Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

In times that continue to defy our ability to predict them, the words of famous statistician George Box have never been more right: “All models are wrong, but some are useful.” If “the forecast is always wrong,” is improving forecast accuracy even the solution to our demand planning woes? So what can we do to make models more useful?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

For this case study we interviewed Ralf Busche, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Performance. Our goal in writing these case studies is to share insights from the Supply Chains to Admire winners from 2016. We are very excited about business analytics. Here we share the interview with Ralf.

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. Advanced AI capabilities and analytics dashboards help you make informed, data-driven decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

The First Step: Bring all the data together and ensure analytics and planning can happen on the same platform. . You can start with daily/operational decisions and work your way to tactical and strategic decisions to evaluate opportunities for integrating the data sources into your planning and analytics platform. . and Europe.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 1, 2013

The traditional supply chain is designed to support high volume, predictable items in known markets. Use new forms of analytics to learn from channel sales. Use New Forms of Analytics to Drive Demand and Supply Orchestration. Alignment of Functional to Corporate Metrics. Why do we need to change?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On this tour, I heard Jeff Ma, a former member of the MIT blackjack team, speak on the use of analytics to make better decisions in “beating the house.” In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. The outcomes are less predictable or clear. We are re-writing the rules.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2025

Summary of the Impact A globally recognized Automotive Interiors Manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI-powered supply chain solution, Supply chain decision intelligence & analytics platform , to optimize Just-in-Time manufacturing across all operational shifts.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport Supply Chain Visibility Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

With full visibility and productivity related metrics maintained at the corporate level, all levels of management have access to real-time data simultaneously, and can monitor daily operations as they happen, addressing issues or errors immediately. Expert staff can then focus on the big impact decisions that deliver the highest value.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Thanks to the more advanced forms of supply chain analytics like predictive analytics, supply chains are proactively looking into the future and prepping for “what is to come” rather than only ruminating over “what already happened.” What Is Predictive Analytics for Supply Chain?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

While on one hand, predictive analytics analyzes historical data and market trends for accurate demand forecasting, on the other, customers are being offered personalized experiences based on their preferences, purchase history and behavior. Such detailed analytics also reduce retrieval times for faster order processing.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2025

Encourage experimentation with new technologies and develop future-focused operational metrics. Track and report on ESG metrics to meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations. Use advanced analytics and dashboards to monitor performance and identify bottlenecks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2016

This is no longer the case. With cloud-based analytics, non-relational database open source code sharing and advancements in predictive, prescriptive and cognitive analytics, what is old, can become new again. It also does not allow for the deployment of community-based analytics to test and learn.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. It is the most promising form of analytics in the market currently. What Is Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain? How should the supplier perform?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

The success of the emails can be tracked through metrics such as bounce, click-through, and conversion rates. Showcasing Case Studies and Success Stories Relying on case studies can also be an excellent way to elevate supply chain visibility. They are effective for establishing a long-term online presence.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

At both of these events, we had the opportunity to share a case study on our work with Microsoft to transform their global supply chain and improve predictability and customer experience through our supply chain visibility platform, Navisphere Vision. Advanced analytics. Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 19, 2024

Inaccurate predictions, especially for seasonal and short-lifecycle products, can severely impact operations. To mitigate these risks, the F&B sector must harness advanced analytics and machine learning. How to Accurately Predict Demand in the F&B Industry with ThroughPut AI?

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 16, 2021

While the transformational power of AI is evident, too much faith is put into supply chain simulation platforms that are neither accurate nor predictive. This last factor, also known as predictive analytics , is the basis for successful supply chain simulation software. Scenario Planning During COVID-19.

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

McKinsey also found that AI-enhanced predictive maintenance of industrial equipment will generate a 10% reduction in annual maintenance costs, up to a 20% downtime reduction and 25% reduction in inspection costs. Analytics and MI-driven process and quality optimization are predicted to grow 35% and process visualization and automation, 34%.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

At both of these events, we had the opportunity to share a case study on our work with Microsoft to transform their global supply chain and improve predictability and customer experience through our supply chain visibility platform, Navisphere Vision. Advanced analytics. Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

At both of these events, we had the opportunity to share a case study on our work with Microsoft to transform their global supply chain and improve predictability and customer experience through our supply chain visibility platform, Navisphere Vision. Advanced analytics. Case Study: Microsoft’s Digital Transformation.

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2023

Be sure to measure current order picking metrics, such as: Picking accuracy Picking rate Fill rate On-time rate Travel time You may also need to evaluate other relevant inventory KPIs. For example: Inventory accuracy / error rate Order turnaround / cycle time Cost per order And any other metrics valuable to your operation.

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 22, 2024

Click to Download Case Study About Church Brothers Farms Church Brothers Farms is a leading vertically integrated, family-owned, US-based vegetable producer, supplier, and processor that prioritizes customer experience and provides the highest quality produce in an increasingly competitive and volatile market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

I was running a factory, and I made a bet with the production team that I could schedule the lines through a heavy summer period and predict production needs adequately to predict when they could get weekends off to spend with their families. I used history to predict the future. If I won, they would cook me dinner.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

ThroughPut AI: For Making Intelligent Decisions Across the Supply Chain Watch On-demand Demo ThroughPut AI has been recognized as a Leading Vendor in the prestigious 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Analytics and Decision Intelligence Platforms in Supply Chain. The platform primarily helps predict demand and improve customer experience.

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

With time running short, businesses need to build a clear business case for AI with a concrete plan of action that rapidly – and incrementally – achieves ROI. ThroughPut AI, a Gartner-recognized Supply Chain Decision Intelligence and Analytics Platform, does just that. can provide tangible indicators of success.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s a strategic reimagining of business models and processes, powered by cloud computing, big data analytics, and AI, making businesses more adaptive, responsive, and customer-focused than ever before. Metrics such as processing time, error rates, and customer satisfaction levels serve as performance indicators. The result?

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Read More: Top 5 Challenges in WMS Implementation ] Real-life Case Studies of 3PL Integration To illustrate the benefits of outsourcing logistics services to a third-party provider and how a 3PL integration orchestration solution can improve a company’s logistics operations, let’s look at some real-world examples: Amazon.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that about 2,300 new jobs will be added for general and operations managers in ecommerce between 2016 and 2026. ShipBob has an analytics tab in their dashboard with all of this information, which is great for end-of-month reconciliations. It’s really nice to not have to operate three 3PLs.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

After all, most of these business functions were created for a very different era where any change was predicted earlier and absorbed easily. Understanding and predicting demand in unpredictable times. Most manufacturers prefer to leverage analytics data over traditional forecasting and time series techniques.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Several companies at the roundtable pointed out that established supply chain metrics such as on-time delivery can also be used to evaluate bot performance. This issue can apply to consultants too, and one company asks candidates to present case studies to help verify their stated skills and capabilities.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

MARCH 5, 2021

The First Step: Bring all the data together and ensure analytics and planning can happen on the same platform. . You can start with daily/operational decisions and work your way to tactical and strategic decisions to evaluate opportunities for integrating the data sources into your planning and analytics platform. .

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ShipBob

APRIL 15, 2024

That’s why you need to closely measure metrics such as gross margin return on investment (GMROI). This metric doesn’t just account for the cost of buying inventory. These two metrics can be calculated using their respective formulae. ShipBob finally gave us the visibility and analytics we were looking for.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 6, 2021

As a response to the shortcomings of traditional supply chain management, more companies recognize the need for demand planning to help predict future demand patterns and respond swiftly to changing customer needs. Charles River Case Study. Why unify demand and supply management. Improved value creation.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Proven track record of analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills. Track key supply chain metrics. Tracking important metrics is the key to fulfillment process improvement. Desired Skills. Prior experience and familiarity with warehouse operations*.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

With the automation of various tasks and several risk forecasting and predicting techniques being used across several areas, logistics management sees a massive shift in the coming few years. Business Use Cases of the Best Logistics Management Software 1. have to seamlessly integrate with it.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Big Data analytics Artificial intelligence and machine learning enable predictive analytics and demand forecasting, facilitating better decision-making. Apple’s innovations focused on key supply chain metrics, allowing for significant supply chain improvements. This innovation significantly increased efficiency.

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