Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored. Small but mighty. with eight trucks or less.

Transportation 105

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Bristlecone

JUNE 18, 2020

SAP NS2 and Bristlecone have partnered to provide supply chain process optimization for customers in aerospace, defense and similarly regulated industries. Complete end-to-end visibility of the internal and external supply chain, including inventories, production, transportation and risk elements.

SAP 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Linda McKee, the director for global trade services management at SAP, expressed the idea this way, “I don’t think we currently have any real standard global trade scenarios. At SAP their solution is developed by their governance risk and compliance team. Every customer seems to want to manage them differently.”

Global 177

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Over the last seven years, the failure of the SAP APO migration to SAP IBP and the general deficiencies in ERP planning solutions gave headwinds to the best-of-breed supply chain planning market. Could SAP mobilize to redefine the space? I fear we are losing a basic understanding of supply chain planning with employee turnover.

Gartner 334

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

Transportation and Logistics Industry Trends. These trends stand to impact the transportation and logistics industry, with some already taking hold and others unfolding gradually. SAP and Oracle now offer cloud-based ERP solutions, at a lower cost than self-hosted solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 208

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

SAP/HANA is used as their key enterprise application. At the end of the day, when the stores close, the sales are posted to SAP. Most of the stores receive 7 shipments per week but some only receive four or five shipments per week because of transportation infrastructure challenges or lower sales. What comes next?

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

We have the potential to revolutionize goods transportation and are excited to be working with partners around the world to make this vision a reality. We have the potential to revolutionize goods transportation and are excited to be working with partners around the world to make this vision a reality.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2024

In my 25+ years as an industry analyst, I have reviewed (and helped craft) many Request for Proposals (RFP) for supply chain and logistics software applications — especially for shippers and third party logistics providers (3PLs) looking for a transportation management system (TMS) or a supply chain visibility solution.

Supply Chain Network Software 254

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. We decided to collaborate with Descartes because of their expertise in multi-modal transportation messaging and customs filing. Chinese firm JD.com pitches Trudeau on drone fleets to deliver seafood (Globe and Mail).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Efficient logistics management is crucial to coordinate transportation, track shipments, and manage delivery schedules. OptiProERP with SAP Business One Tracks All Steps from Quote to Cash OptiProERP with SAP Business One is a manufacturing ERP that tracks all of the steps in the Q2C process.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

They use SAP as their ERP. Generating the analytics in SAP also would not work. Although some WMS transaction data moved back into SAP, it did not move back at a granular enough level for them to do things like track how pallets were moving through the warehouse. Final Thoughts.

Real-time Visibility 173

Real-time Visibility Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 173

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2019

Oracle’s GLOG solution is the strongest transportation planning technology and Llamasoft is investing to move from strategic to capture the wider supply chain planning market. SAP is ceding its 45% market share to new players. Project 44 is attempting to redefine the transportation market from the outside in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 183

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

There was a strong negative correlation (at an 80% confidence level) when companies were not aligned between customer service and transportation. During the pandemic, transportation costs skyrocketed, creating increasing tension between customer service and price. Excel usage increased during the pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

Several good friends in consulting roles are sharing information on SAP HANA from SAP Insider; and this morning, LLamasoft announced the acquisition of the LogicTools assets from IBM. SAP: Will Hype Translate to Hope? SAP: Will Hype Translate to Hope? My advice for mainstream SAP users is to use caution.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Show Me the Money!

Vendor Strategies 198

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 198

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2019

In parallel, SAP launched technology platforms: NetWeaver in 2004 followed by HANA 2.0 SAP won the fight, but ERP failed to make the desired mark on driving value in supply chain management. Examples include allocation, available-to-Promise, and transportation routing. Outside-in Transportation. The reality?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 238

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 238

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Even beyond the warehouse, the unification of adjacent processes such as yard management, transportation management, and order management, has become a central determinant of the best technology partner.

Demand Planning Software 196

Demand Planning Software Warehousing Supply and Demand System 196

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2014

So, you write that SAP will struggle and then recover, but Oracle will not do well in what you call the “third act” of supply chain planning software. I think that SAP has great talent to write software, but their current focus is on the analytics technology market. They are in worse shape than SAP. Yes, I say.

Supply Chain Planning Software 240

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Mr. Botha does a lot of supply chain planning work implementing SAP supply chain solutions. Tushar Bhalla, the chief technology officer at CloudPaths, believes that COVID taught many companies that this higher-level constraint-based model also needs to include warehousing, transportation, and sourcing constraints.

Supply Chain Planning Software 197

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 197

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. What does an investment in SAP mean for a company? SAP means many different things for different people. Can you help us with what you see in the data?” ” Yes, I said.

Optimal Sourcing 298

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 298

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

HERE expands partnership with SAP to offer location-enhanced business applications. Moving on to transportation news, Transplace announced that Frank McGuigan has been named chief executive officer, while previous CEO Tom Sanderson has transitioned to the role of executive chairman and will serve on Transplace’s board of directors.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2017

As part of a natural evolution of their existing offerings, many carriers and brokers are looking to managed transportation services (MTS) to provide greater value for their customers and growth for their organization. Shippers buying MTS don’t just buy transportation – they buy simplicity.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 50

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

There are extremely long distances between some transportation hubs. These and many other variables mean GDM needed extra supply chain resilience and flexibility to combat more extreme “bullwhip effect” consequences, like over- and under-stocking, transportation bottlenecks and cash flow issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 232

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Evolution of S&OP Options for SAP. I like what SAP is doing for SAP IBP. In many organizations, SAP is a planning system of record for hundreds and thousands of planners. This perspective is not shared by SAP.). The solution needs to mature, but the good news is that SAP is investing in supply chain.

S&OP 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

However, in the polling data in the APICS webinar, we found that over 70% of the respondents had deployed solutions from the ERP-expansionists (either SAP or Oracle). Today, SAP and Oracle have market share dominance; however, the data is clear. The SAP and Oracle analyst relations groups are big machines. It is uncomfortable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Electronic Logging Devices to be Required Across Commercial Truck and Bus Industries.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

SAP Fuels New Era of Social Collaboration to Transform Work. SAP Readies a Big Business Marketplace ( New York Times ). October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 Descartes Acquires Pentant.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 142

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 17, 2015

June 17, 2015 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS is proud to announce the following new hires to its notable bench of transportation and logistics IT expertise. Brown has held prior positions with top-tier transportation companies like Transplace and Mode Transportation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels.

Supply Chain Disruption 205

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. Apple & SAP Partner to Revolutionize Work on iPhone & iPad.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2018

However, companies like JDA, Logility, Oracle and SAP are hamstrung by software maintenance upgrades, promises to customers and evolution. One of the largest blights in the market is the SAP evolution of APO and the lack of clarity of the roadmap. Today, the client-server technology vendors are moving to cloud-based deployments.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2014

Mind Map Strategic Transport Optimization. Mind Map for Operational Transparency in SAP. Trends checklist cross-channel discussion piece global trade management inventory inventory management medtech mind map pharma S&OP Sales & Operations Planning SAP Supply Chain Movement transparency transport optimization'

Pharmaceutical 121

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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Vinculum

AUGUST 17, 2022

The software is designed with robust features allowing end users to monitor supply chain analytics, supply chain management, planning, transportation, sourcing, and procurement. This software is designed with features like push notifications and the shipment status in transit.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Avoid implementing Aera on top of an existing SAP APO implementation.) The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings.

Supply Chain Planning Software 267

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics 267