Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. Optimization and simulation are the two main branches of SCND. Optimization accounts for over 90% of all work that is being done by SCND teams. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. But it has gaps.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Connected technology transforms traditional supply chains into dynamic systems capable of real-time decisions and proactive problem-solving. Essential Components of Data-Driven Supply Chains Data-driven supply chains combine multiple technologies to create a comprehensive operational framework.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2015

With my son’s travel baseball team scheduled to begin its season next weekend, the coaches are employing some field maintenance tools you don’t normally see at a baseball field: For all of you who play baseball in California, Texas, and Florida, you have it so easy my friends. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. Supply chain optimization software can help companies navigate challenges, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable success. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Data-Driven Decision-Making in Freight Procurement Advanced Transportation Management Systems (TMS) enable: Carrier vetting and rate comparison.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2025

Managing those changes requires three key steps: Understanding the changes Forming new business strategies to mitigate any impact Embracing core technologies to enable those strategies to work Adapting to increased costs: Many manufacturers depend on imported raw materials, such as steel, aluminum and specialty components.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

These pressures permeate supply chains, where vulnerabilities in one segment can rapidly cascade throughout the entire network. The consequences can be severe, including escalating costs, production stoppages, compromised service levels, and damaged customer relationships. Evaluate your transportation strategydiversifying modes (e.g.,

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Supply chain network and transportation optimization can help make better sourcing and multi-stop route decisions that ultimately result in route design that balances low costs with higher service. With the EU and US introducing CO2 emission limits for trucks, the design of these transportation networks needs to change.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The high priority focus on RFPs and carrier network optimization will continue to impact services and shipping protocols well into 2022 and beyond. What Is Carrier Contract Optimization? The heart and soul of a successful transportation company is its ability to master carrier network optimization across the board.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Relocation, coupled with the exploration of plausible options such as reshoring and nearshoring, must be considered in any supply chain network optimization exercise. Raymon Krishnan has over thirty years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. Business model strategies.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. At the forefront were: politics , the economy and technological advances.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Without the right tools, it’s easy to lose track of shipments, inventory levels, and even supplier performance. That’s where a solid supply chain management (SCM) software comes in handy. Here’s a look at the must-have features in supply chain management software to help you overcome these common challenges.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

At the same time, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years. With their ability to handle mass data, AI driven tools can prove to be highly effective in inventory management. ENHANCED SAFETY. REDUCED OPERATIONS COSTS.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve? Also, with recent technology advancements including the increased usage of web 2.0

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The list of relevant applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) era technology across multiple industries and market segments continues to grow. Deployment of the Internet of Things technology within the chain has significant potential to drive advancement in: Evolving solutions support to simulation. Improve service levels.

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. And network design and optimization are instrumental in bringing about both. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This in turn helps uncover network optimization opportunities, sense demand at the local level, and proactively audit material flow right down to the individual SKU’s. Announces New AI-powered Geospatial Capabilities for Rapid Supply Chain Network Optimization with Dynamic Lead Times ? ThroughPut.ai

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sphera Acquisition of SupplyShift Sphera , a provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and risk management software and consulting services has announced the acquisition of SupplyShift , a supply chain sustainability software company. ” No financial data was disclosed regarding the acquisition.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution. Procuring raw materials or finished goods is one thing, but the processing of moving those goods from one place to another brings its own set of challenges. Industry experts call out advanced sourcing solutions as being extremely important to freight procurement.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Very often it comes from a logistics services provider, one equipped with end-to-end solutions designed to meet your needs while you concentrate your time, energy and investment in your core business. A key service provider should also be able to identify the root cause or reason for slowdowns or stoppages in shipment. Source: GEODIS.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 20, 2015

Increasing profitability and minimizing risks with strategic network design. Tools, software and simulation engines. Strategic network optimization using mathematical optimization. Aligning the supply chain network with business strategy.

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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.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. Implementing the right technologies, such as collaborative mobile robots , can help to optimize resource management and improve productivity.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize. That said, companies can now access modern technology, such as machine learning, to improve the processes of gaining visibility and managing transportation. Create Data-Driven Insights.

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Customers have all the information they need on hand and now more than ever expect companies to deliver goods and services customized to their needs at the fastest time possible. The need of the hour is a happy ‘Marriage’ between the Science of Supply Chain Technology and the Art of Process and People. Procurement. Technology.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 1, 2014

Walmart Stores and the MIT FreightLab have collaborated to create a tool that reduces truck transportation planning time and lowers costs. For example, Walmart Stores partnered with MIT to improve its truckload transportation procurement process. The tool allows for Walmart’s business preferences and U.S. Road to resilience.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 29, 2021

This data-driven and insight-rich environment aids in meeting shipment deadlines, capacity procurement strategies, network optimization, and improved customer experience.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2016

The Top 5 Modern Logistics Technologies. Today, robotics technologies take many forms and serve a number of important functions in the supply chain, from assembling widgets to reading bar codes to moving products from one area of a warehouse to another. 2) Advanced Inventory Tracking Technologies. But that’s not always the case.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The right software can guarantee better fleet management and more efficiency which can translate to increased profitability overall. There are a host of insights that can be gleaned from tracking software, some of which can lead to a better understanding of a vehicle’s life cycle. Improve customer service.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 9, 2015

After highlighting some of the results from the IBM study I worked on this past fall on procurement analytics, I introduced Rich Hughes, former Chief Procurement Officer from Procter & Gamble. In streamlining the P2P system, Rick notes that he had to take someone from procurement to go work in AP in finance to fix it.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

It focuses on delivering the final products or services to the intended recipients. Focus Procurement, receiving, storage, and inventory management. Activities Tasks such as supplier management, procurement planning, order placement, transportation coordination, receiving and inspection, warehousing, and inventory management.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

When businesses align production and procurement schedules with demand, they optimize their supply chain processes. Inventory Optimization As we’ve already stated, an optimized inventory is crucial to balancing costs and keeping customers satisfied. It does this by identifying seasonal trends and demand patterns.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. Procurement costs. Transportation costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

But for those of us who work in the Supply Chain profession we have a unique opportunity to create and deploy the processes, tools, and systems that can make these objectives a reality. Future technologies also have applicability in helping reduce Food waste. Disruptive Technologies = Digital Supply Chain! Infographic) .

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. Procurement costs. Transportation costs.

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