Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The table needs to be able to be manufactured and delivered to meet demand on time in full (OTIF), to achieve customer satisfaction.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 29, 2023

In manufacturing, inventory management software is also used to track parts, raw materials, and production documents – such as a bill of materials and work orders – through the supply chain. You sign up for a monthly or annual subscription to use the software, usually after watching a demo or taking a free trial.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Finding last-mile retail delivery solutions continues to be a priority for managers. WRITTEN BY CELINE CLAYTON / POSTED ON MAY 19, 2022.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This enables you to better understand your purchasing needs, instantly, without having to perform a manual count of every item first. Unleashed also automates repetitive manual processes involved in the management of goods, from populating a purchase order to reporting on multiple sales channels. Who is Unleashed software for?

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

An order management system provides businesses with a single, centralised platform to manage orders from multiple sales channels, including brick-and-mortar retail, websites, eCommerce stores, mobile Apps, and kiosks. She told us: “Tracking product sale performance within Unleashed assists with stock procurement.

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crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A recent survey of procurement leaders showed a 15-20% increase in ROI when using data and analytics to make decisions. In the retail business where you’re scraping for every piece of margin to fuel growth, that’s a big advantage. That same survey showed that up to 50% of procurement teams’ time was spent looking for data.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

That in turn is changing how organizations are manufacturing and delivering goods. IoT at retail. Retail is upping its game too. He relayed how he saw a demo of true shelf-aware systems at a retail location that sends alerts in real-time when a stock out happens directly to a mobile phone. In-store robotics.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting for organizations emitting over 25,000 metric tons of GHGs per year, and those in specific industries like vehicle manufacturing and industrial gas. Example: The tea company purchases a new truck and factory. What are scope 3 emissions?

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 10, 2023

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a software solution that integrates and manages various parts of your business, such as sales, finance, marketing, planning, human resources, and procurement. They also provide dashboards for analysing and reporting data in the form of charts and graphs. ERP vs OMS: Which is right for me?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers (WSJ – sub. This morning apparel retailer Bebe Stores announced that it is closing all of its stores by the end of May.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model has been gaining popularity among customers for some time now as manufacturers get a lot more room to provide customized brand experiences that bring a lot more delight to consumers, which in turn strengthen brand loyalty. The answer isn’t straightforward, as it depends on various factors.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 24, 2024

However, the pandemic upended all processes that involved manufacturing, supply, and delivery of goods. This scenario raises the question: “How do we build systems that enable better demand planning for manufacturers, and what are the processes that support these?” Why do you Need Modern Demand Sensing to Solve Modern Problems?

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Source: Statista.com. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Manufacturing : An essential aspect of sustainable supply chain manufacturing is monitoring energy consumption as a function of production volume. Ethical sourcing of goods. parts per million.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

Despite expectations of an increase in sales, Canada retail sales fell by 0.1% Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations. Canada Retail Sales Drop Defies Expectations. OTTAWA—Canadian retail sales fell unexpectedly in June due to weaker sales at food, beverage, and general merchandise stores. Supply Chain News.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work?

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Retail supply chains in particular face a horde of supply chain challenges such as: . While on-time delivery for retail supply chains is an excellent driver of trust and brand loyalty, these challenges can stand in the way of ensuring on-time delivery. 6 ways AI can ensure in-full, on-time delivery of inventory. Demand forecasting.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Consumer behavior–already shifting due to eCommerce–faced a major COVID shock, and logistics and manufacturing have been struggling to catch up ever since. to schedule a demo and see for yourself today. The complexity and challenges of aligning supply and demand are now everyday news. Ready to learn more? Visit Alloy.ai

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ThroughPut

JULY 6, 2021

Do you remember the time when the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns were announced across the world, followed by the panic purchase of essentials to the point where supermarkets and grocery stores were left with empty shelves? Reshaping the manufacturing world to meet new demands. Historical data method.

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Supply Chain Insights

MAY 17, 2017

Over the past several years I have been involved with some rather sophisticated technologies around consumer goods and retail. One of the more exciting solution areas I have worked with is Clientelling – a software application that is typically deployed by a retailer, but can also serve the supplier’s objectives as well.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Image source: Amazon website. While Gartner predicts that by 2018, retailers engaged IoT partnerships with major manufacturers will gain a significant market share from competitors, it’s still unclear if IoT order buttons will cause a direct increase in demand at the initial stages.

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crisp

JANUARY 11, 2023

Despite the growing cloud migration across CPG, the process of sharing data between retailers, distributors, and suppliers remains hindered by legacy systems. As a retail data collaboration platform, Crisp facilitates seamless data sharing between suppliers, distributors, and retailers. Enabling an agile supply chain.

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crisp

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It turned out, retailers and shoppers were eager to replace sugar with a great-tasting alternative. So Steve’s real challenge was to source the allulose, which today is produced by only a small number of manufacturers. ” So he needed to organize all of RxSugar’s retail channels into a coherent strategy.

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Precoro

AUGUST 15, 2022

ERP or enterprise resource planning is software companies use to automate core business processes and integrate their functions, such as accounting, project management, procurement, and supply chain operations, into a single system. These systems are hard to use , which makes the procurement process overcomplicated and inefficient.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization? Demand forecasting.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization? Demand forecasting.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

With consumers seeking better customer experiences, retailers have the opportunity to maximize sales. It was the uncertainty of whether the product would be available that drove my purchase decision. However, in this case, the retailer missed a sale due to lack of inventory visibility at the distributor site.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For example, a Deloitte e-commerce study has predicted that the global online retail volume is expected to grow at a rate of 15% till 2023. Reshaping the manufacturing world to meet new demands. Most manufacturers prefer to leverage analytics data over traditional forecasting and time series techniques. Demand sensing method.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2021

From production and processing to retail, systematic changes must be put in place in food supply chain management to help utilize resources more efficiently. By incorporating data from various internal and external sources, AI can give you a holistic view that will help to fix your supply chain issue in food industry.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While historical data on what retailers order, seasonality and the other company-known inputs are important when formulating a reliable demand plan, traditional plans are still missing one crucial ingredient. Point of Sale (POS) systems make a record that includes date, location, and SKU every time a retailer makes a sale.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The stats also tell a story about how retailers across the industry are evolving to respond sooner to industry changes and customer demand. The season is starting to look different for Retail. Here are five trends we’re seeing from retailers and consumers this year and what they mean for the industry: What toy gap?

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crisp

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We’re providing insight on the retail trends surrounding the 2023 holiday season, and how businesses can leverage data-driven strategies to meet them head-on. As the retail industry prepares for the 2023 holiday season, it’s clear that this year will again diverge from the pre-pandemic norm.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2019

Manufacturers of food, beverage and consumer products are facing challenging times, changing consumers and the need to deliver new products to the marketplace faster than ever before. Consumers have more ways to purchase products, and they want them customized across all sectors of consumer products. Supply Chain Planning 2020.

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Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

While demand seems to be on an uptick for manufacturers especially in the consumer goods industry, an increase in online shopping could also lead to a scarcity in the availability of distribution centers in the near future. Source: Multichannel Merchant. Source: Supply Chain Digest. Source: Journal of Supply Chain Management.

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TPSynergy

MAY 7, 2020

A comprehensive portal enables suppliers to automate routine supply chain execution transactions including purchase orders, ship notices and commercial invoices. Portals enable a new group of business processes such as strategic sourcing, collaborative design and demand planning to be automated. Broader Supplier Enablement.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 11, 2017

The evidence is in; and it appears that consumer products manufacturers now have a wide range of choices for both cloud and on-premise solutions to managing the second largest line item in the company P&L. Digital transformation is evident in the vendor landscape for trade promotion management today.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2015

HighJump Releases HighJump Retail Advantage In-store Fulfillment Solution. Updated and Expanded Oracle Retail Portfolio Helps Retailers Shift to Commerce Anywhere. SAP Plans Assortment Planning Tool for the Connected Retailer. The local retailers fill the orders and deliver alcohol to customers’ doors.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

A diamond’s journey begins at the mine, and then it needs to pass through the refinery, the manufacturer, the retailer, and finally to the consumer. Ultimately, people are willing to pay more if they can verify the quality of a product, so blockchain will end up allowing retailers to charge competitively for their jewels.

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