Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the past five years, companies have 5-10X the number of AGVs in their warehouses, but 40-60% more planners in corporate. We have successfully reduced warehouse labor, but planning is more labor intensive today, and less effective. Consider the role of functional metrics and the lack of alignment with the corporate scorecard.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. is the new kid on the warehouse robotics block.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. Data analytics helps businesses make data-driven decisions and initiatives. How does data analytics help supply chain optimization? Let’s explore the roles which data analytics play in this process. Why is it crucial? Download from the below link.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

With the advancement of transportation, like wheels and navigation techniques, transport to distant territories was completed over shorter periods. The Industrial Revolution gave rise to large-scale production and transportation efficiency, which led to the modern logistics landscape that we know today.

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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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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. With supply chain management analytics software, companies can improve decision making, take a proactive approach and quickly mitigate issues before they explode into bigger problems.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

Real-time visibility was lacking, be it in warehousing or transportation, due to which delivery delays were common. Besides, AI is helping retailers optimize inventory, warehouse and pricing. Such detailed analytics also reduce retrieval times for faster order processing. How AI is Used in Retail?

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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. Longbow Advantage’s main business has been doing warehouse management system (WMS) implementations. Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

There are many benefits for manufacturing companies that use ERP systems, including: Better supply chain, warehouse, transportation and inventory management. Improving communication between departments and comparing metrics across them. Improving communication between departments and comparing metrics across them.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 Download WhitePaper.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. At times, finding the right metrics can feel incredibly challenging, and there might be a tendency to measure things for the sake of measurement. This includes procurement, production, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Fast fulfillment starts with proper warehouse management , which determines how efficiently you receive, track, and store inventory in a way that gets customers orders out the door faster. But how do you know if a warehouse is performing well? In this article, learn how to track warehouse performance by monitoring the right KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On this tour, I heard Jeff Ma, a former member of the MIT blackjack team, speak on the use of analytics to make better decisions in “beating the house.” The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. A focus on functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance.

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2023

Order picking is a critical process in warehouse management that involves selecting items from inventory and assembling them into customer orders. The accuracy and speed of this process have a significant impact on warehouse efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, business profitability. My Warehouse is a Mess!

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Click this! They are: 1.

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Locus

JUNE 9, 2023

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Click this! They are: 1.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Far from a buzzword, big data analytics in logistics and supply chain management are helping companies gain insight into their current performance while optimizing future operations. The Best Analytical Techniques Around Big Data in the Supply Chain. One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Examples of Big Data in Logistics Uses.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible. This is why transportation network optimization is important. What Is Transportation Network Optimization?

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Data Analytics and Automation The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning within warehouses thanks to tools such as robotics could increase to optimize your supply chain and reduce operational costs. This concern for environmental sustainability will continue to be relevant within the warehouse.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2024

While the overall trend is toward more integrated and flexible systems that can process voluminous amounts of data, yielding analytics and metrics for improved decision-making, a majority of manufacturers still have yet to commit to the newer, “smarter” technologies.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. Last Mile Technology Includes Big Data and Data Analytics.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Data Analytics and Automation The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning within warehouses thanks to tools such as robotics could increase to optimize your supply chain and reduce operational costs. This concern for environmental sustainability will continue to be relevant within the warehouse.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

This influence will be evident in improved demand forecasting , enhanced last-mile delivery through autonomous vehicles and drones, and streamlined warehouse operations with AI-driven robotics. Josh Monski, Solutions Architect, OMS & WMS Reporting With Ease I think AI will impact reporting and analytics in every industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. Lack of aligned metrics. Each morning, an administrative assistant met with a cup of coffee.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The final goal was to develop end-to-end visibility based on leveraging data analytics.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. Carriers: Carriers are the transportation companies responsible for physically moving the goods from one location to another.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

Omnichannel supply chain analytics provide the level of insight needed to succeed in the omnichannel-driven world. Where Do Supply Chain Leaders Go Wrong with Omnichannel Supply Chain Analytics? The biggest problems with omnichannel analytics can be traced back to a simple issue. Yes, data refers to people in this case.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 8, 2024

By Mary Hart Warehouse managers nationwide are struggling to recruit and retain talent amidst the tightest labor market in decades, and the stressful nature of warehouse work doesn’t help with encouraging people to apply and stay in warehouse jobs. out of 100. out of 100. That’s not the case.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Through machine learning and data analytics, companies can gain valuable insights from extensive datasets, supporting decision making. To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2).

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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. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In fact, logistics goes one step ahead to align the complex operations of transportation and shipping, import and export operations, warehousing, inventory management and production scheduling, with the organizations’ overall goals. Mounting Transportation Costs. Complexity in Deriving Logistics Analytics. THE SOLUTION.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. This can include examining everything from inventory management and order fulfilment to warehousing, delivery, and customer service. Optimizing inventory can also be achieved by leveraging technology and data analytics.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Optimized storage space: Prevents overstocking, maximizing warehouse utilization. These metrics provide valuable insights into how well your inventory is managed. Using ShipBob: ShipBob’s analytics tools provide real-time data on sales and inventory levels, allowing for accurate calculation of the turnover ratio.

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Unleashed

APRIL 9, 2024

To measure how effective a company is at delivering complete orders on time, you can use the aptly named On Time in Full (OTIF) metric. OTIF meaning On Time in Full (OTIF) is a supply chain management metric that tracks a supplier’s ability to meet delivery promises. Why is OTIF an important supply chain management metric?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Integrated forecasting, store replenishment, warehouse procurement, purchase order creation, operational constraints such as storage space, unloading capacity, and commercial agreements such as vendor lead times, minimum order quantities, packaging configurations can hugely improve productivity and accuracy in the planning processes.

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