ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. It is the most promising form of analytics in the market currently. What Is Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Supply chain technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari provides added perspectives and highlights to last week’s announced acquisition of Starboard Solutions by Logility. Noted customers include Porsche , Deloitte , CBRE , Flexe, Geodis, Miele, One Network , and Topco , among others. Added Highlights.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The discussions are with groups of executives—often ex-management consultants. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

On Wednesday morning, when I finished speaking at the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing in Fort Lauderdale, an executive from J&J pulled me aside and said, “Our strengths, are now our vulnerabilities.” Challenge them to build new capabilities working with innovative technology leaders. Strategy to Network Design.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Could it help in track and trace?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

Source Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The article is written and the story is spun, but the solution offered is a supply-centric solution based on yesterday’s technology. The original principles of a value network that can sense, shape and translate demand with near-zero latency are being lost in the fog. The acronyms keep coming….

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

ATLANTA (August 24, 2022) American Software, Inc. NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. million for the same period last year, and software license revenues were $0.3 Professional services and other revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 increased 5% to $10.0

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” I worked for a software company for almost a decade and implemented demand management solutions in the 1990s for multiple companies. ” I am in the middle. Here I share my world view.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.) Understanding this relationship requires modeling. (A

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. What is the potential impact of new business models? Brain storm the impact of the collaborative economy, eCommerce, and shared service models. Bio-engineering?

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Find out how to satisfy the “need it now” mentality of your customers through a better last-mile strategy from our technology partner, Convey’s, VP / Chief Marketing Officer, Kirsten Newbold-Knipp. Orchestrate execution across all parties: enable consumer self-service, execute handoffs, and proactively resolve issues.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 1) In many businesses, the supply chain has never been subject to a design process, but has instead just … evolved. Supply Chain Network Design. SEE ALSO: 10 Reasons to Review Your Distribution Network Design.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to a 2021 report by World Economic Forum and BCG, eight global supply chains account for more than 50 per cent of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonisation is a different source of risk for businesses and requires a proactive response. This was easily evident in the business response to COVID-19 disruption.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

The base definitions of the SCOR model are inside-out, and supply-centric. In the period of 2005-2010 I created research on the topic of demand-driven value networks as an analyst at AMR Research. This ended when Gartner purchased AMR Research in 2010. Since I do not believe in the Gartner business model, I left.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. has announced completion of the acquisition of procurement services provider ProcureAbility.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Postponing that step could allow for faster fulfillment and more flexible inventory at the regional level, but could also significantly increase production and logistics costs. They can also be network design choices , such as where to locate a warehouse.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Sebastian Jungels @seb_jungels Sebastian is a co-founder at KAPUA , an enterprise SaaS provider, where he helps companies to improve their forecasting accuracy and speed.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

How Much Does It “Cost to Serve” Your Customer? By calculating what it truly costs to deliver a good or a service to a customer, and by comparing that cost with what you invoice to the customer, you can see what is finally left for your enterprise in terms of overall profit – or loss. Sales organisation costs.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 9, 2017

In just four years, survey respondents indicated that they have increased how they are using this type of data within their businesses: Source of real-time customer feedback (73 percent in 2016, vs. 56 percent in 2012). The report suggests viewing your planning applications in three groups: the core, process and edge.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Historically, most supply chain investments were for engines–bright guys built fabulous optimization code and plonked the software onto a relational database. The engines largely operate in isolation: they lack a seamless platform. In Figure 1, I show a Miro board activity that I like to do with groups. Let me explain.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Here’s one of my predictions for 2016 that hit the mark: Blockchain Technology Will Make Its Debut in Supply Chain Management. Throughout this year, we’ve seen various announcements related to the use of blockchain technology in supply chain management. Toyota temporarily shut two factories in the aftermath.

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