Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Let’s take an example. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. inventory turns. for inventory turns define best-in-class performance? Let me give you an example.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. This Part 2 blog post will explore the next remedies and innovative solutions that will help accelerate digital transformations and attainment of benefits.

Automotive 73

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

Teams continuously balance cost, customer service, asset utilization and inventory. For example, in many of my clients a well-implemented demand planning solution two decades ago is now degrading the forecast 10-15%. Innovation over the course of the next two years will make today’s solutions obsolete. Let the noise clear.

S&OP 176

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. Let’s take an example. A simplistic view is that supply chain excellence is the trade-off of cost, inventory and customer service. The two primary buffers in the supply chain are manufacturing capacity and inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 183

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. For example, our customers are looking at: Automation of processes and tasks. Agility (as opposed to being reactive) in terms of inventory placement and last mile.

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. Take airlines as an example.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

While innovation has slowed in Enterprise Resource Plannning (ERP) and Supply Chain Planning, I am bullish about some of the innovation coming from the supply chain network design technology providers like JDA, Llamasoft and Solvoyo. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2014

It is morning in Chicago. Nine out of ten companies are not making progress at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margins. For example, why are we not using Google search trends as a causal factor for forecasting? Let me give you an example to use these three concepts. I crave coffee. I cannot sleep.

Big Data 282

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

With the e-commerce industry growing quickly and more consumers expect rapid delivery to their homes – Amazon has set a standard for two-day shipping – organizations need to innovate within the supply chain. “The days when drivers used radios or onboard terminals to communicate their moves (i.e. Better Customer Service.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

With the e-commerce industry growing quickly and more consumers expect rapid delivery to their homes – Amazon has set a standard for two-day shipping – organizations need to innovate within the supply chain. “The days when drivers used radios or onboard terminals to communicate their moves (i.e. Better Customer Service.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Inmar

MARCH 21, 2019

At the same time, we learn from Chicago magazine’s 2012 coverage of a Joint Center on Political and Economic Studies report that life expectancy may be lower for those living in food deserts. One example is the North Market in North Minneapolis, an Inmar client in one of the country’s largest food deserts.

Forecasting Software 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

This week, I spoke at the Chicago CSCMP round table event. At the event, James Rice, MIT, spoke on innovation, and his reflections on Clayton Christensen’s 1997 classic business book, the Innovators Dilemma. This is disruptive innovation. The spark from Invention to Innovation is slow. Reflections.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Examples include human resources or IT departments, manufacturing plants, or project teams. For example, if your company has a gym membership program for employees, this would be considered a discretionary cost. For example, salaries for accounting staff would be considered a non-discretionary cost.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. And it is humanity, not machines, that innovates.

Warehousing 78

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Ace has 3 distribution warehouses (Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA.). Current inventory for the Le Fancy t-shirts at the warehouses are 31,000 in Tampa, 10,000 in Chicago, and 15,000 in Atlanta. Ace has a contract with Floyd Transportation to move goods from its distribution warehouses to retailers.

San Diego 110

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. FourKites then expanded to warehouse visibility, inventory visibility, and dynamic yard management with WMS integration, before adding order visibility and network visibility with ERP integration.

Real-time Visibility 253

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2019

I shared some examples of how others shared data in a fun way. Each also has a very different meaning of the role of inventory. My role was to start-up Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) processes for Clorox to replenish Wal-Mart more effectively. Let me give you some examples. What to do? The answer? Show them the money.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

S&OP 60

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Elementum

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Increasingly, consumers have access to a larger inventory, super fast delivery, and levels of transparency that allow them to feel in control of their purchases. It’s even considering leveraging existing delivery routes—pizza, for example —and using the extra space to deliver packages. One of Amazon's huge distribution centers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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TrackVia

APRIL 14, 2020

According to Ello Capital’s analysis , Massachusetts-based Curaleaf has more than three years of cash remaining and Chicago-based Cresco Labs Inc. He emphasizes companies should explore innovation while “preserving margins.” . Raw material supply and inventory management . The good news is not all companies are struggling.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Not the Chicago Cubs, of course, but the Little League Cubs of our city. Some follow-up thoughts based on the comments received: First, from a supply chain and logistics perspective, I believe Walmart continues to innovate and lead the industry in many areas. The Cubs finally made it to the World Series.

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ShipBob

APRIL 2, 2021

In this article, get inspired by great examples of fast-growing online stores that use Shopify Plus to grow their brand and automate their logistics operations. 9 examples of successful Shopify Plus websites. They are also able to track inventory and orders in real time on a daily basis all from ShipBob’s dashboard. “We

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Here are some examples: Disruption. For example, Friday, I spent an hour on the phone with Bonvoy (the new Marriott branding) to get disconnected three times. Innovators need to define business cases. Bottom line, we have stalled innovation in the supply chain planning market. Examples include JDA, Kinaxis, and SAP APO.).

Inventory Reduction 197

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FLEXE

MAY 25, 2017

Chicago, Illinois. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis is a staple in supply chain operations because of its central location and proximity to Chicago. For example, in Q4 when the holidays hit, companies like Walmart and Urban Outfitters hit about 80% of their warehouse capacity. Seattle, Washington. Los Angeles, California.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2017

There are various factors involved in effective logistics management, for example, automation and perfect coordination. For example, business process software can be integrated that provides timely updates regarding the movement of goods. For example, perishable goods, such as dairy products, needs refrigeration facilities.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2019

In early April I had the opportunity to visit Promat 2019 in Chicago. The Deloitte Report indicates that firms are adopting digital supply chain innovations at a fast rate: Cloud computing: 56% of firms surveyed are adopting, with growth expected to 79% over the next two years. Tracking inventory! Stage 3: Advanced Analytics.

DC 45

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

I’m dialing in from our quarters in Chicago. We originally started in India, and we set up our global headquarters in the US, in Chicago. I moved to the US in December 2021 right in Chicago. You’ve got to move to Chicago in fall and you go, “This is the perfect place.” China is the other example.

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