Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Inventories increased by 44% due to supply chain volatility. Inventories grew year-over-year by 43%. Coming off a period of high growth, companies are struggling with margins and inventory. In the face of future demand and rising inflation, now is not the time for companies to hold excess inventory. (On See the pattern?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference. It serves as a compelling example of how retailers must reassess their inventory strategies to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands driven by trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

They integrate AI into demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Establish inventory reserves in key markets to avoid supply chain disruptions. Leverage Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and Pre-Buying Strategies Manufacturers can mitigate tariff impacts by strategically managing inventory. But the increasing complexity presents opportunities for companies to drive innovation and resilience.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2025

My Favorite AI Use Cases So, why do I share this model before presenting my favorite AI use cases? Traits for seed inventories are determined one to years in advance based on crop testing and weather patterns.) This is the world of traditional supply chain planning, which focuses on sense, categorize, and then responding.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We are no longer just forecasting demand but also when trucks and factory machinery are likely to break down ( predictive maintenance ), the optimal amount of inventory to hold and where it should be held ( inventory optimization) , and labor forecasting in the warehouse. The computer is then presented with those images.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

His keynote address highlighted the company’s recent accomplishments, such as the introduction of a new inventory planning solution, substantial investments in research and development, and advancements in artificial intelligence. Management Layer Oversees goods receipts, inventory, and other related tasks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The synergy between warehouse robotics and rooftop solar energy presents a compelling opportunity for warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability. This presents a tremendous opportunity for forward-thinking warehouse owner/operators to create a competitive advantage. According to JLL, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. A customer case story presented showed significant speed improvements in identifying process issues and reductions in employee time spent on this task, potentially leading to substantial annual savings through improved early payment discounts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Aerial Inventory Management: The Eyes in the Sky While still a developing area, drone technology for warehouse inventory management was also present at ProMat 2025, highlighting its potential to address the time-consuming and often hazardous task of manual inventory checks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The big data architectures are often present in the current “AI offerings.” Yawn and walk on if the answer is i mproving demand error or reducing inventory levels. (Most of the business networks were hollowed out by venture capitalists or purchased by opportunists. The business network market is in need of innovation.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Bob Gill, General Manager of ARC Advisory Group (right), presented the award to Dave Ching, Head of Sales for Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (left). Kole AMR integrated with a robotic picking arm in action Kole Robotics, another new participant, presented its range of AMR solutions for retrieval of totes at elevated height.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Planners need the right information at the right time, presented with the proper context, to make meaningful decisions. For example, a warehouse inventory discrepancy may only matter if it affects high-priority orders or strategic customers. To break through the noise requires context.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge. Optimize Inventory and Pricing Use AI-driven insights for stock mix optimization and dynamic pricing, reducing excess stock while meeting service level goals.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Technical Complexities : Recycling modern automotive components, especially those in electric vehicles, presents new technical challenges. However, these challenges also present opportunities for innovation and growth. Infrastructure Needs : Effective remanufacturing and recycling require specialized facilities and logistics networks.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2025

Returns Management and Integration With 35% of online purchases being returned, predominantly to physical stores, retailers are grappling with the ripple effects on inventory management. Early adopters of these integrated platforms report significant improvements in inventory turnover and reduction in stockouts.

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Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2024

So, instead of waiting for formal updates, each team sees the immediate impact of changing demand on inventory, production schedules, and budgets. Joe Slater and Jonathan Doller at NASCES 2024. The need for repetitive meetings and manual data reconciliation decreases. It’s time to reimagine your supply chain Start now

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ToolsGroup

MAY 23, 2023

We’re also pleased to announce that one of ToolsGroup’s valued customers, illycaffè , has been selected to present on June 7 (Session SPS34, Room 111 Level P1). With SO99+, illycaffe has the speed, data insights, and maneuverability to plan and manage inventory sustainably while supporting business growth and satisfying customers.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2025

This disconnect between AIs potential and real-world adoption presents a significant opportunity for companies to gain a competitive edge, especially in supply chain management where uncertainty is the norm. A strong statistical foundation is essential to navigate the inherent unpredictability of demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

These events impacted everything from facility operations and transportation routes to energy costs and inventory management. The logistics, supply chain, freight transportation, warehousing, and inventory management sectors often operate on razor-thin margins. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

AI-powered warehouse management improves inventory flow and reduces waste. Innovative tools provide actionable insights and improve operational efficiency Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI systems optimize routing and demand forecasting, reducing energy consumption and empty miles.

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Logility

APRIL 3, 2024

The life sciences are integral to the quality of life and lifespan, but the field faces some uniquely difficult inventory challenges. You can then take it a step further with multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO), which provides visibility to everything from raw materials, to finished goods.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2023

We’re also pleased to announce that one of ToolsGroup’s top customers, American Tire Distributors , has been selected to present on May 8, 12:05 pm on Stage 2, Supply Chain Xpo Atlantic Hall. Interested in learning more about ToolsGroup’s solutions? Book a meeting here and stop by booth #344.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

In our work with Georgia Tech using data from 1982-2023, we find that the R² of the Regression analysis of Cost-of-Goods Sold/Inventory Turns when compared to correlations of Operating Margin/Inventory turns to Market Capitalization/employee is 40-65% lower. For additional insights check out our presentation at Informs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. The audience assumes that the presenting company is outperforming. Watching the presentations, I wonder how we became so laser-focused on such a limited view of risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. Analyze potential gains – WMS spending makes sense when you consider that an implementation can save your organization between 15% and 25% in inventory, provide almost 100% inventory accuracy, and reduce labor costs between 20% and 30%.

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Resilinc

JUNE 9, 2025

private companies are facing increased days in inventory and receivables, adding to liquidity strain. Tariffs & Trade: The Clock Is Ticking One of the most urgent themes of the presentation was tariff risk escalation. Rising concerns over cash conversion : U.S. This is especially relevant in light of proposed 2025 U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2025

The presentations provided a clear account of the companys continued investment in product development and operational capabilities, alongside practical use cases from customer deployments. Recent examples included the rollout of a new inventory planning application and the introduction of a hybrid AI-powered demand forecasting engine.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results. Recently, I was presenting to a supply chain team in Europe.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While AI is readily accessible to just about every business today, in my opinion Samara’s presentation was an important reminder that it needs to be applied thoughtfully and strategically. One of those inspiring stories was presented by HEINEKEN.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

But the inventory planning systems that forecast where inventory will be needed are not. Walgreen is intrigued by functionality that better integrates inventory planning with order fulfillment. Over time, this functionality will improve inventory placement to support omnicommerce. No forecast is perfect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Data security at the edge also presents risks. Environmental factors present additional challenges. The glasses process inventory and product picking data locally, reducing the time needed to retrieve and fulfill orders compared to fully cloud-dependent systems.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

The event will feature a presentation by one of ToolsGroup’s valued customers, Franke, an industry leader in home solutions, food service systems and coffee equipment, scheduled for June 11. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , Twitter and YouTube or visit www.toolsgroup.com.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 28, 2024

Facing the challenge of overstock and the need to enhance sell-through rates, PittaRosso implemented an automated markdown optimization solution leveraging historical sales data, comprehensive market insights, and inventory analytics. increase in sell-through, alongside improved inventory efficiency, contributing to a €4.2

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2023

By implementing ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) , Gaviota has achieved the supply chain trifecta – lower inventory, higher service levels, and improved operational performance. Read Gaviota’s full story and discover the secrets behind ToolsGroup’s unique probabilistic forecasting and inventory management solutions here.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

Many discussions focus on driving improvement through planning, yet, when I take the client case studies on the websites of leading planning technologies and map the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, I do not see metric improvement, sustained performance, or an increase in value. As I write, I scratch my head.

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