AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Scenarios to assess DC closures and the impact of shutdowns . Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19.

Modeling 361

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. Further, historically Molex had a focused sourcing strategy. Targeted visibility also requires visibility to the inventory in their DCs; this visibility to DC and in transit visibility allows them to calculate when stock outs will occur.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 196

GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice. What Can Shippers Do About the Safety Blitz. That’s why more companies have chosen to partner with an expert 3PL that has both the technology and people necessary to make it happen.

Resource Reduction 297

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2022

This meant the company did not handle the product development or sourcing. With the launch of its private label brand, SanMar began product development, sourcing, and working with global factories. The GM of the DC that had the highest box re-use rate was awarded the Box King award at the annual General Manager’s meeting.

Sustainability 173

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

This includes port data, social media, news, event and weather (SNEW) data, weather data (to some degree), traffic data, and other available sources to provide an accurate ETA to warehouses, stores, and end consumers. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive.

Real-time Visibility 246

Real-time Visibility Transportation Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 246

iDrive Logistics

MAY 3, 2021

The days of single sourcing are over, and just so we’re on the same page, we are referring to using a single carrier, as opposed to a mix of carriers, for small parcel shipping. The post Strength in Numbers | Why the Days of Single Sourcing and Single DC Models Are Over appeared first on iDrive Logistics.

DC 52

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Kinaxis

MARCH 21, 2017

Alternative sources for parts. The TKR is calculated as follow: TKR i =MC i /DC i [1]. Where i is working week, MC is count of different manufactured items in week i, and DC is count of different demanded items in week i. Manufacturing flow simplifications. 1] International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol.2,

Supply and Demand 169

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Why is this shift such a big deal? We don’t have to think back very far.

Real-time Visibility 185

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap ; Justin Ritter and Dan Keller ( Lucas Systems ). For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

Optimal Sourcing 296

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 296

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Scenarios to assess DC closures and the impact of shutdowns . Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19.

Modeling 177

Modeling Network Design Software Network Design Scenario Planning 177

Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 29, 2024

Your data decays : An I DC study revealed that 50% of respondents says data loses value within hours. Picture source Only automation to increase decision velocity can extract value out of this data. Data quality is never 100% : Data is like a living organism. It all start with thinking decision first, data and AI later!

Data 60

Data Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

With the design of any product or service it is necessary to establish viable and reliable sources of supply. But more than just finding sources in response to demands from the R&D and Design teams, intelligent Procurement teams are also proactively searching for and qualifying sources in anticipation of future needs.

Supply Chain Design 114

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Aurélie LUCAS tasked JB to provide sustainable, locally sourced #loveprocurement t-shirt, delivered on stage via an environmentally friendly bike delivery! Next on stage, we welcomed Booking.com with a thought-provoking, transparent, powerful, and honest account of how to run a successful and ongoing Source-to-Pay transformation. .

Procurement Solutions 130

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Richard writes the DC Velocity blog on Analytics and Big Data. As an industry leader for the last 30 years, Richard is a frequent speaker at industry forums and a lecturer at Georgia Tech and is a founding member of the American Logistics Aid Network, a non-profit consortium serving Disaster Relief Agencies.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain 130

Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2024

The now defunct Cognitive Computing Consortium once noted: “ The cognitive computing system offers a synthesis not just of information sources but of influences, contexts, and insights. Managing nuclear operations , Washington, DC: The Brookings Institution, 1987, p. Cognitive computing systems make context computable.

Analytics Software 130

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Rapidly changing consumer item and channel preferences, along with the recent step-change transition to omnichannel fulfillment and global sourcing risks, have made retail supply chains a textbook example of a system subjected to VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. 21 Day flow plan.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

The shortage of workers is causing companies to look at non-traditional sources, including individual with a criminal record. This is good news for worker, especially those on the low end of the education spectrum, and the growth of new jobs will require in most cases a high-school diploma.

DC 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. Separate and different projects, few companies leveraged new technologies to improve visibility for cross-functional decision-making across source, make and deliver. We will hold the event at the Westin, Dulles in Washington, DC.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 217

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

Transportation Management 104

Transportation Management Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 104

Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

Source: Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019. Source: Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019 , The reality is that inventory data is spread out across multiple systems, multiple trading partners, and multiple locations.

Optimal Sourcing 137

Optimal Sourcing Real-time Visibility Inventory Logistics Network Optimization Software 137

Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

According to SAP, “Changing [consumer] behaviors and shifting attitudes are causing retailers, e-commerce companies, and others along the supply chain to rethink their supply chain management and sourcing strategies. 2] Staff, “ Consumers identify supply chain pain points ,” DC Velocity, 6 April 2021. [3] Footnotes.

Purchasing Skills 100

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The forecasted replenishment to the stores from the DC, as well as safety stocks at the DC, should drive automated purchase order generation to the vendors. Purchasing from the vendors needs to incorporate various complexities related to storage, vendor capacities, lead times, and sourcing rules.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Food Retail Forecasting 52

o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Consumers are now showing a strong preference for locally sourced, organic, fresh options and meal kits. To balance these needs, many are putting operational systems into place to support the growth of online grocery shopping, with ship-to-consumer (from store, dark store, DC) or click-and-collect, as well as last-mile delivery strategies.

Price Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

These challenges involve grappling with extended lead times for parts inventory and navigating limitations in distribution center (DC) space. MBUSA is confronted with the task of creating highly precise forecasts and optimizing inventory levels, made more complex by the heightened volatility in demand.

Automotive 52

Automotive Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 52

BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Because 3PLs can help you optimally and dynamically position your inventory, profitably source orders, efficiently pick/pack/ship, and perform final deliveries across modes, they are the obvious choice.?. Would it be beneficial to partner with a 3PL that can do this for you much faster than your internal teams?

3PL 68

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crisp

JANUARY 5, 2023

Crisp is the starting point for the company’s Sales & Operations planning process, aligning all teams around a shared source of truth. PANOS’ operations team tracks on-hand inventory at DCs in Crisp to determine just how much product to send to their distributor customers and when.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. Companies that have successfully implemented demand sensing to improve the forecast at the warehouse DC have reduced inventory on the balance sheet by 10% within two years. Implement Demand Sensing.

Supply and Demand 228

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Software 228

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

They must be able to drive fulfillment through distributed order management that defines sourcing and fulfillment policies and logic, as well as make high-frequency, inter-depot transfers across channels to balance inventories as demand evolves dynamically. They must provide customers with multiple delivery collection and delivery options.

Supply Chain Software 120

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal.

Case Study 239

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2014

This is a weekly forecast at best, and is from the DC to the store. Since goods only flow downstream to cover immediate need, the preponderance of the inventory remains further up the supply chain, closer to the source. Thus we see the following: Forecasting done at the aggregate level.

Supply Chain Software 175

Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Forecasting Supply Chain Network Software 175

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

A few examples of processes to integrate during unloading include: The distribution center (DC) team needs to be watchful and catch any number of possible problems such as missing or damaged cartons, wrong quantities, etc. Was it because the product is unwanted, dysfunctional or damaged? Prior to joining Transplace, Mr.

Reverse Logistics 100

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

Inventory control inside the retail DC is not typically done with roving robots, although Walmart did try drone-based stock taking in the warehouse a few years ago. 13 More typical is sensor-based tracking using RFID on pallets or cartons to count and locate stock within the DC. Bringing the Outside In.

Internet of things 78

Internet of things Retail Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 78

BlueYonder

AUGUST 21, 2017

Sourcing may be the area of greatest opportunity, where a shift to online channel provides more options to prepare the appropriate source/inventory from which to process the order request. Changes to Supply Chain Models. Transportation elements will also be impacted by these changing models.

Supply Chain Planning 42

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

The processes of make, source, and deliver reports to a common leader in only 40% of businesses. Registrations are pouring in for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on September 6th-8th in Washington, DC. Leaders start by answering the question, “How to design the supply chain to drive unique value for customers?”

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage.

Material Savings 201

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Shipping 201

Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

One day in August 2022, a group of military and defense strategy experts gathered in Washington, DC, to play a game that simulated a Chinese amphibious invasion of Taiwan in 2026.

Taiwan 62

Taiwan China Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 62

Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It gathers and stores a tremendous amount of data from various sources, including customer transactions, loyalty card data, online interactions, and market trends. Brands can now log into the analytics platforms to access live store and DC-level data that they can use to manually extrapolate insights.

Procurement Analytics 52

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