Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes and it discusses the pitfalls to avoid when choosing a Transportation Management System (TMS). Therefore, many businesses are looking for a stable and intuitive transportation management system (TMS) that optimizes the logistic process and supports in managing (un)foreseen challenges.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

That’s where transportation management systems, or TMS, comes in. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what a transportation management system is, why it’s important, and how you can choose a provider. You’ll also get a quick comparison of the top providers to make your search easier. Plan and optimize delivery routes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

In comparison, the improvement for a sell-in forecasting model using channel data was 7.36%. Comparison of FVA for An Inside-out Demand Model Using Orders Compared to an Outside-in Model Using Channel Data In my last blog, I state the need to jump. Meanwhile, I recommend focusing on the first column of the maturity model.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Look twice. You save time, they make more money: an exchange of value. Mind you, the core functionalities of all 4 tiers are broadly the same; however, as Gitlab clearly shows, literally different people do buy different versions of the same product in different ways.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While we speak of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enablement and better engines (think math) within existing systems, few question why we cannot drive an end-to-end signal across decision support frameworks. For this blog post, never mind the comparison. Good luck if you are in the market seeking an end-to-end planning system.

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C3 Solutions

MAY 26, 2016

Supply chain software system providers were slow to adopt mobile devices in comparison to the consumer markets. Obviously, supply chain systems don’t get replenished like consumer items but great strides have been made to make mobile technology available across all the supply chain platforms.

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OptiProERP

JUNE 4, 2021

The right ERP system helps manufacturers remain agile and resilient to mitigate risk. That is why the stakes of selecting the right ERP system for your business has also increased, and it is never a bad time to revisit the core steps to selecting the right ERP system for your manufacturing business. Define your ERP requirements.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

Each company defines supply chain organizations slightly differently and balance sheet progress requires the management of a balanced scorecard in a complex, non-linear system. In Table 1, we share an overview view of the Supply Chains to Admire methodology and the comparison to the Gartner Top 25. Methodology Comparison.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

January 2023 started my journey fighting the healthcare system to understand my symptoms which lead to surgery in June. Gartner Comparison to the Industry Peer Group For more on the methodology, check out the powerpoint summary online. As always, I value your feedback. Please let me know what you think of the current content.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 21, 2020

At the same time, the analysis can take a long time due to the disaggregation of information in different spreadsheets or systems. Dashboard with scenario comparison and KPIs for decision making in S&OP. This process becomes difficult–if not impossible leading to decisions based on “rule of thumb.” See figure 2.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The report surveys 20 current last mile technology vendors, and provides a column-by-column comparison of features. Vehicle routing and scheduling — commonly referred to as VRS — is a system for optimizing delivery routes within given constraints. What is Vehicle Routing and Scheduling (VRS)?

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MercuryGate

APRIL 13, 2021

Building a successful transportation management system vendor list presents a seemingly tricky challenge. However, through implementing a working comparison chart, businesses in the over-the-road trucking industry can establish a successful TMS vendor list. As explained by George Kontoravdis, […].

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2023

Many manufacturers have successfully implemented an ERP system to streamline their business processes and improve efficiency. However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value.

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Kinaxis

MAY 5, 2015

Gartner recently published their Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation and we take great pride in the fact that Kinaxis has been placed in the Leaders quadrant and is situated highest on the Ability to Execute axis. 1 (Payne, T., April 29, 2015).

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

This time frame is often too short or too excessively risky to spend $10 million on a highly automated conveyance system. They will conduct a detailed assessment of a client’s operations and often determine that the client isn’t fully leveraging what is available within the WMS and labor systems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

The supply chain is a complex nonlinear system. Comparison To The Gartner Top 25. There is no industry definition of supply chain excellence, nor is there a perfect measurement system. Shown in Figure 3 is the comparison of the two approaches. The starting point is the definition of the supply chain. Let’s explore why.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrations include cloud ERP systems, data warehouse solutions, or big data systems – such as Microsoft Azure Synapse and Snowflake – or can be driven by events or web services that make the platform more responsive. The comparison comes down to fully understanding the total cost of ownership for on-premises systems.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As reported by Steve Banker of Forbes , “ When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transportation management system (TMS) or outsourcing transportation planning and execution to a managed transportation services (MTS) provider.” Better optimization of?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

Our logistics systems are inadequate for what we are going to experience in the coming months. The Baltic Index: Comparison In Price. Build Planning Master Data Systems. Record actual shipment leadtimes into a central repository and use the statistics from loading and unloading times to feed planning systems. Conclusion.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 19, 2018

These challenges can be tied to the tendency of large organizations to plan in silos, as well as a dependency on homegrown systems that are unable to handle the variables of complex supply chains. Optimization to cut through production constraints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Accounting systems and other operational management systems simply don’t bother to measure waste and in particular, GHG emissions. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. Crucially, the system will calculate the carbon emissions spewed out with every transportation move.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. Can different functions receive data from different systems? Can these systems be easily replaced?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Was it that Kraft was not clear in its definition of supply chain excellence (which was true) or not clear on how to best use the system (which was also true)? Was it a system issue or a process definition problem? The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. I could never get a clear answer from Pete. I was clear.

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Parade

MARCH 7, 2022

Their staff possesses a wealth of knowledge in the transportation and logistics industries and tech talent galore, which made them uniquely qualified to build a system that really works to solve the problems real brokerages face. What Makes Tai TMS Different from Legacy TMS systems? Parade and Tai TMS are connected via API integration.

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

In webinar, 3 Ways to Pivot Faster with Multi-Horizon Integrated Business Planning , Logility supply chain experts share their thoughts: “The problem companies face is not having their systems or processes integrated to manage their data well,” observes Lachelle Buchanan , Vice President of Product Marketing at Logility.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

A well-planned logistics system ensures that goods can be delivered safely and reliably, on time and with minimal cost — preventing any major delays or missed deadlines.” The staff at Square reports, “Mesopotamia tribes were likely the starting point of the bartering system back in 6000 BC. Logistics can help reduce costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

RPA can automate the uploading of reporting and contract data for transactions from contracts into Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with greater speed and accuracy. Price Lookup and Comparison. Procurement. Challenges in RPA implementation for Supply Chains.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By comparison, that number is around 500 for engineering and marketing programs each, for bachelor’s degrees alone. The new world technology eco-system has paved the way for many solutions that planners use. In the US, there are only around 150 colleges that offer supply chain coursework, including certificate programs.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 22, 2023

How BR Williams Became Smartway Eco Certified The SmartWay program consists of a comprehensive system for tracking, documenting, and sharing data across all elements of the supply chain.

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3GTMS

JUNE 14, 2017

It’s been more than 15 years since most Tier 1 TMS systems were designed, and today’s TMS landscape is riddled with bloated and rigid TMS systems – none of which can accurately or fully manage your current needs. Download Making the Case for a Modern-Day Transportation Management System.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Companies that invest in AMR can reap significant savings, and for comparison purposes, Amazon saves approximately $22 million in each fulfillment center that uses Amazon Kiva Robots, says Jim Romeo of Robotics Business Review. Compatible with new, advanced order processing systems. Improved labor productivity. What’s Next?

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Logility

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Companies using outmoded tools such as Excel spreadsheets and simple database systems to manage sales and operations planning (S&OP) have found themselves in an almost impossible position — stuck with outdated data and a manual reconciliation process that is both time-consuming and error-prone. Performance-to-plan comparisons.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 8, 2021

To do that, they need an enterprise decision support system. Work by business experts James Taylor and Neil Raden in Smart (Enough) Systems categorize decision making on a scale with operational decisions. In other words, a platform to enable agilibility. Addressing the Time Lag. The Cost of Agilibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

A reactive supply chain introduces nervousness into a complex non-linear system. In nine out of ten supply chain planning systems that I test, I find that companies have a negative Forecast Value Added level. Most planning systems are implemented with a fixed value for lead time. Let’s face it, these approaches are passe.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

The supply chain is complex non-linear system that is easily thrown out of balance through a focus on functional metrics. Comparison of 2010 and 2019 Industry Sector Results for Operating Margin and Inventory Turns. Change metrics systems. Increasingly organizations are stuck. Redesign and Constantly Design for Value.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 3, 2023

A separate program, Last Mile Optimization (LMO), began in early 2020 and has “developed technology and business systems to allow us to communicate across operating companies,” according to FedEx Express CEO Richard Smith. 28, 2023), and comparisons ease further in fiscal Q4 (period ending May 31).

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

As a result, price comparison – a cornerstone of the market economy – is simply unavailable for those seeking healthcare. It is not just that prices vary significantly, but also the bundling of services included in specific items varies, which can make side by side price comparisons deceptive. Too much time is spent on paperwork.

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