Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

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

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

We’ve seen how the lockdowns in Shanghai snarled global supply chains. For shippers and retailers to understand the true peak season meaning, they will need a firm grasp on the realities of inflation, expectations, and the use of technology to get through it. Bottlenecks from future COVID-19 variants are possible.

Supply Chain Planning Software 238

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Retail 238

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Each year at Supply Chain Insights we study performance and improvement of companies in each industry. Understanding What Drives Supply Chain Excellence. Esra leads international supply chain operations in over 140 countries. We are not as mature as CPG or Food/Beverage. A Closer Look at Results.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

“Consumers are the disruptive force today, not technology.”. As I listened to Mr. Hughes’ presentation, it struck me that he was right: all of these technologies, in many ways, are a response to the demands we consumers are placing on supply chains. Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Gap Between Hype and Reality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 123

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Estonia Predictive Analytics Software 123

Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter. It also permits automation of dock door scheduling.

Just-in-Time 60

Just-in-Time Negotiating Skills Transportation Purchasing Skills 60

RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2019

RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, has been selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as a recipient of an SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2018. They also recognize companies making sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy.

Waste Reduction 28

Waste Reduction Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

I’ve been using the word convergence to describe many of the trends occurring in the supply chain and logistics field today, and convergence was certainly evident at Roadnet’s perform 2014 User Conference a few weeks ago. First, there’s the convergence of companies.

Conference 144

Conference Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 144

Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

With an ever increasing focus on innovation and efficiency in the supply chain, Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 threw up a host of interesting takeaways. In this fast moving industry, expectations from supply chain leaders are very different from even a year ago, according to the survey.

Gartner 40

Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies 40

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

As industries evolved to meet the needs of modern consumers, the supply chain has become a reliable source of competitive advantage. Those that can exercise control and uncover visibility into key supply chain processes are shown to fare better than competitors.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 52

ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 As technology advances and even more customers’ preferences shift in this direction, the last leg of delivery is one of the most challenging and important parts of supply chain management. billion between 2023-2027.

3PL 98

3PL Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 98

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.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. Some stated that the war marks the end of the global supply chain. By definition, this requires a global supply chain.

Modeling 284

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 284

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 27, 2013

Early in the week I sat in on a lecture given by Clay Christenson (from Harvard Business School) to a number of senior supply chain executives at a gathering at the new 7 World Trade Center in New York.

BRIC 60

BRIC Mexico New York Milwaukee 60

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 20, 2020

You may turn to retail consolidate on to align with specific retailer compliance initiatives, improve your on-time delivery performance, and add connectivity across supply chain partners (think manufacturers, suppliers, transportation providers, consolidator, and retailers). Why you should work with an experienced consolidator.

Inventory Reduction 44

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 44

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

The standalone Yard Management Systems (YMS) market is approximately $ 35.000,000 US which includes C3, Pinc, Navis and Yardview software solutions. What the key trends in the market, in terms of technology development, platforms used, buying patterns, supplier acquisitions, etc.? Global Positioning System (GPS): Mapping Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 40

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. A Personal Reflection.

Supply Chain Design Software 220

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 220

Unleashed

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In these fast-moving days of technological advancement and economic change, a lot of manufacturers are talking about going ‘lean’. This spare capital allows you to invest elsewhere in a more timely fashion, on activities like upgrading facilities, buying new software, or just improving day-to-day operations for your staff.

Inventory Reduction 86

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 86

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Remembering 9/11 seems more important to me, even if it doesn’t directly relate to supply chain and logistics. Every single link in that chain must be made more secure against the terrorist threat.”. Have we succeeded in creating ‘air-tight’ supply chains? They also lack process controls and metrics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. I was sitting at my kitchen table attempting to write a celebratory book on the 30th anniversary of supply chain management. Balance: The ability to balance a portfolio of metrics to maximize market capitalization and free cash flow.

Metrics 299

Metrics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 299

RELEX Solutions

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

During my almost seven years working with space planning software, I’ve faced almost every question there is to ask around the topic. Most conversations I had in the past about using forecast data in planograms were focused on using it like it is a new historical metric, the same way we would talk about bringing in consumer loyalty data.

Forecasting 28

Forecasting Forecasting Software Data Supply Chain Planning Software 28

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Revenue: $14.2

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111