Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2025
Rapid-fire, essentially live decision-making only happens when you have a reliable and fast solver behind the scene,” he says.
Sales & Operations Planning: Bridge Strategy and Execution
ToolsGroup
MAY 8, 2025
Optimization Advanced modeling of real-world constraints like capacity, lead times, and inventory ensures efficient execution. Data Without Overload In the age of big data, the challenge is not access, but usability. Some organizations do collaboration well. Others excel at modeling and optimization.
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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 21, 2025
In mid-May, after the two countries agreed to temporarily halt planned tariff increases, container bookings surged by nearly 300% , straining port operations and carrier capacity. Here, carriers group multiple large shipments together and delay dispatch until the trailer reaches capacity. intensified. Volume less-than-truckload (LTL).
What are the Key Digital Strategies in Logistics?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 18, 2025
Furthermore, incorporating technologies such as IoT, AI, Big Data, and Blockchain offers immense potential to further improve supply chain visibility and simplify various processes. By leveraging this data, companies can proactively respond to disruptions, optimize supply chain management, and prevent wastage.
Outsmart Disruption with AI: Three Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 17, 2025
Leveraging data on the fleet age, vendor capabilities, and location capacity, the company was able to improve forecast accuracy by 15%, reduce inventory levels by 10%, and even increase customer satisfaction. The business required 100% vehicle uptime but struggled to meet this goal and manage spare parts inventory.
Using Advanced Container Visibility Data to Enhance Operations!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 5, 2025
Often, these vessels sit and wait at backup ports and railways as scarcities in capacity, chassis and labor slow down the process. As technology advances and big data is increasingly utilized to augment logistics practices, innovative solutions to the problems plaguing the industry have come to light.
Drive Down Your Cost per Unit – And Make Every Movement Count
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 14, 2025
You’ll discover a unique threefold strategy that enables workers to pick more items in less time with up to 30% fewer robots compared to legacy systems.
Shipping to Hawaii: How to Navigate the Obstacle Course
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 24, 2025
Jones Act regulations, limited carrier options, capacity constraints, inter-island transfers and price rigidity all make Hawaii a challenging edge case for shippers that requires bespoke strategies and careful thinking. When demand chokes existing carrier capacity, a typical response is to raise rates, which then attracts additional carriers.
Before You Automate: Five Tips Every Fulfillment Leader Should Know
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 22, 2025
By going vertical, you can dramatically increase storage capacity without changing your footprint. Modular systems make it easy to expand as your business grows. 4 Maximize Your Existing Space If you’re only storing inventory at eye level, you’re missing out on massive potential.
Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
Owners and lessees benefit from automation capacity that can be dynamically aligned with warehouse demand. Scalability and Flexibility Warehouses experience fluctuations in demand due to seasonal peaks, new contracts or shifting customer needs.
Sweating Your Assets With ASRS
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 28, 2025
Their ultra-dense design means you can shrink your storage area by as much as 75% — or dramatically increase capacity without adding square footage. The right provider will minimize disruption during deployment and offer phased implementation plans that match your capacity and budget. What does the cut-over to automation look like?”
Crutchfield — Amplifying Packaging Automation
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 14, 2025
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Mideast Conflict Is Latest Threat to Global Fertilizer Supplies
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2025
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Ensuring Predictable Production Amid the Unpredictable Challenges of the Auto Industry
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The event also focused on big data, data management and the future of the data-driven automotive industry, from production processes to customer relationship management. Blue Yonder makes it easy for automotive manufacturers to tackle these technology- and data-related challenges head-on.
The Pivot to Reshoring – What Does that Mean for Your ERP Solution?
IQMS
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Automation is critical in the current labor market – With continued shortages of highly skilled workers, manufacturers need to maximize productivity by investing in robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data to automate operations and planning.
Maersk Suspends Service at Haifa
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2025
Any degree of constraint to the accessibility of these and other ports in the region will add significant pressure to the remaining infrastructure as companies scramble to secure capacity and services to other entry and exit points across the region."
Creating a Supply Chain Fault-Tolerant Decision Making Environment Using Generative Agents
NC State SCRC
MARCH 14, 2025
These periodically generated conclusions are fed back and stored with the existing memory thereby raising its intellectual capacity. Reflection – The retrieved memories are analyzed based on the goals and objectives the Generative Agent has been provided with through human interaction.
Fine-Tuning a Supply Chain Strategy through Real Estate Analysis
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 3, 2025
JLL identified opportunities that could alleviate capacity issues as well as reduce operating costs. The assessment was based on objective criteria, encompassing shipping logistics, transportation costs, customer service requirements and potential mitigating factors that could influence the facilitys location.
Survey: Truck Drivers Set to See Pay Rises in Some U.S. States
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 9, 2025
Swiss Trade Deal Likely to Contain Assurances on Pharma Levy Global Trade & Economics Heatwave Dries Up Cargo Capacity on Europes Largest Rivers Global Gateways McKinsey: Consumers Deliver Mixed Message on Importance of Sustainable Packaging Parcel & Express Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 24, 2025
However, the transition will be gradual, with disruptions likely in the interim as companies navigate capacity constraints and geopolitical risks. A 2025 MIT Supply Chain study found that nearshoring reduced logistics-related emissions by 10% for some firms.
Europe's Ports Grapple with 'Uniquely Disruptive' Summer
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 30, 2025
But, when vessels are redirected away from congested ports like Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam, it creates knock-on congestion at smaller European ports that lack the same crane capacity, yard space and inland connectivity, says Khachatryan. Benko points to infrastructure issues that have become "painfully apparent" at European ports.
Argentina: A New Opportunity in Latin America’s Industrial Sector
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2025
As Mexico and Brazil face saturation or logistical bottlenecks, the country offers untapped capacity, skilled labor, and now, a hungry industrial sector ready to upgrade. Its not just a local rebound. Argentina’s performance is sending a signal across the continent. Argentina’s geography has traditionally been a logistical hurdle.
GM Says Tariffs Cost $1.1B in Q2
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 22, 2025
In the shareholder letter, Barra said the investments will “greatly reduce our tariff exposure,” with the new manufacturing capacity to begin coming online in 18 months. in Q2 GM Says Tariffs Cost $1.1B In June 2025, GM announced plans to invest $4 billion over the next two years into three U.S.
Shipping on High Alert in Mideast After U.S. Strikes on Iran
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2025
Greece, home to more oil oil-tanker capacity than any other nation, cautioned its ship owners to think again if considering entering the Persian Gulf in the wake of U.S. airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. airstrikes.
Trump Hits Mexico With 17% Tariff on Tomatoes
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2025
Ports as Retailers Navigate Tariff Turmoil Canada’s Top Port Looks to Add 70% Capacity in Asia Trade Push Global Gateways Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?
Red Sea Insurance Premium Spikes as Houthi Risks Return
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2025
May Revoke Houthi Terrorist Label If They Stop Red Sea Ship Attacks Bloomberg Canada’s Top Port Looks to Add 70% Capacity in Asia Trade Push More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Announces New Task Force to Counter Houthi Red Sea Threat U.S. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.
Bessent Tells Markets Not to Worry About China Tariff Deadline
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2025
Ports as Retailers Navigate Tariff Turmoil Canada’s Top Port Looks to Add 70% Capacity in Asia Trade Push Global Gateways Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?
IMO’s Convention on Ship Recycling Enters into Force
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2025
In addition, IMO says it has been actively working with countries to help build their capacity and establish the conditions that will enable them to ratify and effectively implement the Convention.
The Digital Supply Chain Demands the Use of Smart Supply Chain Technologies
GlobalTranz
APRIL 26, 2017
But, these opponents of advancement should consider how such advances improve human capacity, asserts Matt Davis, Gartner Managing VP, reports Forbes magazine. Applying this concept to the use of Big Data can also dramatically change how supply chains review and process information.
4 unstoppable forces that WILL change your end-to-end supply chain
Kinaxis
JUNE 19, 2017
The big data it’s providing means more insight into consumer demand, but only if you have the analytics and data structure to support it. It will extend beyond last mile delivery to companies looking to share resources to eliminate capacity constraints and cut costs on a global scale. That’s less than two years away.
Supply chain planning system revolution: Are you yanking my chain?
Kinaxis
MARCH 27, 2017
In supply chain, if you make a change in capacity, you will immediately start to think about the impact on supply and demand. Is it a capacity issue? The revolutionized supply chain has solved the big data and versioning problems. “For example, you can understand language and math simultaneously.
How Can Supply Chain Leaders Use Big Data as a Tool to Continuously Improve?
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. Ask Traditional Questions, and Let Big Data Provide Answers. Mostly, this reflects the skills and actual working capacity of employees.
The Road to Big Data Visibility Doesn’t Run Through Your 3PL Technology
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2014
So you’re a shipper intrigued by Big Data tools and technology to improve transportation management initiatives. Should you implement a technology solution from a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or is it more effective to select a pure-play TMS provider to leverage your data?
Big Data-as-a-Service: Creating New Value for Peak Season Agile Logistics
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 31, 2020
Today’s shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers (LSP) face an uphill battle in securing available capacity, allocating resources, and planning for an uncertain peak season. The post Big Data-as-a-Service: Creating New Value for Peak Season Agile Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Is The Freight Capacity Crunch in Trucking a Myth?
GlobalTranz
MARCH 16, 2017
The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. However, the capacity crunch may be less severe than anticipated, and it could easily reflect growing pains in the industry. The Freight Capacity Crunch Has Not Yet Reared Its Head.
Shipping is still lost at sea when it comes to big data
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 20, 2016
Uncertain recovery provides an opportunity to look at how better pricing, capacity management, and business optimization could combat the inevitable decline in yield. Between the new builds and laid up vessels, there is enough spare capacity waiting to enter the market to last us a decade or two. The demand side is a mixed bag.
Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Big Data
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 20, 2018
Adaptability is the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions and resiliency is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Big Data. The bad news is the complexity data creates. The good news is that data is valuable. Adaptability and Resiliency. Footnotes. [1]
The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
However, the limitations of company-specific ERP systems are starting to stifle manufacturing capacity, so manufacturers will need to look for new systems, including software-as-a-service (SaaS) offers to stay competitive, explains Mark Humphlett of Manufacturing and Business Technology magazine. Take a moment to think about Big Data.
GlobalTranz And Echo Global Logistics Both Report 40% Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2021
David Menzel, the President and Chief Operating Officer at Echo, in the earnings call transcript , explained it this way, “strong freight demand combined with tight capacity were the two themes that dominated Q4. While rates and costs are top of mind, sourcing and capturing capacity is the first priority in many industries.”
Transportation and Logistics Industry Trends of 2014
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2014
The holiday mishap of late-delivered Christmas packages confirms that online demand outstripped capacity. Impact : UAVs Will Ease Capacity Constraints — But Not Solve Them. Trend # 3 : Data Analytics – Not Just Big Data – Will Thrive. Impact : Data-based decision making will grow.
Blockchain and TMS: A Future Match Made In Heaven?
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
As noted by Wayne Eckerson via TechTarget , an established data governance structure—the standards that BiTA is currently developing, is a stepping stone to reaping the greatest benefits from Big Data Analytics. Wait, that’s a bit of a tricky concept.
How Uber Parallels the 6 Design Principles of Digital Supply Chain
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 1, 2016
internet of things (IoT), 3D printing, big data analytics, cloud computing and so on. This calls for visibility into not just finished goods inventory, but all the way to raw materials, available capacities, and into suppliers’ worlds if it makes business sense. Don’t take my word for it, though. Just google the term.
3 Air Freight Trends to Watch for in 2018
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. As in most industries, big data obtained in real time, from real events, combined with flexible management, is helping air carriers take a more […].
10 Ways Effective Transportation Management Drives Competitive Advantage
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Effective transportation management strategy takes into account the availability of materials and order fulfillment requirements, ensuring that those resources are optimally utilized and warehouse capacity. This large movement towards more use of the data to glean insights created by processes within technology is known as "Big Data."
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