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How AI is Transforming Aftermarket Parts Planning

ToolsGroup

With multi-echelon networks, supplier uncertainty, multiyear product lifecycles, and reverse logistics channels , aftermarket supply chains exceed the capabilities of traditional planning tools. Traditional supply chain planning tools fall short for several key reasons: Inability to handle intermittent demand patterns.

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Warehouse automation surging ahead despite predicted slowdown

Freight Waves

However, advances in technology paired with significant supply chain partnerships and increasing affordability for robotics may be reasons to reevaluate. Inventory and network optimization technologies are also predicted to see an increase in adoption from 58% to 92% over the next five years. Autopicker 2.0

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Stop Guessing, Start Optimizing: How AI is Transforming Aftermarket Parts Planning

ToolsGroup

With multi-echelon networks, supplier uncertainty, multiyear product lifecycles, and reverse logistics channels , aftermarket supply chains exceed the capabilities of traditional planning tools. Traditional supply chain planning tools fall short for several key reasons: Inability to handle intermittent demand patterns.

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UPS posts tepid results amid tariff, restructuring challenges

Freight Waves

tariffs, which is creating rising price uncertainty for consumers, who are trading down to less expensive service and shifting spending from essential items to discretionary categories like restaurants and automobiles. Postal Service. “We UPS adjusted its network accordingly. volume, was flat. region and UPS Airlines.

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The Impact of Demand Volatility and a Changing Technology Landscape on European Supply Chains

AIMMS

On the other hand, there is a rising need for smarter and more flexible tools as well as more staff with analytical capabilities. The challenges: demand, staffing and technology. Volatile demand is by far the biggest challenge faced by companies not only in Europe, but globally. Let’s take the example of inventory optimization.

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Catch up on Supply Chain Analytics news with our Summer Reading List

AIMMS

AIMMS featured in IT Subway Map of European Supply Chain Software Providers : We’re proud to report that we’ve been featured in 5 different subway lines, or software categories, in this year’s IT Subway Map of European SC Software Providers. Browse the map and you’ll find yourself in our stop!

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Catch up on Supply Chain Analytics news with our Summer Reading List

AIMMS

AIMMS featured in IT Subway Map of European Supply Chain Software Providers : We’re proud to report that we’ve been featured in 5 different subway lines, or software categories, in this year’s IT Subway Map of European SC Software Providers. Browse the map and you’ll find yourself in our stop!