Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2015

Over the past two years, I’ve written extensively about the growing importance of supply chain risk management and supply chain mapping. See for example: Rethinking Supply Chain Risk Management. Doing Nothing on Supply Chain Risk Management. Many Companies Falling Short on Supply Chain Risk Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. Our specific prediction was that manufacturers and retailers will exercise considerable pressure on carriers for re-negotiating existing transportation and logistics contracts. percent decline in global trade.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Enterprise risk planning: In a highly disruptive business environment, more effective risk management has become a necessity for companies. Real-time synchronization of multiple sub-assembly and material kitting operations for accurate inventory replenishment.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Interestingly, Transportation Utilization is the outlier here, as both utilization metrics in the index were up significantly in September. ”. for September. for September.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

But as the costs of transportation increase, the length of supply lines is beginning to decrease. The causes are myriad, including rising labor costs, geopolitical considerations, rising transportation costs, and increased risks of supply chain disruptions. Geopolitical risks, such as the Russo-Ukrainian War and U.S.-China

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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. Figure 2: A technology adoption roadmap for transportation and logistics companies considering generative AI.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Selects Interos Over the past 15 years, modern risk management platforms have evolved. Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. Do you have a contingency plan for transportation emergencies? Well, we can’t work like that.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment ; Clint Reiser.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL .

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. Risk Management The department can proactively identify and address potential risks in the supply chain, such as material shortages, natural disasters, or political instability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

Instead, they are likely to carry higher levels of inventory as a lower cost alternative. The move away from risk mitigation will leave supply chains at greater risk to future disruptions than would be the case if risk mitigate efforts were established. Labor Shift – It’s About Want Not Need.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options. Business logistics costs as a percentage of GDP is currently 7-8% in United States.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Risk Management Provider Avetta Acquired Stockholm based private equity firm EQT has reportedly agreed to acquire supply chain risk management software technology and managed services provider Avetta from existing private equity owners Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ( WCAS ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. The compelling case for investing in supply chain tech, now Bottom line, there’s plenty of market volatility and risk to go around. Faster order-to-cash.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to outsmart supply chain uncertainty and deliver inventory performance from source to customer doorstep to maximize revenue and profitability. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics are also home to L.I.N.K.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! Be Prepared for Backup Transport. Another major issue is often brought about by the inability of your usual mode of transportation to move products timely. It is always wise to have back up transport companies on the line in case the need arises.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. Do you even first understand your own needs?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Then is stockpiling regional inventories the answer to serving consumer demand and mitigating delays? Supply chains need to have the right infrastructure to safely store, transport and track shipments. Maintaining continuity in supply chains is vital to managing disruption in whatever form it takes.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

This helps them optimize inventory levels and avoid overstocking or understocking. This has proven to improve cash flow since businesses avoid extra costs by excess inventory supply, and they also avoid not having enough products on hand. They can avoid bottlenecks and inventory shortages. What is JIT inventory management?

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Are you a transportation and logistics professional who are looking for inspiring ideas to improve the operations? Background Previously we published the article named " 10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time ". However, they asked "What are some good transport and logistics book you''d recommend?".

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Pent-up demand of customers and the strong predictions for another above-average peak season has put a unique burden on truckload and parcel transportation. are liable?network

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Inventory Management Assessment- Samsung Electronics. We noted in our editorial likely needs for comprehensive inventory management assessments especially given the risk of higher working capital costs are a result of higher interest rates. Samsung ’s inventory balances reportedly reached the equivalent of $36.9

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

Supply chain forecasting predicts future demand for products and services, inventory needs, and production planning based on historical data, market analysis, and current trends. It enables businesses to meet customer demand without the excess cost of overstocking or the risk of stockouts. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators have reportedly recovered the ship’s data recorder and will conduct interviews with crew members and harbor pilots who were onboard the vessel. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has indicated that the closure of this port will have “ major and protracted impact on supply chains.”

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Firms stand to gain from aligning their immediate operational planning with broader business planning procedures, enabling them to make instantaneous updates to inventory predictions and supply. Decisions made during this part of the supply chain process have a significant impact on inventory cycle times and expenses.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. Inventory management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7%

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The answer lies in seeing, and mitigating, the real risk posed to supply chains by extreme weather, grid shutdowns, flooded ports and other disruptive events. Quantifying the Threat With Luminate Risk Manager.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

I settled on a title on helping the supply chain planner to be more successful in completing work during this cycle of risk management, but the advice is designed to make organizations more successful with planning over the long-run. We are living in the middle of a risk management supply chain case study.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Inventory, in this time of uncertainty, is the organization’s most important buffer to protect against variability. However, organizations are not good at managing inventory. Management of the cash-to-cash cycle is critical to maintaining working capital. Inventory. Days of Receivables by Industry.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. Inventory pile-ups. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7%

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As a result, inventory management processes grow more effective, making the way for both just-in-time delivery options and better customer service. Most importantly, partnerships reduce the risk encountered by putting the power of your whole supply chain to work in risk management and mitigation.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In his opening remarks at the World Economic Forum’s ‘summer Davos’ in Tianjin [in late June], Li said that ‘some in the West are hyping up the so-called phraseologies of reducing dependencies and de-risking. ”[1] Chinese leaders believe that companies, not governments, should make risk management decisions.

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