ToolsGroup

JULY 3, 2025

To maintain high performance under pressure, food logistics leaders need to adopt modern tools and strategies that enable proactive planning, real-time visibility, and agile execution. Any breakdown-whether in production, transportation, or staffing-can ripple across the system, impacting product freshness, service quality, and brand loyalty.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

Optimal Sourcing 237

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Machine learning will go mainstream in supply chain technology. Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains. Let me know.

Predictive Analytics Software 354

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Probabilistic forecasting is revolutionizing demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization by significantly improving forecast accuracy and decision-making across distribution networks. Enhancing Inventory with Probabilistic Forecasting A supply chain is a complex ecosystem influenced by dynamic variables.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management.

Optimal Sourcing 230

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Sourcing Strategies 230

ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Advanced supply chain planning is being transformed by probabilistic forecasting , which revolutionizes demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Enhancing Inventory with Probabilistic Forecasting A supply chain is a complex ecosystem influenced by dynamic variables.

Forecasting 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact. Smart energy management systems further enhance efficiency by tracking and optimizing energy use in real-time. Reducing carbon emissions is a cornerstone of this effort.

Waste Reduction 298

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 266

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EFT

JUNE 18, 2025

Against a backdrop of US tariff uncertainty and geopolitical instability, European supply chains are backing technology as a key response, with supply chain management software and forecasting technologies found to be deployed most widely and the capabilities most likely to generate resilience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 80

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This requires a thorough readiness assessment, selection of appropriate technology, and careful integration with existing business processes. This assessment helps identify whether existing systems can support DPP integration and what upgrades or changes are necessary.

Resource Reduction 292

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. AI, automation, and generative tools are redefining efficiency, allowing procurement teams to move from reactive to proactive decision-making.

Procurement Solutions 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2025

Enter the next generation of warehouse optimization – intelligent systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Intelligent systems are fundamentally reshaping the way modern warehouses operate by constantly learning, adapting, and optimizing processes in real time. These arent just buzzwords.

Optimization Software 264

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Logility

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Balancing forecast accuracy with inventory management gets more challenging every day. Artificial intelligence (AI) and rapidly developing generative AI tools provide complex, real-time, and in-depth insights specific to supply chain management. Traditional approaches often divide departments like sales, marketing, and production.

Supply and Demand 194

Supply and Demand Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 194

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you making the fatal mistake of underestimating the importance of inventory rebalancing? Many retailers treat inventory management as a mundane task rather than a strategic lever for success. It’s about strategically adjusting your inventory levels across locations and products in response to real-time customer demand.

Inventory Reduction 156

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge.

Price Reduction 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory.

Analytics Software 305

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2025

Beyond simply improving forecast accuracy, todays ML-powered demand forecasting software uncovers hidden supply trends, anticipates pricing fluctuations, and enables proactive supply chain planning decisions. Even more impressive, lost sales due to stockouts can decrease by up to 65%, while inventory reductions of 20% to 50% are possible.

Supply and Demand 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

If there’s a bright spot anywhere it’s the fact that, as logistics challenges have grown, so has the availability of advanced technologies to manage these challenges. For logistics teams, digital control towers add maximum value when they’re integrated with the transportation management system (TMS). Warehouse Task Automation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 292

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 292

RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. Ready to turn your inventory from a headache into a strategic asset?

Inventory Management Software 96

Inventory Management Software Real-time Visibility Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 96

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. And pretty much everyone realized that the old technologies used in planning are not going to cut it anymore when there are so many moving parts in the game.

Supply Chain Planning Software 335

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 335

RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

You’re juggling production schedules, managing inventory, keeping an eye on finances, and making sure everything runs smoothly on the shop floor. Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all your core business processes into one powerful platform. It’s a lot to handle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Supply chains need systemic change that must occur via communication, data sharing, and process modernization delivered through the use of orchestrated, interoperable AI agents and data fabrics across multiple enterprises. He also noted that the company had rewritten 28 different planning applications onto one platform.

Supply Chain Design Software 227

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

EvoAI is the dynamic demand discovery technology that powers all Evo products. It can ingest massive amounts of internal and external data and process it within the unique algorithmic engine to deliver easy-to-apply recommendations on how to optimize inventory levels, streamline supply chains, and maximize revenues. What is EvoAI?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 296

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Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

Analytics and business intelligence (BI) are no longer optionaltheyre essential. Thats why modern BI systems are quickly becoming the go-to solution for data-driven enterprises. They integrate, align, and activate data across the business to drive better, faster decisions unlike legacy reporting tools that can’t.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 89

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2025

This year’s conference brought together industry leaders, tech pioneers, and retail professionals to address challenges and opportunities, to explore technologies and strategies that promise to revolutionize the industry. Agent AI is emerging as a game-changing tool for understanding and responding to customer behavior in real-time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 156

AFFLINK

MAY 13, 2025

As supply chains become increasingly complex and face escalating pressures from global disruptions and rapid market shifts, businesses need more than traditional strategies to remain competitivethey need transformative tools.

Predictive Analytics 48

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s a holistic approach that blends strategic planning, streamlined processes, and the right technology to transform your warehouse into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Eight proven optimization strategies, combining technology, best practices, and sustainable solutions.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 97

AFFLINK

JANUARY 13, 2025

For businesses with seasonal inventory, estimating yearly demand fluctuations with reasonable accuracy can be both challenging and costly. After all, over-estimating can lead to inventory surplus and associated warehousing costs. This is where predictive analytics can prove instrumental for strategic supply chain management.

Predictive Analytics 48

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Richard Lebovitz and Joe Lynch discuss leading inventory attack teams. Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 278

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 278

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That’s where data analytics comes in. By harnessing the power of data science and analytics, you can gain end-to-end visibility across your entire network, breaking down information silos and optimizing every stage of your operations. In this post, we’ll explore how data analytics can revolutionize your supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

These virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, or systems allow leaders to simulate, analyze, and optimize real-world performancewithout incurring real-world risks. Senior leaders are recognizing the need for a predictive, dynamic model that can simulate the impact of decisions before theyre made.

Sourcing Strategies 223

Sourcing Strategies Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. These AI tools allow companies to respond faster and more effectively to unexpected events.

Modeling 165

Modeling Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 165

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. Here, it’s extremely difficult to predict which sales volume will be reached for which goods. The warehouse technologies for manual, semi- or fully automatic solutions are perfectly balanced, and all processes run smoothly.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 293

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software 293

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system.

Modeling 307

Modeling Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 307

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. Of this technology budget, an average of 30 percent is typically allocated to digital transformation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 301

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2024

The frontier of AI strengths Recognizing this challenge, last fall leading academics from Harvard Business School, Wharton, MIT and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) published an illuminating paper, which they artfully named “ Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier.” AI is a tool in human hands.

Supply Chain Design Software 316

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software 316