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Digital Transformation Helps with Corporate Alignment

Enterra Insights

For example, manufacturing may be tasked to fill all orders which requires having inventory on-hand in distribution centers. However, distribution centers may be given the conflicting task of minimizing excess inventory space and cost. An objective function scores an outcome’s utility so the best outcome can be chosen.

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Machine Learning and the Business of Tomorrow

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Louis Columbus ( @LouisColumbus ) explains, “Enterprises are striving to find greater meaning in the massive amounts of data they generate and save every day. As Columbus notes, machine learning is ideal for discovering patterns. ”[1] Dr. .” ” Machine learning and the supply chain. They are: 1. ” 7. .

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Industry 4.0 was Delayed, not Cancelled, by the Pandemic

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He writes, “Manufacturing operations can take advantage of the data in a number of different ways: Inventory levels; quality control data; equipment productivity; operator productivity; and, condition of equipment.” He notes, for example, repairing equipment when the first indications of a problem arise can save loads of energy.

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Agile retailing: new ways to manage uncertainty, disruption and innovation

RELEX Solutions

We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. CCI is renowned for its expertise in retail business processes and systems delivering practical solutions to optimize sales, margin and inventory across all channels of operation. Partner, Columbus Consulting. Why Agility?

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Omni-channel in 6 steps: how to build a practical, effective plan of action

RELEX Solutions

We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. CCI is renowned for its expertise in retail business processes and systems delivering practical solutions to optimize sales, margin and inventory across all channels of operation. Partner, Columbus Consulting.

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7-Week Streak of Higher Rates Ends – For Now

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For example, Seattle to Salt Lake City still averages $2.35/mile. While inbound rates were generally up in Buffalo, the lane from Columbus to Buffalo dropped 33¢ to $3.09/mile. Chicago to Buffalo also gained 18¢ to $3.09/mile. FALLING LANES. Seattle to Stockton, CA , was down 32¢ to $1.64/mile.

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Retail Industry Leaders Discuss the Value of Assortment Planning – Part II

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Jon Beck, CEO, Columbus Consulting. For example, we have to know the school colors of the local sports teams. Linda Canada: Mike McAbee: All-Channel retail Inventory Omni-Channel Retail Supply Chain Planning assortment customers merchandising social media' Tony Atenasio, director of business process, PVH Corp.