Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Source: Descartes Datamyne. Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology. The verdict would have been “definitely nailed it” if we were counting all of the “ML-washing” going on in the supply chain and logistics technology market. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

AI-driven systems improve understanding and management of workflows. Defining Business Process Automation Business Process Automation (BPA) involves the utilization of technology to execute recurring tasks within an organization’s operations. Businesses gain agility and can focus human resources on strategic work.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

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. Now the use of AI/ML is expanding beyond finding insights in data and providing predictions for the future.

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Logility

JANUARY 4, 2022

The partnership enables Logility customers to layer in Planalytics’ predictive demand metrics to better understand impacts across their customer base and proactively capitalize on sales opportunities created by favorable weather while mitigating risks when demand is negatively impacted. ATLANTA – Jan. 4, 2022 – Logility, Inc.,

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 26, 2022

Advanced analytics exceeds standard business intelligence (BI) using state-of-the-art technology and tools to create data asset information and real-time statistics. These diagnostic analyses help businesses predict market trends, optimize global supply chains, to make quicker, strategic decisions to pursue financial opportunities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A previous supply planning implementation, of an SCP system from a different supplier, had not gone well. When it comes to supply chain planning, the right technology solution can make a big impact on a business’ agility and resilience. 94% of US and Canadian healthcare systems use Cardinal Health in one capacity or another.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The Role of Digital Technology in Logistics Digital technology emerged with the first commercial computers in the mid-20th century. Other developments like transistors, integrated circuits, and personal computers paved the way for the rapid advancement of technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

With its ability to derive insights from vast amounts of data and derive insights, generative AI has emerged as a valuable tool to optimize supply chain operations. AI-based tools already help automate routine tasks and assist decision-making processes across various sectors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. Curiouser and Curiouser.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

That means managing employees, vendors, customers, and more on one platform. That’s where supply chain risk management software comes in. SCRM software helps companies manage their supply chains by centralizing every aspect of their operations into one place so they can see where problems are occurring before they happen.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Thanks to the more advanced forms of supply chain analytics like predictive analytics, supply chains are proactively looking into the future and prepping for “what is to come” rather than only ruminating over “what already happened.” What Is Predictive Analytics for Supply Chain?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

BI is a powerful tool that can help companies drive informed decisions, improve their planning processes, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. In this blog post, we will explore how manufacturers can leverage this technology to achieve data-driven success. The benefits of this integration are clear.

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency. Download the Guide.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. Supply Chain Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. Optimize sourcing: Focus on optimizing sourcing spend across all categories of products. This approach results in inefficiencies, higher costs, and missed opportunities.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Predictive analytics tool leverages AI to identify how a supplier will perform by analyzing past events and on-time delivery data. We’re pleased to announce the launch of our Predictive Purchase Order (PO) On-Time Delivery solution.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

We need systems to filter out the extraneous bits, and, just as importantly, we need systems to present the most relevant information in ways we can easily assimilate. To do that well, a digital supply chain platform must place a premium on dashboard design. A poorly designed tool isn’t an asset, it’s a cost sink.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 5, 2018

Global supply chains are one of the longest and most complex of business process systems due to the many moving parts, multiple transfer points, diverse company types/players involved and the sheer length of these supply chains. o AIS Messages API – Modern RESTful endpoint to keep up with the live feed.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Yet despite the availability of new platforms and analytics tools, supply chain risk management strategies remain in their infancy post-pandemic. Almost seven-in-ten (68%) of organizations view suppliers as a source of differentiation, while 66% now collaborate with suppliers to increase supply chain resilience. About Ivalua.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With supply chain management analytics software, companies can improve decision making, take a proactive approach and quickly mitigate issues before they explode into bigger problems. In the early 2000s, companies began embracing ERP systems to analyze supply chain performance. What is Supply Chain Analytics Software?

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

Tools that are available to day are catalysts to faster ad better business processes and enabling higher productivity that is different in kind and not just in degree. Even real-time decision making is being replaced with before-the-time decision making by predicting events. Processes that used to take days can now be done in minutes.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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. As the industry evolves and innovations improve, OTR freight management technologies offer?? transportation metrics ?that transportation management optimization ?to

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2023

Operations and manufacturing managers always look at metrics on productivity, schedule adherence, downtime and other critical production data. There is a relatively new term in manufacturing that is going hand and hand with change shop floor management processes and technology, called the connected workforce.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Procurement Procurement involves sourcing and acquiring the materials or products needed for production. Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

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Silvon Software

AUGUST 8, 2022

Plus, changing consumer behaviors and demands are leading businesses to adopt newer technologies and innovations so they can adapt and evolve at a faster rate. First, most companies are swimming in large volumes of data stored in diverse systems and databases. Make supply chain analytics broadly available.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When you track transportation metrics and KPIs like transit time, on-time pickups, and percent of truckload capacity utilized across your carrier partners, you can identify trends and opportunities for streamlined OTR transportation management. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The IDC MarketScape report on Order Orchestration and Fulfillment evaluates 14 software vendors in this area. Since every retail organization is different, the IDC MarketScape also looked at the flexibility of the software. A modern software architecture, built on a cloud-native microservices model.

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Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. Supply Chain Optimization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

The Association for Supply Chain Management’s Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model provides seven primary processes that will ensure order fulfilment is carried out properly and efficiently — Orchestrate, Plan, Order, Source, Transform, Fulfill and Return.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mr. Beery was also visiting startups that had interesting technology for which the use case was not immediately apparent. What a Supply Chain Digital Transformation Means Unsurprisingly, a company as large as Mars has a highly complex supply chain involving global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution.

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QAD

AUGUST 29, 2023

In addition, organizations must invest in the right technology to facilitate data collaboration. This may include tools such as cloud-based platforms, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 24, 2024

This scenario raises the question: “How do we build systems that enable better demand planning for manufacturers, and what are the processes that support these?” Delayed delivery of performance metrics and consumer behavior sets off a chain reaction of excess, wastage, and loss of profits. Excess inventories lead to excess wastage.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Specifically noted in the report: “ How China can have so few (reported) fatalities – less than 20 since the first tentative steps toward easing Covid controls in late-November- and why they’re concentrated in Beijing have also become frequently asked questions across social media platforms. ” Sobering Predictions. All rights reserved.

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