ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory. What is ghost inventory?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. As soon as inventory hits the yard, it gets lost in a shuffle of trailers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But more than half of their shipments – including a significant portion that begin at factories in Asia – travel across oceans or continents These long-distance shipments go by ocean, air, or rail. That increases the value of the analytics used by the procurement team. Predictive ETAs will become even more important next year.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Yet despite the availability of new platforms and analytics tools, supply chain risk management strategies remain in their infancy post-pandemic. It is based on a survey of 462 procurement decision makers at companies with 1,000 or more employees in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. About Ivalua.

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Kinaxis

MAY 9, 2016

by CJ Wehlage Two years ago, I made some very bold predictions on the 2014 Top 25 Supply Chains, and about 80% of them were true. Last year, I made the not-so bold predictions, as the Gartner 2015 Top 25 Supply Chain rankings were pretty much unchanged. Which leads me to my first Bold Prediction…. Otherwise, it’s status quo.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2022

The pandemic also opened the door for new competitors, an increased need for predictive data, and a need for new customer-centric business intelligence models. Many manufacturing companies still rely on Excel for all sorts of tasks including scheduling, inventory management and data analysis.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

It is a time of uncertainty that has exposed weaknesses in the supply chain that are both difficult to solve and impossible to predict. This then provides new insights for faster decision-making, automated planning, and the elimination of time, inventory, and risk throughout your supply chain. Build resilience with Logility .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

Long tail products do not flow well through the traditional supply chain designed for high volume, predictable demand. The demand patterns of the tail are different requiring a change in planning analytics. Stuck, the company struggled with customer service levels and high inventory write-offs. The result?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

But companies can overcome this obstacle by positioning the right inventory across the supply chain to absorb such volatility. Surprisingly, there is an immediately available, relatively straight-forward alternative – fixing your inventory (safety stocks) to cope with the forecast uncertainty. Getting the Right Inventory Mix.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2022

manufacturing capability, and increasing their inventory positions. and China have accelerated the unraveling of globalization more quickly than many predicted even a year ago. He predicts, “Most global supply chains are going to end.”[7] This has created enormous new opportunities for U.S. Prepare for a slog.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The acquisition was key to opening doors to expansion in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Today, Seamless is working hand in hand with clients and partners in Asia to help drive digital transformation. Continued expansion remains a priority, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. Financial analysts are predicting a period of heavy mergers and acquisitions ahead, while commercial real estate executives are seeing some of the highest demand for warehousing real estate in decades.

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights FBX Overview Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices ( FBX01 Weekly ) increased 11% to $1,319/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices ( FBX03 Weekly ) climbed 8% to $2,376/FEU , and are 76% lower than rates for this week last year. In Asia – N.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 22, 2015

Analytics is the Answer. In the past, stores had to supply a wide variety of paint colors and finishes based on consumer demand estimates, building inventory and tying up working capital. while growth is expected in Asia. The company’s product is highly configurable with long lead time components sourced from suppliers in Asia.

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

The upstream supply chain refers to the flow of inventory in the pre-production stage, mostly in relation to the organization’s suppliers. This will allow you to improve your inventory planning accordingly so you don’t get too seriously affected by unexpected disruptions. Let’s get into it. What is the upstream supply chain?

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Over the past month, we’ve been posting supply chain predictions, brought to you by some of the most creative thinkers in the industry, including Joel Clum of CarrierDirect , Martijn Graat of LogisticsMatter.com and Steve Brady of Supply Chain Innovations Today. But first, some background. of the total population.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

I had touched some nerves with my five predictions for 2020: Digital, Outside-in Value Networks. I also believe that growth in Asia and Africa will spur new thinking in supply chain processes for the use of mobility and sensor data. We are beginning to design and implementing outside-in processes that will fuel growth agendas.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 19, 2021

BOSTON and ATLANTA (Aug 19, 2021) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning software , and Chainalytics , a recognized global leader in supply chain consulting and analytics, announce an enhanced strategic partnership to bring digital supply chain planning solutions to more companies. Bright Minds. Better Methods. Best Outcomes.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. For example, it can be used for inventory management, order fulfillment, and product tracking tasks.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Ocean container transport costs as reflected by The World Container Index increased in excess of 134 percent from 2020 to 2021, with the cost of shipping a standard container from Asia to the U.S. Inventory levels in retail channels remain at high levels because of bullwhip excess ordering.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods by giving customers more visibility and greater confidence to accurately predict delivery times. Most of the container traffic flows across the Pacific Ocean or between Europe and Asia. A world transformed. billion metric tons as of 2017.

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and advanced analytics have been some of the most disruptive technologies that leaders are adopting. In the last five years there has been a triple-digit growth in the implementation of industrial robots in manufacturing and warehousing especially in North America, Europe and Asia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Introduction: The Importance of Sustainability in Asia/Pacific Supply Chains. For example, with 35% of Asia/Pacific industrial organisations prioritising “as-a-service” (or servitisation) revenue models by 2024, there is a recognition that additional services can be offered that support efficiency and environmental outcomes.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

Utilize technologies like real-time tracking, data analytics, and demand forecasting to optimize inventory management and reduce lead times. But we’re now at a point where we can be much more predictable. Supplier Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2023

Industrial development has transformed Asia’s manufacturing landscape. will not only change the production of goods and services across Asia, but also the organization of work in factories. It is where production occurs and includes production equipment, material handling, inventory operations, operators and maintenance technicians.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. Through collaboration with your procurement partner, you can reduce inventory levels and then potentially downsize your warehouse capacity needs.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Technicians monitored real-time data from sensors on the production line using the plant’s digital twin and applied predictive analytics to assess the impact of filling-process adjustments. Digital Twins for Inventory and Supply Planning.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

consultation firm, runs four ‘Logistics Briefing’ newsletters: Global, Americas, Asia/Pacific and Mergers & Acquisitions. Like her book, Bricks Matter which advocates predictive analytics). Senior Asia Editor at Journal of Commerce (JOC). And check out his regular Supply Chain predictions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Our interactions spanned the full range of Customer-Supply Chain activities: materials costing, planning, materials availability, inventory, delivery performance, and logistics. Sandra’s customer was notorious for buffering their forecasts and asking us to hold tons of extra inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

As more sales move online, some wholesale retailers are taking steps to reduce the amount of inventory they own and are moving back to a drop shipping model. E-commerce requires more than three times the space of traditional brick-and-mortar operations because all of the inventory sits in a warehouse.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

She believes that a central Inventory System that manages all incoming & outgoing transactions and orders will provide a single source visibility, overcome some of her teething problems, and increase productivity in the Order to Fulfilment process. Advanced Robotics, Internet of Things, Data Analytics.

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Bristlecone

APRIL 8, 2019

In today’s global economy, supply chains include all the people, systems, vendors, suppliers and processes involved in designing, making, selling, inventorying, shipping and delivering a product. Adopting AI and other technologies to unlock analytic value from data and information accrued from cross the chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher. Looking at the share of total weekly sailings being blanked on the Asia-North America West Coast trade, blank sailings clearly improved during 2023 and dropped below 10% in June with a slight uptick in early July.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region. Inventory and Capacity Buffers. Whether in the form of underutilised production facilities or inventory in excess of safety stock requirements.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

This unlocks enormous value as you eliminate time lags, lower costs, and slash inventory buffers across the network. Planners then implement inventory buffers to cushion and absorb obvious conflicts that arise between trading partners. You decide where to start moving capabilities onto the network, in a phased-way that lowers risk.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Many operations turned to lean manufacturing to take any inventory out of their pipelines that could put their supply chain on the line. One trend coined by supply chain experts is ‘friendshoring’, or where a focus is set on setting up space in more predictable destinations with shared political values.

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