Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

” E2E also means being able to see things when they are not in transit, such as raw materials upstream, inventory in a warehouse or yard, products in retail outlets, or shipments stuck in customs. Ensuring that systems can meet the goals of local and HQ teams equally well. Global supply chains are mind-bogglingly complex.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility 191

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. The goal was to take data directly out of disparate source data systems including different versions of SAP and different types of supply chain planning, and then quickly assemble a common data model.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond. It enables the inventory optimization necessary for lowering inventory while elevating the customer experience.

Gartner 283

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. As soon as inventory hits the yard, it gets lost in a shuffle of trailers.

Supply Chain Design Software 188

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A previous supply planning implementation, of an SCP system from a different supplier, had not gone well. This segment also distributes a broad range of non-Cardinal branded products and provides supply chain services to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers in North America. They had every right to be worried.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In a very short period of time, the Logistyx customer base went from “hold everything” to “we need to move quickly, and we need access to better carriers, faster systems, and better e-commerce technology.” ADSI was a shipping software company focused on the SMB market in North America. The Holiday Season. Industry Trends.

Supply Chain Network Software 191

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 191

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory. Moving data between systems was complex and laborious. Lesson learned.

Real-time Visibility 185

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

Despite a challenging economic environment and less favorable market conditions, the largest third-party logistics companies in North America continued to grow last year. Shippers have replenished their inventories after struggling with supply chain bottlenecks during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 213

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software St. Louis Company 213

ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory. What is ghost inventory?

Purchasing Skills 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. VF sources many US bound items in Central America; the woeful performance at US ports is still a problem. There will be one view of inventory across the entire distributed network.”. But it affected VF less than many.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. Most complex warehouse operations have a warehouse management system (WMS) in place. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.

Warehousing 220

Warehousing Chad Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 220

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2020

ToolsGroup’s GM of North America, David Barton, sat down for a video interview with Robert Bowman, managing editor at Supply Chain Brain , to share anecdotes and advice for supply chain planners in a year no one could have planned for. Inventory (and therefore customer service level attainment) has faced unprecedented stress this year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 296

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

Inventory Reduction 92

Inventory Reduction Inventory Sourcing Strategies Retail 92

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. In addition, Lucas used inventory as a slush fund to make quarterly earnings. The high asset utilization of the company was a barrier to rebound when the company slashed inventory.

Procurement Analytics 217

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 217

BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

The car business has long operated on a flood-the-zone system: stock enough models with a range of features, trim levels and colors, so that shoppers are likely to find what they want from the dealership’s ground stock.

Automotive 97

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 97

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64

Logistics Network Optimization Software 82

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 82

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. In addition, Lucas used inventory as a slush fund to make quarterly earnings. The high asset utilization of the company was a barrier to rebound when the company slashed inventory.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 188

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In addition, 26% of respondents agree their organizations lack adequate systems for defining and triggering a response to supply chain disruption, while a quarter (25%) have an inability to effectively assess the risk of individual suppliers. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. If it takes 50 days from ownership transition at origin to receipt at the warehouse, you could save $2M in inventory, or $250K in working capital, if you reduce transit time by one day (50 to 49 days). Faster order-to-cash.

Waste Reduction 197

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 197

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In every role inventory availability and protecting the company’s assets was always critical. In North America, according to an IHL research report sponsored by Blue Yonder , retail loss due to out-of-stocks increased by a huge 17.7% in the first quarter – primarily from inventory shrink. How Can Blue Yonder Help?

Retail 109

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. And still others provide the best networking opportunities.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 246

ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

For organisations, top-line growth is being limited by procurement systems that are too rigid to support new ideas (75%); processes and systems that don’t enable effective, scalable supplier collaboration (71%); and a lack of integration among source-to-pay systems (71%). Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

Looking for a software provider for Business Analytics, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, Production Planning & Scheduling or SC Network Design? Chris Gordon, AIMMS VP North America, discusses this on our blog. Browse the map and you’ll find yourself in our stop!

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

APRIL 13, 2020

Due to major closures in China, Europe, and North America, companies find themselves in a difficult position: How will they deal with unparalleled uncertainties in demand, supply, inventory, and transport?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S.

Negotiating Skills 202

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen. Like manufacturing, warehouses, and the systems that manage them, are going through an inflection point. How A Warehouse Management System (WMS) Helps Manufacturers Grow. How Real-Time Monitoring Is Revolutionizing Warehouse Management Systems.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

Machines can’t be built and shipped without having the right parts in inventory , but at the same time, keeping parts on the shelf consumes space and cash. Procurement System Improvement Goals. Manage consignment inventory. A more complex purchasing activity is hard to imagine! Improve supplier communications.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 119

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

The average MAPE for North America was 36% while the European average MAPE was 45%. The average bias of European forecasts versus North America had 2% more bias. Many of the forecasting systems in the market just do not have the depth to do the type of modeling that is required in the face of this complexity.

Supply and Demand 228

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Software 228

AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

Looking for a software provider for Business Analytics, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, Production Planning & Scheduling or SC Network Design? Chris Gordon, AIMMS VP North America, discusses this on our blog. Browse the map and you’ll find yourself in our stop!

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 156

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

For organizations, top-line growth is being limited by procurement systems that are too rigid to support new ideas (75%); processes and systems that don’t enable effective, scalable supplier collaboration (71%); and a lack of integration among source-to-pay systems (71%). Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

Stord

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The partnership includes a multi-facility, nationwide fulfillment footprint, equipped with automation, robotics, and Stord’s proprietary inventory and order management software (OMS), to best serve Athletic Greens and its customers as the company grows. Learn more at drinkAG1.com.

Optimal Sourcing 60

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The North America segment incurred an operating loss of $0.2 The North America segment had sales of $315.9 North America segment operating loss amounted to $2.8 Income was impacted by approximately $2.7 billion, representing the fifth consecutive quarter of reported losses. Operating Income declined to $12.2

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Kinaxis

MARCH 21, 2019

During its annual earnings call, adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted explained to investors that the company’s slow sales growth in North America was attributed to supply issues as the company expands from high-end products into a mid-price range. Rorsted went on to add that it was a better problem to have than too much inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 141

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software 141

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

To make the list, companies out-performed their peer group on operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital while driving significant improvement in financial metrics over the period.Supply Chain Improvement is based on a detailed analysis calculated factors for balance, strength and resiliency. Princeton, NJ. Learn More.

Conference 150

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Now Gartner reports that SCP BPO is gaining traction ( Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning BPO or BPaaS, 29 July 2019 ), particularly in North America and Europe. Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. versus $4.84

Supply Chain Planning Software 214

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