ThroughPut

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. As per a recent study, AI can help reduce production costs by almost 20% in the agriculture sector!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. That is fast growth.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

When you look at the potential benefits in inventory savings, freight savings, and on-time fulfillment improvements, it’s not that difficult to build the business case. I encourage you to watch the webcast to hear them tell their stories directly, but here’s an overview of A101’s case study. So, what’s been the problem?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But one thing you notice as you go to omnichannel software vendor’s web sites and examine customer case studies, the case studies may talk about retailers growing their revenues by 100% or more, but none talk about how much profitability grew. In general, retailers can model the transportation costs associated with an omni-order.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. However, products go to over 2.4

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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?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. What is a boutique?

Supply Chain Design Software 243

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. What is RFID Technology? RFID tags can reduce out of stocks by up to 80.3%

Manufacturing Procurement 92

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

Industry analysts have pointed out an obvious fit with inventory optimization. If retailers optimize their inventory—dynamically aligning their supply chains to changing customer preferences and behavior—they can position inventory to satisfy demand at the lowest possible cost.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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Unleashed

AUGUST 12, 2021

How food manufacturers are taking advantage of the alternative protein trend: A case study One recently launched New Zealand company, Food Nation , is proving a winner in the alternative protein space. The post Alternative Protein: A Food Manufacturers Guide [+ Case Study] appeared first on Unleashed Software.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. We feel so strongly about this that we do not have an inventory planning role.”

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Unleashed

APRIL 4, 2023

We also break down several case studies of companies currently using machine learning in their supply chain processes. Inventory management Machine learning can track and analyse sales and customer data, along with supplier data. These datasets allow for accurate inventory management. What is machine learning?

Case Study 52

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is when you receive goods from a supplier’s vehicle (train or truck) and move them directly onto an outbound vehicle to be transported to your customer – so there’s minimal to no storage time. The goods are sorted and transported to their final destination.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

Rise in Inventories. Less Effective at Inventory Management. Inventories grew twenty days over the decade. Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory. Despite spending 1.1% Alignment Barriers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 357

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software . According to a recent study, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing. I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. Is it duties, or is it transportation?

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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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 216

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. In another example, Narvar’s study on “keep the item” returns demonstrates that: 65% of people appreciate that returnless refunds save them time and money. 40% would be more likely to recommend the retailer to others.

Retail 296

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. As a shipper in today’s growing market, there are many advantages to shifting to the use of transportation EDI with your transportation providers or 3PLs. EDI isn’t a new technology in and of itself.

Cost Reduction Strategies 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here, I share four in advance of the full study. No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Smaller Focused Companies Win.

Supply Chain Design Software 235

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This comprehensive joint research project with Aalto University studied identification methods to find parts that are suitable for AM, as well as part performance, workflow and quality assurance implications, and embedded intelligence or “smart” spare parts. Technologies like AM offer a promising alternative to simplify supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. We find that three factors mattered: organizational alignment, descriptive analytics, and inventory management. During the pandemic, transportation costs skyrocketed, creating increasing tension between customer service and price.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

What is Inventory Optimization? Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. Inventory strategy.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

What is Inventory Optimization? Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. Inventory strategy.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 17, 2013

American Shipper recently released its annual benchmark report entitled “ Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study: Climbing the Visibility Sophistication Ladder.” The study surveys practitioners from a variety of industries as well as a cross section from a diverse organizational scale.

Global Transportation 56

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Based on MIT's five-year, fourteen-country study – one of the largest and most thorough ever undertaken -- the book describes the entire managerial system of lean production. But we have also seen companies misinterpret the lean message when it comes to inventory. It's good to trim bloated inventory and free up working capital.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. California Sustainable Freight Action Plan. Software Suite.

Sourcing Strategies 60

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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? The reason for this was to provide a list of "classic" scm books that people can study by themselves while working full-time. However, they asked "What are some good transport and logistics book you''d recommend?".

Six Sigma 100

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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. This is especially true as peak season continues to grow volatile.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 216

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Why did we conduct this study? The wholesale distribution business model has always been a challenging one, characterized by large product inventories, multiple trading partners, high transaction volumes, and cost-intensive logistics. Because we strongly believe that wholesale distributors are at a crossroads.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Matt is Vice President of Logistics Partnerships at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. OneRail is an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About OneRail.

Trends 177

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

A roadmap towards achieving demand-driven inventory replenishment planning. Therefore organizations which have a replenishment planning approach with a demand-driven module, ensures inventory optimization , reduces rework, and eliminates bottlenecks in the supply chain to enhance resilience. Why demand – driven replenishment?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

They rock back and forth in improving singular metrics but struggle to improve a portfolio of growth, margin, inventory performance, and asset utilization. When we look at public companies at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns or growth and Return on Invested Capital. Redesign and Constantly Design for Value.

Supply Chain Design Software 400

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BlueYonder

JULY 26, 2022

How can retailers connect the two, so that inventory is optimally located for that final leg of the journey? Linking demand and fulfillment with inventory planning remains an underexplored advantage that will help combat consumer expectations that span not just speed and convenience, but sustainability too.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Newly Released Conference Board CEO Study. 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. percent, compared to 9.7

Inventory Reduction 52

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