Enterra Insights

JUNE 21, 2021

However, it is important to propagate these metrics vertically.” While business leaders recognize the value of data, they don’t necessarily appreciate how hard it is to analyze the right information at the right time. ”[1] They add, “End-to-end optimization is not easy. ” Foundations of Great Collaboration.

Modeling 130

Modeling Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing Modeling Software 130

Savi

JUNE 14, 2019

Leverage Analytics to Fine-Tune Your Supply Chain Using live IoT data and many other data sources, you can achieve end-to-end visibility of the location and condition of your moving inventory even when multiple carriers deliver it across different modes. Your business can also have those tools to fine-tune your supply chain.

Analytics Software 45

Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 45

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement. In this post we will talk about how you can improve your transportation management program by focusing on using data, extracted from the use of technology, such as a transportation management system, that then people can use to continuously improve.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Sourcing Strategies Data 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. Then determine is the project targeted to improve visibility, control and improve an outcome or drive continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Modeling Analytics Software 157

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. This outside-in orientation needs a definition to make it actionable.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By managing processes like planning, sourcing, production, and delivery, companies can reduce costs, safeguard against undue risk, and pivot quickly when faced with the unexpected. Upgrades shouldn’t take place for their own sake, but to improve efficiency, transparency, decision-making, and overhead spend.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 52

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrations for modern and frequent data updates – The Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform includes a data integration layer that enables your organization to build modern integrations that support frequent data updates. Which support activities are included in the cloud platform subscription?

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 193

NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2016

How do we understand and limit the data we focus on for decision-making? The problem in most supply chains is “not enough data”, because data is being created from machines, from people, from systems, and from external sources. No, the problem is too much data, not enough! No easy task.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Real-time Visibility 40

Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Software for process automation and centralisation of data. Big data frameworks. Takt Time Takt time is a metric which measures how many units you will need to produce each day to meet customer demand, without overstocking or under delivering. Continuous improvement lean manufacturing tools 20. COGS targets.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 52

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

It often employs statistical metrics like MAPE (mean average percentage error), which has hit a wall in recent years due to increased demand volatility and this approach's mostly backward-facing nature. Data sources for the forecast can include planned sales orders, customer contracts and intercompany standing orders.

Supply and Demand 192

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 192

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains. Some, pointing to the falling costs of wind and solar energy, are demanding that their energy provider supply clean, renewably-sourced electricity. Invest in Education. The Sustainable Supply Chain Cycle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 84

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Additionally, some level of predictability helps in the carrier sourcing aspect of the business too. And Understanding & Visibility into the Data in Transportation for Continuous Improvement. Creating an Effective Transportation Management Program Run by Metrics. Gaining "Shipper of Choice" Status.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 120

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

It often employs statistical metrics like MAPE (mean average percentage error), which has hit a wall in recent years due to increased demand volatility and this approach's mostly backward-facing nature. Data sources for the forecast can include planned sales orders, customer contracts and intercompany standing orders.

Supply and Demand 120

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 120

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains. Some, pointing to the falling costs of wind and solar energy, are demanding that their energy provider supply clean, renewably-sourced electricity. Invest in Education. The Sustainable Supply Chain Cycle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Other indicators included data pulled from the Federal Reserve economic database, the Producer Price Index, the Purchasing Managers Index, as well as internal metrics such as the size of the company’s own sales force. They discovered that there were several leading indicators of demand, including coal (a 10 month leading indicator).

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 60

Precoro

MARCH 30, 2022

Global Sourcing. The strategy refers to the efficient sourcing of goods and services across the globe. Its objective is to discover and utilize cost-efficient sourcing possibilities in a specific country or part of the world where required goods can be produced more economically. Procurement Training.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Organizations need to be able to tap into multiple sources of information from both structured and unstructured, internal and external sources, to provide greater insights into key research insights into business strategy questions. Social media holds a lot of promise here.

Predictive Analytics Software 40

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you can focus your management team on continuous improvement in the following eight areas, your supply chain shouldn’t run into the sort of difficulties which sometimes scupper newly-established or small businesses. Confusing Strategic with Single (Sourcing). Do These Things Right For Supply Chain Success.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction 69

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you can focus your management team on continuous improvement in the following eight areas, your supply chain shouldn’t run into the sort of difficulties which sometimes scupper newly-established or small businesses. Confusing Strategic with Single (Sourcing). Do These Things Right For Supply Chain Success.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 9, 2018

Without large amounts of data, machines can’t learn; and, without machine learning, insights can remain trapped inside data. Didur notes, “You need to extract data from fragmented sources, transform it into usable datasets, and load it to the AI engine. Bring analytics and machine learning to the data.

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Tools Analytics Data 100

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From raw materials sourcing to warehouse operations , logistics technology , order fulfillment and beyond, there are dozens of points throughout the supply chain, all of which contribute to overall supply chain efficiency. How can companies get to know their supply chain? Foundations like Global Witness and Changing Markets.

Optimal Sourcing 55

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 55

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

Each are good at localized planning within a focused area of demand, supply, network design, transportation planning, material sourcing or finite scheduling. The greatest value happens when companies can link across source, make and deliver. This requires continue education. Process Integration Across Functions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 150