NC State SCRC

JUNE 27, 2019

Today’s guest blog is written by Ian Todd, Director of Automated Parking Systems for Westfalia Technologies, Inc. Ian is an expert on warehouse automation, and shares his insights on how you need to get started in thinking about technology and robotics in your warehouse or manufacturing operation. Industry 4.0”

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Have you ever wondered how to implement a lean supply chain successfully? Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee is here with us. Then, he brings decades of experience and will show you how to make lean supply chain works. In this guest commentary, J.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing.

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Meanwhile, changing consumer preferences and shopping channels will continue to challenge grocers’ supply chains. In this age of the ‘never normal,’ unexpected shifts in consumer behavior are creating volatility and complexity in grocery supply chains. Demand Shaping.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions. Inside and Out. Driving Revenue. A Perfect Fit for Fashion. Driving Efficiency. in 2004 to $0.38

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The rise of e-commerce and success of omni-channel retailing has driven consumers to be more demanding than ever, and grocers need to evolve their supply chains to meet these rising expectations. There are many components to this shift in demand and this 4-part blog series will go into more detail. Proximity Based Shopping.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The rise of e-commerce and success of omni-channel retailing has driven consumers to be more demanding than ever, and grocers need to evolve their supply chains to meet these rising expectations. There are many components to this shift in demand and this 4-part blog series will go into more detail. Proximity Based Shopping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. The agent technology is much more complicated than the math.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

In this conversation, Asena and I talked about autonomous planning in supply chain. Second, what is autonomous planning in supply chain, and what are some practical examples? DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. We call this closed-loop automation synchronized planning.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This is a theme that was discussed a year ago at a conference in DC on Transportation Infrastructure, over coffee with William Lucas from Caterpillar. If we can’t protect it or get it to the line, quality will be impacted. The developed a tool to assist with decision-making. A final team this year looked at volume readiness.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Case Europris: Leadership and Technology – A Supply Chain Transformation journey. Its low-cost model relies on optimized sourcing, logistics and distribution. In 2015 it decided to transform its supply chain operations in order to gain better visibility, free-up working capital and improve customer service.

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Cognira

JANUARY 1, 2019

While there is great variability in order routing techniques, most boil down to applying a set of rules to determine the inventory eligible to use and then selecting the sourcing location with either the lowest shipment cost or shortest delivery time. The Elizabethtown DC only has 1 unit on hand while Cedar Rapids, IA has 10 units.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Current State of the World While there is great variability in order routing techniques, most boil down to applying a set of rules to determine the inventory eligible to use and then selecting the sourcing location with either the lowest shipment cost or shortest delivery time. So, the order is routed to the Elizabethtown DC.

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Cognira

MAY 19, 2021

Selection Breadth of Assortment Quality of Product Specialty Interest Price Everyday low price Bulk pricing Coupons and promotions Service In-store experience – clean, friendly Education – recipes, in-store tastings, etc Convenience – store locations, BOPIS, delivery. Technology and Data Sciences’ Perspective.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Recap In Part 1 of this two-part series, I covered the history of supply chain visibility, its benefits, and also some of its shortcomings. In summary, we’re happy to see the standard supply chain tech stack get a much needed upgrade with the addition of visibility solutions. Furthemore, the supply chain ecosystem (e.g.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Look for an all-in-one warehouse automation solution that fits your business model. You’re not alone.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Look for an all-in-one warehouse automation solution that fits your business model. You’re not alone.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

We have specialized in forecasting for supply chain planning and optimization for over a decade and have gradually expanded into using forecasts in other business domains such as space and assortment optimization. However, the hype surrounding the technology is, from where I stand, both confusing and a distraction.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 2, 2024

Resilinc’s President of Government, Defense, and Aerospace, Peter Guinto, provides insight into what’s top of mind for Aerospace and Defense supply chains. Specifically in the Aerospace and Defense industry, what are the top 3 supply chain risk management challenges you are seeing right now?

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ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Ikea is a leader with plans to ensure a sustainable supply chain. And with consumers increasingly looking to brands to align with their own values, brand equity can be greatly increased by thoughtful spend management and supply chain policies. . And it relates to their technology. Demand both.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re providing an inside look at how some of our clean tech customers are using cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software to develop innovative solutions that better the planet. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales over $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. Supply chain management was not always a competitive advantage for Whirlpool.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

The supply chain and software industries have several high-profile awards and distinctions. The Sailing to New Heights with Logility recognizes a company who has demonstrated exceptional innovation in its efforts to develop and implement a collaborative supply chain process that significantly improves operations.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Getting customers what they want, in a timely manner and at the lowest possible cost (without sacrificing quality) is the foundation of any product-based business. That means there are many potential areas for improvement, and that’s why supply chain optimization begins with an evaluation of the status quo to identify shortcomings.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 2, 2018

I'm always struck by how weather patterns not only affect our lives but how they also disrupt supply chains and global trade. But it turns out this year is all about La Niña – an equally problematic, though lesser known weather system just as powerful and disruptive to supply chains. FREE EBOOK.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

AI is certainly a breakthrough technology that is improving demand forecasting – and is one of the reasons I started my company, NewHorizon.ai. But this list is agnostic of the particular forecasting technology used. Forecasting is the key link between the supply chain group and other functional areas.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 3, 2012

Intelleflex, a leading provider of on-demand data visibility solutions for supply chains and asset tracking, today announced the Intelleflex CMR-6100, the first fully integrated cellular-enabled, GPS-equipped multi-protocol RFID reader with support for the ISO Class 3 battery assisted passive and EPCglobal C1G2 passive standards.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

AI is certainly a breakthrough technology that is improving demand forecasting – and is one of the reasons I started my company, NewHorizon.ai. But this list is agnostic of the particular forecasting technology used. Forecasting is the key link between the supply chain group and other functional areas.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If you’re a supply chain professional, the tips and guidance in this post will probably not be new to you. Without sufficient attention to these elements, your company will find it harder and harder to compete against the growing number of organisations taking a strategic supply chain stance. Supply Chain Strategy.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

As a retailer grows and matures, they will inevitably find themselves, at some point, needing to invest in technology to support the needs of their merchandising team. And when it comes to technology, the entire process chain from planning, right through to execution, is often taken as a whole.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Technology has transformed forecasting, enabling us to process unfathomable quantities of data and draw conclusions with an unprecedented degree of accuracy. The right tasks with the right tools. Great technology multiplies expertise so it can be applied to the widest possible range of situations.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic made it abundantly clear that effective supply chain management is crucial to the success of a business. “They have also diversified their supply chains from a geographic perspective to reduce the supply-side risks from any one country or region,” explains Deloitte.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 3, 2021

In my previous blog , we delved into the paradigm shift in warehouse and distribution center (DC) functions and uncovered key themes and insights from our live Q&A with Reuters Events, Prologis and Henkel held on June 29. Increased Process Automation. Operational Visibility. Accelerating Transformation. Platform for Success.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile.

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