Logility

JULY 29, 2022

How to properly optimize your logistics network with network design. This is where network design helps lay out a future network with all the cost and service tradeoffs. However, there is a problem — traditional network design tools struggle with unknowns. The Challenge. is difficult.

Network Design Software 227

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 27, 2023

ESG supply chain management is critical to maximizing the benefits of omnichannel ecommerce and warehousing and distribution services. The Shipper’s Role in Global Fulfillment and Trade Shippers are responsible for transporting goods from the point of origin to the end of consumption.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Innovation Optimal Sourcing 78

AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Demand Simulation in Network Design Navigator. As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease. As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease.

Supply Chain Disruption 156

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 156

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 21, 2016

After being largely ignored for many years, distribution network design has recently surged to the top of the priority list for many supply chain leaders. Distribution network design has surged to the top of the priority list for supply chain leaders. The Signs That Should Prompt a Distribution Network Design Review.

Network Design Software 40

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 40

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

We are using Network Design Navigator for two purposes with different data sets: The first one is to optimize proximity in our network allocation for engineers. It has helped us dynamically optimize our engineer sources as we go. We used a transport planning tool that didn’t give us the output we needed either.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 240

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Trade disputes and tariffs.

Supply Chain Disruption 205

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Capacity constraints and transportation delays.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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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. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly. Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 190

Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

Freight transportation is the culprit that makes up a vast majority of air pollutants and emissions in the US. Freight transportation is often a huge part of indirect emissions that go un-tracked. Stord’s platform connects shippers’ warehouses with their ERP to consolidate data in one location.

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 78

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Warehouses are full and shelves are empty. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. Labor turnover, supply reliability, and transportation variation are here to stay. The design, and redesign, of supply chains needs to be continuous based on market data. Invest in network design technologies. Volume is up.

Analytics Software 195

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

So when the warehouse team threatened to unionize, I transferred into a distribution, warehouse environment. Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Warehouses are full and shelves are empty. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. Labor turnover, supply reliability, and transportation variation are here to stay. The design, and redesign, of supply chains needs to be continuous based on market data. Invest in network design technologies. Volume is up.

Analytics Software 195

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

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

We are using Network Design Navigator for two purposes with different data sets: The first one is to optimize proximity in our network allocation for engineers. It has helped us dynamically optimize our engineer sources as we go. We used a transport planning tool that didn’t give us the output we needed either.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 156

Arkieva

JANUARY 20, 2017

Are you using lean in your logistics and transportation management? The transportation company’s culture and behavior should change to apply Lean thinking. Transportation takes time. The list of additional waste generated by transportation goes on and on. Right Source. Lean is a new way of doing business.

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction 60

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Source: Statista.com. Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. Production and transportation activities are energy-intensive, which also means the potential for implementing greener practices lay here. Ethical sourcing of goods.

Negotiating Skills 52

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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 1 emissions include direct emissions from the company’s owned and controlled sources.

Supply Chain Design Software 188

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 188

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic. Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. Transportation: Trade routes blockage – Congestion at ports. Optimize sourcing decisions. Cyber attacks.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. Slowly, as shown in the image of the consumer value network, supply chain leaders expand the scope of their supply chain operations from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier with a clear view on the customer.

Supply Chain Design Software 166

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Modeling 166

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

“Logistics” and “Freight” both conjure up imagery associated with the movement and transportation of goods whether by truck, car, rail, ocean liner or any other form of transportation. ” That is the definition in a nutshell.

Negotiating Skills 72

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The advent of transportation management systems (TMS) in the 1990s introduced near-infinite metrics and data points into the supply chain yet brought with it more questions than answers: How do we centralize the data? How well is my transportation routing guide performance? The Fundamentals of Managed Analytics. Reduced Risk.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 105

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics 105

AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Space – demand volatility and uncertainty create risk for managing large warehousing operations. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Strong capabilities in supply chain planning and network design.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 156

MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 30, 2022

A new white paper published by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and software provider Coupa, titled The New Competitive Advantage: Analytics-Driven Supply Chain Design, An Executive Guide , shows how companies can leverage a new generation of supply chain design methods to increase competitiveness.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 52

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 101

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 101

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software has completed the acquisition of supply chain network design technology provider Starboard Solutions. In December of last year, Supply Chain Matters declared a renaissance in the application and technology advancements in the area of supply network design technology.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

“The logistics function has evolved to what it is today,” he writes, “because most current sourcing practices do not result in optimizing supply and demand.” What products are sourced? He explains, “The use of 5G and IoT will speed up transportation of goods by rail, road and motorway.”

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 100

BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

The current share of indigenous to imported sourcing for the OEMs is approximately 40:60. Organizations need to explore deployment of technologies e.g., Transportation Management System, Warehouse Management System, Robotics, Autonomous Materials Movement to decrease worker density throughout their operations. Automation.

Automotive 90

Automotive Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 90

AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Space – demand volatility and uncertainty create risk for managing large warehousing operations. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Strong capabilities in supply chain planning and network design.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The reason is simple: companies want their 3PL partners to provide them with insights about leading industry practices and trends, as well as to facilitate networking and knowledge-exchange opportunities with other shippers in the 3PL’s community. Greg Forbis, Senior Director, General Merchandise, Inbound Transportation, Walmart Stores.

Innovation 174

Innovation Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 174

IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

For respondents at the median, 80 percent of total annual packing material consumed comes from recycled or re-used materials and 60 percent comes from renewable sources. For the top performers, however, 90 percent of total annual packing material consumed comes from recycled / re-used materials, and 74 percent comes from renewable sources.

Sustainability 193

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Understand their sources of income. Some examples may be rules restricting availability of transport stock and routes, laws limiting workforce liberties or effectiveness, short-term working capital guidelines, etc. Network Design. During the COVID pandemic so far, companies have been forced to close or shutter warehouses.

Modeling 97

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 97

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 24, 2012

A couple of months ago, I asked one question on Quora about how 3pl companies select a warehouse or facility location. While industrial clusters are extensively covered in many economic literature, logistics clusters which focus on various activities in transportation and distribution is the uncharted territory. Chapter 3: Dr.

Sourcing Strategies 100

Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 100

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. Most can only measure functional costs—transportation, manufacturing, and procurement. Time horizon.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 190

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Here are some key factors organic food companies need to consider to ensure a sustainable supply chain: Sourcing. Transportation. In the U.S.,

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability Waste Reduction 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Here are some key factors organic food companies need to consider to ensure a sustainable supply chain: Sourcing. Transportation. In the U.S.,

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability Waste Reduction 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. However, it is not always possible to source all ingredients locally.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability Waste Reduction 40