Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As if the plethora of point applications such as WMS, TMS, route optimization, or yard management software isnt enough to get your head around, there are the relative merits of ERP (enterprise resource planning), SCM (supply chain management), and APS (advance planning and scheduling) platforms to further complicate your quest.

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Logility

APRIL 28, 2020

The real problem, however, was inventory. The client had a warehouse full of old stock that had been sitting unwanted for years , and there wasn’t enough room to accommodate the inventory that they were selling. . What is the right inventory level for your business? . Categorize your inventory. 1 Spring clean

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Everything about Apple Inc is the talk of the town, for example, the new Ipad, Iphone, Apple Map or even the environmental and labor issues at its suppliers facilities. Supply Chain Planning at Apple Inc is the classic example of New Product Development Process (NPD). Inventories can become obsolete or exceed the anticipated demand.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The challenging landscape, from store and factory closures to wild swings in inventory, has proven to be the ultimate test of strength for supply chain teams everywhere. Companies are measured on their ability to meet demand, right-size inventory to preserve cash and identify potential risks before they impact operations.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

These include alternative sourcing strategies, backup transportation routes, and emergency inventory reserves. For example, companies can use project management software to track supplier performance, monitor inventory fluctuations, and automate alerts for potential risks.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

RFgen mobile barcoding apps for Oracle SCM Cloud can augment ERP capabilities and preserve unique functionality to create a mobile supply chain. Out-of-the-box transactions automate receiving, picking, inventory movements, cycle counting, manufacturing work orders, and more with dynamic online/offline connectivity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

The impact of complexity on inventory is not quick. To help, today I want to share some of the insights from our recent Inventory Optimization study. Inventory management is a hot issue. Companies invest in project after project, yet inventory levels remain the same. What Drives Inventory Effectiveness?

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2016

After about a decade, he took a different path and branched off from SCM. Here are some examples: a) 3-D printing is shifting manufacturing to the point of consumption. c) Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling proactive asset monitoring and risk mitigation along with precise inventory location tracking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

At the center of everything is the need to select the right supply chain management (SCM) platform. For example, it’s critical to identify where to focus advertising and how to allocate it for specific products across countries. Getting past disparate systems and centralizing data was critical. The reason?

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

So people are led to believe that SCM is a "function" which it''s not. Let''s see the example of this through the simplified version of bullwhip effect as below, When demand data is not shared, each player in the same supply chain must make some sort of speculation. So, working as a "chain" is the real world practice.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

One of these concepts that I hear a lot; but see few tangible examples, is the idea of “customer-segmented supply chain.” Instead, in the SanDisk journey , they adjusted the speed of response to their customer segments, and actively designing inventory postponement strategies. In fact, the teams ignore the forecast.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Arkieva

MARCH 2, 2021

The purpose of this blog is to explain a basic costing challenge in factories and their impact on critical SCM analysis and decisions. Cost and Complexity – Factory Perspective on Inventory Golden Rules was first posted on March 2, 2021 at 8:03 am.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Before we get into blockchain’s potential entry points into the supply chain ecosystem, let’s take a look at the two current trends in SCM *(Supply Chain Management): Dynamism SCM has evolved to become a huge, global ecosystem. Download white paper.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 15, 2015

A new alternative is now possible for companies, especially those looking to gain a competitive advantage with their SCM operations. Is SCM a Core Competency? Many organizations with established SCM operations have been working with third-party logistics firms for decades, largely eliminating the use of in-house transportation fleets.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 1, 2024

billion by using CRM and SCM in a new multichannel market strategy. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in supply chain management focuses on using customer data and segmentation strategies to optimize delivery networks and inventory management. What is CRM in Supply Chain Management? Why is it important? What Are the Results?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 3, 2021

According to Adelante SCM’s recent research , 63 percent of organizations that use value-added services consider it a “very significant” business function. Types of Value-Added Service for Logistics and SCM. Examples of the value-added logistics and supply chain services are: – Packaging. – Sorting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Mr. Botha’s firm, SCM accelerators, was acquired a few years ago by UST. Meanwhile, inventory optimization and production scheduling are more of a black box. Your inventory levels in the factory are right, your routings are accurate. An example of switchable constraint would be a factory that needs to close.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

AI and machine learning provides more accurate information during the transportation planning process; using IoT to monitor shipments, cargo conditions, and yard management have allowed companies to make quick adjustments when disruptions occur; and mobile digital assistants provide feedback and instant visibility into shipments and inventory.

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Logility

JULY 28, 2015

Recently I had the pleasure to sit down with Kevin O’Marah, Chief Content Officer at SCM World , to discuss one of the hottest topics in supply chain—sales and operations planning ( S&OP ). For example, many conversations I have with supply chain leaders start on one topic – operational excellence, demand planning, etc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Here they are: The Lie of Inventory Reduction. Repeatedly, I heard that supply chain applications have saved costs, reduced inventory and improved customer service. ” I played three lies and a truth with the group. The reason? They did not.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Never completed ERP/SCM implementation. Failed SCM implementation causes shipping errors. in inventory write-down and 20% drop in stock value. Maybe, but what is certainly clear from the examples is that the complexity of modern supply chains requires better visibility into every phase of production and distribution.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As such, c ausal f orecasting is much more than basing inventory positions and replenishment schedules on shipment data. Inventory increased as overall customer service levels fell, and margins are set to erode as product is put on clearance. . To avoid this happening , a deeper understanding of causal factors is needed.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. These are three examples: Rule 3.1: Aggregate forecasts are more accurate than individual forecasts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

After a dramatic drop at the beginning of the pandemic, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software public valuations are near twice the ten-year average. For example, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) systems, a useful stream of customer data, do not connect to planning. Opportunities Abound.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supply chain management (SCM) is the broad range of activities required to plan, control and execute a manufactured products supply chain from materials to production to distribution in the most economical way possible. This ensures just-in-time (JIT) or just-in-sequence (JIS) delivery to reduce inventory costs.

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2012

” The Utilidor feeds goods to the parks attractions surreptitiously and is stocked with a three day supply of inventory at all times to ensure all merchandise is there when needed. Disney’s Parks and Resorts is a perfect example of why supply chain management is crucial to providing ultimate customer satisfaction.

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Kinaxis

MAY 30, 2017

Digital disruption is here and now: John Phillips, SVP of Customer Supply Chain, PepsiCo, presented some fascinating examples of getting products into the hands of consumers in unique ways powered by robotics and artificial intelligence. Use of drones ( EyeSee inside the warehouse for scanning and tracking inventory, Prime Air for delivery).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. For example, in the year 2019 the trade war between the US and China was dragged on for more than a year resulting in 25% tariffs placed on US$200 billion of Chinese goods.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Capabilities such as identifying near-term exceptions that need attention (like capacity shortage, inventory shortage, late shipments) don’t really belong in control towers, they say, but instead are foundational to modern supply chain management (SCM) solutions.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

So people are led to believe that SCM is a "function" which it''s not. Let''s see the example of this through the simplified version of bullwhip effect as below, When demand data is not shared, each player in the same supply chain must make some sort of speculation. So, working as a "chain" is the real world practice.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2020

For example, read the recent article in Supply Chain Dive, From Visibility Software to Pallet Picks: How Tillamook Planned Inventory as Demand Soared. In one example, we saw the pandemic accelerate customer demand for plant-based meats due to the short supply of animal-based products. Changing Consumer.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2013

E2open Acquires icon-scm. In technology-related news, Oracle announced the new release of Oracle Retail Allocation that helps retailers “to deliver the right product, in the best assortment, for each location using real-time inventory levels along with sales and planning information.” Chainalytics Acquires ROCE Partners.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Oracle has announced new role-based agents that are being embedded into the Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and Manufacturing software applications suite. For example, the agent can provide insight into procurement policies, share product recommendations, and identify specific information needed to complete a purchase requisition.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, look at inventory as MONEY/CASH. Understand Data Integrity to Reduce Inventory Costs.

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AB&R

JANUARY 3, 2025

To keep pace, the supply chain management (SCM) landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. This real-time visibility allows companies to identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and respond swiftly to disruptions. RFID plays a vital role in automating various tasks, from inventory management to shipping and receiving.

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EazyStock

JUNE 24, 2020

Common challenges include unpredictable customer behavior, unreliable inventory supplies, rising logistical costs and internal capacity constraints. It’s already apparent that those supply chain management (SCM) teams that can adapt their operations and respond quickly to these issues will be one step ahead of their competition.

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