Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes. In fact, going forward, they want to pull data from demand planning, the ERP, the plant, and transportation to create real-time supply chain visibility that spans beyond the warehouse. Final Thoughts.

Real-time Visibility 172

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

Poor Warehouse Utilization Increases Expenses Poor warehouse utilization has been a key concern for supply-chain executives over the last decade. Use metrics and Big Data analytics for performance measurement and improvement, explains Inbound Logistics. Even with 5.2

Supply Chain Design Software 121

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Later, he entered supply chain consulting.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2018

The Reward: Top Benefits of Modern Systems Are Key to Business Survival When it comes time to garnering support to investing in a modern warehouse management system, supply chain executives should focus on the key benefits that will be provided by the system.

Supply Chain Design Software 184

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Optimize supply chain execution and minimize both delivery time and costs. Product categorization has become much more segmented and differentiated.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

If you were to add a subtitle to every supply chain professional’s job description it would be Risk Manager or Risk Mitigator. What are some of the biggest supply chain risks companies face today? Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place? At what cost?

Supply Chain 103

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. There has to be an enlightened leader that understands that the supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion. Hoping to see you there!

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The online retail platform and last-mile fulfillment services provider specifically made mention of the benefits that were provided by an ongoing relook and restructuring of the provider’s customer fulfillment operations and transportation network. after an order was placed. Watch this industry space.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. This process effectively identifies opportunities to create value for customers, optimize supply chain visibility, performance and spend.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 105

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the July 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined once again in July. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. that we have not seen since April of 2019.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Arthur Valdez, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer at Target, spoke about the mega-retailer’s supply chain transformation at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) online forum in September. But Target was focused on the customer experience.

Procurement Analytics 130

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Tariffs and Trade War: What Should Supply Chain Executives Do? Supply Chain Control Towers: Visibility, Collaboration, and Optimization. How to Successfully Implement a Transportation Management System. Visibility-Driven Workflow for Transportation Execution. The New NAFTA: What’s Changed?

Video 101

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Adapt to regulation change & manage increasing costs in your Life Sciences Supply Chain. The Life Sciences Supply Chain Summit is the only event that brings together all segments of the European life sciences supply chain. LSP partnerships, optimizing transportation networks. Change Management.

Pharmaceutical 74

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

As explained by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine, one of the primary ways an organization can meet this demand is by setting a performance review for suppliers. After all, a given distributor cannot evaluate a supplier without being able to see how that supplier has performed in terms of the specific metrics.

Procurement Analytics 120

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

Automated ordering alleviates the pressure on supply chain executives and also can take care of triggering replenishment orders automatically. Since every business is connected with technologies like ERP software, it is easier to implement such solutions and have the complete supply chain adapt readily to demand shifts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. When we talk about global supply chain visibility we are referring to: .

3PL 54

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Joseph Ludorf, executive director of supply chain at our pharmaceutical customer Cipla Medpro describes their situation this way, “When it comes to transporting medicine, there are strict requirements for each product with regards to temperature control and the type of vehicles in which each can be transported.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Production and transportation activities are energy-intensive, but this also means the potential for implementing greener practices lay here. Business and supply chain executives are also incentivized to spread awareness and come up with sustainable strategies. Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo. Sources: ??

Material Savings 52

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We crossed $100 billion in eCommerce sales and drove share gains as our customer experience metrics improved, even during our highest volume days leading up to the holidays.” The prior metric of 98 percent OTIF established in 2020 is now reportedly 90 percent on-time and 95 percent in-full.

Inventory Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In contrast, Luminate Platform spans functional boundaries and creates an orchestrated, cohesive response across every supply chain competency that reflects what’s best for the organization as a whole. Let’s consider a disruptive event that probably every supply chain executive can identify with: a missed delivery of critical products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Coming out of Y2K, more logistics operations focused on improving labor management, transportation management and green initiatives such as advancements in lighting technology, safety features with automated dock ramps with trailer locks and more. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 14, 2015

I came to the realization that you would get the same reaction from a supply chain executive when discussing supply chain technology. We have electric cars, new transportation systems, wind turbines, solar panels. As a user, manager or executive, use the software. Excitement. Measure your progress.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Unsurprisingly more than two-thirds (68%) of the participants said streamlining the supply chain is the highest priority for discrete manufacturing companies. Interestingly a near identical percentage (67%) said that ERP (enterprise resource planning) solutions fall short of achieving accurate, real-time, visible supply chain data.

Supply Chain Visibility 40

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. As companies scramble to change to a new route, carrier or transport mode at the last minute, they often pay higher-than-expected fees.

Optimal Sourcing 88

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

Poor Warehouse Utilization Increases Expenses Poor warehouse utilization has been a key concern for supply-chain executives over the last decade. Use metrics and Big Data analytics for performance measurement and improvement, explains Inbound Logistics. Even with 5.2

Supply Chain Design Software 53

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

While forecast accuracy, if used well, can reduce safety stock, what I find in the study of the global multi-national is the rise of cycle stock due to increased item complexity, and the increase of in transit inventories due to longer freight lanes and longer cycles in ocean transportation. ” Executive Understanding.

Waste Reduction 150

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. The Improved Way. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2012

The Aberdeen Supply Chain Summit in Chicago earlier this month was a productive event for supply chain executives and practitioners. It is critical to align the whole organization on the right metrics, otherwise the segmentation will fall apart. S&OP should be the process used to align the organization.

S&OP 64

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The promise of mathematical engines to improve business decision making is the basis of the supply chain planning, trade promotion management, revenue optimization, and supply chain execution markets for transportation/logistics. Rules, engines, policies and metrics need to align.

Analytics Software 238

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 238

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

I also learned that there are a lot of similarities between the Heavy Building Materials supply chain and the Domino’s Pizza supply chain. Cement is one of the raw materials that goes into making concrete, which is the finished product.

Material Savings 0

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

They are able to take pre-emptive action in either transporting or configuring shipments to reduce turn-around-times and increasing a resulting efficiency of the supply chains. The Rankings Gartner has used three financial and corporate social responsibility metrics for the ranking.

Gartner 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Here’s one real-life example: a retailer and a manufacturer were able to reduce overall logistics costs between factory and store by cutting out the manufacturer’s distribution centers and treating the retailer’s distribution network as one integrated supply chain, from manufacturing plant to store shelf.

Optimal Sourcing 66

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BlueYonder

JUNE 26, 2020

Recent studies have shown that transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Department of Energy calculated that CO2 emissions from transportation surpassed two billion metric tons ; it’s hard to imagine what that number looks like today. In 2007, the U.S.

Waste Reduction 98

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Changes in demand, late shipments, quality issues, point of sale, weather patterns, production schedules and projected inventory positions are just some of the myriad of things you want to be able to see so you can make better and more informed decisions as a supply chain executive. Execution Layer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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Aera Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2018

by Arnaud Morvan, Senior Engagement Director at Aera Technology Walmart’s announcement last year that it would toughen up its on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery requirements sent a chill through supply chain executives at CPG companies doing business with the world’s largest retailer.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. As a result, the average company is increasing investment in supply chain management technologies by 6 percent and rethinking architectures. Note the increase in investment in supply chain execution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Digital process prototypes.

Gartner 111

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