ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

The visualization and scenario planning of the physical and financial value chain overlaid with a digital representation of the actual flow of goods enables us to utilize longer-term strategic supply chain design variations and optimize inventory and service levels.” “Our Book a meeting.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The Importance of Inventory Management. When it comes to inventory management, new trends are demonstrating that less is more. Having less inventory on-hand increases liquidation, allowing for a more agile response to shifting consumer trends. Getting the Right Tools for the Job.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2018

Once you’ve built the digital network and data record, you can start to overlay executable processes to collaborate with partners on functions such as bookings, inventory management, and cost management. The post Supply Chain Visibility: Past, Present, and Future appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. We feel so strongly about this that we do not have an inventory planning role.”

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Inventory Optimization to Unlock Supply Chain Efficiencies with Cost Reduction. A recent survey shows that 40% of the supply chain industry is already optimizing its inventory and networking tools by adopting advanced technologies and this percentage is said to grow in the next five years. INVENTORY STRATEGY. DEMAND FORECASTING.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 27, 2013

This article will show you 5 amazing logistics books that provide the information you can really use. Background Previously we published the article named " 10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time ". The feedback from readers are that they like the article about top 10 books very much. Coyle, Robert A.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 22, 2023

University of Leeds My colleague Rajinder provides a thoughtful commentary on our most recent book publication: F low: How The Best Supply Chains Thrive , Rob Handfield, PhD and Tom Linton. Thanks to Rob Handfield and Tom Linton, I’ve got a new book to add to my collection! I purchased my book from Amazon. What do you think?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk. Instead, in the SanDisk journey , they adjusted the speed of response to their customer segments, and actively designing inventory postponement strategies. So, why did I ask SanDisk to present? In fact, the teams ignore the forecast.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2019

Do You Want Inventory Turnover Breakthrough? A ghost asset is any asset that meets two conditions: It’s no longer present, working or otherwise usable. It’s still being recorded in inventory and accounting systems. These non-assets linger in inventory and accounting systems, potentially becoming a liability for the business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Headline news included Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s struggling with inventory bloat and offering deep discounts. Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. My take away?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The latest capability for merchants shows that the e-commerce giant is trying to control more inventory deeper in the supply chain before it’s sold. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept. As part of its preparation, it offers most sellers higher estimated capacity limits for October.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 14, 2024

Out of the 1,200 exhibitors present at MODEX, over 25% of them had to do with robotics or automation or both. The Total Guide to Warehouse Automation : The physical copy of this book was one of the top swag items at our booth. If you didn’t get a chance to pick up a copy, here’s the PDF for you to download.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

Heavily booked and running from meeting to meeting, I was late. I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. During the presentation, I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat. As I squeezed into the middle seat of a crowded conference room, I got the stare. The reason?

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Vinculum

JUNE 3, 2020

Inventory management plays a vital role in building a sustainable, scalable and profitable eCommerce business. No matter how expert you are, how bigger or smaller your business may be, what products you sell, or who do you serve, lack in your inventory management can bring bigger challenges in your business success.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). At the end of the presentation, I ask the audience for questions. It seems easy, right? The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results. Recently, I was presenting to a supply chain team in Europe.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

We specialize in creating candles with scents inspired by books and literature – a niche we proudly pioneered.” This approach has not only helped in building a loyal customer base, but also in fostering a strong brand identity centred around the love for books and cosy reading moments.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 19, 2013

It comes in many flavors–increase in inventory, changes in sales policies, new product lines– all add to the complexity. The only industry that has made progress in inventory management is consumer electronics. The only industry that has made progress in inventory management is consumer electronics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Tomorrow, I present the Supply Chains To Admire 2015 Analysis at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in Scottsdale, AZ. In our analysis of the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire work, we analyzed 320 companies in 23 industries on growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the time period of 2006-2014.

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Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 22, 2023

Decision making According to authors of the book Decision Quality , a decision is only made when resources are irrevocably allocation to the execution of the decision. According to the book Decision Quality , there are six elements, as per below diagram. To sum this up, a decision needs options, some considerations, and a choice.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Even though things seem to be going well (all of the meeting details are well-executed and the speaker is giving an energized presentation), the room is eerily quiet. The audience listening to these presentations does not have the courage to raise their hands and ask the question, “How do you define demand-driven value networks?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 19, 2014

When I wrote the book Bricks Matter , I wanted to write a celebratory book on why the adoption of new technologies and practices in supply chain had improved corporate performance. Resiliency is the pattern at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. But the data could not support the promise.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

Some call it ‘global resilience’ or ‘economic statecraft’ We call it ‘homeland economics’ The crucial idea is to reduce risks to a country’s economy — those presented by the vagaries of markets, an unpredictable shock such as a pandemic, or the actions of a geopolitical opponent.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

This year, most were interesting in supply chain optimization - from distribution to inventory management - and Key Performance Indicators. Now without further ado, I give you the top 10 supply chain blog posts of the year by page view: [e-Book] The Most Impactful Supply Chain & Logistics Trends in 2017. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For a company like Amazon, 2021 underscores the importance of owning middle-mile capabilities to ensure resilient inventories. B2C Europe is operationally present in four key European E-commerce countries (Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, and Spain), and has offices in China. The difference… and the looming carrier threat.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

MARCH 23, 2023

When it comes to replenishing inventory, or more generally, inventory optimization, demand forecasting is the first and last most important element. Through most of 2022, a new supply chain disruption was presented for our customers: Long Term Outs (LTOs). In other words, it looked like no substitutions happened at all.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Demand-driven replenishment and fulfillment can help retail planners manage large SKUs, determining each sales location and its optimal inventory targets. Wastage caused due to perishable goods : Supermarkets inventory consists of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat products, which come with short shelf lives.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field. From foundational reads to more advanced topics, these books will help you start your journey into the world of supply chain analytics!

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Driving manufacturing excellence without a clear definition of supply chain excellence throws the supply chain out of balance, decreasing customer service and increasing inventory and overall cost. This year, the program included presentations from Dollar General, Sleep Number, and Western Digital. See You There?

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Lots and lots of articles point to the fact that its from the French word " Logistique " which first appeared in the book " The Art of War " in 1838 by Baron Henri de Jomini who was the general in French army during Napoleons time. Image credit Google Books. Image Credit : Google Books. Image Credit : Google Books Project.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 15, 2023

This might relate to poor inventory management, inflexible order processing across stores and distribution centers, a lack of real-time visibility on inventory, or insufficient inventory alignment and replenishment. Simply, retailers will gain insight into where revenue is being lost, and how this lost revenue is manifesting.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. An example of social listening is the Lenovo Case Study presented at the 2015 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Market Drivers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 4, 2017

We discussed these capabilities in our latest e-book while taking a closer look at complexities found in different industries. From our experience, we see that agile companies have a clear advantage over the competition, able to offer higher service levels while keeping inventory levels lower. Complexity will only intensify over time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. The answer, quite simply, is through a relentless focus on resilience across the entire supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

Last week in the middle of a presentation, a supply chain leader made the statement, “We have solved the issues in supply through better optimization and use of data. ” When I first started working on the book Bricks Matter , I believed it too. The brain is wired to believe what it has been told for many years.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 18, 2014

I had worked hard to teach the team presenting to talk the language of demand , but it was not understood at the board-room level. I asked myself, “How ironic is it that the technologies and processes of the past are always presented as the answer.” On my way back to the train, I struggled with what had just happened.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

They all sound alike and each company makes similar claims of how the implementation of supply chain planning improves costs, lowers inventory and improves the return on assets. Note that there is an inverse relationship between inventory turns and inventory targets. I hand-pick the presentations. Shifting Trends.

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