Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

In fact, supply chain executives put demand forecasting and supply chain planning at the top of the list of how they initially plan to use AI. Gartner research shows that “three of the top five reasons why organizations haven’t adopted AI are related to an inability to articulate a roadmap.”

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Kinaxis

MAY 18, 2016

by Melissa Clow This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. Today, we’re bringing your our follow-up to our interview with Supply Chain guru and advisor to Chief Supply Chain Officers Michael Massetti.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2016

With expanding drop ship operations, retailers quickly lose control and sight of the order once it gets to the supplier. Blending Traditional + Customer-focused Metrics. Leading retailers are starting to combine traditional delivery metrics (e.g.,

Price Reduction 159

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains.

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Unleashed

MARCH 14, 2021

What is the food supply chain? The food supply chain refers to the process of preparing a food product from start to finish: sourcing the raw materials and taking the food through a manufacturing process, through to the final packaging of the product, the sale to the customer and the final delivery. Lack of communication.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. What is a circular supply chain?

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. Supply Chain Complexity. Rather, we see it as a series of projects and technologies that transform the supply chain end to end.

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Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 62

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 15, 2020

In the supply chain, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by data. In doing so, part of the battle comes down to the executability of finance supply chain KPIs. Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner , had this to say about the value supply chain KPIs and metrics. Damage Rates or Cargo Loss.

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TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. Supply Chain Complexity. Rather, we see it as a series of projects and technologies that transform the supply chain end to end.

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Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Trends 48

TMC

JULY 10, 2018

Digital transformation is one topic that is dominating our industry—and rightfully so, considering the significant competitive advantages and opportunities it brings to global supply chains. Supply Chain Complexity. Rather, we see it as a series of projects and technologies that transform the supply chain end to end.

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Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Trends 48

RFgen

APRIL 27, 2016

Eco-friendly initiatives have gone from marketing tactics to strategies for improving supply chain efficiency and benefiting from cleaner technologies. Apple not only announced its intention to promote green supply chain practices, it recently released data demonstrating exactly what it has done on behalf of the planet.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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RFgen

APRIL 27, 2016

Eco-friendly initiatives have gone from marketing tactics to strategies for improving supply chain efficiency and benefiting from cleaner technologies. Apple not only announced its intention to promote green supply chain practices, it recently released data demonstrating exactly what it has done on behalf of the planet.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction 52

Vanguard Software

APRIL 16, 2021

2020 Illustrates the Need for Better Supply Chain Scenario Planning. Supply chain management often promotes artificial intelligence (AI) as a universal benefit. While the transformational power of AI is evident, too much faith is put into supply chain simulation platforms that are neither accurate nor predictive.

Modeling 52

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Locus

JULY 10, 2023

Read also: Retailer guide to peak season shipping But there’s a catch. To effectively meet customer demand, retailers need a well-oiled machine behind the scenes – I’m talking about a streamlined supply chain. And the make-or-break point in this chain? The last mile. The worst part?

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Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Optimization Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

How to Select a Supply Chain Planning Tool. You’ve just been chewed out by the Head of Accounts because she was forced to ship an order to a major customer two weeks late…and it’s your fault. And this is only one metric where you could be doing a lot better. Here is how to select a supply chain planning tool in 3 steps.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2024

At Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Planning Summit, I had the honor of co-presenting with Chance Finley, Vice President for Global Supply Chain at onsemi, a leading semiconductor manufacturer with more than $8 billion in annual revenue.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2020

There has been a lot written and spoken about supply chain operations during the coronavirus pandemic. Supply chain operations are complex — encompassing a broad array of processes and operations. One of the activities within supply chain operations is logistics. ”[1].

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Rick Morris, a Certified Supply Chain Professional wrote in Supply House Times that while improving fill rates, improved forecast accuracy also lowers inventory levels measured in days of sales; and simultaneously , improved forecast accuracy improves fill rates and lowers inventory. Visibility Matte rs. gain in profits.

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Logility

AUGUST 3, 2012

According to Gartner a “demand-driven S&OP processes can improve revenue from 2% to 5%, reduce inventories by 7% to 15% and improve the success of new product launch commercialization by 20%.” ” *. This leaves a lot of opportunity to clean up inconsistencies across the system.

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RFgen

JUNE 30, 2023

By coupling your inventory management processes and your ERP system, you can increase efficiency, improve count accuracy, cut down on excess stock, and sync orders and shipping information. This causes drain on your production line and your shipping times, resulting in unhappy customers, and potential quality issues.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 5, 2024

Now, imagine if Sara’s applied the same supply chain strategy to both of these types of customers and channels. As you might expect, it would lead to numerous inefficiencies, jeopardize profits, and in a worst-case scenario, could even result in the business shutting down due to a completely collapsed supply chain.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 5, 2024

Now, imagine if Sara’s applied the same supply chain strategy to both of these types of customers and channels. As you might expect, it would lead to numerous inefficiencies, jeopardize profits, and in a worst-case scenario, could even result in the business shutting down due to a completely collapsed supply chain.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Vanguard Software

APRIL 16, 2021

2020 Illustrates the Need for Better Supply Chain Scenario Planning. Supply chain management often promotes artificial intelligence (AI) as a universal benefit. While the transformational power of AI is evident, too much faith is put into supply chain simulation platforms that are neither accurate nor predictive.

Modeling 40

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 40

Intelligent Audit

MAY 9, 2022

With ongoing recovery firmly in progress across multiple industries, one of the most significant challenges facing freight forwarders, supply chain managers, and transportation service providers is the issue of payment and freight bill payment service management. Standardize Shipping Cost Audits for Apples-to-Apples Comparisons.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While I’m a firm believer that innovation, not emulation, is the way forward for any company wishing to differentiate through its supply chain, I also believe that reinventing the wheel is something to be avoided if possible. 4 Leading Operators with the Supply Chain X-Factor. The Sustainability Drive.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

I recently interviewed a large semiconductor company that developed a cross-enterprise initiative to drive analytical learning across its entire supply chain. The company established a supply chain IT organization that reports up to the CIO. 3D printing, IoT technologies, and artificial intelligence).

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FLEXE

MAY 4, 2017

Yet another buzzword: “Bimodal Supply Chain.” Find out why this one might matter and five ways to embrace it in your supply chain operations. Gartner defines “bimodal” as “the practice of managing two separate but coherent styles of work: one focused on predictability (Mode 1); the other on exploration (Mode 2).”.

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Shipsy

MARCH 25, 2019

Initially, the term “gamification” got people talking when Gartner included it to its “Hype Cycle” list in 2011. Gamifying Last Mile Deliveries With the supply chain industry making the most of the current technological boom, automation of end-to-end logistical processes is becoming increasingly popular. March 17, 2020.

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

Additionally, manual procurement processes often lead to issues such as: Employees may rely on verbal approvals with approximate pricing, resulting in overspending when the final cost includes higher-than-expected prices, taxes, or shipping fees. Works best for : large corporations. Coupa Capterra rating : 4.1

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Lucas

JULY 11, 2018

Part of this optimization and warehouse execution challenge is to balance an array of operational metrics, not just to reduce the total number of labor hours worked. Gartner recently predicted that by 2021 “one in 10 warehouse workers in established economies will be replaced by autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).”

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Locus

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Shipping carriers won’t operate during these times. A Gartner survey predicts that 50% of supply chain organizations will invest in applications that support artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities. Custom Delays. So, investments in technologies like Artificial Intelligence have become more critical.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. However, when Gartner bought AMR Research, and I left in the transition(because I don’t believe in the Gartner methodology), I launched a new methodology named the Supply Chains to Admire.

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