Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Data fabrics need to work across an AI and Analytics lifecycle. Mr. Masson says the analytics lifecycle includes: Managing Data : Creating a business-ready analytics foundation by integrating and standardizing data across systems. Not all the transactional data, just the data required to calculate a metric or make a decision.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Solvoyo has a metric they call the user acceptance rate. This metric measures the percentage of time the planners accept replenishment, transportation, or inventory plans as they are without any change in the timing of the delivery or the quantity to be delivered. We have lots of functions, lots of analytics, lots of reports.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Analytics Scenario Planning 284

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Managing OTR transportation through disruption is a complex process. We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Analytics provides visibility into your transportation network and operations. Across OTR Transportation Modes.

Optimal Sourcing 296

Optimal Sourcing Transportation Rail Software Sourcing Strategies 296

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

is redefining transportation by integrating IoT sensors into vehicles, fundamentally shifting fleet operations. Protecting sensitive data—such as vehicle locations, driver information, and operational metrics—requires rigorous cybersecurity measures. The Evolution of Connected Fleet Ecosystems Fleet Management 2.0

Supply Chain Planning Software 292

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software 292

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden. Key strategies include: Electrification of Transport: The use of electric vehicles (EVs) for freight and last-mile delivery reduces emissions and operational costs.

Supply Chain Design Software 266

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 266

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

With freight transport accounting for a significant share of global emissions, efforts to improve logistics now extend beyond operational metrics to include resilience, regulatory compliance, and climate performance. The global freight sector faces growing pressure to balance cost-efficiency with environmental responsibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 163

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Rail Software 163

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. Ability to Meet Fulfillment Goals According to the survey, only a mere 1% of respondents achieve 80% or higher for their OTIF metrics, with the average percentage of OTIF being a mediocre 62.21%.

Optimal Sourcing 227

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Sourcing Strategies 227

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 186

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

A disruption at any point in the global logistics network including the average of 12 touch points from shipment packaging to final delivery can prove disastrous for profits, service levels, customer loyalty, and other key metrics. With the global e-commerce market predicted to reach $8.1 That is the beauty of a platform enabled by AI.

Supply Chain Planning Software 330

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 330

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That’s where data analytics comes in. By harnessing the power of data science and analytics, you can gain end-to-end visibility across your entire network, breaking down information silos and optimizing every stage of your operations. In this post, we’ll explore how data analytics can revolutionize your supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 98

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. Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. Maturity in Analytics.

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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. Invest in analytics to sense and translate demand. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Build capabilities to manage planning master data. What to do?

Analytics Software 195

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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. Invest in analytics to sense and translate demand. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Build capabilities to manage planning master data. What to do?

Analytics Software 195

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

Inventory Reduction 165

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Resist the temptation to place deeper analytics on top of existing data models. Out of desperation, they turned to the use of descriptive analytics. The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. What are functional metrics?

Supply Chain Planning Software 355

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics 355

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. Transportation and Logistics: The goal here is to minimize delivery costs while maintaining reliable service levels.

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 96

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The advent of transportation management systems (TMS) in the 1990s introduced near-infinite metrics and data points into the supply chain yet brought with it more questions than answers: How do we centralize the data? The Fundamentals of Managed Analytics. How well is my transportation routing guide performance?

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Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics 154

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 296

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ipsen faced transportation capacity constraints, complications at country borders, and even temporary shutdowns at their own plants. And the linked nature of supply chains mean that collaboration is necessary to ensure that a solution to a problem doesn’t meet the metrics for one link but negatively impact another.

Supply Chain Visibility 329

Supply Chain Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 329

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. The use of channel data into advanced analytics to sense demand. Aligned Metrics. However, it requires the use of retail data and the redesign of analytics to sense, shape and translate demand.

Optimal Sourcing 365

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

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

For logistics professionals, this translates to smarter warehouse layouts, more accurate transportation planning, proactive maintenance scheduling, and a new level of resilience through cost-to-serve optimization. This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design.

Sourcing Strategies 221

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management. MTSS platforms support the development of these analytical skills by integrating advanced tools and resources that allow learners to engage with real-world data sets.

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

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. In the survey, 48% of companies were driving digital transformation, but the only element that improved performance was descriptive analytics. What is normalcy?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Some supply chain companies are leaning on the power of analytics to help streamline their processes and get ahead of their competitors. But many companies have struggled to embrace the relationship between using analytics and implementing changes that can improve business performance. But the benefits far outweigh the challenges.

Analytics Software 237

Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Software 237

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Applications that operate in this horizon are manufacturing or production planning, demand sensing, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS). They lack cohesion.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 330

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. A 95% on time delivery metric – very high performance – is just not good enough for Simmons. Speed is of the essence.

Procurement Solutions 283

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 283

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2025

This company leverages AI and automation across multiple layers of its supply chain, including forecasting, replenishment, and transportation logistics. Optimize Transportation Routes : AI-powered analytics suggest alternative delivery routes to minimize delays and reduce costs.

Supply Chain Software 152

Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 152

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Derrick Rehn with FusionOps who shows us how big data analytics can benefit you in your supply chain. . As big data analytics offer a sizeable competitive advantage for many industries, the drive to deliver cutting edge innovation in data analytics is ever increasing.

Big Data 120

Big Data Analytics Software Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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. Their solutions include omni-channel, demand sensing, supply planning, global trade management, transportation management, collaborative manufacturing, and supply management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 293

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. Cloud-Computing Uses Real-Time Data to Process Analytics and Provide Superior Insight. The cloud offers unique benefits to shippers, vendors, customers and logistics providers.

Analytics Software 174

Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Vendor Strategies 174

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. What most companies want is a system with prescriptive analytics to tell them when a shipment is expected to be late and what action to take. Visibility. Gaps in Enterprise Visibility. 2) Latency.

Supply Chain Design Software 339

Supply Chain Design Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software 339

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

While supply chain software companies offer solutions that come with analytic solutions, the data used for the analytics is usually archived data. But this conference was focused on a near real-time analytics solution they developed called Rebus. Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes.

Real-time Visibility 263

Real-time Visibility Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 263

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

OTIF is a key supply chain metric. Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. It is generally calculated as a percentage of total deliveries that were complete and on time. About Andrew Lynch.

Cost Reduction Strategies 246

Cost Reduction Strategies North America Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 246

GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed. What Do Supply Chain Analytics Have to Do With This Ability? What About the Driver Shortage and Transportation Rate Hike?

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Make, source, and deliver need to be managed together based on analytics that sense and respond at the speed of business. We find that three factors mattered: organizational alignment, descriptive analytics, and inventory management. Decrease the focus on functional metrics and align to a balanced scorecard. Conclusion.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Data-Driven Decision Making : Using analytics to continuously refine operations. Leverage Data Analytics for Demand Forecasting Advanced analytics tools can predict customer demand and help you optimize inventory. Sorting systems Automated transportation with automated guided vehicles.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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