Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

AI-Driven Logistics Optimization Artificial intelligence is playing a critical role in optimizing logistics operations and enhancing supply chain agility. For example, Maersk uses a digital twin a virtual replica of its terminals to simulate different scenarios and make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and reduce risk.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The cloud has emerged as the cornerstone of modern business and supply chain innovation. From retail and food and beverage to manufacturing and life sciences, companies from a wide variety of industries are realizing the benefits of the technology, revolutionizing how they operate, collaborate, and generate value.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Today, the steel manufacturing leader has an ambitious digital transformation agenda and is leveraging AIMMS technology to optimize operations in its home country. I belong to this second division and work mostly on mathematical modeling, simulation and supply chain analytics. . When did you join Tata Steel? .

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 3, 2025

Individuals at this level are highly skilled at digging into data, understanding business relationships, and engaging well with key stakeholders to solve the many problems of supply chain risk, cost modeling, and predictive scenario development for supply chain design.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Supply chains have been around since people realized they had things worth trading. As new technologies emerged, supply chains transformed to take advantage of these technologies. As a result, transformation has been and remains an essential characteristic of supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2016

While many companies have invested significant time and money over the years to improve their demand, supply, and manufacturing planning capabilities, they have underinvested in workforce planning and optimization, and they’re now starting to feel the consequences. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

For example, some newer robotic systems can efficiently automate small picking use cases such as in-store fulfillment of grocery orders. Expand the use of machine learning and predictive analytics – The effectiveness of machine learning models is being proven in an expanding set of use cases across the end-to-end supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Digital supply chain transformation will accelerate. We expect digital supply chain transformation to accelerate and those companies that have been putting it off will now make it a priority. Companies will also look to shorten and localize supply chains. applications of the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

More than 500 supply chain leaders converged in Berlin between 11 – 13 November to learn how to unlock the full potential of their supply chains, and to ultimately reshape the future of their businesses. All this ensures the most holistic approach to supply chain management on a single platform.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You probably already have a great example of a data twin in your pocket: Google Maps is a digital twin of the Earths surface. McKinsey analysis indicates that supply chain disruptions cost, on average, 45 percent of one years cash profit. ” Part of that transformation, they report, is leveraging digital twin technology.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2018

” Technology and the Digital Supply Chain. UPS analysts note, “From advances in information availability to cutting-edge manufacturing processes to increased supply chain visibility, there’s no shortage of tools … companies can arm themselves with to stay relevant — and competitive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF Began their Digital Resilience Transformation 20 Years Ago! I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. at the ZF Group.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. What are the key metrics that are driving the industrial manufacturers supply chain?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 30, 2025

For example, Swire Coca-Cola in China faced challenges from demand volatility and complex production needs across its 24 factories. Get AI-driven supply chain management with Blue Yonder Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain transformation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

This lays the groundwork for supply chain transformation. . For example, tags can provide more essential data. Impact : 2014 will see an increase in the use of RFID, leading to leaner supply chains resulting in reduced costs and increased profits. This trend won’t come into its own in 2014.

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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been the year of product changeovers in supply chain. Most manufacturers that had plans to digitize in the future were hard-hit with manual changes. Manually changing processes to accommodate new manufacturing. By David Paquin | Director of Industrial, Locus Robotics. Unfounded concerns.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2017

Only 7% of manufacturers are experimenting with cognitive computing. Rulex, a partner of ToolsGroup, is an example of machine learning. This type of technology will transform master data management and the matching of documents. Figure 2 is an example of an ontology. An Example of an Ontology.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The time is ripe to move forward with supply chain transformation. In this article, we will cover examples and key factors that push businesses to build that supply chain resilience they need. Demand-based manufacturing In some supply chains, manufacturing facilities operate independently.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2015

In this highly volatile market, it’s key that steel manufacturers focus on improving cost effectiveness and operational efficiency. The company was having trouble optimizing its resources and handling complex manufacturing processes. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization'

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

“We leverage AI to make the supply chain the force for good–sustainable and efficient, and creating differentiation for our customers amid continuously disrupted demand and supply. Watch TireHub’s supply chain transformation testimonial here. Read the press release here. Watch RAJA’s customer story here.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 28, 2020

The year 2020 has thrown us all for a loop, and the resulting drastic shifts in demand are motivating companies to accelerate the digital supply chain transformations that for some may have been languishing in early stages. Uncertainty: Here your focus is to manage variability on the supply side.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2025

Our recent shift to a SaaS model is a great example. Geographic and Industry Reach Blue Yonder’s Supply Chain Planning Solution stands out due to its strategic acquisitions and expansive global and industry reach. Blue Yonder is a long-time, strategic partner to Amway.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2020

The ISM index of manufacturing activity hit its lowest level since the Great Recession in December 2019, indicating industry contraction. Manufacturers can offset the effects of outside pressures and meet evolving challenges with strategic implementation of technology solutions.

Supply Chain Software 69

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

However, the stories of success are largely project improvements or improvements in vertical supply chain efficiency in manufacturing or transportation. It is seldom a story of the translation of supply chain transformation to improve dynamic organizational capabilities or sustained balance sheet results.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2025

The implication of our prediction is that there will be no significant widescale deployment of fully autonomous Advanced AI capabilities within supply chain business, customer fulfillment, logistics and manufacturing operations process and decision-making environments for a minimum of two years.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In a recent panel discussion with Consumer Goods Technology , Conagra Brands shared how its reworked supply chain strategy is helping the brand meet customer expectations, drive internal performance and find consistent results by transforming supply chain planning. Blue Yonder Empowers Manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

That stated, in certain regions such as across Europe and China , the year continues to present economic and manufacturing challenges. Global wide manufacturing activity levels as measured by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® contracted once again at the end of Q3. In the specific case of Germany , it is both.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2018

Francois talked about how cell and gene therapies are personalizing medicine, putting individual patients at the center of the supply network. In this instance, the supply chain begins and ends with a specific patient, providing an extreme example of personalized medicine.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

I believe this is necessary at the earliest stages of a supply chain transformation. I reflected on a quote by a supply chain leader, “Today the supply chain questions are the same, but the answers are different. ” Simply put, I want to help supply chain leaders find these new answers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Mr. Crabtree is a Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Supply Chain Transformation Architect and an expert in effective change management, facilitation, and communications. Ron Crabtree , CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB, SCOR-P is the founder and CEO (2002) of MetaOps , Inc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

For example, one business unit can run SAP, one Oracle, one Logility, and one OM Partners; and it will be OK. You will also gain insights on the Network of Networks group’s work on blockchain along with insights on wearable/IOT to redefine digital manufacturing. Forge New Directions for Supply Chain 2030. Technologies.

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry that is significantly impacted by macroeconomic challenges, government regulations, geopolitical tensions, software proliferation, and changing customer expectations, optimizing supply chain processes has become crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 23, 2019

This year’s Customer Excellence Award for Best Supply Chain Transformation goes to Ferrara Candy – for making incredible strides in its digital transformation journey amidst a string of M&A activity that continues to add extreme complexity to Ferrara’s global supply chain.

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