SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 97

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Unfortunately, outdated tools and fragmented processes make it difficult to maintain visibility across the supply chain and adapt at the pace of business. Digital procurement streamlines workflows and unifies data, enabling faster sourcing, better collaboration, and improved accuracy.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

To improve,” the report rightly notes, “organizations should enhance supply chain visibility with robust data and analytics; use AI to foresee disruptions; keep business continuity plans current; and diversify supply sources, suppliers, manufacturing and logistics partners.” net promoter score or similar metric) as a supply chain KPI.

Supply Chain Execution 287

Supply Chain Execution Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 287

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 130

Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

Analytics and business intelligence (BI) are no longer optionaltheyre essential. They need visibility across multiple internal systemslike ERP, CRM, and financial platformsand even external sources shared with suppliers, partners, and customers. But lets be clear: not all BI platforms are created equal. Why does that matter?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 89

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact. Smart energy management systems further enhance efficiency by tracking and optimizing energy use in real-time. Ethical sourcing is a fundamental aspect of social sustainability.

Waste Reduction 303

Waste Reduction Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 303

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer.

Optimal Sourcing 155

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 155

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics ‘ Shipper segment. About Samuel Parker Samuel is the Associate Director for DAT Freight & Analytics’ Shipper segment. Samuel has his B.A.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Currently Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, she leads the vision, strategy, and execution of advanced security protections. Erika holds a Ph.D.

Optimal Sourcing 210

Optimal Sourcing Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 210

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The topic was “leveraging technology to achieve operational excellence”. Identify metrics, analytics and projects to drive business improvements. Determining which technologies to adopt starts with solid project governance and understanding the maturity and readiness of your plant’s ability to accept change.

Supply Chain Design Software 358

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 358

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. Click here!

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 98

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. But can technology do more?

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 278

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 156

ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2025

Beyond simply improving forecast accuracy, todays ML-powered demand forecasting software uncovers hidden supply trends, anticipates pricing fluctuations, and enables proactive supply chain planning decisions. According to McKinsey , organizations implementing AI-driven demand forecasting solutions can reduce forecast errors by 30% to 50%.

Supply and Demand 156

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 156

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes. This means we need more agile, flexible, and scalable planning platforms to process and consolidate new data sources, drive insights using advanced analytics such as AI/ML to drive autonomous decisions, and expand collaboration within and outside our organizations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 293

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software 293

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That’s where data analytics comes in. It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. In this post, we’ll explore how data analytics can revolutionize your supply chain. You’re not alone. Let’s dive in.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 98

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 96

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance. CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 288

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

These virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, or systems allow leaders to simulate, analyze, and optimize real-world performancewithout incurring real-world risks. Traditional planning tools often lack the agility to respond in real time. Step 3: Choose the Right Platform You dont need to build from scratch.

Sourcing Strategies 224

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

According to a July 2014 supply chain research study from Accenture focused on Big Data and supply chain risk management, most organizations have high hopes for using big data analytics in their supply chain but many have had challenges in deploying it. This is where the platform approach to supply chain management comes into play.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

Supply Chain Design Software Big Data Supply Chain Visibility Optimal Sourcing 250

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Many try to start with technology. Maturity in Analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 377

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 377

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A multi-enterprise supply chain network platform provides network-based order fulfillment applications and/or advanced network-based supply chain risk analytics. Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 299

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 299

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. During the pandemic, companies struggled with planning systems turning off the optimizers, and using the technology as a system of record. Show the technology vendors touting digital and AI transformation the door.

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 418

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges of inventory management in today’s manufacturing landscape , discuss the importance of a “single source of truth” for global inventory, and introduce a powerful solution that can help manufacturers transform their operations and drive profitability. How do they achieve this?

Real-time Visibility 294

Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 294

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s a holistic approach that blends strategic planning, streamlined processes, and the right technology to transform your warehouse into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Eight proven optimization strategies, combining technology, best practices, and sustainable solutions.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 97

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A big bang technology focus has not worked. Enlightened leadership that focuses on the management of the supply chain as a complex system. The use of channel data into advanced analytics to sense demand. Aligned Metrics. What investments in technology do you believe add value? Outside-in Processes.

Optimal Sourcing 365

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 365

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival. Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. This includes internal and external data sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 290

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 29, 2017

Gartner measures supply chain analytics maturity across seven different dimensions. There are supply chain and demand analytics models that describe the type of analytics being deployed (e.g., Gartner reports a strong correlation between supply chain organizations that use analytics and improved business performance.

Modeling 189

Modeling Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 189

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. With the use of advanced technologies, planning decisions can also be automated.

Supply Chain Planning Software 277

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 277

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We cannot change things overnight, but there are some steps that we can take through the use of advanced analytics. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. Traditional systems distort market signals. Invest in analytics to sense and translate demand. Invest in network design technologies. What to do? What to do?

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization. Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point.

Supply Chain Network Software 314

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 314

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We cannot change things overnight, but there are some steps that we can take through the use of advanced analytics. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. Traditional systems distort market signals. Invest in analytics to sense and translate demand. Invest in network design technologies. What to do? What to do?

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The strategy department in most shipper organizations sits in finance while the network design technology expertise is usually a much lower level in operations. Over the last decade, ERP technology leaders consolidated and reaped the benefits of maintenance revenues as the gap grew in solutions offered versus the industry need state.

Supply Chain Design Software 355

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 355

Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2019

Relying on proactive rather than reactive analytics, and the ability to make specific actionable callouts from these data sets, will be key to navigating the ever-changing shipping landscape both now and in the future. Although very informative in their own right, retrospective analytics cannot undo the past. Enter proactive analytics.

Analytics Software 188

Analytics Software Analytics Shipping Metrics 188

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. AI in procurement refers to using advanced technologies to make procurement processes faster, more efficient, and data-driven. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation.

Price Reduction 105

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 105

SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment. Prescriptive analytics tells them what to do about it.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 54

Prescriptive Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 54

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The key areas to consider when upgrading to the cloud include: The Value of Cloud Technology Cost Competitiveness Performance Expectations Upgrades Responsiveness Support Expertise & Response The Value of Cloud Technology Which business drivers and advantages are motivating companies to shift to the cloud?

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 194