GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. A need for real-time inventory management has arisen, but until now, we didn't have a way to make it a reality. Let’s take a closer look at why such systems have the power to radically change standard inventory management operations.

Inventory Management Software 120

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 18, 2023

By now, everyone seems to understand that supply chain has the potential to transform into a key competitive advantage for businesses. It is an open secret that supply chain and finance are inextricably linked and that supply chain efficiency can have a direct impact on the company’s revenue. Here’s how.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 19, 2014

You are pissy and opinionated in this world of supply chain blandness. The term supply chain excellence is easier to say than define. I have been trying to define it as a supply chain analyst for over fifteen years. I had spent the last two decades in the technology market and I wanted to celebrate success.

Gartner 321

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design. This was the beginning of my journey from manufacturing to understanding larger supply chain concepts. I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Here I make the argument for change and close with insights on two best of breed technologies to consider to augment direct material processes. Today, the management of the supply chain is harder. Supply chain management is more complex. Days of Inventory by Industry Across Years. The Driver for Change.

Optimal Sourcing 173

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 173

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. Digital Twins for Inventory and Supply Planning.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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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. One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management.

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 28, 2017

And at the end of a recent webinar, we picked the brain of the “Father of S&OP,” Dick Ling. Who usually wants S&OP software? The people who want their companies to implement S&OP software are usually the ones in the trenches who have become frustrated by poor communication. We’ve got answers.

S&OP 169

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2014

As an analyst, I watch trends and the progress of technology adoption. It is the adoption of new forms of B2B networks for supply chains. As background for the new reader, I have been an analyst in the supply chain management market for 12 years. My research projects have been many, and I love new technologies.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, it's difficult to overstate the significant role that technology plays in the success of many organizations. Strong companies depend on a range of hardware and software solutions to support key business processes like customer service, financial management, and supply chain operations.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. This unwavering drive represents the continued interest in advancing today’s capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and adaptability. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Yesterday, I finished a post on supply chain planning maturity. A client had asked me, “How do I know if we have a mature supply chain planning organization?” Excellence in supply chain planning is a cultural shift. The average supply chain leader has five distinct supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage. Supply chain excellence matters.

Inventory Reduction 263

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 28, 2017

And at the end of a recent webinar, we picked the brain of the “Father of S&OP,” Dick Ling. Who usually wants S&OP software? The people who want their companies to implement S&OP software are usually the ones in the trenches who have become frustrated by poor communication. We’ve got answers.

S&OP 100

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 28, 2017

And at the end of a recent webinar, we picked the brain of the “Father of S&OP,” Dick Ling. Who usually wants S&OP software? The people who want their companies to implement S&OP software are usually the ones in the trenches who have become frustrated by poor communication. We’ve got answers.

S&OP 100

S&OP Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 100

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

.* When applied to S&OP and IBP, modeling and optimization enable you to balance out scenarios and perform what-if analyses so you can analyze how these different scenarios will affect your inventory and/or cost. You can do all of this and more with an optimization technology. Should we increase our inventory?

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Celebrates Influential Women in Supply Chain and Their Impact on the Industry. The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 23, 2016

However, distributors that take the time to learn what changes will be likely will be better prepared to become the leading supply chain partners of tomorrow. Responsive web design refers to the ability of your site to adjust automatically to the best viewing sizes for different viewing screens.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. Ecommerce logistics starts with moving inventory from the manufacturer and lasts until it ends up at the end customer’s destination.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We take pride at Cerasis, as a third party logistics company who has developed a proprietary web-based transportation management system , to offer technology solutions to our shippers so they may remain as efficient as possible and have access to information at their fingertips. For example, Company A may buy goods from Company B.

Electronics 262

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers. What is 3PL?

3PL 120

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

The term refers not only to mobile workers and mobile devices, but also to the mobility of corporate data. Enterprise mobility management products, such as data loss prevention technologies, are available to help IT departments address these risks. Where automation happens and is expected in business processes.

Manufacturing 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2014

Yesterday, I spoke at the Eye for Transport conference on the Big Data opportunity in supply chain. I firmly believe that the Supply Chains in the next decade will look vastly different from those we see today. I think that we are poised for the third act of supply chain technologies. The reason?

Big Data 282

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. Most notably are we seeing technology platforms that improve and simplify the users by means of integrating partners and using collected data. What is SaaS TMS & Introducing Hybrid SaaS TMS.

Supply Chain Network Software 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched. After all, outsourcing typically refers to sending jobs overseas. Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services. Benefits of a 3PL. Flexibility and adaptability.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

However, more 3rd Party Logistics Companies are expanding into the realm of putting an emphasis on the supply chain and engagement in the intermediary processes. Companies based on assets have had years of experience in purchasing trucks and managing warehouse inventories. Automated processing of claims.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

. - In the B2B (business-to-business) environment such as enterprise software, the customer acquisition cost is extremely high. Reference - Lam, S. The reason is that the acquisition process is very long. Shankar, V., Erramilli, M. & Murthy, B. Journal of the academy of marketing science, 32(3), 293-311.

Customer Service 100

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This level of connectivity will have profound social, political and economic consequences, and increasingly form part of our everyday lives, from the cars we drive and medicines we take, to the jobs we do and the governance systems we live in, to even the business technology systems we use.

Internet of things 120

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. When we talk about global supply chain visibility we are referring to: .

3PL 54

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

The Internet of Things Will Increase and Benefit Real Time Inventory Management. As a result, logistics providers will be able to track inventory faster and more efficiently, which will reduce the amount of time required in shipping processes. Once, 3PLs stood out as the omnipotent entities of the less than truckload Empire.

Trends 120

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Risk permeates supply chains. The best-laid plans to avoid as many risks as possible often fall on deaf ears in supply chain management, but supply chain executives who take the time to understand the greatest threats can successfully position their companies to overcome such risks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Last week was the sixth anniversary of my founding of Supply Chain Insights. The idea of sitting at my kitchen table and reaching 1000s of supply chain leaders was unthinkable. To frame the discussion, let me share some reference data. Technology Drivers. Most were from people who I do not know.

Supply Chain Planning Software 155

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Demand-Driven Manufacturing is a manufacturing method that enables a synchronized, closed loop between customer orders, production scheduling and manufacturing execution – all while synchronizing the flow of materials and resources across the supply chain. In the vernacular of TOC, throughput does not refer to production.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 39

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

As your business grows, you supply chain software will need to expand. You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs. 5 Pitfalls of Supply Chain Software Selection. #1:

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. For the next 6 weeks Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?

S&OP 60

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Register for our upcoming webinar here and get an in-depth view from the experts. A significant addition to our Inventory Hub® product, Dynamic Fulfillment leverages advanced optimization logic to determine what to ship, from where, in real-time, to reduce shipping costs, improve margins, and satisfy empowered customers. The reason?

Optimal Sourcing 291

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