Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

In the research for my inventory optimization report, the lowest level of satisfaction with multi-tier inventory optimization is with clients of the SAP inventory solution (previously purchased from SmartOps). Selling licenses does not translate into implemented software. ILOG was then purchased by IBM for $340 million in 2008.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Background on Ocean Transport. The need for data synchronization increases with the growth of nodes, the increase of the number of parties handling the freight, and the use of multiple modes of transport. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

Supply Chain Design Software 467

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 467

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

OMP provides supply chain planning (SCP) solutions. That variability might be in the areas of manufacturing, distribution, or transportation capacity. But procurement says, ‘well, we’re not going to tell the supplier that because we have this volume-based discount. Resilience is About Planning for Agility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 272

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 98

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Structural Changes in Supply Chains: Example: A consumer goods company decides to near-shore its manufacturing operations to reduce transportation costs and improve responsiveness. They underwent a thorough Network Optimization exercise to identify the roadmap of transitioning to a hybrid offshore/nearshore model.

Modeling 313

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 313

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The company is using Blue Yonder for transportation management, Coupa’s Supply Chain Guru for network design, and FourKites ( see the webinar ) for transportation visibility in certain regions or departments to help with this. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 260

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides an update on Logility’s previously announced acquisition of a start-up supply chain network design provider, and how this form of technology has become increasingly important to supply chain management teams. . Evolution of Supply Chain Network Design Technology. Background.

Logility 52

Logility Network Design Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software 52

JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Customer expectations for product availability and seemingly endless purchasing channels are driving many companies to move product faster and smarter than ever before. Today, a company’s success is largely driven by: its network design and how that company manages its supply, production and distribution locations.

Supply Chain Design 75

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 75

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

49% That was the ownership share of product returns specialist Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions (IPPS), a joint venture between Doddle—a part of Blue Yonder—and Inmar, Inc. That until this week, when Doodle announced it has acquired the remaining 51%.

Supply Chain Planning Software 41

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Vendor Strategies 41

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

In the period of 2005-2010 I created research on the topic of demand-driven value networks as an analyst at AMR Research. This ended when Gartner purchased AMR Research in 2010. After reflection, I broadened the demand-driven concepts and started writing about Market-Driven Value Networks in 2012. Reflections. Moving Forward.

Supply and Demand 191

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. This requires a focus on the form and function of inventory as a part of network design, but only 7% of companies actively design their networks. The issues include: Level of granularity.

Supply Chain Design Software 207

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 207

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Background on Ocean Transport. The need for data synchronization increases with the growth of nodes, the increase of the number of parties handling the freight, and the use of multiple modes of transport. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 195

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Too many companies still rely on inadequate capabilities provided by spreadsheets and basic ERP forecasting solutions. Leading demand planning solutions apply science to deliver a better forecast, including “best-fit” algorithms that automatically select the right forecasting approach for each stage of a product’s lifecycle.

Material Savings 100

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Contrary to what some procurement professionals may think, all logistics solution providers are not created equal, and those who consider price only, or as main factor in their selection process, are doomed to mediocrity and perhaps even failure.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 119

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 119

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Gender diversity in supply chain teams fosters collaboration, enhances decision-making processes, and leads to more effective solutions that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Creativity and Innovation: Supply chain management involves finding creative solutions to complex challenges.

Negotiating Skills 93

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Design Software 93

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply Chain Network Design. Along with the design of supply chain strategy, the design of the supply chain itself, especially the part dealing with outbound distribution from plants or warehouses, is instrumental in the success or failure of businesses. . SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development. .

Inventory Reduction 111

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 111

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Stakeholders in key sectors, such as energy, economy, industry, infrastructure, transport, waste, agriculture, and the environment, will update relevant strategies, plans and policies and implement initiatives and projects to achieve net zero by 2050 in line with their needs and growth requirements.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 130

MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an on-line educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe. Transportation Planning, Management, and Execution.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 88

Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Too many companies still rely on spreadsheets and basic ERP forecasting solutions both of which provide inadequate planning capabilities. Realistic constraint-based schedules and capacity-planning tools can help reduce manufacturing planning time by as much as 75%. It is not unusual to reduce transportation costs by as much as 30%.

Chemicals 100

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

He was hired as a purchasing agent and was directed to obtain some procurement training at a local certificate mill.[1] 1] “During the first few hours,” he writes, “we went over the pertinent areas of a purchase order. One driver of this demand for supply chain redesign is e-commerce.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 100

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Therefore, better network design, planning and operations are all needed, and all of which might not be completely satisfactory. Will it require frequent maintenance and re-tooling? Logistics and delivery can be handled in a very optimized way with the help of automated solutions using data and information.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

Rethink Network Design. Not only is e-commerce creating an onslaught of orders, but the choices of solutions available to fulfill those orders are also multiplying rapidly. Consumers are no longer bound by loyalty or geographic necessity in their purchase decisions. Rethink Network Design. The Challenges.

Supply Chain Software 137

Supply Chain Software Distribution Retail Supply Chain Design Software 137

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He graduated from the Cambridge Academy of Transport and the Chilean and German Commerce Institute with a degree in maritime transport, respectively.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Solutions / Results: Through the lead logistics provider or 4PL and shipper relationship, the 4PL assumed responsibility for execution and management of other 3PLs. The 4PL built a new routing tool specifically for Whirlpool that offered overall cost optimization and mode selection.

Case Study 120

Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

In the latter half of the 20 th century, it transformed into a Swiss holding company with interests in sea freight, air freight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a focus on IT-based logistics solutions. million square feet overseas, maintaining a strong network of 744 branches in 48 countries and regions.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

Powered by data analytics and advanced technologies, every stage of the supply chain can be critically analyzed, starting from procurement to distribution to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. This opens up avenues to save procurement, transportation, inventory, and warehousing costs.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Modeling 52

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Outbound transportation. Thus, if you find out that an expensive transport solution (courier for example) is routinely being used to deliver a low margin product to a customer, you’ll understand that much better if the end result for you turns out to be a loss. Marketing costs. Ordering and cash collection. Picking and packing.

Purchasing Skills 93

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 93

Ware2Go

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Plus, 87% of shoppers begin their product search online and 54% prefer to make online purchases , further illustrating the importance of differentiating from ecommerce rivals with swifter, cheaper nationwide delivery that doesn’t break the bank. One fast growing company to emulate on the multichannel selling front is O2 Recovery.

Distribution 98

Distribution Inventory Reduction Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies 98

ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

This success is attributed to the significant investment by Home Depot in telematics and routing solutions to drive increased revenues. Along with experimenting in crowdsourced deliveries in cars, Home Depot succeeded in giving customers a well-defined delivery window of two to four hours thanks to investing in a transport management system.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Optimization Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

When you think about the product lifecycle from cradle-to-cradle through the moments of truth of purchase, usage, and disposal, what are the opportunities to improve corporate social responsibility? Use GPS, maps and weather signals to better predict arrival and route transportation assets. Bio-engineering? Customization?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. 5 ways logistics and network optimization software benefit supply chains. Positioning fulfillment centers and inventory.

Modeling 52

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

A Blueprint for Supply Chain Optimization This webcast delves into the process of a successful network design initiative and the outlines the steps necessary for success. White Paper. Consortium Report. Contact Us. Webinar On Demand.

Demand Planning Software 40

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 40

Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A growing number of customers want to truly make a difference and are becoming careful about their purchases. Supply chain transparency and low-emission transportation are some of the many emerging trends that retailers are adopting to stay ahead of the game. Meet your delivery deadlines with our logistics optimization software!

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Trends Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 28, 2016

Static plans with a five-year horizon will no longer ensure supply chain optimality , and once distribution network misalignment starts to creep in, so will inflation of network costs. Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet to stop distribution network misalignment. 7 Expensive Blights of Misaligned Distribution Networks.

Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Distribution Optimal Sourcing 40

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Distribution Network Design Correcting poor network design is one of those supply chain basics to which there might not be a simple solution. This applies particularly to companies that have never really considered supply chain strategy or looked at the effectiveness of their distribution networks.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 40

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

SCLA focuses on the practical knowledge necessary to succeed in real-world supply chain management, and therefore is not heavily laced with academic theory, although of course all key concepts, models, and tools are explaine d as part of the program content. Transportation management (including specialised types of transportation).

Education 45

Education Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software 45

BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2017

Even assortments driven by a group or cluster of information (such as demographic or purchasing similarities) still lacked the level of personalization needed to identify local preferences and engage important strategic customer groups. Key enhancements to JDA Category Management 2017.1 include: Improved assortment collaboration.

Meeting 58

Meeting Las Vegas Modeling Manufacturing Procurement 58