BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But what do these terms mean for the logistics industry? At Blue Yonder, we believe every logistics stakeholder should be excited about advanced technologies like AI. So, let’s take a few minutes to define some of the most common terms related to managing logistics via advanced technology. What exactly is a data cloud?

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I see more strategic decisions (close a plant or DC, enter a new product category, change in strategic sources) more in this category as well (which is different than what I show in figure 4). Decision quality will become a performance metric in IBP. These metrics remain mostly in the sphere of control of IBP.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 2, 2022

Actionable analytics and insights are meaningful findings resulting from data collection, interpretation, and logistics intelligence. Understanding how actionable analytics and shipping analytics makes logistics and management better can best be seen by focusing on current optimization and automation opportunities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. Inventory management begins with sourcing and cuts across purchasing and logistics functions. Inventory Management in the Warehouse. Don’t fall into that trap.

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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. How can companies get to know their supply chain? Foundations like Global Witness and Changing Markets.

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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.

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