GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The costs of logistics and inventory are decreasing, contract renewal rate for logistics outsourcing remains good, and the emergence of cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, drone delivery and augmented reality is opening up a wide vista of opportunities. But the picture is not all that bad.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. This month IQMS interviewed 151 manufacturers in North America to understand the current and plans for analytics and manufacturing intelligence, mobility, quality and real-time monitoring.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Inventory Reduction 71

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. We focus on reducing miles driven, making a delivery in hours instead of days, minimizing inventories, or increasing the utilization of our workforce. In supply chain planning, we are driven by metrics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

COVID-19 also highlighted the dangers of what happens when you have lean supply chains, as many brands found out fast by running out of inventory and not keeping pace with customer demand. The pandemic exposed the inefficiencies in the supply chain, making the public more aware of existing issues.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Relying on a WMS, analytics, BI, mobile and real-time monitoring is decreasing costs associated with under-utilized inventories faster than expected while improving inventory visibility. 72% say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. in general and WMS specifically.

Supply Chain Planning Software 41

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During her 24 years at Honda of America, she helped implement many of the supply chain best practices that have now become renowned, including cost modeling, supplier development, supplier quality assurance, lean manufacturing, and many others, which evolved under the original North America leadership of Dave Nelson.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

”[1] Scott Deutsch, President of Ehrhardt + Partner, North America, adds, “Technology is driving changes in consumer behaviors that are undeniable. One needs only to look at the Amazon Effect to see how quickly a new market entrant can irreversibly impact the entire go-to-market strategies of entrenched market incumbents.”[2].

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

Noted in a published Shopify blog was the following statement: “ With the addition of Deliverr’s world-class software, talent, data, and scale, SFN aims to become the most robust end-to-end logistics platform that gives merchants greater control of their inventory across all sales channels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

Inventory management is one of the most practical applications that maximise the capability of existing programs, diving into the nuts and bolts of a manufacturing operation. What is spare parts inventory management? There are a few terms in spare parts inventory management to unpack.

Inventory Management Software 97

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. We focus on reducing miles driven, making a delivery in hours instead of days, minimizing inventories, or increasing the utilization of our workforce. In supply chain planning, we are driven by metrics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and advanced analytics have been some of the most disruptive technologies that leaders are adopting. In the last five years there has been a triple-digit growth in the implementation of industrial robots in manufacturing and warehousing especially in North America, Europe and Asia.

Gartner 40

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

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2017

The Internet of Things (IoT) is all around us. Item-Level Tracking Will Enhance Inventory Management. Inventory management is among the most complex processes in any retail establishment. Inventory levels in the store dictate what gets reordered. Your smartphone tracks your daily activities.

Retail 138

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In North America the low hanging fruit for long-haul loads is rail. Adriana Diener, Global Lead for Freight and Logistics, Accenture Many logistics companies are adopting new technologies from the Internet of Things to bring needed visibility on the shipment process.

Rail Software 100

Rail Software Trends Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Whereas APICS itself once was focused largely on production and inventory control, since its acquisition of the Supply Chain Council in 2014 the organization has reestablished itself with a focus on helping its members achieve supply chain excellence.

Supply Chain Design Software 58

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 4, 2016

You can’t predict when an air conditioner is going to break down, but with Internet of Things (IoT) data streaming from the AC unit, Lennox can diagnose impending failure points and contact the customer to arrange a service visit, enhancing the customer relationship and balancing their workload.

Supply Chain Planning Software 254

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The role of the warehouse management software is magnificent and plays a vital role in the flourishing the companies in terms of sales, inventory, and logistic management. Before planning or deciding, the business people must be crystal clear about the investment, cost-effective benefits, logistics, and inventory management.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period of 2006-2015. If you trace the year-over-year pattern, you can see that P&G made progress on inventory turns and operating margin 2006-2007, 2009-2010. Operating Margin. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). IT Standardization.

Supply Chain Design Software 185

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

AI will be able to survey an area or room and create an accurate inventory in seconds, including weights and volumes, and determine damage on items. Companies can accurately forecast demand, timely order raw materials and manage inventory more efficiently. Marc Tuinier. Abbas Dhilawala. Abbas Dhilawala is the CTO of Galen Data.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. Mission Critical and Strategic Inventory Positioning. Shortly thereafter the tsunami of infections overtook Europe. Italy locked down the country.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2018

Oracle Extends Cloud-based Warehouse Management to Give Customers Enhanced Logistics Performance and Global Inventory Visibility. Roambee raises $2 million to secure internet of things supply chain (VentureBeat). Walmart-Led Blockchain Effort Seeks Farm-to-Grocery-Aisle View of Food Supply Chain (WSJ – sub. Risky Business?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 20

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 7, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT): Supply chains will understand the state of things and take action. “Spurred in part by the Internet of Things, supply chains are increasingly integrating data from sensors, GPS and weather patterns to see events and witness scenarios as they occur. Prediction 2.

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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OptiProERP

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Take a manufacturer that has revenue of $5 million and is turning over their inventory just 4 times a year. That means they are sitting on around $1 million of inventory, with 91 days of inventory on hand at an annual carrying cost of $200,000. Improved accuracy can further reduce overall inventory values by up to 20%.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

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