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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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 12, 2017

I would encourage the reader to study both: The Good the Bad and the Ugly of DDMRP from Stefan de Kok from ToolsGroup. He is a great thinker on inventory planning and demand management.I While the promise of real-time inventory data from RFID still looms large as an ideal state for the industry, it has not been practical.

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synchrono

JULY 8, 2015

I was recently reading about the Industrial Internet of Things as it relates to my business—manufacturing software. the Industrial Internet of Things, the Factory of the Future and Industry 4.0). The Orbital ATK case study is a good example.) For your customers, it’s more than just connectivity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

While many technologists wave their hands advocating that Internet of Things (IOT) is the answer, I say not so fast. Won’t we have the same issue for Internet of Things data? Inventory strategies and processes to absorb the error. This case study is one of the best discussions that I have seen. ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory. In this opening session, we share insights of the Supply Chains to Admire through a series of case studies and gain insights from Gita Gopinath, a Harvard Economist.

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PINC

JULY 29, 2020

PINC’s platform is currently utilized by an array of Fortune 1000 enterprises and gives companies a cost-effective way to move inventory faster and optimize their supply chain. “We are very grateful for this award during one of the most challenging years of this century,” said Rafael Granato, Vice President of Marketing at PINC.

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PINC

MARCH 23, 2020

Now, more than ever, digital technologies for identifying, locating, and moving inventory are top of mind for supply chain executives as global supply chain disruptions happen faster and more often,” said Matt Yearling, CEO of PINC.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Asset and inventory optimization (As noted in a previous blog , inventory optimization is actually a form of predictive analytics). Nokia sees themselves as a network provider to this “ Internet of Things ”. Enhance decision making with business intelligence and analytics. Supply chain/network redesign.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

I also believe that forecasting plays a vital role in determining the rules for inventory buffers, driving market-to-market orchestration, and defining the principles for network design. The first thing to do is to question traditional supply chain planning concepts and platforms. Focus on managing form and function of inventory.

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PINC

DECEMBER 18, 2019

PINC provides scalable software, hardware, and services that enable companies to identify, locate, and orchestrate inventory throughout the supply chain predictably and cost-effectively.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

For this case study we interviewed Peter Smith, currently the EVP of Supply Chain for Carter’s. They include growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Greater margin performance than the industry average for the peer group for the period studied. Inventory Turns.

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PINC

DECEMBER 15, 2020

PINC provides scalable software, hardware, and services that enable companies to identify, locate, and orchestrate inventory throughout the supply chain predictably and cost-effectively.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

It covers major supply chain processes such as managing supply and demand, warehousing, inventory control, transportation, and route optimization. It covers the three main procedures that make up effective supply chain planning: demand planning, sales and operations planning, and inventory and supply planning.

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RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

Unlocking the synergy between consulting services, ERP systems, and inventory management is the key to creating a powerhouse of efficiency. Together, consulting and ERP complement each other to improve your inventory management system. Synergy with IM: Consultants bring outside perspective on how best to solve inventory challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory. In this opening session, we share insights of the Supply Chains to Admire through a series of case studies and gain insights from Gita Gopinath, a Harvard Economist.

S&OP 170

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

In our research for the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter , we find that this is the case for 90% of companies. While companies want to improve costs and inventory, most are going backwards. So, as you rationalize product offerings and go-to-market strategies, model the impact of complexity on customer service, inventory and costs.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

As a result, Cecere says that today 80% of companies are seeing the same results (operating margins versus inventory turns) as they did ten years ago. They’ve developed outward-facing processes that leverage channel data with minimal latency to grasp demand, balance inventory, and replenish supply across complex “networks of many”.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 27, 2024

Advancements in technology are pivotal in reshaping the efficiency of oil supply chains: Internet of Things (IoT) : Enhances monitoring and management of assets. Storage Complexities : Managing large inventories and maintaining product integrity. What Are the Technological Advances Impacting Supply Chain Efficiency?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

When there is a common reporting strategy, progress in metrics performance at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns is faster. The conference will feature case studies on crowd-sourcing, robotics, demand sensing, rules-based ontologies/cognitive learning, Internet of Things (IOT) and the use of sentiment analysis.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

The program offers on-demand modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace, whether you prefer short bursts or dedicated study sessions. Inventory Management: Learn best practices for optimizing inventory levels to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and ensure product availability with this supply chain training track.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

How do you reduce excess inventory if the innovative product is not popular? The critical decisions to be made about inventory and capacity are where in the chain to position inventory and available production capacity in order to hedge against uncertain demand. And suppliers should be chosen for their speed and flexibility.

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synchrono

JANUARY 28, 2018

McKinsey Global Institute predicts the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will have an economic impact of up to $11 billion by 2025. billion of that is expected to come from manufacturing improvements in things like operations management and predictive maintenance. The High Cost of Excess Inventory. As much as $3.7

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Equipment that we’ve seen increasingly automated includes: Automated storage & retrieval : Robotic order picking systems and other storage or retrieval technology lets robots find, pick and move inventory around large warehouses – at a much faster rate than humans can and with less risk to safety. billion by 2028.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Smart containers give companies visibility into inventory at sea. Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. Smart machines help ensure inventory reaches consumers in the best condition possible.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Smart containers give companies visibility into inventory at sea. Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. Smart machines help ensure inventory reaches consumers in the best condition possible.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Will interest rates continue to climb in 2016, and if so, what impact will it have on inventory levels?

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RFgen

MAY 1, 2023

Common asset tracking technologies include: Barcode scanning Mobile software Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Global Positioning System (GPS) Internet of Things (IoT) sensors Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons A blend of one or more of these technologies can be combined to create seamless, end-to-end visibility across multiple locations.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s about more than just efficiency; AI’s predictive analytics and decision-making capabilities open up new avenues for integrating cloud-based Business Process Management (BPM) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The result? Can you provide examples of digital process automation in different industries?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Supply chain forecasting predicts future demand for products and services, inventory needs, and production planning based on historical data, market analysis, and current trends. Demand planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and distribution planning are the components of supply chain forecasting.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

Supply chain forecasting predicts future demand for products and services, inventory needs, and production planning based on historical data, market analysis, and current trends. Demand planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and distribution planning are the components of supply chain forecasting.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses can access historical data, market trends, and other external factors and, by plugging in predictive analytics, gain invaluable insights that streamline inventory management, demand forecasting, transportation planning, risk mitigation, and overall decision-making processes. So, how does predictive analytics help with that?

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

A new study in Modern Materials Handling reports that 86% of industrial organizations are currently adopting IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, and 84% believe those solutions are very or extremely effective. In the first post, we looked at how the IIoT can help manufacturers lower inventory levels.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

90% of companies are unable to drive improvement at the intersection of inventory management, operating margin and customer service.). The group is working on case studies to test new technologies like blockchain, cognitive computing, supply chain operating networks, and open source analytics. For example: Orders?

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C3 Solutions

JULY 30, 2020

For an in-depth look at IoT and the "endless opportunities" it was offering a few years ago, see our Whitepaper, The Internet of Things and the Modern Supply Chain. We hear of solutions in R&D labs but we do not see the case studies of success stories implemented at scale.

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Precoro

JANUARY 28, 2025

Would you assign the task of restocking your inventory or sourcing new materials to a supply chain manager or the procurement team? On the other hand, it's important to allocate inventory wisely across distribution centers to meet the needs of different regions. Techniques like JIT inventory align stock with actual demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

I wish this was not the case, but it is. Despite rapid advancements of technologies—machine learning, cognitive computing, relational search, sentiment mining, blockchain, Internet of Things—the consultants working at large companies are largely putting new wrappers on old pigs. Second Step: Understand the Role of Inventory.

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