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Reflection: Advice for Supply Chain Technology Leaders Making Today’s Technology Pivot

Supply Chain Shaman

One of the reasons is technology inflection. The second reason is the discontinued software maintenance support on software from Blue Yonder, Oracle, and SAP. Most technology discussions are focused on feature-function diatribes versus driving business outcomes. We have self-service HR systems. Redefine work.

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Cloud computing has made installation, administration, and updates significantly easier and has thereby laid the foundation for Software as a Service (SaaS). The question is: can we also operate a warehouse fully autonomously ?

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How analytics embedded in your ERP system can enable different manufacturing roles

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As data becomes a critical resource in modern organizations, business users are clamoring for tools to ease access to data for reporting and dashboards. Embedded analytics in different roles in manufacturing Finance EA can be used to optimize budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.

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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Growth Accelerated in 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. In 2021, the WMS market continued its shift from perpetual licensing to SaaS licensing. As a result, technologies and capabilities that drive productivity were in high demand. IT Platforms.

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How Data Analytics Can Solve the Challenges Faced by SC Leaders in Discrete Manufacturing

Supply chain analytics creates new insights that help improve supply chain decision making from the improvement of front-line operations to strategic choices, such as the selection of the right supply chain operating models.” – McKinsey & Company. Difficulty forecasting demand due to constant supply chain disruptions.

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The S&OP Technology Quadry

Supply Chain Shaman

S&OP Challenges In a recent research study of business executives, the top three challenges were: not having technologies that support the S&OP process, issues with the role of finance and the budget, and the lack of understanding by the executive team. Choosing Software for S&OP Selecting supply chain planning software is tough.

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Four benefits of centralized analytics within your ERP system

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It’s common that manufacturing and distribution enterprises would use a third-party Business Intelligence (BI) solution to analyze and interpret data from their ERP system. One of the key strategies is leveraging embedded analytics within their ERP system to make faster data-driven decisions.

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Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020

Are You Betting on the Right Tools to Succeed in 2021? Research insights on new technologies. Read the latest insights on AI, IoT, network design, machine learning, prescriptive analytics and other hot technologies. What’s inside? Gartner’s latest recommendations on tried and true capabilities. Vendors you can work with.

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New Research: The State of Supply Chain Network Design in 2022

This report explores how the state of supply chain network design has changed – including how the tools, maturity models, and market demands are transforming the network design practice. Advanced analytics & Scenario Modeling. This report is useful if you are interested in: Exploring new network design insights and capabilities.

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Guide to Mathematical Optimization & Modeling

Today, a growing group of analytics teams and data scientists are adopting mathematical optimization to support business decision-making in a wide range of industries. Want to find out where optimization falls in the broader AI and business analytics spectrum. Are evaluating tools and implementation approaches.

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Gartner's Market Guide for Data Analytics and Intelligence Platforms in Supply Chain

Gartner observes several trends in this market for data analytics and intelligence. One overarching theme is the convergence of analytics & BI, data science and AI. The core building blocks offered by supply chain platforms - integration, insights, algorithms, data hub, Digital Supply Chain Twin, etc.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks.

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5 Powerful Prescriptive Analytics Examples in Supply Chain

Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. Supply chain, with its complex planning questions, is typically an area where optimization technology is required. Read about 5 use cases. Supply Chain Network Design. Sales and operations planning (S&OP).

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Why Data Matters: The Competitive Edge of Data & Analytics in Today’s Marketplace

This guide, "The Competitive Edge of Data & Analytics in Today’s Marketplace," outlines how supply chain visibility is key for technologically mature organizations to respond to the speed of today's market, and how data is key to enabling that speed.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. While establishing efficient communication channels with suppliers and empowering customers with comprehensive return information can be challenging, it is attainable with the right approach and tools.