Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. Inventories increased by 44% due to supply chain volatility. See the pattern?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market. In supply chain services, the services company plans and executes on behalf of their clients. The right IT is critical.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Demand-driven Inventory Replenishment Planning. A Demand-Driven Inventory Plan enlists both strategy and execution for resilience and profitability in the midst of economic upheaval. Need for Replenishment Touchpoints in Supply Chain Management. Warehouse Stock Levels. Warehouse Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. And we’ve yet to experience all of the possible repercussions of the conclusion of China’s zero-COVID policy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

We will build one demand signal and produce one supply plan,” Mr. Bailey said. The supply plan will include the procurement plan for their raw material supplies (Tier 2) needed for their finished goods suppliers (Tier 1). There will be one view of inventory across the entire distributed network.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

And what is sitting in the warehouse. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Real-time visibility into “static goods” — wherever they may be — is the foundation for managing through volatility. And at the cross-dock. And in the rail car.

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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.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

The platform is designed to enhance inventory management and provide accurate demand planning and forecasting, crucial for optimizing supply chain efficiency. Blue Yonder: Comprehensive Supply Chain Planning Solutions Blue Yonder is an omnichannel planning platform that enables order fulfillment.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

The network can also provide visibility to whether the supply chain network has enough inventory across their sites and on inbound shipments. The packaging supplier might then be responsible for arranging the shipment to the OEM’s finished goods warehouse. These solutions can have predicted times of arrival.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

Award highlights Exiger’s AI solutions and their ability to drive supply chain visibility and operational resilience for advanced manufacturing customers. That’s why it’s important today’s supply chains run on collaboration.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

By improving these areas, you will create a more efficient and flexible supply chain that can adapt to changing market conditions. Visibility Supply chain visibility means having real-time access to information about the flow of goods and funds throughout the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. Transforming Inventory Management. Young observes, “[In recent years, retailers have experienced] product shortages and overstuffed inventories in rapidly changing consumer markets.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Many business owners experienced what a disruptive environment truly feels like when supply chains around the world were challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The thing is, it doesn’t necessarily take a global pandemic for supply chain operations to falter. So, what can you do to strengthen supply chains?

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A recent study by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and GEP, reinforces this fact as more than 72% of companies believe their key supply chain capabilities including supply planning, demand planning, warehousing and logistics, procurement, and inventory management ought to be digitally immature.

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Vinculum

AUGUST 17, 2022

Effective implementation of the ERP system allows the companies to handle the supply chain, inventory, and production at various levels. In the fast-changing digital era, businesses across the globe are using various tactics to streamline their supply chain management. Infor Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Access to Economies of Scale By outsourcing manufacturing, logistics, or other supply chain support activities such as procurement , your company may access the economies of scale enjoyed and passed on by specialist service providers. Your organisation may be one of many that a contract partner serves.

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 4, 2020

Lack of real-time data visibility across the factory floor along with multiple versions of truth and views of this data across all businesses and channels. Regular stock-out issues causing fluctuating inventory levels or excess inventory. Supply Chain Analytics- Opportunities. Warehousing-. Transportation-.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Supply chain management is one of the top three industries that have been successful in implementing AI into the business. Today, AI plays an important role in modern supply chain optimization. For example, in a warehouse, AI helps retailers to maintain an edge for supply chain operations and product delivery.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

has launched its new SKU Rationalization solution – exclusively integrated with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Data warehouse cloud and SAP ERP software – to empower SAP customers with the ability to generate rapid free cash flow improvements by optimizing their product mix to perfectly match demand. That’s exactly why ThroughPut.ai

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. In order to implement this visibility, it is crucial that companies take into consideration many elements.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

The 5 components of the supply chain planning process: Supply chain visibility Supply chain mapping Production optimisation Product pricing optimisation Implementation of supply chain planning software Combine these and you’ll get an optimised supply chain planning strategy that brings in extra revenue and helps you cut unnecessary business costs.

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

It will also explore some of the best tactics to better manage this aspect of the supply chain. What is the upstream supply chain? The upstream supply chain refers to the flow of inventory in the pre-production stage, mostly in relation to the organization’s suppliers. Let’s get into it.

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Taulia

APRIL 5, 2023

Aside from the primary benefits, like ensuring customer orders are fulfilled on time, a well-managed supply chain can be the driving force behind operational efficiency and actively protect against supply chain risks. Fast chain Speed and agility are prioritized in the fast chain model.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. A visibility and collaboration project was implemented to focus on.

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Logility

APRIL 29, 2022

Too much inventory means demand constraints, too little causes supply constraints. It’s far from an uncommon situation, but the pandemic served as a wake-up call as manufacturers realized they didn’t have the visibility into their supply chain to identify risks and get the commodity intelligence they needed.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

So what are some of the biggest challenges facing supply chain professionals today? Stord’s team works with hundreds of companies every day to drive efficiencies and optimize their operations across a range of freight, warehousing, fulfillment and packaging requirements.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Today the stakes are even higher , with the ever-present ghost of disruption rattling supply chains around the world. The better your understanding and management of seasonal stock, the less the specter of supply chain disruption will keep you up at night. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

To varying degrees, logistics management functions include customer service, sourcing and procurement, production planning and scheduling, packaging, and assembly. We have used the term “Supply Chain” here as well but it is also notable that there are differences between Supply Chain and Logistics Management as well.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Step 2: Empower users with end-to-end supply chain visibility. By achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility, you can mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. to gain real-time visibility, traceability and utilization analysis of inventory, assets and products.

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ShipBob

MARCH 9, 2022

In order to shorten your order cycle time, you may need to optimize different aspects of your supply chain processes. Improve your warehouse flow. Bottlenecks in the warehouse can be a major cause of longer order cycle times. Start by measuring your warehouse KPIs and looking for opportunities to make improvements.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Where possible, lock in transportation and shipping costs by partnering with third-party logistics companies to defray labor, warehousing and transportation costs. Put your logistics, supply chain and procurement teams on high alert for computer viruses and increased phishing attempts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

For far too long Supply Chain has not got the respect that it deserves. There are many reasons for this lack of due consideration: Many Supply Chain operations, like manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics are hands on, blue collar type jobs. Supply Chain. Risk management is real.

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