Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning. There are various use cases of AI/ML for fresh demand planning of products, from producers to large grocery chains and even small delis in suburban Pennsylvania.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2020

The shock-resistant, resilient supply chain — demand management enables supply chain and financial resilience. “Black swan” events highlight the need to transform traditional supply chain methods. The benefits of technology underpinning shock-resistant supply chains.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Around 69% of companies do not have complete visibility of their supply chains or that 46% of small businesses don’t track their inventory or don’t have an automated method to track it? If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the volatility of the market and how the demand dynamics can change almost overnight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. You are a supply chain leader. This option requires a new tool and a new way of thinking. by John Westerveld.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

ATLANTA (February 24, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, reflecting our continued transition to the Software as a Service (SaaS) engagement model. Key Third Quarter Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $7.5

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. What is the Role of the Supply Chain Worker?

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 3, 2015

With artificial intelligence, smart automation, and the internet of things all the buzz today, it looks like the days of human labor in the workforce are numbered. But what about the supply chain executive? We asked three experts at the Quintiq World Tour event in Singapore. But our technologies today is data junk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In the 1990s supply chain planning was over-hyped. Then it was a new and promising technology category. As a result, software sales slowed. The growth of the supply chain planning technology market disappointed investors resulting in consolidation and the decline of best-of-breed solutions.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

According to Gartner , supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. As global supply chains are increasing in complexity, the margin for error is rapidly shrinking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2018

In the digital world, traditional broad-brush marketing programs become less effective, but have residual effects on the supply chain of higher demand error and increased complexity. This table is from our Supply Chains to Admire analysis, and the Index represents improvement. What Are the Risk Drivers?

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

According to Gartner , supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. As global supply chains are increasing in complexity, the margin for error is rapidly shrinking.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Demand sensing is the term used to describe the concept of short-term demand management in the supply chain planning. You will ask me, “But what is the connection between swerving a bike and demand sensing and supply chain planning in general?” Here are some explanations I can offer you.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 27, 2014

European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. Organisation: WTG Events. Building next-generation supply chains – Supporting growth through innovative and responsive strategies. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world.

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2016

Storms of this magnitude can wreak havoc on supply chains, but our teams from Delhaize America, TMC, and West Coast Distributing were able to plan, monitor, and adjust our logistics operations to ensure we could meet the pre-storm product levels planned by each store and minimize out of stocks both during and after the blizzard.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The week following the move, I facilitated the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. While I love seeing and working with supply chain leaders, but there is no way to sugar coat the work that it takes to coordinate an event of a hundred people. My Thoughts Before the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

It is hard to believe it has been two years since I was faced with forecasting WMS and warehouse automation market growth rates in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, I wrote about the COVID pandemic, and how similar events occur that elevate the uncertainty of the market. Review of Prior Impactful Events.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented supply vs. demand shocks across our supply chains. The shock has shaken up age-old demand patterns and has amplified uncertainty and volatility across sectors. This is truly a stress test for Demand Management Processes.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented supply vs. demand shocks across our supply chains. The shock has shaken up age-old demand patterns and has amplified uncertainty and volatility across sectors. This is truly a stress test for Demand Management Processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 17, 2021

NBG Home Uses a Software Solution from CommerceIQ. The solution uses machine learning, analytics, and automation to drive purchasing. But as a supply chain guy, I was more interested in how the solution supported fulfillment, and how important strong fulfillment performance was to sales.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 22, 2020

Over the past few months we have been evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply chains, in close collaboration with our partners, clients, prospects, and industry experts. Hence the question “why is replacing your legacy planning software more relevant than ever?”

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In today’s market, retailers face immense challenges across the entire length of their supply chains, ranging from rapidly fluctuating customer preferences and demand patterns to supply uncertainties, extended lead times, and constantly increasing customer expectations.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Despite the pandemic, recession fears, supply challenges, a tight labor market, and economic instability, manufacturing companies continue to survive and evolve in the “new normal.”. has enabled manufacturers to embrace advanced technologies for more intelligent automation and increased business connectivity. Industry 4.0

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

It is unable to facilitate decision making amid acutely complex supply chain networks, or within the time horizons required. Business realities have changed so tremendously in the last thirty years that the traditional ‘plan then execute’ S&OP model has become highly ineffective. Register now !

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2017

Surreal technology abounds. On a visit with Jabil, I had a great discussion on the paradigm shifts required by supply chain leaders to drive improvements through robotics and 3D printing. At a visit to Samini, I witnessed a real-time visibility system for multiple tiers of the supply chain. Teaching these is fun!

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. Let me explain.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Several years ago, Taleb put forward the black swan theory, large events that are both unexpected and highly consequential. Superstorm Sandy is an example of such an event that took a toll on individuals, businesses and, of course, the supply chain in 2012. I agree, particularly in the context of supply chain management.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Till the moment comes when we can just buckle in and set the dial to 10 years from now, we need to equip ourselves with the right tools and skills to forecast for the future. Improving your demand forecast is one of the best things you can do for your sales and operations planning. Freek Aertsen , managing partner at EyeOn.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

This announcement continues the trend of supply chain software market consolidation. Logility is a well-established player in the supply chain software market. With over forty-years of experience in SCM software, Logility went public in 1997. In 2016, total revenues for American Software were $113.9M.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. As the markets plummet, it is time to remind ourselves that demand is not a forecast. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. They respond. This is a major disconnect. They are not.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

This is the third birthday of the Supply Chain Shaman. When I went to Altimeter group, my friends Charlene Li and Jeremiah Owyang said that I should be like a “shaman” and help supply chain leaders embrace new technologies. So, tonight, I also toast the first year of Supply Chain Insights.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. According to Gartner, supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. AI in Supply Chains – The Business Advantages.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Revolutionary insights through interactive workshops: Streamed sessions will explore the latest thinking on Demand Management, Integrated Reconciliation and Segmentation. Exclusive: Oliver Wight will partner with optimization technology and prescriptive modelling provider, AIMMS, and logistics solutions consultancy, Districon.

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DynaSys

AUGUST 5, 2021

When formulating a Demand plan , you need to strike the balance between having sufficient stock levels to meet customer demands without having surplus. This means leveraging the right tools and data to build your demand plan from the outset. What should you look for in a platform to help you build your demand plan?

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BlueYonder

MAY 17, 2017

In parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, you learned about the role collaborative partnerships play in supply chain planning and execution with real-time visibility and predictive analytics and the benefits of the JDA and TransVoyant partnership. Moving from Traditional Demand Management to Demand Sensing Activities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2013

This morning, I woke to receive this email in my inbox: Good morning Lora, I have read with pleasure the insightful report related to SC 2020 (race for Supply Chain – April 2013). If it is possible, I would like to use some of the info for a presentation I will deliver in a couple of weeks to the General Management.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In the previous article, we covered the Future of Digital Supply Chains, Agile, connected and sustainable and the QAD DynaSys senior product management team’s vision of Digital Supply Chain Planning. . Could you tell us a bit more about Essilor’s supply chain organization? On one hand we have markets.

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