Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2022

Last week, Boston based home goods and furniture online platform provider Wayfair announced it will shed nearly 5 percent of its global workforce and upwards of 10 percent of this provider’s corporate level staffing, amounting to upwards of 900 people. This has resulted in increased initiatives to now scale-back operations and trim staffing.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

Columbus asserts, “AI is revolutionizing how organizations digitally transform their security strategies as threats to customers’ identities, and personal data continue to proliferate.” ” Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts believe cognitive technologies will play an important role in post-pandemic transformations.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2019

BOSTON (December 13, 2019) ToolsGroup, a leader a global leader in supply chain planning software, has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2019 Vendor Assessment. Source: [link]. ToolsGroup and Service Optimizer 99+ are trademarks of ToolsGroup. PRESS RELEASE.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

A new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Boston Consulting Group highlights the effects increased demand had on organizations in the CPG marketplace. Budget carriers, not suited for service-sensitive orders, can cause shippers to miss critical appointments for their most important orders.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

BOSTON (September 30, 2019) ToolsGroup, a leader a global leader in supply chain planning software, has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2019 Vendor Assessment. . Source: [link]. ToolsGroup and Service Optimizer 99+ are trademarks of ToolsGroup B.V. PRESS RELEASE.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. Delivery Connect is designed to manage the movement of freight from the shipper to the end receiver, including scanning, proof of delivery (PoD), exception management, cross dock and in-depot activities through to job dispatch, customer service and reporting.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

BOSTON and MILAN (Sept. It began with optimizing the use of ToolsGroup supply chain planning software to improve RAJA’s customer service levels. Women leaders from ATD, RAJA, and TireHub among the executives elevating supply chains for competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

This is because most classical planning solutions lack the modeling capability and computing power to accommodate different data sources, large SKU count, and detailed constraints and contingencies to build an immediately executable plan. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

It was a cold, crisp winter in Boston. During that winter, I was staying at the Westin in Boston and working remotely. The longer that the company takes to sense the market reality, the bigger the impact on costs, write-offs and customer service. My feet slipped and slid on the ice on the sidewalks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Customer Service Fulfillment becomes an art of efficiency, with real-time data optimizing replenishment, allocation, and truckload fill. The system allocates stock based on various parameters, enhancing service and volume maximization, enabling 100% autonomous planning!

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a Boston fan, Tom Brady forever changed my sports landscape. The Boston sports landscape shifted after that first Super Bowl and became the city of champions, with 12 total championships (6 by the Patriots, 4 by the Red Sox, and 1 each by the Celtics and Bruins). This time, however, he says it is for good.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. High-velocity or streaming data requires different architectures built on non-relational, cloud-based architectures using open source tools like Apache Spark.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2022

BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers. Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

– Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020. The majority of shippers—83%—said they plan to adjust sources of supply as a direct result of efforts to rebalance towards regional and local/domestic sources. Localization of Supply chain . billion in 2022, an increase of 16.9%

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

The day before I traveled to Boston, I spoke to a client. The issues result in late arrivals and customer service issues. Consumer goods manufacturers will pay 60-70% more in retail deductions, and the retail struggle to source for the holidays will worsen. I must admit that it felt soooooo good.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks. Safety : deploy stringent measures for frontline workers, essential as delivering top-notch customer service. .

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QAD

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Can you share how you collaborated with suppliers, partners, customers or even competitors? Joanne: “Abiomed delivered over $1M worth of PPE to local hospitals in the Boston area and we continue that line of communication and support to this day. How did you work together to serve and deliver products that were needed most?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Be Careful on Customer Service Automation. Customer service automation is an ongoing opportunity. The customer experience is rough. I suggest that all supply chain leaders call their support lines and accept responsibility for customer service. The reason? Invest In Factory Scheduling.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Apple in talks with miners to secure cobalt supplies: sources (Reuters). For another case study example, see The Boston Globe: A Home Delivery and Outsourcing Failure.). States eye bills to suspend ELD enforcement, ask Congress for mandate repeal (Commercial Carrier Journal). Transplace Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

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