Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

However, the disconnect can also occur because the supply plan not only lacks sufficient granularity in modeling the constraints that occur in manufacturing, but the model is also not granular enough in its understanding of warehousing and transportation constraints. The BOM transformation creates a feasible plan for procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 306

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 306

Logility

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

million for the same period last year, as anticipated, partially due to the divestiture of the Transportation group in November, 2023 and client conversions to the cloud. million for the same period last year partially due to the divestiture of the Transportation group in November, 2023 and client conversions to the cloud.

Logility 188

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Retail shelves are increasingly empty. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Most continued running planning models assuming average leadtimes without variation.

Supply Chain Design Software 355

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 355

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

I was hoping the retail chains carrying this brand had some in their stores, but after checking 10+ retailers, to my surprise, it was nowhere to be found, and the only website that had it was charging $200 more than the MSRP! Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain. Network bottleneck identification.

Supply Chain Planning Software 335

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 335

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

A wider range of flavors is coming onto retail shelves, opening the door for new customers. A quick guide to meeting consumer demand. With integrated S&OP, manufacturers gain decision support to create a single demand plan that will help guide their business. Craft beer in particular generated US$2.3

Modeling 296

Modeling S&OP Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 296

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The wonderful world of retail. The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. Reporting off of transportation data is a delays the signal by weeks and months.)

Supply Chain Design Software 395

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Can Improving Forecast Accuracy Address Our Demand Planning Woes?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 303

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crisp

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Learn how to harness clean retail data across every team and system to improve decision-making and drive real business outcomes. Days at CPG companies are as varied as the products they create, the markets they serve, and the retailer partners they supply.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2014

In my work at Clorox we were starting to ship to Walmart using Retail Link. In the pilot, we were able to see retailer flows. Most companies’ demand-planning systems do not allow easy integration of retail data; and the connection to the planning systems requires an unwanted redesign that most companies try to avoid.

Supply and Demand 305

Supply and Demand Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 305

GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2025

Blind shipping offers the flexibility to keep your operations nimble when supply chain demand planning is difficult. Ideal for: E-commerce businesses and online retailers who want to expand their product range without the hassle of managing additional warehouse space.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 156

GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

These complexities, layered with globalization, shorter product life cycles , and associated volatility in demand planning, has produced the most dynamic supply chain landscape we have ever experienced. Multiple manufacturers, multiple relationships, multiple distribution models, multiple contracts.

Supply and Demand 267

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics.

Real-time Visibility 245

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Should the work stoppage drag on, it could disrupt June 15s Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, given that DHL is responsible for transporting the race cars used in the competition. The union also says that DHL Express added "numerous new proposals and concessions" hours before it issued its lockout notice.

Canada 98

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

For multi-channel retailers, it’s getting increasingly difficult to survive in “the Amazon jungle”. As Amazon invests relentlessly to boost its agility and drop its costs, retailers are also looking for ways to raise their game. Bob Ferrari of Supply Chain Matters recently pointed to The Sports Authority bankruptcy as one indication.

Optimization Software 180

Optimization Software Omnichannel Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 180

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

For the translation of a purchase of Aleve at a retail outlet store to Bayer, the manufacturer is 60 days. As the long tail (small orders shipped with low-frequency) of the supply chain grows, demand latency increases and there is a greater need for demand sensing technologies. Dependent Demand. Demand Translation.

Supply and Demand 393

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Forecasting 393

ModusLink Corporation

MAY 19, 2025

Traditional forecasting models often fall short when consumer behavior, transportation costs, and supplier lead times are in flux. Implement Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) Rather than managing each node (warehouse, retail location, etc.) Key Strategies for Inventory Optimization in 2025 1.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Inventory Reduction Optimization Modeling 78

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. Ecommerce and omnichannel was already growing more than twice as fast as traditional retail. Machine learning has been used to improve demand forecasting since the early 2000s. So, what are the mega trends?

Supply Chain Planning Software 318

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Asena Yosun Denizeri, Vice President, Retail Solutions at Solvoyo. In this conversation, Asena and I talked about autonomous planning in supply chain. I asked Asena to give some deeper insights on a few key points.

Supply Chain Planning Software 292

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 292

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. Retailers who create a waitlist for their high-end products may leverage shortages to their advantage, using exclusivity to justify higher prices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

The USPS announced this week that it is raising rates for commercial and retail parcels from early October through late January. Retail customers will see increases ranging from 30 cents to more than $6, depending on the weight of the package and the distance it must travel. Known as Section 204, the new list from the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 260

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 260

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The models are too different to drive a clear signal from sales activity to demand planning in the supply chain. Align Transportation Planning and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Functional optimization does not drive revenue or margin performance resilience for a manufacturing or retail company.

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Software 418

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. Imagine the downturn in growth in broad line retail and the pressure on margins. Broadline Retail Changes Over the Decade. Company Performance in Broadline Retail. Green stagnation?

Supply and Demand 221

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 221

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. The New Retail Paradigm with Ali Raza. Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. About Seth Page. Key Takeaways: Supply Chain: Cash or Trash. This approach minimizes waste and maximizes profitability. Seth Page LinkedIn. ThroughPut.ai.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

With the shift of power to the retailer, both have had to add headcount to manage the increased demands for sales to staff account-specific teams to better manage against retailer expectations. General Mills is much better at planning than Kellogg. As a result, both organizations saw a decline in revenue/employee.

Supply Chain Planning Software 330

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 330

BlueYonder

MARCH 26, 2020

As the impacts of the COVID-19 continue to evolve, consumers are faced with unprecedented disruptions to these basics while retailers are scrambling to understand impacts on their supply chain. The one constant, though, in all the chaos: retailers remain focused on servicing customers and keeping their employees working.

Retail 97

Retail Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Supply and Demand 97

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. A year later, the retailer added drone deliveries to its app for DFW customers.

Fort Worth 52

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The demand was set by either advertising, seasonal cycles or spikes due to new “hot items”. Just as retailers and suppliers have made adjustments, a different kind of disruption has been taking place, and picking up momentum. I saw in O’Marah’s article that major retailer Walmart has teamed with Google to be part of Google Express.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

A McKinsey survey highlights a strong demand for AI-based tools, particularly in demand planning, where 74% of respondents show keen interest. From 2007 to 2019, internet sales as a percentage of total retail sales followed a steady, predictable upward trend.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Modeling 85

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

The actors involved (suppliers, manufacturers, products, vendors, retailers, transport companies, among others) must collaborate. Plan Your Approach with the Customer The customer is at the heart of any business strategy, including supply chain management, which starts with a deep understanding of consumers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

Innovation 197

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Reliance on China for Rare Earths Wal-Mart Brings Price War to Groceries, Boosting Pressure on Big Food Retailers Bloomberg Toyota, Daimler Finalize Plan to Merge Truck Units in 2026 More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Price Reduction 59

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

Infor Simplifies Supply Chain Demand Planning. New Vehicle Routing Activity Tool and Enhanced iPhone Functionality, Highlight Latest Version of Roadnet Transportation Suite. All 4 deals were principally driven by growing demand in e-commerce. . Nulogy and Axios partner to enhance supply-chain traceability.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 169

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Retail shelves are increasingly empty. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Most continued running planning models assuming average leadtimes without variation.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Retail shelves are increasingly empty. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Most continued running planning models assuming average leadtimes without variation.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Third step: Explore how you can expand supply chain visibility to your suppliers and logistics providers, and retail channel partners so you can start getting signals of unusual events that will impact your plans. . Of course, autonomous planning does not happen overnight, and it is not just about having the technology.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 8, 2025

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