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Definitions Matter

Supply Chain Shaman

. “At the Digital Supply Chain event at SAP. ” When I asked the question, I got an answer from LinkedIn that the research focused on digital maturity with SAP. The research is generated by SAP. The research is generated by SAP. First pass tender percentage in transportation planning.

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ThroughPut.ai SKU Rationalization is Now Available on SAP® Store

ThroughPut

By integrating with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Data warehouse cloud and SAP ERP software, the SKU Rationalization solution by ThroughPut.ai can optimize the product mix to generate rapid free cash flow improvements for SAP customers. cohort and an SAP Partner listed on the SAP Store. ThroughPut.ai ThroughPut.ai

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Getting Inventory Right: Hope with Hype and Recycled Software?

Supply Chain Shaman

Several good friends in consulting roles are sharing information on SAP HANA from SAP Insider; and this morning, LLamasoft announced the acquisition of the LogicTools assets from IBM. In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks. SAP: Will Hype Translate to Hope?

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Software is Not Enough: SAP and Descartes Partner on TMS Connectivity

Talking Logistics

That is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, questions shippers should ask before implementing a Transportation Management System — specifically if they’re implementing a traditional, behind-the-firewall solution. How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners?

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

We find that the companies with the most marked improvement in a balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are smaller and less well-known. Could SAP mobilize to redefine the space? However, no company wants to share insights from failure.

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World’s Fifth Fastest Growing Retailer Automates Replenishment Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

SAP/HANA is used as their key enterprise application. At the end of the day, when the stores close, the sales are posted to SAP. lu explained that fruit and vegetable is harder to plan because spoilage and write-offs lead to lower inventory accuracy in these categories. Many stores get daily deliveries. What comes next?