Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. HWI uses an innovative way to produce and deliver monolithic products in 55-pound bags. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology.

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

They’re stuck with inaccurate forecasts, ending up with too much or too little inventory, missed orders, and unsatisfied customers. Especially in industries where external factors like seasonality, economic indicators, and promotional activities have a significant impact, causal forecasting enhances forecast accuracy.

Forecasting 192

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2023

By implementing ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) , Gaviota has achieved the supply chain trifecta – lower inventory, higher service levels, and improved operational performance. The company manages a portfolio of over 40,000 products, many of which are seasonal and involve heavy industrial processes. “We

Inventory Reduction 156

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Logility

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Without accurate measurement and a complete understanding of how social and environmental compliance affects planning decisions, we believe that the sustainable transformation industries need will remain elusive. In short, we believe a genuine commitment to sustainable practices is no longer optional. Other Features in this Release.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Improving inventory position can help retailers secure consumer loyalty and capture impulse spending. Across other retail sectors, customers have increased their trust in inventory availability from 1-7%. In July 2022, IHL and ToolsGroup surveyed U.S. consumer trust in retailers over the last two years as a result of out-of-stocks.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Managing inventory costs is a constant struggle. Managing inventory costs is important because high inventory costs can erode the bottom line. On the other hand, optimized inventory levels can enhance it. On the other hand, optimized inventory levels can enhance it. Next is the cost of storing the inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

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PINC

AUGUST 20, 2020

As markets demand not only efficiency but agility and adaptability from supply chains in our current reality, supply chain executives have been heavily investing in automated execution and real-time visibility technologies to continue moving inventory and delivering on customer expectations. The Logistics Industry in the U.S.

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network. Challenges in the CPG Industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Putting a stick in the eye of the industry is hard work. Instead of pushing innovation forward, I see companies using the term “digital” as a path for IT spending. When we study 600 public companies by peer group, at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin, only 5% drive improvement. They guard the status quo.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Global Complexities Terence: Industrial manufacturing companies are modifying their supply chain landscape and operations to prepare for the new world.

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TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

They’re the tools that are quietly changing the game across different industries, from construction and healthcare to manufacturing and field services. These solutions help companies optimize their operations, from inventory management and asset tracking to supply chain management and warehouse operations.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2021

Since the onset of the pandemic, online direct-to-consumer channels have become an absolute necessity for the beverage industry, where historical e-commerce penetration has been relatively low. However, inventory optimization for beverage brands can help these organizations overcome such challenges with greater ease and speed.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2020

It’s notoriously difficult to optimize inventory for aftermarket parts. Read on for our five inventory optimization secrets for aftermarket parts. Five Inventory Optimization Secrets for Aftermarket Parts. Sporadic demand and escalating SKU counts challenge distributors’ ability to economically carry the right inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. Note in Figure 1, that eight industries have gone backwards and four moved forward. In the case of Apparel and Automotive industries there are slight improvements, but they have shifted inventories to suppliers. Five Reasons.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

To meet this gap, CEVA Logistics has transformed itself by incorporating advanced technology to create innovative solutions for its customers, big or small. This innovative technology creates a higher level of productivity during picking and. Not all of CEVA’s innovations are targeted directly at its customers. CEVA Logistics.

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Adexa

APRIL 26, 2021

Inventory is only one answer. Industry 4.0 Join us virtually in Europe at Supply Chain Innovation 4.0 on May 20 – 21 to learn about the latest technological innovations in supply chain planning and how they can help your company to digitalize and run your supply chains autonomously. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

The industry struggles with groupthink. The industry is awash with ex-execs advising companies, speaking at events, and consulting. They are unconscious that they are underperforming their peer group and have not driven industry improvement. An average margin of 21% with inventory turns of 1.58 The issue is ubiquitous.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 287

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2022

It’s a complex problem, but you can successfully optimize inventory levels with the right approach and technology. With all of today’s supply chain disruptions, and new ones no doubt lurking around the corner, companies without optimized inventory are risking overpaying and underperforming. Inventory Optimization Challenges.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In recent years, the steel industry has seen creative solutions to long-standing challenges, emerging technologies, and niche market explorations – all of which are changing this traditionally conservative industry. Here, he talked about key trends and challenges that are shaping the industry today.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Or tired from two weeks of road travel… But after twenty years as an industry analyst in supply chain technology, I struggle with why we cannot make more progress in the adoption of technology to make better decisions. I am excited by the graph, but disappointed in the industry’s use of the graph to drive process improvement.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Following ICON 2023 in Las Vegas, Blue Yonder’s Chief Product Office Gurdip Singh shared the key product innovation takeaways from the event during a Blue Yonder Live session. He shared his views on how to apply innovations to solve deep-rooted supply chain challenges and insights into the $1 billion investment in research and development.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2023

That’s why we’re excited to be adding River Logic, a global innovator in advanced analytics for planning and decision support to our partner family. Coupling physical supply chain design decisions with the digital flow of goods moving through the supply chain is the holy grail of the industry.” Show Me More →

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ThroughPut

APRIL 5, 2024

Inventory is the backbone of the modern firm, and potentially its most important asset. Thus, effective inventory management is one of the crucial goals of modern-day businesses – and a critical element of supply chain management. What is Inventory Management?

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Supply chain management plays a crucial role in the success of businesses across industries. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage. However, in today's dynamic business environment, innovation has become essential to stay ahead of the competition.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand. The same applies to inventory reduction.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

It has hit us like nothing we’ve ever seen before in supply chain and it has affected all countries, all industries, and all companies worldwide.”. There’s been a lot of consolidation and investment in the industry, because it is still highly fragmented and has room for technology enablement,” Yearling continues.

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 22, 2024

Out with the Old, In with the Efficiency: Choose the Right Inventory Management Software for a Profitable New Year As the confetti settles and resolutions take flight, it’s the perfect time to give your business a refresh. But navigating the vast options of Inventory Management Software (IMS) can feel daunting.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

Let’s delve into our three key takeaways, recognizing the profound impact of the retail industry on everyone, everywhere, every day. However, this time, the spotlight shifted from the promise of these innovations to their real-world applications on the sales floor. Industry leaders such as Walmart’s U.S.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

To qualify for inclusion in the Supply Chain Planning category, a product must provide planning tools for demand, inventory, replenishment, and ordering, facilitate delivery schedules and load planning, and customize plans based on individual business priorities. Additional Resources: See ToolsGroup’s G2 reviews HERE.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Optimising Supply Chain Management in Industry 4.0. Supply Chain management has undergone transformation since industry 4.0 Not all businesses were on board with implementation of smart technologies in supply chain processes, as some businesses found it challenging to embrace Industry 4.0 As we progress further in Industry 4.0,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 4, 2022

Complete halts result in backlogs and delays, which will impact warehouses and more importantly, their inventory management. As we have seen over the past 20 years, disruptions to supply chains have global impacts on all industries. Inventory takes many forms, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. Survey findings.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Headline news included Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s struggling with inventory bloat and offering deep discounts. Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. My take away?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

Many discussions focus on driving improvement through planning, yet, when I take the client case studies on the websites of leading planning technologies and map the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, I do not see metric improvement, sustained performance, or an increase in value. ” Figure 2.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. The market size of AI in the food industry , including the beverages sector is set to cross USD 9.68

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