Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. Another takeaway is the importance of warehouse layout as an enabler for inventory management excellence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

So, my question for the President’s task force is, “If the industry is not clear, and you don’t have a definition, how can you deliver your mission?” Maximize the value of the purchase order flow data already in the existing networks. (A A purchase order changes many times and needs synchronization.

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage. To Build or To Buy Companies looking to implement new or improve existing delivery technology face a crucial decision: should they build an in-house platform or buy an existing solution from a vendor?

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Since then, he has been leaving an indelible mark on the industry, earning accolades such as being recognized as one of Ingram’s Magazine’s 40 Under Forty and was also identified as a “Heavy Hitter in Commercial Real Estate” by the KC Business Journal.

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Synovos

AUGUST 21, 2023

RS Integrated Supply is committed to making safety the number one priority in everything we do,” said Brandon Coombs, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence. Contact Us The post RS Integrated Supply Earns Silver Award for Safety Excellence – RoSPA Recognition 2023 appeared first on RS Integrated Supply.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

About Paul Brashier Paul Brashier has been an industry leader in the sales and logistics industry for over 20 years, working for such companies as Schneider National, Coors Brewing, and Coca-Cola. They specialize in serving industries such as ecommerce, retail, food and beverage, and manufacturing. The Greenscreens.ai

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston. Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. I did not think that anyone had a clear definition of supply chain excellence. A forum was great for networking but not for driving process innovation. I disagreed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. As an industry, we struggle to embrace new ways of thinking. Until there are clear answers, business leaders should avoid buying software from companies with deep investments by venture capitalists. Kinaxis Purchase of Rubikloud. Evolution is messy. Challenges abound.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Was it that Kraft was not clear in its definition of supply chain excellence (which was true) or not clear on how to best use the system (which was also true)? As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. What has changed are brief innovation periods to create better engines.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? of pet owners?tended

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 9, 2021

Industry 4.0 ”[1] The “digital transformation” to which Fretty refers is often called “Industry 4.0” ” — the moniker the German government gave to the fourth industrial revolution spawned by digitization. This has already been witnessed in the previous three industrial revolutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s). In the industry, supply-centric techniques reign with lots of bravado and messaging on control towers, Demand-driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and generative AI. Or planned orders to purchase orders?) Clear mission.)

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? Below are key takeaways from the session “ Buy vs Build? Match the pace of innovation with evolving trends. How To Get The Best of Both Worlds from Your Last Mile ”.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. So, if visibility is a key element of success, how does an organization obtain it and excel? Better visibility, more value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 4, 2024

In 2023, Blue Yonder purchased Flexis AG and Doddle. As background, in 2021 Panasonic acquired Blue Yonder, purchasing the remaining 80% of its shares after initially acquiring 20% in July 2020. Over the last two decades, the gap in technological innovation—modeling, usability, and visualization- grew compared to competitors.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. ” I believe that the industry is stuck. With more than forty-five years of experience in the industry, I struggle with the lack of progress and the current level of Groupthink. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. Current technologies and processes focus on volume trade-offs. So, we began the discussion.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

About Richard Perry Richard Perry is a seasoned logistics and supply chain professional with over 20 years of industry experience and is a dedicated professional with a passion for individual development and process optimization. The company works with a wide range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. It is a story of supply chain innovation. As shown in Figure 1, demand and supply volatility is the largest issue for the supply chain leader across industries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Offering full service white glove, a 99% claims free delivery standard (lowest in the industry) and as fast as next-day delivery to these underserved customers. But HOW Onward does this is the interesting part. Sustainability in the Supply Chain: Onward is also mindful of the environmental impact of deliveries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Note in Figure 1, that eight industries have gone backwards and four moved forward. In the case of Apparel and Automotive industries there are slight improvements, but they have shifted inventories to suppliers. I wanted to say, “You let the consultants influence you to buy the wrong technologies based on IT standardization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

I find the industry complicit. To make the point, let me share an orbit chart for four industries (reference Figure 1). While some might claim that the industry made progress, the facts show that the industry margin decreased precipitously in three of the four industries shown. How could the industry spend 1.7%

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

While implementing SCaaS poses challenges, it has demonstrated its effectiveness across industries, fostering company growth, cost reduction, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Furthermore, industries such as food, hospitality, construction, infrastructure, and even government sectors are gradually adopting SCaaS for improved outcomes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. Current technologies and processes focus on volume trade-offs. So, we began the discussion.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. The market size of AI in the food industry , including the beverages sector is set to cross USD 9.68

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. It is also helping to bridge the supply chain management gap that has traditionally existed between healthcare providers and other industries such as manufacturing. The Path to Supply Chain Excellence. Share on Twitter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In the process, there is a fine line between marketing hype and overpromising, making buying difficult. The key is that an excellent digital supply chain strategy starts with a clear goal rather than a list of technologies. The supply chain industry is ripe for rethinking outcomes based on new technology capabilities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain innovation is slowly simmering in the face of radical disruption. While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. Is this Industry 4.0? Innovation is redefining business processes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp). To ensure that these commitments are met, companies from different industries around the world are pursuing strategies that promote sustainability. Your Questions Answered: What is a power purchase agreement? Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One retail sector that witnessed a dramatic rise in online purchases during the pandemic was the grocery sector. Analysts from Chicory note, “The grocery shopper’s path to purchase from digital to in-store and other online environments has always been obscure.”[2] The Omnichannel Consumer. The Omnichannel Retailer.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

In addition to their sustainable food waste management activities, and innovations, Ozharvest also undertakes education to promote positive change. Industrial food waste management. Innovative new industries and enterprises are converting coffee waste into flour products and transforming bio-waste into fuels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

Specifically, through modeling and simulation of a digital twin you’re able to ‘virtually try before you buy’ — modelling different scenarios quickly and easily without interrupting operations, or committing significant time and capital. Do they purchase a 3D warehouse simulation and modeling tool?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We buy our necessities online twice as much as we did before, we no longer need travel agents to book our trips, and our money transactions do not need a trip to the bank anymore. However, most of the complex web of global supply chains are still planned through excel spreadsheets. What gives?

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The last 25 years has probably brought us greater innovation than we have seen in quite some time. It has most definitely impacted how people buy products of all types and in all industries. 84% of consumers have purchased a sustainable product in the past six months, which is up from 67% in 2021.

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