Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Chasing N-Tier Visibility.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries. It’s an ongoing challenge because supply chains continue to get more fragmented, more global, and more dynamic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

This is the latest of the company’s significant strides toward making supply chains a force for good by helping organizations improve service levels, reduce excess stock, eliminate waste, and increase profits. Version 8.61 Version 8.61 The release of SO99+ V8.61 The release of SO99+ V8.61 release HERE.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

Achieving global supply chain visibility is a journey that companies have been on for many years, but most haven’t reached that promised land yet. How do you translate global supply chain visibility into actual business benefits? Defining Global Supply Chain Visibility.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

If supply chain and logistics executives were granted one wish to make their work lives easier and more productive, most of them would probably say, “I wish I had end-to-end supply chain visibility.” Why has end-to-end supply chain visibility been so difficult to achieve?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. Supply Chain 4.0.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 28, 2023

BOSTON – August 3, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named among ten Notable Vendors included in Gartner’s Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions (July 2023). and/or its affiliates in the U.S.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2022

It’s a complex problem, but you can successfully optimize inventory levels with the right approach and technology. With all of today’s supply chain disruptions, and new ones no doubt lurking around the corner, companies without optimized inventory are risking overpaying and underperforming.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2018

Achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility has been the Holy Grail for industry executives — always desired, but seldom achieved. This has been an ongoing challenge, in part, because supply chain networks, technologies, and processes are always changing, making supply chain visibility a moving target.

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Adexa

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Is Supply Chain Visibility the Answer? Many supply chain professionals are putting much focus on systems to get better supply chain visibility including, so called, Control Towers and S&OP solutions. It is not clear what is meant by visibility. appeared first on Adexa.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2018

Not having adequate visibility to your shipments, orders, or products is an ongoing challenge for many companies. You may have very good visibility in some areas of your supply chain, but have poor visibility or blind spots in other areas such as transportation. Supply Chain Visibility Gaps.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2018

Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Supply chain black swans occur without warning, and recovery can last months.

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Turvo

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the modern supply chain, selecting the right supply chain technology and software can make or break company goals. Unfortunately, choosing the right supply chain visibility software is even more complicated. Not all supply chain visibility software works in the same way.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Read More at ClearMetal’s blog.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Toilet Paper Supply Chain! In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! Supply Chain visibility and the Digital Supply Chain has never been more important!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

JANUARY 9, 2023

Over the past few years, the topic of supply chains has taken on greater urgency. As consumers expect more for less , businesses have been challenged with offering faster shipping options, broader product inventories, and lower prices. At the center of the struggle is a lack of supply chain visibility.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. You are a supply chain leader. by John Westerveld. Imagine this scenario. The phone rings – it’s your VP of sales.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2015

For manufacturers, key functions such as sourcing and supplier management have become more challenging as the result of increasing supply chain complexity. One area that manufacturers need to focus on is improving supply chain visibility. Visibility all the way up the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2014

Here’s the way I think about it: you can’t aspire to have end-to-end supply chain visibility, which is what every manufacturer and retailer wants in order to become more agile and responsive, without also accepting end-to-end responsibility. Responsibility for your supply chain does not end at Tier 1.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. by Dr Shereen Nassar – Global Director of Logistics Studies and Supply Chain Management Programmes Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Digital Supply Chain to Drive Resilience. Analytics for Diversifying the Supply Base.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Supply Chain Resilience Depends Upon End-to-End Visibility Service companies, where one firm takes over a set of duties that used to be done in-house, is quite common. In supply chain services, the services company plans and executes on behalf of their clients. The right IT is critical.

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crisp

JANUARY 11, 2023

The new integration provides brands with a live feed of sales and supply chain data within Databricks to power real-time insights and action. The new integration meets the need of CPG suppliers to leverage real-time, granular, data for improved supply chain visibility. Enabling an agile supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. Supply chain practitioners are beginning to understand the same is true for supply chain planning (SCP) and multi-enterprise supply chain network solutions. Visibility to Events.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

Rajesh Mani, Director of Presales, Supply Chain Apps, Bristlecone. Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 disruption, I have come across many organizations and ‘initiatives of the month’ focusing on improving supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility means different things to different audiences.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2023

We recognized that this endeavor required a planning tool that could increase the speed and accuracy of our operations, improving supply chain visibility and driving fast, effective decision making to help us meet consumer demand. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , Twitter , YouTube or visit www.toolsgroup.com.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. ”[1] How AI Benefits the Retail Supply Chain How often have you heard someone say, “Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions?” Transforming Inventory Management.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

In today’s globalized economy, extraordinary events on one continent can be felt worldwide, as companies tend to have complex supply chains involving suppliers from multiple countries. An undisturbed supply chain is vital for continuous production and, as a result, for customer satisfaction.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As the supply chain crisis enters yet another year, demand volatility continues to reach unprecedented heights. Let’s take a look at what demand shaping is and why it could be critical to your supply chain. Ensure Supply and Demand are Aligned. The answer is, both yes and no. What Is Demand Shaping?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. As such, I assumed that supply chain wasn’t a core competency. Network Supply Chain Restructure. Fortunately for me, some of the sessions were available virtually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Matt Elenjickal, Founder and CEO at FourKites, and looks at redefining real-time visibility. More than answering “What’s the ETA?”,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain. Lean cuts inventory out of the supply chain.

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