SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

My goal is to engage the supply chain community in a no smoke and mirrors discussion. My observation is that the supply chain community perpetuates a number of myths about planning. This post is a reflection from twenty years as an analyst in supply chain planning. What is supply chain excellence?

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Is the latest technology enabling some mid-market companies to leapfrog supply chain planning (SCP) stages of maturity? Here are some of their comments: “ Even less mature companies are focused on the automation of decision making. Automation can allow less mature companies to leap frog.”.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). These systems are the brains that help retail operations stay ahead of the competition, by enabling the addition of new automated systems. Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The third-party logistics (3PL) industry — those that help businesses efficiently manage logistics across their supply chains (from 3PLs to truckers to warehouse managers) — represents an $800 billion industry on its own.” ” You don’t have to convince supply chain professionals of the importance of logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s look at the four most common ways cluster analysis is used for category management and supply chain planning decisions. ABC Analysis for Inventory Planning : Clustering products that behave similarly highlights issues, challenges, and opportunities for serving customers better.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

When it comes to the management of inventory in value chains, frustration abounds. Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” The supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Reports indicate that returns are higher when products are sold online, with an average return rate of 30% for ecommerce purchases, in comparison with 10% for brick-and-mortar sales.

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ShipBob

JULY 9, 2021

Supply chain planning is almost impossible without having an understanding of the future. And since an ecommerce supply chain consists of several moving parts, how does an online brand go about supply chain forecasting, so they can make better predictions and decisions? What is supply chain forecasting?

Forecasting 98

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. The Need for Speed: Transforming Stores Into Distribution Centers. Supply Chain Challenges Continue. Get the Story ?.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) is a key measure to help you understand how efficient your inventory management is. Learn more: Inventory Accounting – A Free Video Guide for Accountants & Advisors What is Days Sales of Inventory (DSI)? It’s also known as Days Sales in Inventory and Average Age of Inventory.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

From shifts in consumer demand to new regulations and disruption in market dynamics and supply networks, food and beverage (F&B) industry executives have always had many reasons to stay alert. But lately, a new set of supply chain challenges is making everyone more concerned that their business could fall behind overnight.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Dashboard with scenario comparison and KPIs for decision making in S&OP. All of these methods fail to provide the necessary visibility and agility for the necessary supply chain plans. At the same time, the analysis can take a long time due to the disaggregation of information in different spreadsheets or systems.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Isn’t time important?

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Vinculum

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chains left strained eventually led to the reevaluation of operations. A software that heroes are tracking sales, inventory, orders, fulfillment alongside completing multiple orders. Order Management System, known as OMS, is modern technology that accelerates business processes with automation.

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The Supply Chainer Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Technology provides capabilities to optimize the operational planning processes of a company. Traditional Supply Chain (SC) software has been widely adopted for a long time, however companies’ No. 1 supply chain priority is to go a step forward on improving its planning capabilities. Optimization.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. Barrett Distribution , @barrettdc ]. Barrett Distribution , @barrettdc ]. Supply Chain Quarterly , from Lew Manci @CrownEquipment ].

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Ware2Go

APRIL 18, 2022

The Amazon distribution network may not always meet the needs of third-party sellers. About the Amazon Distribution Network. The Amazon distribution network is complex and evolving. Knowing where consumers are located, and therefore where packages need to be delivered, allows them to stock inventory appropriately.

Network Optimization 59

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Logility

JULY 7, 2021

ERP technology like SAP is a generalist solution that can help a business run efficiently, but it lacks the specialized optimization capabilities of a dedicated supply chain management platform. Subpar inventory management. Your ERP system must account for ongoing inventory changes. Supply chain failures.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

In fact, supply chain executives put demand forecasting and supply chain planning at the top of the list of how they initially plan to use AI. While demand planning and machine learning may go together like peanut butter and jelly, successfully harnessing this technology requires careful consideration and preparation.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 15, 2023

Supply chain and order management transformation in the retail space is a must, but how many organizations actually know what the results of their investments will be, from day one? At this juncture, it’s time for these players to take a step back and to evaluate – thoroughly and analytically – their entire supply chain landscape.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The consulting team pitches a theme–vision of supply chain best practices, big data analytics, or demand-driven value networks– to the executive team, and a new project is initiated. Question 1: What drives a Successful Implementation of Supply Chain Planning? Supply chain planning is now on its third decade.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. 110 supply chain leaders attended. In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence. A big bang technology focus has not worked.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Big data is a term used to describe a massive volume of both structured and unstructured data that’s too large to be processed using traditional database and software techniques. However, having high data volumes without using the proper technology infrastructure can create more problems than value.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Companies are seeking to implement (or re-implement) planning technology solutions, tune and optimize existing methodologies towards tighter variances, and integrate more accurate information into their planning processes. Defining “good” requires (1) a basis of comparison, and (2) controlling for key differences between data points.

Forecasting 214

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain planning? A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. Choosing the right logistics model determines the efficiency of its overall supply chain operations. What is fixed logistics?

Modeling 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain planning? A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Get More Out of Your Kroger 84.51° and Market6 Data How Automation and Advanced Metrics You Won’t Get in 84.51° can help you grow your sales at Kroger and avoid inventory headaches. Due to its size, Kroger typically manages its distribution network in-house. Each system offers sellers access to additional insights.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation. To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing.

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ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

In the context of supply chains particularly, agility is what can save the day in the midst of all those challenges. That’s where AI-powered supply chain optimization can make a difference. What is Supply Chain Optimization? Why is Supply Chain Optimization Important?

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Elementum

AUGUST 9, 2022

Take a more proactive approach to supply chain management with Design for Supply Chain. Design for Supply Chain (DfSC), represents the next rung up in process-management ambition, with an emphasis on production and distribution reliability. iOS and Android, in my familiar schema, come next.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 13, 2021

the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced several platform updates to its new high-impact Logistics and Distribution Module. The Logistics Industry has been hit by a massive Supply Chain Flux, with unanticipated yet predictable reverberations continuing to disrupt and proliferate across Global Trade Networks.

Resource Reduction 52

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Is your supply chain ready for 2017? A supply chain management assessment might be exactly what you need to get started. For organizations committed to a continuous improvement process for their supply chain and other business processes, now might be an excellent time to perform a supply chain management assessment.

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