ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2023

MILAN and BOSTON – June 6, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is thrilled to announce it has been selected by D.I.MAR, an Italian leader in the frozen food industry, to heighten its supply chain performance, bolster supplier relationships, and drive enhanced business results.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Continued Innovation even Amidst the Pandemic. This investment in equipping employees with future ready skillsets has put the organization in good stride to tackle the challenges brought on by COVID-19; allowing Schenker to accelerate investments and efforts in innovation even as many other organizations are struggling to stay afloat.

Singapore 246

Singapore Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction 246

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. Teams struggle to drive improvement in both metrics at the same time. A Look at History. Resiliency.

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Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

In the research, I’m trying to understand the impact of choices—technology, process innovation, and leadership– on balance sheet performance. Companies performing the best have three characteristics: Business Model Innovation. We selected these metrics based on correlation work with Arizona State University in 2012.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 250

QAD

JANUARY 6, 2022

In its 2021 survey, Deloitte once again affirmed the fact that more digitally mature businesses outperform industry averages on a variety of financial metrics. The authors refer to the bounty of benefits that accrue from digital maturity. And we couldn’t agree more. Digitally Mature Manufacturing: Bickford’s.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

” According to The Economist , “Water shortages, combined with reputational damage and regulatory overreach, could affect many hydro-dependent industries, from food production, mining and power generation to apparel and electronics. Prioritize financial innovation to promote market-based mechanisms for NbS.

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Resource Reduction Industrial Industry Waste Reduction 130

o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On October 22nd—two weeks before the COP26—o9 Solutions organized its first Climathon, a hackathon-style event based on Climate-KIC initiatives to crowdsource innovative solutions and business ideas focused on circular supply chains that could help tackle the climate crisis. flew by very quickly – brainstorming and innovating.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Material Savings Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Both companies provide packaging materials to the food manufacturing industry. Food manufacturers, over the course of the last decade, have pushed costs and waste backwards in the supply chain. It cannot be about singular metrics. Owens Illinois provides glass products and Sonoco Products provides flexible packaging.

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Illinois Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP 251

ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. Based on the outcome chosen, key metrics can be identified to track the impact of AI, such as “order accuracy” or “warehouse throughput”. Thorough data cleansing significantly enhances the accuracy of AI’s predictive capabilities.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 15, 2024

Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. Based on the outcome chosen, key metrics can be identified to track the impact of AI, such as “order accuracy” or “warehouse throughput”. Thorough data cleansing significantly enhances the accuracy of AI’s predictive capabilities.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 52

Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2023

Tomorrow, 26 April 2023, is international Stop Food Waste Day. According the Stop Food Waste Day website , “Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste. Food waste only exacerbates the challenge — and it’s everywhere. ” Why all the fuss?

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Waste Reduction Food Price Reduction Resource Reduction 130

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Along with E-commerce, another rising star of this pandemic-struck world has been quick commerce (Q-Commerce, or Rapid Food Delivery). It excels on a union of E-Commerce mobile apps and last-mile delivery innovations. According to OECD, during the pandemic, brick-and-mortar retail services such as food services saw 7.7%

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

and Trading Partner Alliance outline some of the key considerations that should go into developing and using the on-time and in-full delivery metric. To fill these gaps, a growing number of companies operating in the consumer sector have adopted the “on-time in-full” (OTIF) delivery metric. food retail industry loses an estimated. $15-$20

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

As a result, there are few relationships more important for the well-being of modern humans than the one between consumers and the grocery stores from which they obtain their food. Ron Hughes, Senior Manager of shopper strategy and innovation at the Coca-Cola Co., Prior to the pandemic, few of us gave much thought to this relationship.

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Trends Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Walmart to buy Alert Innovation. The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation. Amazon boasts 25% increase in UK Marketplace sellers.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, were recognized among Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software and Technology Providers. The annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers honors leading software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable global food and beverage supply chain. Logility, Inc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 130

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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crisp

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Casey, who had previously utilized Crisp in another Portland food org, Brazi Bites , championed the tool’s internal adoption to meet Honey Mama’s growing demand and strategize further expansion. “We “We knew we would need additional support if we invested in the data,” Casey shared. “It

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2017

Mediocre food served in plastic containers. Alternatively, I could order food through a local service–Grub Hub or Caviar–which is also served in plastic containers. Where Will Innovation Come From? If the existing software vendors are slow to innovate, these alternatives do give business buyers a chance to innovate.

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San Francisco Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software San Jose 152

Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

By utilizing technology to automate complex business processes—such as production, employee onboarding, and customer service—companies can enhance productivity, efficiency, and promote innovation. Regularly reevaluate your processes, tools, and performance metrics, and make adjustments as needed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

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Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 78

Provenance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Not only do they bring the data, but they are also on the cutting-edge of innovations that solve real-world problems. . For producers, these metrics provide them with farm management analytics to make smart decisions about farm interventions, aiding productivity and creating reporting efficiencies. WHAT WE’RE DOING ALREADY.

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Analytics Software Sustainability Demand Planning Software Procurement Analytics 74

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

From May 2016 through the end of August 2017, “17 CEOs of public Big Food manufacturers and retailers had departed, or announced their intention to,” according to an article published last September in Fortune. Courage has never been more important in this market that we face,” said Tham. How to Build Trust with CPGs and Suppliers.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 101

Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Discontinuing lines will help the manufacturer free up production capacity, and redirect research and development spending to focus on the development and marketing of newer or more innovative products. Order fulfilment metrics : These determine the cost of picking, packing, and shipping products to your customers.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 52

Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Besides their organically sourced ingredients, which naturally put less strain on the environment than conventionally farmed ingredients, they also provide food to communities in need and support nonprofits that provide much needed services in underserved areas.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

Year after year, well intentioned people toiled against improving metrics that reduced, not improved, the effectiveness of the supply chain. The consolidation of this industry has served the technology providers well, but has largely stymied innovation. Ten-year averages – food manufacturing companies. You got it!

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Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

Besides their organically sourced ingredients, which naturally put less strain on the environment than conventionally farmed ingredients, they also provide food to communities in need and support nonprofits that provide much needed services in underserved areas. Final Mile: The Last Frontier in Sustainable eCommerce.

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Sustainability Purchasing Skills Hawaii Procurement Analytics 59

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The more that I work on supply chain metrics, the more that I believe that both the SCOR model and the Gartner Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics (which I worked on for the period of 2006-2010) reward functional, not end-to-end supply chain behavior. I believe this is necessary at the earliest stages of a supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Software 150

Oracle SCM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The beginning of September is always an exciting time, filling the weekends to follow with food, fun, and tailgating. Stick With The Fundamentals – Metrics are metrics, but the way we look at them and apply them to our business models have changed with the cloud.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Delivery Metrics: Perfect order delivery although good to continually refine. It is a story of when the going gets tough, the tough get going. How have you defined it?

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

I think one of the huge problems is that US-centric food companies (Kellogg, General Mills, Smucker’s, Conagra etc.) Rules, engines, policies and metrics need to align. If you are wondering how to ride the dragon, consider taking the steps: Provide innovation funding. What is needed is a holistic approach. Steps to Take.

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Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 238

RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2019

In developed countries, the food wastage resulting from poor supply chain operations contribute greatly to the 2.9 trillion pounds of food that goes to waste each year globally. Technology can help food retailers prevent both food wastage and revenue loss by cutting stock levels by up to 30% and reducing fresh spoilage by up to 40%.

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Waste Reduction Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 27, 2017

Make sure you’ve got the latest and greatest logistics IT solutions in place as the pace of innovation and change in the logistics/supply chain industry continues to accelerate. Does your current TMS have sufficiently robust functionality for reporting on any type of metric? We couldn’t agree more Tom! _. We couldn’t agree more Tom!

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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. Let's learn more about them.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 27, 2013

Sitting on a clear day with a 360 view of Ground Zero and the New York skyline, Clay shared with us some of his thoughts on the role of innovation and what he called the “Church of New Finance” in the current economic downturn we are struggling to get our way out of.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Here are some of the topics we discussed and a brief summary of their answers: Blockchain : It’s too soon to know whether blockchain will play a significant role in the industry, but the most promising potential applications are in supply chains where chain-of-custody is important, such as food and pharmaceuticals.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

It is a feast of epic proportions, and there’s a spread of food big enough to feed Coxey’s Army (as my Grandmother always says). COPQ in the supply chain cannot be eliminated completely – since no supplier is perfect calculating these metrics can help you identify opportunities for cost savings, as well as problem areas to address.

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