Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A previous supply planning implementation, of an SCP system from a different supplier, had not gone well. When it comes to supply chain planning, the right technology solution can make a big impact on a business’ agility and resilience. They had set a goal of zero disruptions to customers for the entire implementation.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned warehouse manager, a supply chain executive, or an IT professional, inventory management is probably a significant component of your work. Today’s top-performing supply chains leverage mobile inventory management solutions to conduct their work efficiently.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In this presentation, John and Kyle will discuss how Optimas navigated its supply chain transformation journey, including defining roadmap, talent development, and implementing digital supply chain planning technologies with machine learning. About ToolsGroup. Visit www.ToolsGroup.com and follow us on Twitter @ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 7, 2019

American Tire Distributors (ATD) to Highlight How It Worked with ToolsGroup to Tackle Forecasting and Inventory Challenges with S&OP. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019 is the world’s most important gathering of supply chain leaders. On May 14 at 3:50 p.m., About American Tire Distributors.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Gartner analysts presented their latest supply chain findings throughout the two-day Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference last month in London. Supply chain/network redesign. Tim’s advice : C hoose supply chain analytics that align with your organization’s business goals.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Shri Hariharan , who leads Blue Yonder’s Consumer Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Terence: Let’s continue with the topics of operational total shareholder returns and customer service.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In this presentation, John and Kyle will discuss how Optimas navigated its supply chain transformation journey, including defining roadmap, talent development, and implementing digital supply chain planning technologies with machine learning. About ToolsGroup. Visit www.ToolsGroup.com and follow us on Twitter @ToolsGroup.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For a long time, C-level executives viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center. As a result, cutting and controlling costs became the top priority for supply chain executives. Therefore, how do you differentiate and make a larger impact on the organization?

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ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2018

It allows you to accurately test the resilience of a complex, multi-echelon, global supply chain. At the recent Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, analyst Marc Halpern clarified three key concepts about supply chain digital twins in his presentation “Busting the Myth of Digital Twins to Deliver Value.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies. Technology Evolution. Hoping to see you there!

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Almost a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce continues to boom, according to the 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report. This creates many challenges for retailers and manufacturers who either fulfill orders themselves or contract with third-party logistics (3PLs) partners to perform these services.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2021

”[1] Moss reports that a survey published last November by Capgemini found more than four out of every five organizations reported that COVID-19 had negatively affected their supply chains. “When Chinese factories closed in early 2020,” Krause observes, “manufacturers struggled to switch to other suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In a recent panel discussion with Consumer Goods Technology , Conagra Brands shared how its reworked supply chain strategy is helping the brand meet customer expectations, drive internal performance and find consistent results by transforming supply chain planning. Building a Customer-centric Supply Chain.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. They prioritized projects that reduced inventory and logistics expenses.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 4.9/5 & Hoberg, K.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

No wonder many businesses struggle with supply chain delays and poor customer service! . Efficient end-to-end supply chain planning can help solve these challenges. Here’s an overview of the critical stages throughout an end-to-end supply chain. Procurement & manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 13, 2013

In the process, I discovered that the average process manufacturing company has reached a plateau in supply chain performance. However, the conditions were more complex; the average company, over the last ten years, experienced a decline of 1% in operating margin, and an increase in the days of inventory of 5%.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

In addition, Logility was named a top supply chain solution provider in both supply chain planning and supply chain execution for the 12th consecutive year. The article features Lee Dame, vice president of supply chain at CooperVision on his thoughts of Logility. "Logility's

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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America. About Lazer Spot: Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, Lazer Spot is the market leader in critical outsourced yard management services including trailer spotting and shuttling.

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PINC

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Based on our independent research, the productivity of today’s complex warehouse and manufacturing operations will be impacted by the following inefficiencies in yards: 1. They are a critical linkage in logistics management practices and have a significant impact on the overall efficiency of the supply chain. Do you agree?

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DiManEx

OCTOBER 25, 2017

billion by 2027 , disrupting the $T12 manufacturing sector. We’ve all heard about its potential to upend supply chains and business models. But to this day, the benefits of 3D printing, also referred to as Additive Manufacturing, remain elusive to most supply chain executives.

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PINC

AUGUST 19, 2020

. “Our six-month online poll of supply chain professionals requires specific criteria to nominate vendors and service providers whose solutions have made a significant impact on their company’s efficiency, customer service and overall supply chain performance.” ” Berger adds.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, in order to pull off click and collect capabilities or implementing SaaDC, supply chain executives should look to a WMS as a way to execute click and collect as well as SaaDC. Unfortunately, retailers lack the capabilities necessary to offer the service. The Challenge of Click and Collect.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2015

For years, I’ve been telling supply chain executives to think beyond Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter when thinking about the role of social networking in supply chain management. As I wrote last December in Facebook for Supply Chain Communication and Collaboration?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage. Supply chain excellence matters. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Medical Device Manufacturer. New Supply Chain Leader of a Regional Children’s Hospital. The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service). Eliminate rebates, direct payments and services.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

Rupy Sawhney is the Heath Fellow in Business and Engineering at the University of Tennessee, combining both fields through his knowledge of lean manufacturing, the optimization of production without a drop off in quality or worker health. Rupy Sawhney. The latter question is especially pertinent for B2B environments. Carl Hillier.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 6, 2022

Our Product Management and Marketing teams are looking into the future to ensure our customers can continue to drive superior customer service, efficiency, and sustainability by leveraging Blue Yonder W MS , TMS and our broad supply chain execution offerings.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

However, in order to pull off click and collect capabilities or implementing SaaDC, supply chain executives should look to a WMS as a way to execute click and collect as well as SaaDC. Unfortunately, retailers lack the capabilities necessary to offer the service.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

Aligning Supply Chains with Business Strategy , a new report by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium based on survey findings from 172 participants, makes a strong case for the importance of connecting supply chain and business strategies. “We

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2012

The Aberdeen Supply Chain Summit in Chicago earlier this month was a productive event for supply chain executives and practitioners. Supply chain segmentation is not just about efficiency or customer service, it’s about profitability. Are these on target? What’s missing?

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Each route starts with one of our 32 manufacturing plants where we produce either finished or semi-finished lenses. The goal with production restart was not to produce too much of the wrong inventory. This supply chain team was playing a key interface role between Essilor Customers, base plants and partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Specifically, there were spikes in demand, and even though there was a lot of inventory available, the demand was surging. Then we moved into a phase where we had stationary, stale, and suspended inventory because we couldn’t get to it; retail stores and distribution centers were closed, and seasonal inventory was very challenged.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction.

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FLEXE

MARCH 27, 2018

In the not too distant future, we could see major changes not just in retailing and transportation, but also manufacturing and real estate. By inventing new ways of moving goods and allowing customers to buy stuff more conveniently, we are potentially altering the very structure of communities in ways we’ve not yet identified.

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