Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

Current Familiarity with Analytic Concepts (Fall 2022 Snapshot) Preamble Supply chain leaders love their rows and columns. Like Linus clinging to his blanket, supply chain teams make most of their decisions on Excel spreadsheets. I am excited to see this form of deployment in Everstream Analytics and Transvoyant’s current work.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In the process, there is a fine line between marketing hype and overpromising, making buying difficult. It combines robotics, analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). In contrast, SAP touts an integrated cloud-ready portfolio that includes predictive analytics, automation, and IoT capabilities. Who has the best approach?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. Here we give you our top 10 wholesale distribution trends for 2022 and beyond. The question is: Where to from here?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2022

So what trends will we see in multichannel eCommerce in 2022 – and can SMEs leap on board with them? Read on for the 15 key multichannel eCommerce trends of 2022. Learn more: Guide to Effective Multichannel Selling What are the key trends in multichannel eCommerce for 2022?? We think so.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Food Production AI tools can drive advanced predictive analytics with precision forecasting for weather and crop yield predictions. Predictive Analytics is one of the most powerful features of AI tools that help identify patterns and new trends much before they happen. Another excellent example is that of Beyond Meat.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Reversing The Trend. How do we reverse the trend? While the input from sales on market trends is invaluable, sales should never be asked to forecast. To understand the trends, check out the orbit charts and the comparison to the Gartner Top 25. If you want to drive change, start by defining supply chain excellence.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

Gary Cokins ( @GaryCokins ), founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, asserts, “Analytics is becoming a competitive edge for organizations. Once being a ‘nice-to-have,’ applying analytics is now becoming mission-critical.”[1] Organizations are drowning in data but starving for information.

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Vinculum

APRIL 18, 2022

Supply chains are now thought of while buying goods and services. Getting ahead on supply chain trends may help your business shape into a more prosperous and sustainable business. Supply chain management trends in 2022: Automation and advanced analytics will grow. Relations come at a whole new priority .

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Jaggaer

MARCH 30, 2020

To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walter Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor. The traditional three bids and a buy model is a product of software constraints, rather than the ideal method of sourcing. The Accelerating Pace of Change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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Invata Intralogistics

APRIL 5, 2024

In the relentless hustle of the e-commerce world, staying ahead means keeping up with trends and creating and capitalizing on new opportunities. Additionally, AI can learn from historical data to forecast order trends and pre-position frequently ordered items, further streamlining the process.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Advanced analytics for manufacturing is a good place to start. Here are some common advanced analytics use cases for manufacturers. Separate trends from one-off outliers. Quality Control.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). The secondary problem is the lack of definition of process requirements and a buying team that cannot see past simple MRP/MRP II/DDMRP requirements. What Is Visibility?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. As I wrote last June, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and Descartes is a prime example of this trend in action — a trend that I predict will continue to gain momentum in the months and years ahead. Will this include drone deliveries?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 15, 2023

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. The program uses built-in intelligence that perform data analytics in the background and select the most suitable algorithm for each item to be forecasted.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walt Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor. The traditional three bids and a buy model is a product of software constraints, rather than the ideal method of sourcing. The Accelerating Pace of Change.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

To stay competitive in this challenging environment, distributors must stay abreast of new trends, advances, and changes in the supply chain and logistics landscape. This involves understanding customer buying behaviour trends, seasonal variations, production schedules, and more. Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template 4.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches. I disagreed.

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Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Advanced analytics for manufacturing is a good place to start. Here are some common advanced analytics use cases for manufacturers. Separate trends from one-off outliers. Quality Control.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

PWC’s Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey reports that 83% of manufacturers say that supply chain technologies have not delivered the expected results. The trend is clear. Buying strategies need to be defined, and the interface needs to be bi-directional. References: 2023 Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey: PwC

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Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

ERP systems do a great job managing transactional data but do not have the capabilities to provide an early warning to a disruption or analyze the situation through advanced analytics like simulations and what-if scenarios. Automation of sensing of trend changes. Change purchasing and manufacturing plans days or weeks sooner.

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Precoro

MARCH 11, 2024

Yet there’s a proactive approach that addresses the high cost of healthcare: value-based purchasing (VBP). In the past 15 or so years, the US, which is known for its complicated and expensive healthcare system, has taken some steps towards value-based purchasing.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 27, 2022

”[3] Below are some of the digital enterprise trends organizations can expect to see in 2022. Digital Enterprise Trends. Norton writes, “Analytics have powered much of the innovation of the last decade. When combined with automation, we can move past descriptive and predictive analytics toward prescriptive guidance.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Millions of shoppers, like my Dad, are not going back to their old habits because there are now faster and more convenient ways for buying daily household needs. It excels on a union of E-Commerce mobile apps and last-mile delivery innovations. It also provides an excellent part-time employment opportunity with flexible shifts.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

Here are my predictions for 2018: Supply Chain Excellence as We Know It Is Redefined. Supply chain excellence definitions evolve as companies explore the Art of the Possible. New approaches –using the confluence of new technologies along with innovation in analytics– will drive a more agile supply chain response.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Luckily, Kroger makes sharing data with its brands a top priority and offers in-depth web portals for analysts, account managers and inventory planners to access.Kroger has a complete analytics arm that is made up of multiple integrated portals. The purchase of Market6 was an effort by 84.51° to fill this gap, and in some ways it did.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

This practice has evolved significantly from its historical roots, largely a game of educated guesses, to today’s data-driven approach that harnesses the power of advanced analytics. STEP 2: Data Analysis Once data is collected, the next step is to sift through it to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.

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crisp

MARCH 24, 2022

They can purchase (expensive) syndicated data, but that involves multiple players, multiple reports, and infrequent updates. In Crisp’s survey, most brands said they check their Crisp dashboards multiple times per day to zoom in on the latest trends — the first step when planning a new marketing campaign.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Not surprisingly, companies that employ advanced analytics to improve decision making and execution have the results to show for it.” That’s why Enterra ® is focusing on the advancement of Autonomous Decision Science ( ADS ) and the Enterra Autonomous Decision Science platform that leverages embedded advanced analytics. 2] Michael C.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

The supply chain response will need to be a local-focused program using analytics to sense shifts market-by-market based on consumption data. The answer is advanced analytics. All rapidly descend into the world of gray (the attempt to drive insights through the use of analytics to understand market drivers.) The answer?

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Between the Covid-19 waves, a trend emerged in the US and the rest of the world that earned the popular name of ‘revenge shopping’. Now almost two years since the black swan event, the trend continues, evolving into much grander, ‘revenge festivities’. This is also how you equip them for excellence. Talk to Our Experts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

However, there is another side to the downward trend of cryptocurrencies in 2022. While it has not been the best year to sell crypto, 2022 has so far been an excellent year to buy them. However, most market analytics and forecasting data shows that bitcoin’s price may soon settle after the spike.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Even before the pandemic, online shopping trends had grown significantly across the globe, and since the pandemic, the growth of online shipping continues to maintain an upward trajectory. Emerging omnichannel fulfillment trends in the Middle East: Shopping trends, much like the climate, have changed over time.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

What are these companies doing differently and what trends should retailers look out for? Key trends shaping today’s retail supply chain. Today’s shopper prefers to buy online and get products delivered at the best possible time and place, resulting in key shifts in the supply chain. Let’s take a closer look.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

” Business development campaigns, advertisements, and consulting calls to implement ERP, upgrade analytics and focus on best practices inundate traditional agendas. While companies need ERP as a system of record for transactional processing, it is not the future of supply chain analytics or innovation. The opportunity?

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