Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A polycrisis may not be able to be prevented or predicted, but we can be prepared by getting better each time. Algorithms “learn” patterns from data to predict decisions that can be automated, saving planners from the tedium of routine updates. The urgent need for resilience increased the pace of digital transformation.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I visited the BVL Kongress in Berlin, and also attended the International Institute for Analytics ”Chief Analytics Officer” meeting last summer. We just finished hosting over 150 executives at our Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, with a theme on Supply Chain Analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

But more importantly, they increase resilience by mitigating the risks from climate change, which the McKinsey Global Institute predicts will be more significant than the pandemic. These kinds of shifts toward a circular economy can save costs and even generate revenue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

AI and machine learning (the subset of techniques most in use in business today) figure prominently on the agenda, as companies want to improve forecast accuracy with demand sensing, predict yields and lead times, optimize inventory, get recommendations on how to respond to disruptions, and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. Such a gap is problematic, as it could lead to higher costs, longer cycle times and less resilience. Collaboration is Key.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2023

The study used a theoretical model composed of OAC, real-time analytics (RTA) and the analytical skill level of decision-making managers, and it found that the effect of an OCA was stronger than RTA alone. What is an “Open Analytics Culture” (OAC)? Handfield & de Oliveira’s study define an open analytics culture (OAC) as.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

North Carolina State Poole College of Management recently produced this 28 page report entitled “ 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study ”. Having quality data is of course the first step, having the talent within the organizations to take advantage of that data and turn it into insights and valuable analytics is another.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

is being established cooperatively by OCEMA , Georgia Ports Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, North Carolina State Ports Authority, SACP, and CCM. with more than 75 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina , and South Carolina. No financial details were disclosed regarding this acquisition.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

I’m based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, which is a beautiful part of the country. We are more into data acquisition and data analytics, which is one of the things we are going to talk about. I noticed that it is not a Carolina accent you have. Analytics are described and segmented into four ways.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Big Data and Advanced Analytics. The amount of data being generated and the insights being gained from big data by using advanced analytics is what makes the Digital Age different from past eras. Megan Ray Nichols observes, “Data analytics play a major role in the modern supply chain. Cognitive Computing. Blockchain.

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Resilinc

APRIL 26, 2022

Amgen, which broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in North Carolina in March, describes its advanced technology as FleXBatch. Data analytics tools can be leveraged for deeper insights across the supply chain. … AI can predict or forecast supply chain-related events (e.g.,

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2022

I’ve known Rob for many years, and he has deep experience working on the culture of intelligence, as well as incredible insights on how to use analytics, machine learning, and AI in combing mountains of data for analytic insight. Rob started out by pointing out that “To Putin, nothing is bigger than Putin.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 26, 2018

They include: Real-time Big Data and advanced analytics; mobility; the Internet of Things (IoT); social media; additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing); and drones/autonomous vehicles. Real-time Big Data and advanced analytics. And truck platooning is being experimented with in North Carolina. Blockchain.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2018

In a prior post on 2018 supply chain predictions, I shared how NC State’s Poole College of Management engages directly with industry through student-led projects. Yum Brands Beef Analytics. These projects all invovle cutting edge topics that are often discussed in blogs and websites. Lenovo Blockchain Analysis Part 2.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 20, 2015

We are in the last stages of planning for our upcoming 31st Semi-Annual Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) Meeting on Monday and Tuesday, April 27-28, 2015 at North Carolina State University. New technologies that create material and supply network visibility, through GPS, alert systems, and predictive modeling technologies.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 17, 2023

Walmart now offers customers drone delivery service through these vendors in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. . Business Intelligence and Analytics to bring actionable insights to your supply chain. In the new year, the company hopes to expand drone delivery. “ Million Acquisition.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2017

On April 19th and 20th the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative held its bi-annual Board Advisory meeting and Partner Meeting in the Talley Student Center at North Carolina State University. Mike and Tom believe it is important to have strong analytical skills, and to be able translate raw market data into usable information.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The article goes on to say [emphasis mine]: The shift, part of what Ralph Lauren says is a long-planned action, will move warehousing and inventory management service from a North Carolina distribution center run by XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.—an an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into a “Control Tower” solution).

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

As you have increased visibility, you can start to see the flow and even predict what is going to happen and react more quickly. Almost all the student projects were related to analytics. Analytics is key. There’s a lot of really interesting platforms for analytics. The data tells the story.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Industry leaders predict that in the coming years, more businesses will adopt fully integrated, digitized solutions in order to streamline their activity and secure a competitive advantage. . This is why a good SCM tool is so important. The right solutions help businesses manage their moving parts more effectively and efficiently.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And most forecasters aren’t predicting an upswing, at least in the short term. . Early pioneers of this approach include the states of Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Ivalua’s solution delivers both while providing analytics that enable state procurement offices insights into customers’ spend and fee collection. .

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And most forecasters aren’t predicting an upswing, at least in the short term. . Early pioneers of this approach include the states of Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Ivalua’s solution delivers both while providing analytics that enable state procurement offices insights into customers’ spend and fee collection. .

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 14, 2020

The results of the 2019 3 rd Annual “Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study ” by the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) at North Carolina State University, with the support of Ivalua, provides some important insights for organizations seeking to pursue digital transformation in their supply chain network.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2017

The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative held its bi-annual Industry Partner Meeting in the Talley Student Center at North Carolina State University this past week. An example of one of our teams working with Aramark, one of our partners on a predictive modeling study, is shown below. Two of our teams won prizes!

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 21, 2018

Last year, a survey conducted by Strategy Analytics concluded, “41% of respondents believe that artificial intelligence will enrich their lives, with consumers in China and India being most likely to embrace the technology.”[1] factories can be alleviated by the use of the Industrial Internet of Things and predictive maintenance.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It is not so much the application of a tariff, or even leaving NAFTA, but more like “North Carolina leaving the United States!” His primary role has been to make the supply chain fit for purpose, and he has been working on what TF can do about Brexit. US/Canada/Mexico, EU, Middle East, APAC)?

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