The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. One of the key drivers of supply chain resilience is the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in inventory management. AI makes use of the endless stream of data collected through inventory management devices and cloud-based applications.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2024

Ngabire is the cofounder of Code4dev Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes computer literacy, inspires innovation, and bridges the digital divide by providing computers and supply chain education to students in Burundi, Africa. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience.

Logility 211

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. An average margin of 21% with inventory turns of 1.58

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Investing in digital transformation training. There are essential benefits from different types of training needed for digital transformation. Sure, train software use, train software system-admin, all essential, but just as important is to expose the implementing techies to your business. The Manufacturing 4.0

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With 2024 on the horizon, more manufacturers are adopting smart manufacturing technology. It is helping them capture benefits across the entire manufacturing value chain. Examples of intelligent factories include on-demand manufacturing and virtual inventories.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 10, 2023

Garrett Brands selected ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) , a suite of planning functions encompassing Demand Forecasting & Planning , Inventory Optimization , and Replenishment. These solutions tailor inventory to demand by accounting for market uncertainty, thanks to a powerful, built-in probabilistic forecast.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain optimization and attracting talent will continue to be top-of-mind for manufacturers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is most likely to transform the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing has changed dramatically in recent years. In fact, over half of U.S. Integration remains a challenge, however.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

Unlocking the synergy between consulting services, ERP systems, and inventory management is the key to creating a powerhouse of efficiency. Together, consulting and ERP complement each other to improve your inventory management system. Synergy with IM: Consultants bring outside perspective on how best to solve inventory challenges.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Leading-edge manufacturers are partnering with providers of warehouse management systems to create customized software and smart robots that help manage the movement, storage and sorting of warehouse inventory. Requires less operator training. Training is also a critical part of warehouse management. Faster cycle times.

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AB&R

AUGUST 16, 2023

Better Chemical Inventory and Asset Management By AB&R Efficient Inventory and Asset Management for the Chemical Industry The chemical industry produces many innovative and crucial products for different industries and markets, but inventory and asset tracking processes within the chemical business are still very old-school.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If S&OP efforts were that effective, don’t you think that we would have made more progress against inventory levels, margin, and growth? The Companies with the greatest success are smaller and usually drive product innovation into the market. Don’t you find the number of “experts in S&OP a bit humorous?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 24, 2022

Maintaining healthy levels of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) inventory is essential to the smooth running of your manufacturing, distribution or wholesaling operation – even if MRO goods aren’t part of your final products. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2022 What is MRO inventory?

Inventory Reduction 98

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Integration with inventory management systems is crucial to accurately confirm product availability and delivery timelines. Manufacturing and Assembly The heart of the process lies in manufacturing and assembly. Document processes and provide training to employees to ensure compliance and proficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Locus Robotics

JULY 12, 2022

Recent economic pressures and labor shortages have forced manufacturers and factories to become more flexible and efficient, but many don’t know where to start. 14 Manufacturing Trends in 2022. Accessible Automation. Automation is not entirely new in the manufacturing world, but there is now widespread adoption of the practice.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

To help, we analyze business results each year to understand which companies outperform on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) over the past ten years. Supply Chain Excellence Is Closely Coupled With Product Innovation. The winners include Apple, AbbVie Inc.,

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

MSDUK is doing great work to empower ethnic minority-owned businesses to overcome barriers they face and to give them the networks, training, and skills they need to be successful,” said Costi Campi, Senior Vice President, Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply. “At RS Integrated Supply we are committed to supporting diverse suppliers.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. Once you know where that truck (or train, plane or container) is, that’s when things get really interesting. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

When it comes to the management of inventory in value chains, frustration abounds. Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” Inventory is the culmination of many business decisions. Tracking Progress.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

If you’re going to put a label on that application of machine learning, it’s a higher profit margin that will create more innovative products to make the customers even happier. The training data is collected, processed, and evaluated in a structured sequence of steps to prepare that data for use in the machine learning algorithm.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain. ChatGPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer models, are a type of machine learning algorithm that has been gaining traction in the supply chain industry. So, buckle up and let’s dive into the world of ChatGPT for supply chain management!

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ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. The drone will scan barcodes and recognize the existence or lack thereof of inventory, as well as other attributes of warehouse inventory.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. The drone will scan barcodes and recognize the existence or lack thereof of inventory, as well as other attributes of warehouse inventory.

Innovation 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Legacy Myth The myth here holds that voice-directed mobile applications can only be added to a Tier 1 WMS, and that if you have a home-grown inventory system or an older ERP or WMS package, you should install a new WMS before you think about new mobile apps.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ? It is prime time for visibility / inventory management tools and outsourcing. Even as companies set ambitious decarbonization goals, working with their partners and adopting innovative technologies, solutions and practices will become critical.

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RFgen

APRIL 28, 2023

This analysis allows you to observe critical areas within your operation, including inventory, order management, material handling, and various components of warehouse management. The integration of warehouse technology allows organizations to collect data points across the warehouse and improve inventory and other processes.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Logility

JANUARY 14, 2021

Logility scored significantly higher than its peers’ average in areas such as low total cost of ownership (TCO), user experience, high availability, industry specialization, out-of-the-box availability, and availability of training. It is truly an honor to be named by IDC as a leader in supply chain customer satisfaction.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

BBB Industries’ sustainable manufacturing processes using recycled materials reduced GHG emissions by 38% compared to virgin resource production. Develop circular economy knowledge and skills through training programs and pilot projects. Reward supplier innovation and progress on circular initiatives.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. Businesses gain agility and can focus human resources on strategic work.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From supporting cutting-edge cancer research to helping businesses track their inventory, machine learning and AI offer the ability to disrupt and enhance our existing processes in virtually every segment of society.”[1]. ”[1]. If you think their rhetoric is hyperbolic, think again. ” Concluding Thoughts.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. Having clear visibility into inventory is critical for omnichannel fulfilment. This report highlights that 97% of respondents anticipate AI impacting product development and manufacturing. #2

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Warehouse inventory management systems (WMS). Excellent safety and training programs. The ideal situation for any retailer or manufacturer is to have just enough inventory on hand to sell or to keep production lines running smoothly. 6 Top Factors Influencing Distribution Management. Customer Perspective.

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