ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

By using a combination of technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics, online brands can manage complex supply chains by automating warehouse operations, improving delivery times, easily managing inventory, optimizing third-party communication, and creating new customer experiences that increase satisfaction and boost sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention. What the last recession taught us An article from McKinsey & Company (2022) analyzed the performance of about 40 publicly traded distribution companies during the 2007-2009 recession.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logility

JUNE 27, 2018

At its most basic level, supply chain analytics are the application of mathematics, statistics, predictive modeling and machine-learning techniques to find meaningful patterns in the vast mountains of data produced by enterprise systems and external sources.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 113

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Currently, it remains the case that as e-commerce continues to grow, most shippers, particularly multi-channel shippers, are still only just beginning to work out what this will entail for their distribution network infrastructures. Read the full Post. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2018

At its most basic level, supply chain analytics are the application of mathematics, statistics, predictive modeling and machine-learning techniques to find meaningful patterns in the vast mountains of data produced by enterprise systems and external sources.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 101

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

This was a relatively heavy investment in time and resources when we had our startup due largely to the investment in data gathering and integration. Often this data is rolled up organizationally, geographically or in distribution through performance metrics or key performance indicators (targets change with these roll ups).

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. One large Sam’s Club distribution center (DC) is already using the new system. Order Cadence at Sam’s Club Distribution Centers. Tougher OTIF Standards at Sam’s Club.

Vendor Strategies 52

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Logility

APRIL 5, 2016

Recently I had the pleasure to sit down with Chris Reed, director of inventory and data management for wholesale distributor Ferguson Enterprises on how they are building an agile supply chain. As a result, we often manipulated demand towards driving higher inventory. You can watch the full webcast on-demand at: [link].

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. As a result, orchestration simplifies data management, making it easier for businesses to work more effectively.

3PL 78

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. Whatever your Industry you should be able to make comparisons to competitors, do benchmarking, and even compare yourself on key metrics across industries. Cash Cycle Management.

Negotiating Skills 84

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses can access historical data, market trends, and other external factors and, by plugging in predictive analytics, gain invaluable insights that streamline inventory management, demand forecasting, transportation planning, risk mitigation, and overall decision-making processes.

Predictive Analytics 52

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) : The course covers ground such as knowledge of production and inventory management, internal operations, and customer relations. Data Managers. Finance managers. They also need to keep a check on inventory levels and identify obsolete stock.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

In either case, we strongly recommend that you implement the following metrics, or similar, to help your teams steer the course and benefit from performance visibility : Demand and production forecast accuracy. Inventory turns. Delivered on time and in full (DIFOT). Supply chain cycle times. Warehouse capacity utilisation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

You know the people, the processes and the metrics. Most companies have a Procurement function, Distribution, Logistics, Planning, Inventory Management, Product Data Management, and Operations. Cash constraints, and borrowing money to fund operations and finance inventory. Poor leadership.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 43

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Transportation networks, distribution centers, and production plants require constant attention for the efficient movement of goods. Data management and analytics tools: Don’t overlook data management and analytics tools, including storage, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, and data collection practices.

Vendor Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Doug Cutting and Mike Carafella in an effort to improve searching created a distributed storage system termed Hadoop. Hadoop is an open-source software framework written in Java for distributed storage and processing of large data sets on computer clusters. Instead, the program processes the data where it resides.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Decision quality will become a performance metric in IBP. Field research from the Kuhne Logistics University , shows interesting insights on newly expected planning roles, like supply chain architect, cognitive analyst and data manager. IBP success criteria : traditional IBP often uses supply chain metrics of success.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. 6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement. Businesses are often left with questions about the origination of such data. Origination of Data. We then are going in depth on each of the 10 listed.

Transportation Management 120

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

This underscores the need for a unified approach to data management that transcends traditional departmental barriers, incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics. This helps executives in planning inventory, staffing, and budget allocations.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1.

Inventory Management Software 80

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SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

ERP is a broad term that encompasses the financial, manufacturing and distribution capabilities of a company. These systems help organizations to manage their resources more efficiently and effectively. However, the success of an ERP system largely depends on the quality of its master data. What is Master Data Management (MDM)?

Optimal Sourcing 122

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Logility

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Over my 25+ year supply chain career I have worked for several distribution-intensive companies and every single one of them had a focus on improving forecast accuracy. Gartner, for example, places demand forecasts at the top of their Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics to highlight the impact of forecasts throughout the supply chain.

Forecasting 162

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Sunil: It’s important to start with metrics. What are the key metrics that are driving the industrial manufacturers supply chain? Broadly, there are three key metrics: First is customer service level so as to increase customer loyalty through on-time in-full customer engagements. And how should they be solving for them?

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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Vinculum

MARCH 31, 2021

Customer-centric, personalized, search-powered, and social-powered are the metrics-driven omnichannel product experiences of today. A retailer, manufacturer, and brand must provide accurate product data across all distribution channels for their products to optimize the story being told around them.

Omnichannel 52

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

Our survey on Revenue and Trade Promotion Management is closing soon; and we will have some pretty strong research to pass along on this topic; but you and I both know it is going to tell us that nearly half of the trade promotions continue to produce less than planned ROI. The technology today is creating a new cycle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. Establishing protocols, metrics, organizational owners, and related processes can empower organizations to respond more effectively when faced with a crisis.” Apply a supply chain stress test.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A modern data hub has enterprise scope – endless reach. The integrated analytics and data management aspects of a modern data hub can accommodate all of an organization’s critical information in order to glean insights that are based on the analysis of diverse data from distributed sources.

Procurement Analytics 105

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Alloy

JUNE 25, 2019

leveraging more data than ever before, and providing the same transparency to suppliers Automation?—?using using real-time information and data science, and automating both processes and distribution centers Accountability?—?becoming Ask ‘how do I align my metrics with [Walmart]?

Alloy 40

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

In fact, in the last 6 weeks alone, I have personally been to the front lines of Yokohama, Milan, New York, and San Francisco , working alongside some of the world’s most professionally-committed food manufacturing & distribution, plastics manufacturing, and industrial operations personnel.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We think of things like change supplier, even training or learning management system experience. So we want one fluid process to take the data, get it to the right people, right place, right time. We are doing a lot of that all the time for an array of different clients. So, CLOVER IntegrateIT.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

In fact, in the last 6 weeks alone, I have personally been to the front lines of Yokohama, Milan, New York, and San Francisco , working alongside some of the world’s most professionally-committed food manufacturing & distribution, plastics manufacturing, and industrial operations personnel.

Manufacturing Procurement 14

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RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

Remote access fosters a flexible and mobile workforce—especially beneficial in today’s increasingly distributed work environments. Real-time Collaboration: Cloud ERP platforms enable team members to collaborate efficiently by real-time access to and updating of crucial data. Timeline Management : Keeping the project on track.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2022

Data may be segregated across functions, so the organization lacks end-to-end transparency and a single perspective on the value network. How is this lack of effective data management impacting companies’ ability to achieve their key strategic objectives?

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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