Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 265

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Businesses are responding with production shifts, supply chain diversification, inventory stockpiling, and trade route adjustments in efforts to lessen the financial burden and avoid long-term instability. Retailers and e-commerce giants like Amazon are stockpiling key inventory, preparing for potential further trade restrictions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sellercloud serves small to mid-sized retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers with inventory and order management systems (IMS/OMS) that help manage and synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels, while also facilitating order fulfillment. This move continues the tradition of U.S.

Price Reduction 291

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Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. reading for transportation capacity during May, which was roughly in line with April. SONAR: Logistics Managers’ Index (Transportation Prices).

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Optimization is used in supply planning, factory scheduling, supply chain design , and transportation planning. In mathematical terms, optimization is a mixed-integer or linear programming approach to finding the best combination of warehouses, factories, transportation flows, and other supply chain resources under real-world constraints.

Supply Chain Planning Software 307

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? In current systems where Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Transportation Management (TMS) are different models, alignment is impossible.

Optimal Sourcing 367

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Business intelligence lights the path for others.

Supply Chain Network Software 307

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

OneRail recently secured series C investment to drive growth and unlock dynamic fulfillment for enterprise retailers and wholesalers. With its recent acquisition of Orderbot, a distributed order management solution, OneRail is integrating inventory and order management capabilities to enable store-shelf-to-doorstep visibility.

Inventory Reduction 264

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Kudos to the supply chain and logistics teams that have already adopted transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other digital solutions. Teams are constrained by their physical resources, like trucks, inventory, and labor capacities, as they seek to resolve a disruption.

Supply Chain Planning Software 330

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 30, 2022

It’s no simple task providing customers access to the full range of capsules and coffee machines on all sales channels, across more than 70 boutiques in Italy, while optimizing inventory levels. ToolsGroup has allowed us to significantly increase end-to-end control of the replenishment process of our retail network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 317

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This metric measures the percentage of time the planners accept replenishment, transportation, or inventory plans as they are without any change in the timing of the delivery or the quantity to be delivered. You set a target inventory level. Solvoyo has a metric they call the user acceptance rate. planner acceptance rate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. These new order fulfillment paths allowed retailers to rapidly grow sales. First, the rules used to enable an OOM system can be staggeringly complex.

Omnichannel 315

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. Unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. The answer goes beyond standard inventory management.

Inventory Management Software 261

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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 225

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2025

During the 2024 holiday season, it reduced unnecessary package movement and shortened delivery distances by leveraging AI to strategically position inventory closer to customer locations. Warehouse and transportation staff still manage fulfillment decisions, but AI provides improved visibility and supports faster planning.

Supply Chain Design Software 197

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Retail Returns Statistics Demonstrating the Path to Business Growth.

Retail 296

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to OECD, during the pandemic, brick-and-mortar retail services such as food services saw 7.7% drop in sales while non-store retailers (mostly E-Commerce providers) achieved 14.8% Inventory Optimization. Inventory Optimization involves decisions about the inventory level, the location, and the mix of products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Manhattans Omnichannel solutions provide an operating platform for digital commerce, retailers, and wholesale businesses. The company also sells supply chain planning and transportation management solutions. The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 226

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider. Why did this subscription retailer select Körber?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 296

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Some of the world’s biggest retailers and their partners are once again feeling the sting of “ the bullwhip effect ” – a term of art amongst supply chain professionals that describes how changes in demand at the retail level can reverberate and amplify issues throughout the supply chain. Complete visibility into inventory.

Inventory Management Software 261

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King. So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. The retailers feel the impacts of the recession fast and deeply.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

IL’s educational mission is to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. Read the press release here.

ToolsGroup 295

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2025

Explore how advanced OMS platforms are transforming retail and direct-to-consumer strategies. Download Executive Summary Transportation Execution Systems – Digital freight is here. Download Executive Summary Transportation Management Systems (TMS) – Plan, execute, optimize. Dive into system trends and market movers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 151

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Milk Processing : After collection, milk is transported to regional processing plants, where it is pasteurized and packaged. Distribution Network : Amul employs a wide distribution network that includes a mix of direct sales to retailers, wholesalers, and through its own branded outlets.

Optimal Sourcing 284

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies, facilitating improved safety, maintenance, and repair of roads, particularly during natural disasters. This map highlights critical roadway assets such as guardrails, speed limit signs, and work zones, aimed at enhancing roadway safety and maintenance. The data is accessible to state U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 284

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Here are the challenges retailers may face in their supply chain operations in 2022 and some tips for overcoming them. Then as we slowly started going out and getting used to the new normal, people realized that public transportation was not the best option because of virus transmissions, which increased the demand for cars.

Supply Chain Planning Software 307

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Leveling up your inventory life cycle can be crucial, but keeping all the fundamental factors jumping is essential to let the life cycle evolve. However, if the life cycle stock is healthy, inventory management is smooth. Inventory management revolves around the pivotal concept of the product life cycle. Click here!

Inventory Reduction 98

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace. What do you predict will be different for retailers in 2021? Transcript.

Predictive Analytics Software 295

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. Monitor retail presence, availability, and promotional compliance closely. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels.

Waste Reduction 165

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. That’s starting to change. More and more large U.S. In the U.S.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 339

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ModusLink Corporation

MAY 19, 2025

In todays unpredictable business environment, inventory is no longer just a cost centerits a strategic asset. And with volatility comes the need for smarter, faster, and more flexible inventory management strategies. Key Strategies for Inventory Optimization in 2025 1.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. You might be thinking, “Well, but what about growing retail inventories? While inventories have started piling up, having the right product mix is where the challenge lies, resulting in a feast or famine situation. I am only saying this in half jest.

Supply Chain Planning Software 300

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior.

Modeling 313

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

These AS/RS systems leverage dense, three-dimensional grid configurations to achieve high storage density and fast picking speeds, making them especially well suited for dynamic e-commerce, retail, and micro-fulfillment environments. trade policies on sourcing strategies, inventory flows, and distribution networks amid rising costs.

Asia 183

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Explore how advanced OMS platforms are transforming retail and direct-to-consumer strategies. Download Executive Summary Transportation Execution Systems Digital freight is here. Download Executive Summary Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Plan, execute, optimize. Dive into system trends and market movers. Disrupt.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. I am currently doing research on inventory management. The result was restatement.

Supply Chain Design Software 395

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