Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Recessionary environments cause disruptions in the manufacturing industry around the globe, leading to long lead times, shortages, rising prices, and complications in transportation lines. And future supply chains will rely on effective data collection, advanced analytics, automation, and control towers augmented with AI/ML technology.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, reflecting our continued transition to the Software as a Service (SaaS) engagement model. Company and Technology. million compared to $0.8

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Supply chain leaders are leaning on technologies to keep up with evolving customer behaviors– the top driver of supply chain digital transformation. So we thought it would be good to examine some key capabilities in fashion supply chain planning and the technologies that support them. But this doesn’t work for slow-moving items.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

HanesBrands, the $6.5bn global apparel company that manufactures and sells a number of leading underwear and activewear brands including Wonderbra, DKNY, Playtex and Champion, is deploying a standardised IT system to help with supply and demand forecasting in more than twenty-five countries.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

million and a land area of nearly 4,500 square miles — about half the size of New Jersey — Qatar is about to become an epicenter of global logistics. If this sounds nearly impossible, consider that it’s only part of the supply chain, logistics and commerce challenge associated with the World Cup. With a population of just 2.9

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2015

One of the emails I did keep and read with interest was the first item in this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Infor to Acquire GT Nexus. GEODIS acquires OHL (Ozburn-Hessey Logistics) and enhances its Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics offering in the US.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A large consumer products tool manufacturer noted that they were overwhelmed with massive volumes of inventory, that was purchased based on sales projections from major retail customers. The inventory volumes are so great, that there is no room in their warehouses to store the product, and retailers won’t take any more shipments.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

.” Unlike diagnostic and descriptive analytics, which were designed to analyze situations after they happened, predictive analytics utilizes advanced data analytics techniques to forecast future outcomes. Time series forecasting focuses on predicting future data points based on past sequences.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In Fashion, sourcing strategies can be revisited, and the ‘risk’ metrics can become a part of the decision criteria in addition to manufacturing and logistics costs. The post Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail Management to Improve Sales appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. Automated forecasting processes. I recently changed continents and realized that my favorite hair styler wouldn’t work in the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2015

Facebook is rolling out Facebook at Work that “lets you create a work account that is separate from your personal Facebook account [and lets you] use Facebook tools to interact with co-workers.” IBM found that Twitter is a valuable indicator of demand for the apparel industry and other manufacturers.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Though fashion and apparel is an indispensable part of the human lifestyle and one of the basic necessities, we can also say that it has gone beyond the scope of being one and has become a yardstick to judge an individual’s personality. Additionally, as we have mentioned, the demand for clothes and apparel also fell down drastically.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. By anticipating these factors, businesses can optimize logistics, mitigate disruptions, and ensure smoother operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. I am a manufacturing gal by training. With each link, there also needs to be a system of record for agreements and collaborative workflow to drive feasible outcomes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I don’t feel it is necessary for me to recount my thoughts and opinions of the tragedy on this platform. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The funding will focus on manufacturers of the inputs used in COVID-19 vaccine production as well as facilities that fill and package vaccine vials.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Regarding outlook for the remainder of 2022, the Walmart forecasted operating income to decease in a range of 11 percent to 13 percent for the full year. In somewhat of a contrast, clothing and apparel retail chain Kohl’s in its latest report of quarterly financial performance reported an 8.1 percent decline in revenues on a 7.7

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Technology changes everything, including Christmas. Whether it’s agile sourcing of hoverboards or finding the perfect gift for the person who has everything, technology is fixing the problem for good. Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. importers brought in 1.86

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Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Some larger organizations try to use ERP systems, which are often ill-suited to supply chain workflows, while a fortunate few enterprises host game-changing custom control tower systems. Floyd, whose firm is focused on a wider range of B to B/enterprise SaaS, is open to supply chain opportunities but is also more cautious. “We

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

A sustainable supply chain refers to the effort(s) made in planning and executing policies, processes, materials, and technologies across all logistics operations that are geared towards making a more positive impact environmentally, socially, and economically. . Supply chain technology is sustainability’s number one ally.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Real-time technology was also utilized to better coordinate and streamline manufacturing and shipping. It was considered a success, but the company could have further capitalized on it if they had optimized their forecast system for apparel demand. This requires the ability to manufacture quickly, at a low cost.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 27, 2018

This week: More brands are taking their sales pitch direct to consumers; HP is transforming supply and manufacturing using 3D technology; new Old Navy stores show retail is far from dying; a shortage of truck drivers is raising prices; and IBM is using blockchain tech to help fight unethical practices in sourcing jewelry and precious metals.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Forecasting projections is one of the toughest things to get right. Whether your brand is experiencing gradual sales or is in high-growth mode , we’ll walk you through some tips to improve your ability to forecast demand. Jump to section: What is demand forecasting? Jump to section: What is demand forecasting? Conclusion.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 27, 2018

This week: More brands are taking their sales pitch direct to consumers; HP is transforming supply and manufacturing using 3D technology; new Old Navy stores show retail is far from dying; a shortage of truck drivers is raising prices; and IBM is using blockchain tech to help fight unethical practices in sourcing jewelry and precious metals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% There is no good system for visibility. My struggle is for comprehensive coverage to focus on a holistic remedy. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Which emerging technologies will have the most impact? Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. Advanced technologies like IoT, Machine learning will allow for intelligent, what if actionable scenario to act upon.

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Pivot88

JULY 9, 2019

Quality is one of the most discussed and least understood subjects in the apparel industry. Forecasting errors. Logistics costs & air freight. It will also provide correlation tools, visual scorecards and dashboards with operational, tactical and strategic key performance indicators (KPIs). Warranty costs.

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

Essential sectors like healthcare, grocers, household products, and fulfillment logistics are also seeing a rise in demand. . They face new obstacles and challenges to navigating customer behavior and forecasting product demand , along with supply chain delays and rapid economic changes. . Freighting, fulfillment, and logistics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). jump in apparel costs and 5.5% So what you might say?

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Say you’re a manufacturer , refining your production and capacity planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2021

I was talking to a supply chain vice president at an apparel company a few weeks ago. This company owned the brands, but they used contract manufacturing partners to produce the goods in China. Can they encourage more customers to place orders before they manufacture the goods? Resilience. Agility and leverage are linked.

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Last year in Florida at RILA Logistics 2013, the topic of multi-channel was discussed with 5 related presentations delivered where the challenges of the coming omni-channel revolution were laid down. The Sears omni-channel journey is focused on cross-functional collaboration, technology, and delivering a “Wow” customer experience.

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6 River Systems

JULY 16, 2019

More warehouses are adopting robotics technology than ever before. Warehouse operators should understand the available options to implement the right technologies to suit the warehouse’s needs. AS/RS solutions include cranes that retrieve goods between aisles and shuttles that navigate between racks on a fixed tracking system.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 16, 2021

As customers expect more from their online shopping experience – free returns, free and fast shipping, and even share-worthy unboxing moments – those who keep up logistically will bring in more customers and keep them coming back. . Since it’s the season of gift-giving, expect a surge of ecommerce returns as well. . Black Friday sales.

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Vinculum

MAY 5, 2022

The Omni-channel and warehouse management systems market survey includes a brief idea about the organization. It provides in-depth information on the cost structure, gross margin, manufacturing set-up, network connection, selling price, actual value, service delivery, size, and share, and the entire development process in the broader term.

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