Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

For example, as a picker is moving through the warehouse, their scan gun will read, “go to location XB312 and pick three cases!” Our ability to do this has gotten better because real-time transportation visibility solutions give the warehouse much better certainty surrounding when a truck will arrive at the DC. Let me explain this.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the UN Environment Program’s Food Waste Index, 923 million metric tons of food is wasted globally every year. The United States, for example, wastes about 40% of their food , amounting to about 125 to 160 billion pounds—much of which is perfectly edible. Innovative recipe and formulation management is key.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Overland transport solutions from Singapore all the way to China & even Europe were also executed to executed to keep supply chains moving. Continued Innovation even Amidst the Pandemic. Customers have reaped tangible benefits from these projects and have recognized DB Schenker as a front-runner in innovation and digitalization.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2015

In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it. What’s the first step in that process?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. A 95% on time delivery metric – very high performance – is just not good enough for Simmons. Speed is of the essence.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

CEVA Logistics actively reaches out to support social innovations and engage local communities. Recently, CEVA Logistics joined the Singapore Changi Airport community in a humanitarian aid project to transport 14,000-kilogram of oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Jakarta via Singapore. Photo Credit: L’Oréal. Acting for Planet.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

For example, what is the overall workflow? For example, a mislabeled product category can lead to a 10% inefficiency in demand forecasting. Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. For example, top reasons why ThroughPut.ai Or did it improve margins by 7%?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

For example, what is the overall workflow? For example, a mislabeled product category can lead to a 10% inefficiency in demand forecasting. Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. For example, top reasons why ThroughPut.ai Or did it improve margins by 7%?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Table 1 details some examples of areas of application of generative AI for different supply chain participants. To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2). Only by doing so can we unlock the full benefits of this innovative technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2022

Brian provided some specific omni-channel examples with easy to envision benefits. For example, when it is time to pull in the next trailer, they can see what is on it and where those items are going to be put away in the warehouse, and choose a plan that will minimize travel distance. Final Word.

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

As an example, what follows was created by generative AI. It allows organizations to track and monitor inventory levels, production status, transportation, and other crucial supply chain activities. Processes that used to take days can now be done in minutes. In the past it would take us hours to produce a blog.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. However, the stories of success are largely project improvements or improvements in vertical supply chain efficiency in manufacturing or transportation. Admitting this truth is a freeing moment.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn how these innovations are transforming logistics operations. An example of AI-enabled workflow optimization is traffic heat maps that you can use to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in your warehouse picking routes or putaway processes. There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

The role of the CFO is being transformed by technological innovation and access to massive amounts of data, both inside and outside the organization. By fostering innovation and collaboration while also creating transparencies and breaking down silos among teams and departments, ERP solutions are an important digital stepping stone.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

This includes SCOR, APICs, Gartner Top 25 Supply Chains, Gartner Hierachy of Metrics, etc. New approaches –using the confluence of new technologies along with innovation in analytics– will drive a more agile supply chain response. Examples include Bark Box, Dollar Shave Club, and Blue Apron. The reason?

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn how these innovations are transforming logistics operations. An example of AI-enabled workflow optimization is traffic heat maps that you can use to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in your warehouse picking routes or putaway processes. There are five pivotal solutions and trends that are reshaping the logistics landscape.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Innovation and new technology are obviously important, but when evaluating a 3PL, go with the one that excels at blocking and tackling. A KPI is an indicator (a metric) that you have chosen, and agreed with your partners and or customers, that will determine whether you are meeting your critical success factors.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Do you have the right metrics? Metrics show how your supply chain is performing – providing they are the right ones to do the job. Inappropriate metrics can give a false or incomplete picture of supply chain performance. Second, what metrics are the best indicators of performance in terms of these goals?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Instead of pushing innovation forward, I see companies using the term “digital” as a path for IT spending. There are many forms of decision support—price optimization, revenue management, transportation planning, spend management, network design. An orbit chart is a plotting of data at the intersection of two metrics.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The advent of transportation management systems (TMS) in the 1990s introduced near-infinite metrics and data points into the supply chain yet brought with it more questions than answers: How do we centralize the data? How well is my transportation routing guide performance? How do we analyze it efficiently?

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

More than any other time in history, technology and innovation are here to make it happen.”[3]. In our example, that’s.99 ” Since there is room to improve, Gagnon insists there has never been a better (or more crucial) time to innovate. Capture transportation, distribution, and service costs. ”[3].

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2017

Amazon’s because of their breath in physical and digital supply chain, innovation in material handling, transportation, etc and their vision completely disrupting the industry. As a result, tor most companies, the goals are unclear and the financial metrics are not well-understood. ” The answer will be “Yes!

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Yesterday, I spoke at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Leaders Forum on innovation. The case studies focus on cold chain safety/alerting for out-of-condition limits for milk transport in India and the use of blockchain for fresh produce monitoring. The current efforts are improving functional metrics and traditional processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

While innovation has slowed in Enterprise Resource Plannning (ERP) and Supply Chain Planning, I am bullish about some of the innovation coming from the supply chain network design technology providers like JDA, Llamasoft and Solvoyo. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead.

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crisp

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The pace of change is increasing exponentially, and there are innovations and learnings being shared across the industry every day. Let’s take the example of a supply chain team at a major retailer. These ‘ driver metrics ’ can give you an early signal to act on before your outcome is impacted. Don’t forget data hygiene.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Let’s take an example. No metric should be measured in isolation, and functional metrics should be replaced with the balanced scorecard metrics shown in Figure 2. To maximize value—price to tangible book, functional metrics need to be reset to focus on reliability. Apparel is an example.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 27, 2021

Demonstrating value by measurable performance relies on automated logistics, focused supply chain KPIs , and fine-tuned financial metrics. Improved transportation optimization and automation can greatly affect costs and expenses associated with fulfilling customer needs and demands. Focus on the Metrics.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Examples of its adverse effects include increased frequency and severity of natural disasters, rising sea levels, loss of biodiversity, damage to infrastructure and homes, food insecurity, water shortages, and increased rates of respiratory illness and heat-related illnesses.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

For example, a company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems should be accessible from anywhere within the manufacturing enterprise. Big Data Accessibility Will Drive Innovation and Change. This will lead to the creation of more metrics and business-intelligence tools to help improve manufacturing operations.

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TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

In the logistics sector, mobile solutions streamline the entire supply chain, from warehouse management to transportation and delivery. These solutions not only streamline processes and improve efficiency but also foster innovation and growth.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As big data analytics offer a sizeable competitive advantage for many industries, the drive to deliver cutting edge innovation in data analytics is ever increasing. Big Data and cloud companies, like FusionOps, are delivering innovative platforms at a significantly lower cost and faster time to value. . Data Analytics in the Cloud.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? What innovations could be introduced?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Many companies have a metric that measures plan accuracy and these companies work, for example, to move plan accuracy from 75% to 78%. For example, as new products are introduced, the routings and set up times need to be put in the model. Sicard argues that “techniques matter more than technology.

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

Let’s take a look at the coffee supply chain as an example. In our example above, it was logistics companies that were transferring coffee beans from growers to roasters, and then on to cafes, and it was logistics companies that were storing the beans between buyers. Read more: The Remarkable Supply Chain of the Coffee Bean.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

performance-based metrics. When measured against these two dimensions, Bateman and Bonanni assert companies fall into one of four stages: Majority; Early Majority; Early Adopter; or Innovator. Only Innovators are ready to share information about raw materials suppliers.” Transparency milestones include: codes of conduct.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

The tools and techniques of Six Sigma put team’s heads together and stimulate innovation. It for sure requires some degree of self-organization and discipline, but it also creates a perfect ground for resourcefulness and innovation. Several techniques in this relation were already developed for you, for example, a 380-degree survey.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Take the General Mills and Kellogg example in figure 1. Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Metrics Alignment. ” Planning leadership is a problem for most organizations. My focus here is to answer this second question. They lack cohesion.

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