Logility

MARCH 30, 2020

A major fire in China has a different impact than a major earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a volcanic eruption in northern Europe or a category 5 hurricane in the southern United States. With a demand-side disruption like a recession or a pandemic, customers will drastically change their purchases and adjust their inventory positions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Disruption 130

Enterra Insights

MAY 17, 2021

Among other changes the COVID-19 pandemic wrought on the business landscape, was how consumers made their purchases and what they bought. Analysts from EY note, “It’s been over a year since quarantine orders and lockdowns rolled across the United States. ” 2. At-home consumption is here to stay.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The assessments involved using a machine based learning algorithm by Yung-Yun Huang, PhD, who completed her dissertation in Operations REsearch at NC State two years ago. Yung-Yun’s algorithm scanned tens of thousands of targeted news and company reports to develop the ratings in each category. Cognizant Tech Solutions Corp.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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SupplyPike

MARCH 23, 2020

It’s frustrating having to either purchase a different brand of the product you are looking for or to forgo purchasing the product altogether. Walmart has over 4,700 stores in the United States alone and 42 regional distribution centers (not including grocery or import centers). Why is replenishment essential?

Forecasting Software 52

Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Procurement Analytics 52

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. There is also no Santa Claus.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It can involve employing technology such as barcode scanners, inventory management software, and automated systems to enhance accuracy and speed in handling goods. Warehouse management systems A warehouse management system (WMS) is a software tool designed to improve the efficiency with which a warehouse is operated.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 14, 2020

In the United States it is called the Strategic National Stockpile, which is the “United States’ national repository of antibiotics , vaccines , chemical antidotes , antitoxins , and other critical medical supplies.” as reported in the Toronto Sun. Demand planning improvements.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing 105

Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

Supply Chain Software 147

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Business leaders should also look at how new tools and technologies can provide greater intelligence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Consumers are the biggest source of food waste in developed countries as they discard at least 20-30% of what they purchase. And problems in harvesting, quality standards, storage, shipping costs, and handling all create food waste. Everyone in Supply Chain has experienced being asked to improve some metric by 25% or more.

Waste Reduction 59

Waste Reduction Food Supply Chain Planning Software Video 59

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 ” Walmart states early on. “The net true cost considers issues such as waste-to-landfill, greenhouse gas emissions, economic mobility, worker safety and food safety.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Over the holidays, nearly 165 million consumers across the United States will buy food and beverages to celebrate the season. Gina Garven, vice president of commercial development and analytics at Robinson Fresh (a division of C.H. Planning deliveries to meet retail demand.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 44

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Beverage Logistics 44

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. “Automation is a natural option for logistics firms to…” …keep pace with demand for faster shipments.

Warehousing 78

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78