also responsible for the sorting, pre-manufacturing, warehousing, and so on. Additionally, in order to remain competitive, 3PLs need to embrace innovation – big data and resource analytics – and to know how to make the best out of such information for demand planning and forecasting.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

This is to avoid more costly routes such as the Panama Canal or taking the long haul around the tip of Africa or South America. With the analytics which have been built into SYSPRO, key reports can be developed and generated at the push of a button, giving you the latest information in real time.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Nestlé is revitalising its Demand Forecasting process in Europe, relying on analytics to predict the demand for low-volatile products. The global organisation needed a local component, which gave rise to the Nestlé GLOBE Centres, one each to cover Europe, the Americas and the Asia, Oceania and Africa. It was time for change.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Warehousing. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help. Broadly speaking though, the following areas are those where KPIs will be necessary: Order capture. Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2016

A single malfunction can disrupt entire analytics’ systems, disrupting processes along the way. Emerging markets in the Americas, Asia and Africa will continue to increase their awareness and use of the IoT, which will have a significant impact on how today’s supply chain operates.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

He explains, “I almost feel that we should be shouting ‘Vuka’ which in Xhosa (one of the South Africa languages) means ‘wake up.’ Martin asserts organizations have a “desire for greater transparency and data analytics that drive business insights.” Wake up to the new reality that VUCA is a new norm.”[1] It’s Resilient.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Forget BI and analytics. What is a warehouse? And what is a warehouse management system? It serves as a hub for duty-free importation and exportation of service parts, allowing clients to manage their inventory levels and distribution more competitively in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Forget WMS and TMS.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2020

As President and CEO GeoPost Intercontinental, I was heading the global network and businesses in Europe, the CIS, the United States, Hong Kong, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Africa. Subsequently, we set up strategic partnerships across the globe, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. Customer sentiment technologies mine the patterns of unstructured text and use new forms of analytics to guide discovery on what matters to the customer. Include the supplier’s warehouse and manufacturing locations.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Currently as the Director of Supply Chain for Newell Brands Applied Materials, he oversees the SIOP process, production planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics for servicing big box retailers including Walmart, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. Wow, nothing like a little pressure for the second public speaking event!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

At the Roadnet User Conference in July, I spoke about the convergence of technologies occurring in the fleet management space — namely routing and scheduling, telematics, mobile, and business intelligence and analytics.

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