BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A WMS is a software platform that collects real-time information on all the moving parts of a distribution center (DC) regardless of size — whether it’s manned, fully automated or even a dark DC, equipped to handle inventory based on systems commands. If it’s part of the warehouse, it’s captured and reflected in the WMS.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 77

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2022

2020 and 2021 saw retailers scrambling to meet increasing omni-channel demand via a range of new order-fulfillment and product-sourcing strategies such as curbside pickup and ship-to-store. For example, retailers can shift their store-sourcing strategies to fulfill orders from locations that are less likely to sell those products in-store.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 40

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Don’t Confuse Demand Forecasting with Demand Planning The two terms are often used interchangeably, and this is often a source of confusion. For those unfamiliar with these measures, the most common forecast error metric is mean absolute percent error (MAPE), typically defined as the absolute value of (Forecast-Actual) / Actual.

Forecasting 52

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Don’t Confuse Demand Forecasting with Demand Planning The two terms are often used interchangeably, and this is often a source of confusion. For those unfamiliar with these measures, the most common forecast error metric is mean absolute percent error (MAPE), typically defined as the absolute value of (Forecast-Actual) / Actual.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 52

Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

Circular vs linear supply chain The linear supply chain is the traditional method of sourcing raw materials to make a product and sell it to consumers, with its lifecycle ending when it is no longer functioning or fit for purpose anymore – and it becomes waste. So some companies are modifying their product to offer it as a service.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It’s not unusual for example, for companies to measure their supply chain performance only on the basis of financial metrics like supply chain cost per order. If your company doesn’t get this part right, you can experience high labour costs, inventory shrinkage, damage, and supply chain bottlenecks that impact customer service.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2017

The first step in this is clear visibility of inventory across channels. The important element is to exhaustively identify metrics which need to be tracked by the testing teams and help in continuous learning process. There are also the web analytics teams; e-commerce agencies, etc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2017

The first step in this is clear visibility of inventory across channels. The important element is to exhaustively identify metrics which need to be tracked by the testing teams and help in continuous learning process. There are also the web analytics teams; e-commerce agencies, etc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Procurement Analytics 40

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From raw materials sourcing to warehouse operations , logistics technology , order fulfillment and beyond, there are dozens of points throughout the supply chain, all of which contribute to overall supply chain efficiency. Cost of carrying inventory in business calculations should be the true cost including: Scrap costs.

Optimal Sourcing 55

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Enterra Insights

MAY 12, 2020

In Washington, DC, policy circles, much attention has been paid to areas with a direct impact on defense and national security, such as semiconductors and rare earths. ‘If you don’t have a first-tier supplier who’s sourcing from China,’ Derry said, ‘then your supplier’s supplier is.’ Monitor resiliency.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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