ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

BOSTON & LONDON — January 15, 2024 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of their In-Season Inventory Optimization Solution, an integrated suite of tools in the greater JustEnough retail planning and execution suite.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, for example, DHL Supply Chain announced “a $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, to further automate warehousing in North America.” Every day, every month, every year, there are more robots in the warehouse.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain. Trend #4: Building an Ecosystem that is Actionable. Trend #5: Supply Chain Visibility Is Much Broader than Track and Trace. There is no company big enough to run their supply chain alone.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2023

ATD will share how collaborative forecasting improved supplier performance and revolutionized its supply chain for business-wide benefits, thanks to ToolsGroup’s AI-driven planning solutions BOSTON – April 25, 2023 – ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Orlando Florida, May 8-10.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The complexity of handling such a wide product range, characterized by high seasonality and intermittency, was further complicated by regionally differentiated demand trends and long supply lead times. The company operates out of six distribution centers, managing a portfolio of roughly 3,500 products.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

BOSTON – September 19, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F A&F Co.) , a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, are excited to announce an exclusive discussion highlighting A&F Co.’s

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

BOSTON and LONDON – December 12, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce to has been named a technology leader in the in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 16, 2022

BOSTON – August 17, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by Entertainment Retail Enterprises (ERE) , a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of customized retail products including apparel, accessories, and home goods.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Read the Q&A with Inna Kuznetsova for her latest insights on AI, innovation, 2024 supply chain trends, and women in supply chain HERE. Go to [link] to view the full list of winners. Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. 14-15, 2023 in Atlanta.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. Maybe try Boston next? This special offering may entice me to McDonald’s more the Shamrock Shake has done so consistently in winters past. And now to this week’s logistics news…. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone? Walmart Opens First of Four Next Generation Fulfillment Centers.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), supply chain disruptions are likely to outpace resilience.”[1] Jeremy Kay , Managing Director and Partner at the Boston Consulting Group, insists many organizations “struggle to get a handle on how resilient they need to be.” Here’s the rub.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 18, 2014

I watched a TED Talk video by Philip Evans, from Boston Consulting Group and shuddered to think that all our traditional fulfillment and inventory models can be drastically transformed by the “consumer”. Supply Chain Insights has done research on the top trends: However, I look at these trends as primarily a “consumer to sales” challenge.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

12 | Profile Hans Willems, Vice President Supply Chain Europe, Boston Scientific. A Boston Scientific medical device is used somewhere in the world every two seconds, but the company is much more than a medical device manufacturer. Supply chain has played a crucial role in its evolution into a provider of solutions for hospitals.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 25, 2022

Forget about analyzing it and finding out important patterns and trends. Boston Consulting Group analysts observe, “Customer service is too important to get wrong, and yet many companies continue to optimize for cost and speed at the expense of the customer experience.”[5] ” • Agent Assist. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

Despite the supply chain challenges faced this past year, analysts from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) argue global trade remains important for people of all nations. “For the past few years, in many parts of the world, a protectionist mindset has been challenging the continuing trend of globalization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. 2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch ; Steve Banker, Chris Cunnane, and Clint Reiser. But how mature are these technologies?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

He focuses on areas of emerging impact on the retail industry such as customer data security’s impact on retail, environmental sustainability within the industry, video’s impact on loss prevention and store operations, and emerging trends in eCommerce, mobile, and social. Founder & CEO of OneRail @OneRail .

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. It's important to note that while there has been a general trend of a shift in transporting cargo from the west coast to the east coast.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 7, 2021

”[1] Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers were not immune to this trend. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts assert, “The pandemic bump may be coming to an end, but CPG companies must recognize that certain trends, including the move toward e-commerce and newly solidified consumer habits, are here to stay.”[3]

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In 2004, I joined AMR Research, a Boston Analyst firm. Each year, in the countdown to the summit, we analyze the industry trends and celebrate the winners. Reflection. To illustrate the point, let me share a story. I volunteered to write a report on supply visibility. I thought it would be easy.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2015

According to research conducted by The Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Robinson, and Jennifer Bratton, partner and managing director in the Minneapolis office of The Boston Consulting Group — will address those questions and more in this timely and important episode you don’t want to miss!

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 8, 2015

Aside from a short stint living in Europe, I’ve always lived in Boston, MA. As I got older, and progressed in my career, I stayed in Boston because of different reasons. This trend is a major driver of economic growth, both local and global. Either way, the trend is real and it’s impacting the global economy.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 18, 2019

VAN TRENDS. REEFER TRENDS. Like van, reefer trends have not turned upward yet. Declining lanes included: Elizabeth, NJ to Boston dropped 38¢ to $3.81/mi. The van load-to-truck ratio declined last week to 1.6 loads per truck. National Average Freight Rates. mile, down 2¢ Reefer: $2.19/mile, loads per truck.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

One involves a continuing trend toward specialization: companies focusing their efforts on research and development, while outsourcing manufacturing. A third trend is globalization, with an exponential increase in the number of people involved in the supply chain, and a consequent extension of order lead times.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

” Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) add, “Over the past decade, public and private sources have dedicated impressive amounts of energy and resources to digital agriculture in developing countries.”[2] opportunities and trends. movement. Footnotes. [1]

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

As I write this, the greater Boston area (including where I live) is in lockdown as the police hunt for the second suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings (the first suspect was killed overnight). I’m amazed by how quickly the investigation has progressed, and how organized the response by law enforcement has been. Be Sociable, Share!

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2015

Working in South Boston bars, inspired him to start the show in which he adventurously travels around the globe exploring what people drink and why. We also looked at hot trends in brewing and their impact on planning processes and supply chain structures. “Enjoy a couple of drinks with a stranger, and the whole world opens up”.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We highlighted a Boston Consulting Group Advisory Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the time that was titled: Battling Overcapacity in Container Shipping. This report concluded: “ The container-shipping industry has a highly fragmented value-chain, marked by complexity, overcapacity, and low returns.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston. The Supply Chains to Admire webinar is on June 16th at 11:00 EST. At the webinar, gain insights to the winners and the industry trends. Lately, as I reflected on my conversations with John (fictitious name) when I was at AMR Research, I yearn to go back in time.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

This year, most were interested in staying ahead of trends -especially those effecting inbound freight and freight claims. Depending on the industry and size of the company, a business can spend more than 40% of its annual freight budget on inbound shipping, according to the Aberdeen Group, a research firm in Boston.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to a study by the Boston Consulting Group , robots can increase warehouse picking productivity by up to 55%. Aside from helping businesses reach operational efficiency, he keeps up to date with the latest trends in SaaS, B2B, and technology in general. In the end, this results in increased customer satisfaction.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Boston and Chicago on Tuesday. Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Trends This Week in News Amazon Connect Group CXS FedEx Freight Google Express J.B. The service…lets customers place orders online for products from physical stores run by retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp. Staples Inc. and Walgreen Co. .

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

” Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts believe cognitive technologies will play an important role in post-pandemic transformations. We believe that the application of artificial intelligence will be immensely valuable in helping companies adapt to these trends.”[4]. And increasing numbers of people will work remotely.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 14, 2019

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts, Gavin Parker, Thomas Jensen, Pascale Morillon, Bill Urda, and Stephanie Halgren, write, “For grocery retailers, customer-­centricity is a bit like personal virtue: everyone agrees that it’s a good thing, and no one can possibly argue against it, but actually achieving it is a challenge.”[1]

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

What do the Germany World Cup Team and the Boston Red Sox have in common? Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Supply Chain Technology Trends appointment scheduling BASF confirmation of arrival Elemica Gelangenserklärung Oxea Proof of Delivery reveal 2014 Shell Chemicals supply chain operating networks time slot booking'

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

I gave thanks when the Patriots jet—championed by Mass General and Robert Kraft (owner of the Patriots)—landed in Boston with a million masks. Model Local Market Trends. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses.

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