AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

This means we help the team answer questions about global production footprint design, such as “where should we build our breweries,” “where should we invest in capacity,” “how much capacity should we build on which location,” “what kind of equipment should we invest in” and “when should we invest.”. a non-alcoholic beer).

Modeling 120

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing 120

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. It was predictable.

Modeling 179

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Carriers responded by canceling capacity, but demand was back by July, and importers found themselves scrambling for equipment. . When capacity was cut, so too was the empty supply of containers back to Asia. Image source: Bloomberg. Image source: American Journal of Transportation.

Supply Chain Disruption 194

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

In 2021, The Hackett Group found in their Supplier Diversity Study that 69% of respondents had global supplier diversity programs with intentions to expand that program over the next several years. The following are just a few examples of some notable supplier diversity efforts across the globe. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. Capacity Fluctuations. Return on Investment.

Real-time Visibility 194

Real-time Visibility Transportation Optimal Sourcing Pharmaceutical 194

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. One of the more interesting is o9 Solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 209

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Procurement Solutions Demand Planning Software 209

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

From September to December 2020, China and a few South East Asian countries started to get back to a fair amount of manufacturing capacities and international logistics resumed for essential services, pharma, food, groceries, medical devices, PPE etc. Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally.

Pharmaceutical 246

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The fact that supply chain appears chaotic, inefficient and slow to market is just the tip of the iceberg. For example, you want to cut costs with a faster courier, or invest in reducing the lead time of your manufacturing. Regardless of the industry, increasing complexity undeniably increases opacity.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 130

AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

However, one-third of SCP leaders cite “the lack of effective decision making in the S&OP meeting process as the most critical problem to solve for their function’s overall performance” (source: Gartner, Improve S&OP Decision Making Through Scenario Planning, Supply Chain Research Team, 4 May 2020). S&OP as a practice is changing.

Scenario Planning 156

Scenario Planning S&OP Modeling Supply and Demand 156

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here. The strategy for the firm is to embed AI onto the core Ivalua platform for multiple use cases across the whole source to pay process. Fresh mint, maybe? Or aluminium, perhaps?)

Analytics Software 176

Analytics Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 176

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. Capacity Fluctuations. Return on Investment.

Real-time Visibility 143

Real-time Visibility Transportation Optimal Sourcing Pharmaceutical 143

QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

According to a new study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the manufacturing skills gap in the U.S. At INTERPHEX 2023, QAD will share strategies leading Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) are implementing to keep customers happy while navigating these challenges. is likely to reach 2.1

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 94

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 297

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

Meanwhile, organizations face myriad external risks: climate disruption, geopolitical issues, increasingly strict legislation and regulations, and, of course, the global pandemic all impact the supply chain, and Procurement is under heightened pressure to mitigate those macro risks with effective sourcing and supplier management processes.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

This linear approach requires substantial amounts of new raw materials and capacity in landfills to store waste. For some time now, Zalando has also been buying back used clothes from its customers as fashion items are frequently disposed of once they are no longer desired.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system.

Panama 130

Panama Global Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Deploying best practices is great, but just means you are doing the same thing as other high performers. That frees capacity, increases influence and improves access to insights for better decision making. To do that, you need teams that can act on that information, use that free time, to bring their best ideas to life.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement 130

Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A legacy enriched by global outreach in sourcing, manufacturing, refining, logistics, and more, one of the reasons for FKS Group’s diverse business growth is its strong commitment to logistics and infrastructure and a profound understanding of regional market dynamics. The result? Delays and tangible customer dissatisfaction.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Food Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 59

QAD

JULY 21, 2022

Common results of the bullwhip effect are excess inventory and associated cost increases, lost revenue, unnecessary capacity and a less-than-optimal customer experience. Decades of just-in-time manufacturing have sought to eliminate as much supply chain inefficiency as possible, by tightly matching replenishment to demand.

Price Reduction 95

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 95

ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

It has the power to analyze vast datasets, predict future trends with remarkable accuracy, and adapt to changes in real time, offering businesses a competitive edge. Each plays a vital role in ensuring that the right products are available at the right time and place, optimizing the supply chain’s efficiency and responsiveness.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. Automation is also an essential capability.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . Background. In this Part Two posting, we provide highlights to Prediction Three outlined in our advisory.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

Adexa

APRIL 29, 2020

They are responding by, first and foremost, prevention of spreading of the virus; at the same time struggling to match supply and demand. In other words, availability of capacity for non-Covid patients since there needed to be a shift of capacity from one treatment to another. The Problem.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 98

ThroughPut

JULY 7, 2023

Choosing the “just right” product mix that maximizes your revenue would be ideal but unfortunately, it is not as easy as it sounds, especially with the wildly fluctuating customer demand and concurrent market disruptions. This further impacts inventory buffers and free cash flow.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Expense Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

That’s a lot of wasted time and energy. All the work brokers put in to find and on-board that carrier is for just one load. Brokers use many sources to find capacity. Tom next mentioned that in working with Trucker Tools, they became aware of their solutions for handling capacity. Achieving benefits.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 119

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software 119

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Data source: eMarketer. From pet supplies – who doesn’t want a furry remote work friend – to outdoor activities, some initial pandemic shopping trends aren’t going away any time soon. And while the year ahead may hold some challenges – try not to flinch too hard at the word “inflation” – it’s also full of opportunities. From my couch.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Retail Forecasting Software 177

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 1, 2023

However, in a demand-driven system, the water level is adjusted in real time based on the current weather conditions (actual demand), ensuring a smooth and efficient flow. However, in a demand-driven system, the water level is adjusted in real time based on the current weather conditions (actual demand), ensuring a smooth and efficient flow.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Vendor Strategies 52

BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2022

And at the same time, the pandemic has focused on the need for more resilient supply chains too. The question is whether it is possible to be sustainable and resilient at the same time? But circling back to the main question for this blog post: Can a supply chain be sustainable and resilient at the same time?

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

Just shy of three years ago, athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance announced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear factory within the United States. In a published Supply Chain Matters at the time , we pointed out that despite knowledge that manufacturing shoes in the U.S. Background. onshore presence.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 52

Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. However, capturing the data you need is just the start of the journey. Organizations are simply overwhelmed. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 195

FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

As a result, they’re saving 30% on FedEx costs, reducing delivery times by 51%, and reaching 88% of their marketing with two-day delivery. By the Numbers: 51% reduction in delivery times—from 3.5 Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. Here’s how. 6X increase in SKUs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Planners are empowered with more free time to focus on more value-adding strategic and tactical decisions by evaluating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) dashboards, and when their attention is required, the system will alert them automatically. This world isn’t a distant dream.

Supply Chain Planning Software 199

Supply Chain Planning Software Case Study Analytics Software Optimization Software 199

Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. ”[2]. ”[2]. Hospitals from the U.S. ” Consequences of Chinese Lockdowns. ”[4].

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It was designed with linearity in mind: a singular focus on minimizing transport costs through building high-capacity, point-to-point distribution infrastructure. And as global trade has accelerated in recent decades, greater levels of investment and manpower have been dedicated to expanding capacity to achieve cost efficiencies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award. To understand the journey, we interviewed Ernest Nicolas, head of the global supply chain at Rockwell to gain insights. Note the general trend of improvement.

Supply Chain Software 30

Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

And then there are the fulfillment trends: free and fast delivery, buy online and pick-up at store, and the ability to schedule a specific delivery day and time. As Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO Doug McMillon recently commented , “There is a growing consensus that the future of retail is not just in-store and not just online.

Innovation 174

Innovation Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 174

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Not so surprisingly, the 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report found that 31% of the respondents were already using predictive analytics in some capacity, and 48% were planning to invest in it in the next 5 years. Time series forecasting focuses on predicting future data points based on past sequences. Supply chains used to live in the past.

Predictive Analytics 52

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