BlueYonder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This current complexity represents the culmination of decades of supply chain evolution, aligning with new innovations, changing customer expectations and a growing understanding of environmental concerns. For example, calculating carbon output and fuel cost savings of transport options, including not just the route but the vehicle itself.

Optimal Sourcing 80

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 80

DiManEx

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Last month, we participated in the AM for Defense Conference , a virtual event which offered a window into the innovative uses of Additive Manufacturing in the defense industry. When you decide to transition from a traditional supply chain to digital inventory, there are several hurdles you need to overcome.

Manufacturing Procurement 81

Manufacturing Procurement Warehousing Case Study Procurement Analytics 81

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises. Do I need more inventory? And total value includes the dimensions of quality, driving innovation in the supply base, and risk.

Supply Chain Visibility 206

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 206

ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 9, 2022

Traditionally, inventory counts were a complex exercise done manually about once a year but RFDI technology enables retailers such as Macy’s to monitor stock monthly bringing accuracy from 60% to over 90%. 5 Examples of Innovative Uses for RFID Technology in Retail. Aliakbarian. 2019, February 20). 2017, June 28).

Internet of things 78

Internet of things Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 78

QAD

JULY 9, 2020

Instead, companies and organizations look for innovative technologies and methodologies to build on their existing frameworks to help them adapt as necessary. One example is the electric car. Rather than help them survive, such a strategy would doom the organization to failure.

Resource Reduction 108

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 108

crisp

JULY 20, 2023

Along the way, Swoon will be using Crisp’s inventory, sales and velocity dashboards to ensure the campaign reaches every door they were promised, while monitoring the campaign’s performance in the coming months. Wrangling siloed vendor portal reports from each retailer tacked hours onto this process.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Data Resource Reduction Price Reduction 52

C3 Solutions

JULY 30, 2020

While the tech is "clearly past the early innovator phase…now we need to find out how to get it more mainstream," said Bill Hoffman, president of Object Management Group, a not-for-profit technology standards consortium, speaking at an IoT conference in October 2019. Take the dock doors, for example.

Gartner 127

Gartner Internet of things Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 127

Adexa

APRIL 29, 2020

We continue to expand and provide our innovative solutions to both industry and government authorities for not just healthcare but also for state of readiness in urgent situations that require deployment of many different agencies and forces that need to come together. The Solution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 98

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment?

Predictive Analytics Software 120

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

QAD

JULY 9, 2020

Instead, companies and organizations look for innovative technologies and methodologies to build on their existing frameworks to help them adapt as necessary. One example is the electric car. Rather than help them survive, such a strategy would doom the organization to failure.

Resource Reduction 59

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 59

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

On the positive, supply chain technology innovation continues not only unabated but at an accelerated rate. Today’s supply chain reality demands that we think of visibility as gaining a holistic (continuing the theme) view of the entire supply chain, one that interconnects the disparate concepts of orders, inventory, and transportation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

Logistics Network Optimization Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 62

DiManEx

JUNE 5, 2019

Does the company’s “mindset” support innovation and the adoption of new technologies? Who are the key stakeholders and how can they help to drive innovation forward? OEMs, for example, are typically required to keep spare and repair parts in their inventory, but having excess stock results in unnecessary costs.

Pricing Training 70

Pricing Training Vendor Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction 70

PINC

JANUARY 22, 2020

Here’s a synopsis of his most-read articles for the year and the evergreen insights that he shared with readers: Excess Inventory? For example, ZF revealed the autonomous Terminal Yard Tractor to the world in 2018. The High Cost of The One Percent Inventory Accuracy in Your Supply Chain (Logistics Viewpoints). No Problem.

Supply Chain Software 26

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 26

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain. Effective stocking strategies contribute to minimizing lead times and optimizing inventory levels. What is an example of procurement?

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training 97

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

At their best, third party logistics (3PL) companies provide new and innovative ways to improve logistics effectiveness. Selecting the right 3PL is no simple exercise, yet it’s one that’s all too often subject to shortcuts, a dearth of detail, and overly compressed timelines. If Only There Were More Good Tenders.

3PL 40

3PL Modeling Supply Chain Design Scenario Planning 40

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ They may recall inventory from retailers or reprocess it because it has passed its sell-by date or demand is insufficient. IT vendor Dell, for example, handles requests for returns via its support organisation.

Reverse Logistics 40

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Vendor Strategies 40

KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

To reduce Supply Chain costs, once the traditional levers have been activated (supplier negotiations, transport schemes optimization, inventory reduction, etc.), Recurring examples. Steering columns or exhaust lines are striking automotive examples.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Cost Reduction Strategies 40

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2015

The end result of a supply chain collaboration journey is always a new business model, difficult to replicate by the competition, and supported by process innovation and new technologies. The connection to multiple ERP systems this often entails can be a costly exercise. A great example is Apple.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 40

Alloy

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, Loblaw’s invites its top suppliers to a vendor collaboration workbench, where vendors can review the retailer’s forecast and suggest recommendations. At the same time, it’s sharing more data with suppliers and asking them to leverage it to meet those new requirements and help Walmart innovate.

Gartner 40

Gartner Alloy Supply Chain Planning Software Conference 40

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

It covers major supply chain processes such as managing supply and demand, warehousing, inventory control, transportation, and route optimization. It covers the three main procedures that make up effective supply chain planning: demand planning, sales and operations planning, and inventory and supply planning.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 119

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 119

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

US food company Sysco offered an example when eyeing joint operations with U.S. Insights and innovation. Long-term collaborative partnerships are often the most innovative way to develop processes to decrease costs and increase value for each enterprise. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking. Foods a few years ago.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

The program director wanted to do something different this year: give the students a transportation optimization exercise for them to work on in class to see what answers they come up with relative to each other and a TMS. Ace has 3 distribution warehouses (Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA.). I believe so.

San Diego 110

San Diego Optimization Software Tampa Modeling 110

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

US food company Sysco offered an example when eyeing joint operations with U.S. Insights and innovation. Long-term collaborative partnerships are often the most innovative way to develop processes to decrease costs and increase value for each enterprise. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking. Foods a few years ago.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 3PL 40

Logility

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Technologies that automate and accelerate this entire exercise help ensure forecasting and decision-making deliver this requirement, opening the door to a continuous cycle of integrated business planning. For example, waste is a massive issue that has received substantial public attention. billion tons. Plus, it saved US$4.2

Scenario Planning 130

Scenario Planning Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 130

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

For example, Wal-Mart is very clearly intent on providing consumers with the lowest prices, while Target offers “the better low-price shopping experience” Kmart though, is kind of stuck in the middle with no clear message to differentiate itself. Vendor-managed inventory programs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 45

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

With the volatile markets, offshore price cutting and increasing customer demands for quality, speed and customization, metal fabricators have had to become more innovative and adopt technology solutions to maintain competitive advantage. Challenge: The supply of raw materials and achieving optimum inventory levels.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software 105

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, could some areas of your warehouse be adapted via racking optimisation to store higher inventory volumes? If so, other areas might house less inventory (perhaps slow-moving SKUs only) or be assigned as bulk storage, requiring less use of artificial light and other costly energy resources. Are Our Processes Optimal?

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Waste Reduction Purchasing Skills 89

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Kristi Montgomery, VP at Kenco Innovation Labs , on logistics innovation trends. For example, reduce maximum weight from 50 lbs to 35 lbs. One of my predictions for this year was that more companies will treat Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 100

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 16, 2024

She added that the “DoD’s first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy will help ensure we build the modern defense industrial and innovation ecosystem that’s required to defend America, our allies and partners, and our interests in the 21st century.” This does not exist today.

Sourcing Strategies 72

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 72

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

An example of multifactor productivity in practice. This will include the assembly line workers, the machinists, the parts handlers who keep the assembly lines stocked, plus the shift supervisor – but, for example, not the cleaners, nor the toy design team that comes up with each season’s new range – nor the management team themselves.

Material Savings 86

Material Savings Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 86

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

As global supply chains start the long process of recovery, supply chain management is in the spotlight, and new best practices and innovative strategies are emerging as supply chain leaders aim to reduce risk in an uncertain future. For example: Does it have a strong track record for meeting contractual obligations?

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Perform segmentation to curate clusters based on value proposition, manufacturing strategies, fulfillment choices, inventory policies down to customer, product and market intersections to carry forward stratification of demand and replenishment streams. Conduct a comprehensive network design and optimization exercise.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Disruption Modeling 62

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Simply put, as time horizons continue to shrink and the frequency of supply chain design exercises increase, the distinction between supply chain design and supply chain planning starts to blur. 3PL customers always say they want their 3PL partners to be more proactive and innovative. Well, here’s a great example. by Squeeze.

Supply Chain Design Software 0

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 0

Elementum

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In fact, as a Director at a supplier, I make my living by triaging delays behind the scenes all day long. It was only five years ago that onboarding partners was an exercise in futility. With the latest innovations in technology and the ecosystem primed to be supportive, it’s just about putting the right pieces together.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility 88

Vinculum

JULY 7, 2020

75% consumers with strong preference to exercise and healthy eating post crisis; e.g. ZhongAn PHI premium grew 60%+). Example: Zomato, Swiggy, Uber Eats, Dunzo, Scootsy. Bring Innovation in Marketing. Marketing teams need to embrace an agile culture of innovation and creativity when every day brings a new challenge.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Retail 52

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60