Inventory, Meeting, Supply Chain and Transportation

Nespresso Optimizes Orders and Inventory with End-to-End Digital Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

MARCH 30, 2022

Nespresso’s complex coffee supply chain. It’s no simple task providing customers access to the full range of capsules and coffee machines on all sales channels, across more than 70 boutiques in Italy, while optimizing inventory levels. What drove Nespresso’s supply chain planning project?

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High Performance Inventory: The Supply Chain Differentiator

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It’s the typical supply chain refrain. The key lies in high performance inventory. Forward-looking supply chain professionals understand that inventory is not an end in itself; it’s a means – to enhanced customer service, increased profitability, and greater efficiency.

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Supply Chain Inventory Optimization – Beyond the Analytics

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

While analytics offer remarkable insights into supply chain inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes. Siloed Data Must Be United for True Supply Chain Inventory Optimization.

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Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization vs Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

Now consider that by not optimizing your inventory from a global vantage point you may be creating, if not outright chaos, a much less efficient network than you could have. There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain. The basic approach to inventory optimization.

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Striking a Balance in the Supply Chain: Navigating Volatile Supply and Demand to Meet Customer Needs

Speaker: Tony Darnell, Shipping Manager at Lippert Components

To make smart allocations, they need to visualize inventory across multiple warehouses and cater to different customer needs.

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Conquer Inventory Challenges in the Era of Supply Chain Disruption

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.

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Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! The larger the supply chain, the bigger the payout. This supply chain spanned across 24 nations. Further, these projects are not for the faint of heart. These were the easy savings.

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2022 Supply Chain Predictions

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022.

Predictive Analytics Software

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Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: The Power of Generative AI

Logility

JULY 5, 2023

From Lachelle Buchanan , “Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” Supply chain planning has become a critical factor for organizations aiming to gain a competitive edge. Generative AI seems will likely transform the way organizations plan their supply chains.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.

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Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

After finishing the Supply Chains to Admire report and the Youtube series (to be released this week), this is my feeling. What Is Supply Chain Excellence? The seven years of work on the Supply Chains to Admire is part of my quest to answer Keith’s question. Here, in this blog, I explain.

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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues.

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Körber Elevate 2024: Chart Your Course

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges. First, supply chains do not operate in isolation. Data is at the center of all decisions across the supply chain.

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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. I should have known better.

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How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. We’re just not meeting customer expectations.

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Is It Time for a Better Approach to Inventory Optimization?

Logility

MAY 10, 2022

Smart inventory allocation and deployment starts with the right digital supply chain platform. For most businesses, the past two years have been a much-needed teaching moment on the state of their inventory planning, tracking, and management capabilities. Decades-old, tried-and-true rules ?

Optimal Sourcing

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Supply Chain Planning for Dummies

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. Supply chain management has been in the news. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP).

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

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.

Optimal Sourcing

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Inventory is Everything with Jeff Flowers

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Jeff Flowers and Joe Lynch discuss why inventory is everything. Key Takeaways: Inventory is Everything. In the podcast interview, Jeff explains the importance of effective inventory management to supply chains. Inventory placement and excess inventory are big problems that omni-channel retailers face.

Inventory Reduction

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Consumer Packaged Goods Network Optimization: The Key to Supply Chain Resiliency

Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Why Network Optimization Is the Key to Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain Resiliency It has been a few years since the onset of the pandemic exposed the tragic consequences of supply chain fragility within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

Network Optimization Software

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Optimal Sourcing

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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. For reasons of climate change and profitability rewards, maintaining a more sustainable approach to the supply chain is obvious.

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The Changing Landscape of Retail Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. ”[1] How AI Benefits the Retail Supply Chain How often have you heard someone say, “Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions?” Transforming Inventory Management.

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The Onshoring, Reshoring, and Nearshoring Strategies Calm Supply Chain Chaos

Logility

MAY 17, 2023

The urgent need for supply chain resiliency is increasing interest in onshoring, reshoring, and nearshoring strategies. After years of economic volatility, labor shortages, extreme weather, demand and supply shocks, and geopolitical tensions, supply chain leaders are looking to calm the chaos and bring back predictability.

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Four Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Inventory Planning and Sustainability

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

You can’t scan the headlines without coming across an article or advertisement about sustainability, but there is precious little information about how supply chain planning software supports green initiatives. Here are four ways smart supply chain planning directly impacts sustainability initiatives.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: 7 Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

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The Value of Refrigerated Transport!

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. To further support how refrigerated transport is so valuable in a global supply chain, below are several more reasons: 1.

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Demand for Cost-Effectiveness Challenges Life Sciences Supply Chains

Logility

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Life sciences digital supply chain planning will help the industry meet growing challenges more efficiently and effectively. When ranking supply chains that impact people’s daily lives the most, healthcare products usually pop up in the top three, behind food and water. Digitalizing Supply Chain Planning.

Cost Reduction Strategies

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. In logistics, not all shipments are equal.

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Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Meanwhile, the increasing number of regulations and requirements on shippers has created a paradox between saving money and still meeting all requirements. To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks. Why Work With a 3PL? What About 3PLs Offering TMS?

Cost Reduction Strategies

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Editor’s Choice: 8 Supply Chain Planning Challenges Retailers Will Face In 2022 And Tips To Overcome Them

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Selection: What they Won’t Tell You

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Selecting a new enterprise technology or supply chain planning software provider can be wrought with challenge and risk. This is especially true in supply chain planning & management platforms. Document and agree to what your next supply chain planning technology must deliver for you. (but we will!)

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. Read more on Optimizing Inventory and Lead Time Management on our website SCMDOJO!

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Finished Goods Inventory: Definition & Formula

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Finished goods inventory are products that have been through the manufacturing process and are now ready for sale. This article breaks down how finished goods are calculated and some key inventory management methods for tracking them as they move through your business. What are finished goods inventory?

Inventory Reduction

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The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Food Manufacturing and the Food Supply Chain

QAD

MARCH 11, 2024

In food manufacturing and the food supply chain, AI technologies are revolutionizing operations, enhancing efficiency, improving quality control and ensuring food safety. AI plays a vital role in ensuring that products meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.

Food

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Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation

QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. In today’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, the way products are packaged plays a pivotal role in the success of consumer goods manufacturing and the overall supply chain.

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Specialized Food Inventory Software

My Office Apps

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Differentiating Specialized Food Inventory Software: Beyond Standard Inventory Management Solutions Not all inventory management software is created equal. This guide illuminates the key differences between generic inventory solutions and specialized software tailored for the intricacies of the food industry.

Inventory Management Software

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. What is supply chain visibility?

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Supply Chain Forecasting with AI

ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

These inaccuracies can lead to overstocking or understocking, missed opportunities, and a failure to meet customer demand. Fortunately, a solution is emerging that not only relieves these pains but also transforms them into competitive advantages: AI forecasting, a paradigm shift in supply chain management.

Forecasting

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Options for inventory planning and forecasting

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In an increasingly unpredictable world environment, practices for planning and forecasting inventory levels that worked in the past need to be reviewed. In the 1990s, APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) arose as a solution for making better decisions about inventory. Inventory optimization.

Forecasting

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What is Supply Chain Management? Importance & Benefits

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain?

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Nespresso Optimizes Orders and Inventory with End-to-End Digital Supply Chain Planning

High Performance Inventory: The Supply Chain Differentiator

Trending Sources

Supply Chain Inventory Optimization – Beyond the Analytics

Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization vs Inventory Optimization

Striking a Balance in the Supply Chain: Navigating Volatile Supply and Demand to Meet Customer Needs

Conquer Inventory Challenges in the Era of Supply Chain Disruption

Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment

2022 Supply Chain Predictions

Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: The Power of Generative AI

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

Körber Elevate 2024: Chart Your Course

What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Is It Time for a Better Approach to Inventory Optimization?

Supply Chain Planning for Dummies

Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

Inventory is Everything with Jeff Flowers

Consumer Packaged Goods Network Optimization: The Key to Supply Chain Resiliency

Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Changing Landscape of Retail Supply Chains

The Onshoring, Reshoring, and Nearshoring Strategies Calm Supply Chain Chaos

Four Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Inventory Planning and Sustainability

Supply Chain Risk Management: 7 Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

The Value of Refrigerated Transport!

Demand for Cost-Effectiveness Challenges Life Sciences Supply Chains

Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management

Editor’s Choice: 8 Supply Chain Planning Challenges Retailers Will Face In 2022 And Tips To Overcome Them

Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Selection: What they Won’t Tell You

Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

Finished Goods Inventory: Definition & Formula

The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Food Manufacturing and the Food Supply Chain

Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation

Specialized Food Inventory Software

What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Supply Chain Forecasting with AI

Options for inventory planning and forecasting

What is Supply Chain Management? Importance & Benefits

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