Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. But some of my other predictions did hit the mark or came close. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. When making predictions, it’s easy to look at recent trends and simply project them forward.

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Invata Intralogistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Today’s most ground-breaking innovations lie in state-of-the-art warehouses and the algorithms and automated systems that drive them. From reducing return rates by analyzing product data to predicting inventory needs with startling accuracy, AI systems offer many benefits that traditional problem-solving methods can’t replicate.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. Bottom line?

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Vanguard Software

MARCH 12, 2021

Regardless of industry, the most successful organizations have a clear inventory replenishment strategy capable of responding to changes in demand signals predicted from sales, demand, and operations data. Space Optimization : Availability of warehouse storage space affects how often inventory can be replenished. Download Case Study.

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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. Further, warehousing costs can fall by 5-10%. Understanding and predicting demand in unpredictable times. Customer expectations were reasonable and delivery agreements were slow paced.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 1, 2015

The replenishment plan enables Costa to optimally manage the supply of ingredients—coffee, flavored syrup, cups, and lids—from a warehouse to partner sites. For a copy of the full Amplifon case study, click on the image below:

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A recent study by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and GEP, reinforces this fact as more than 72% of companies believe their key supply chain capabilities including supply planning, demand planning, warehousing and logistics, procurement, and inventory management ought to be digitally immature.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Kanban is a process management tool that visualises the status of each job on a company’s radar, and controls the flow of production from customer requests back to the warehouse. Table of Contents. What is Kanban?

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Locus

MAY 10, 2023

Read the case study on how to increase visibility for on-demand pharma companies? Download the Case Study Why do logistics providers and consumers prefer on-demand deliveries? Live updates and predictive alerts keep logistics managers on the top of ongoing deliveries and help avoid unexpected delays.

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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. The use of channel data—point of sale, warehouse withdrawal, basket and retail partner perpetual inventory data—to understand channel flows and improve demand sensing. Use new forms of analytics to learn from channel sales.

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RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

Most likely, if you’re facing an issue in the warehouse, someone else has, too—and likely solved it. With an effective ERP system and mobile software in place, businesses can track inventory levels in real-time, streamline warehouse operations, reduce costs, and optimize stock levels.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. Amazon also uses a 3PL integration orchestration solution to connect and coordinate its network of 3PLs, warehouses, fulfillment centers, and delivery partners.

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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. Amazon : Similarly, Amazon revolutionized its warehouses by integrating robotics and automation into its operations. This innovation significantly increased efficiency.

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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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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2015

The invitation-based event witnessed high brain power with optimization gurus and analytics experts from across supply chain planning, retail, pricing and revenue management coming together from all parts of India. Three case studies across predictive and prescriptive analytics were discussed by Prof.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

CPG manufacturers are scrambling to strengthen the connect with consumers and in some cases to bypass retailers altogether. The emerging best practice is to deploy cognitive control towers that are both analytical and operational. Download Use Cases. What is likely to happen?

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

CPG manufacturers are scrambling to strengthen the connect with consumers and in some cases to bypass retailers altogether. The emerging best practice is to deploy cognitive control towers that are both analytical and operational. Download Use Cases. What is likely to happen?

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Now they’re within the grasp of many organisations with a logistics or warehouse function. Fact : The global autonomous warehouse robotics market is expected to nearly double in size by 2025 , reaching US$27.2 And then they were the exclusive realm of big-brand global retailers like Amazon.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Case study 1: Epic Brewing Company. Case study 2: Zeffer Cider. Changes to the plan are smoothly tracked and managed, and finished goods stock-outs can be predicted and worked around in advance. Shipment/availability dates can be predicted with confidence and customer satisfaction is increased.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Predicting delivery ETAs : How can I get visibility into the complete post-purchase delivery lifecycle from order to last mile? From on-demand warehousing and fulfillment to network analysis and expertise, you don’t have to do it all alone to succeed. Blog: Lull Case Study: Order Fulfillment that Doesn’t Keep You Up at Night.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 27, 2021

Microsoft Data, Analytics, and AI Partner Case Study Program. The o9 solution integrates multiple technology innovations into one platform, including graph-based enterprise modelling, big data analytics, advanced algorithms for scenario planning, collaborative portals, easy-to-use interfaces, and cloud-based delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. The First Step: Bring all the data together and ensure analytics and planning can happen on the same platform. . Predictive alerts: will help you prevent potential issues such as stock-out risks.

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ShipBob

APRIL 15, 2024

By calculating the gross profit and average inventory cost of each SKU, you can achieve SKU-specific inventory analytics that help you identify which products are performing well and which ones are slow to sell. ShipBob finally gave us the visibility and analytics we were looking for.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Case Studies. |. Abstract Technologies such as Social networking, mobile, analytics and cloud computing have been shaking the IT industry for past several years. IDC calls this combination "Third Platform", Gartner calls it "Nexus of Forces" and Cognizant calls it "SMAC "- Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud.

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RFgen

MARCH 27, 2024

Advanced inventory control software comes equipped with a range of features designed to optimize inventory management, improve efficiency, support short-handed warehouse teams, and boost strategic decision-making. Together, these features provide businesses with a powerful toolset to efficiently manage warehouse inventory.

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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. The result?

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

They must also manage warehouse laborers, and work in tandem with other stakeholders such as the company’s logistics service provider. A fulfillment manager is responsible for order processing, fulfillment (including picking and packing), warehouse operations, inventory and order tracking , quality control, and shipping preparation.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

The path is one that I could not have predicted. I could not have predicted the founder of AMR Research selling the company to Gartner Group. With Amazon owning 40 planes and 300 warehouses do we need traditional 3PLs? I handpick the case studies. (I I have confirmed four case studies.)

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Those disciplines include decision management (including advanced nondeterministic techniques such as agent-based systems) and decision support as well as techniques such as descriptive, diagnostics and predictive analytics.” Decisions are made as a result of AI-based rules, predictions, and optimizations.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

MARCH 5, 2021

It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. The First Step: Bring all the data together and ensure analytics and planning can happen on the same platform. . Predictive alerts: will help you prevent potential issues such as stock-out risks.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Warehousing. For example, an Ecommerce Operations Manager might collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to perform regular ecommerce inventory audits. 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. Managing inventory.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This makes it important that you can accurately track where and for how long ingredients are stored in your warehouses. Demand forecasting Predicting peaks, troughs and seasonal changes will mean you can plan ahead and get the right stock when you need it – and that you reduce waste and improve your business’ efficiency.

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6 River Systems

JANUARY 10, 2019

Supply chain optimization, however, is complex, encompassing everything from warehouse operational performance to logistics planning and more. Ask around your colleagues to see where they are gaining the most value and look for programs that are very practical and case study based.”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.

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