Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Collaborate across departments: Engage stakeholders from different departments within the organization – not just supply chain management including logistics and procurement but sales, marketing, and finance. ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., sensors, RFID tags).

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Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Modeling 312

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Many analysts report that shippers are increasingly looking at digital solutions to improve supply chain performance. This strategy begins much earlier in the supply chain process for optimal results. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers.

Optimal Sourcing 306

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 306

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance. It also presents an excellent opportunity for supply chain and logistics professionals to raise the visibility and value of supply chain strategies and operations.

Predictive Analytics Software 354

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 354

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

But when looking for historical parallels, it is useful to concentrate on inflationary episodes that contained supply chain disruptions and a spike in consumer demand after a period of temporary suppression. With that said, let’s take a look at some recent and more granular data on sales, prices, and supply chain performance.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

AI-based applications can extract data from multiple sources and provide answers in seconds. Other Uses for AI in the Supply Chain. Because of its flexibility, companies are using AI to tackle all sorts of supply chain challenges. Decreasing order cycles through fulfillment-source optimisation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 98

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By optimizing each of these components and ensuring they work together seamlessly, businesses can create a supply chain that’s not only efficient but also adaptable to changing market conditions. Measuring Supply Chain Performance You can’t improve what you don’t measure. How is supply chain performance measured?

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 96

Kinaxis

APRIL 10, 2015

by John Westerveld When things happen in supply chain, knowing sooner and acting faster can mean the difference between a major catastrophe and a minor hiccup in your supply chain performance. Is this kind of performance too good to believe? Supply chain performance like this is not out of your grasp.

Supply Chain Performance 100

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 100

Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

If resilience is the panacea to today’s supply chain challenges, it seems that everyone has a different prescription. Every industry article, news segment, analyst research paper, and boardroom conversation offers varying perspectives on the real issues impacting supply chain performance and the best way to fix them.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2014

In the mid-1980s, leaders like Colgate, Intel, and Procter & Gamble defined supply chain organizations where source, make and deliver functions reported through the same organization, and had a common leader. Supply Chain Supply chain excellence Supply Chain Performance Index supply chain supply chain by the numbers'

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 320

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges of inventory management in today’s manufacturing landscape , discuss the importance of a “single source of truth” for global inventory, and introduce a powerful solution that can help manufacturers transform their operations and drive profitability. How do they achieve this?

Real-time Visibility 294

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

No-code/low-code Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions streamline implementation, customization, and system management without requiring extensive technical expertise but more important, without impacting source code and keeping seamless upgradeability.

Supply Chain Design Software 162

Supply Chain Design Software Warehousing Procurement Solutions Optimization Software 162

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

The company was doing well on the management of a regional supply chain, but failing in managing products across geographies for a global supply chain. When I work with companies, the gap in supply chain performance is larger than I expected. They had not adopted work processes that were more global.

Supply Chain Design Software 298

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 298

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We are now able to, for instance, for your warehouse solution, add two microservices, one for inventory availability and the other for decisioning around where you should source inventory from. ICON London Join us in London 11-13 October 2023 to hear more insights from Gurdip and Blue Yonder’s leadership team.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

I was driven to find out which supply chain financial ratios really mattered to corporate performance and stock market valuations. The year 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of the use of supply chain management as a cross-functional process for source, make and deliver in the commercial sector.

Supply Chain Design Software 310

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Autonomous Supply Chains In this competitive environment, a CPG manufacturer needs to fight to get space on retailer shelves in each region, keep those shelves stocked, compete and collaborate simultaneously with e-commerce, and maintain its operating margins. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality.

Optimal Sourcing 278

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 278

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Modern supply chains thrive on real-time data, execution-focused applications, and dynamic decision-making. That’s where data analytics comes in. The result?

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

A redundant supply chain has spare or backup capacity, such as inventory, equipment, facilities, and suppliers, that can be activated or mobilized in case of disruptions. Flexibility is the ability of a supply chain to adjust or change its structure, processes, or products to cope with disruptions.

Baltimore 331

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Unfortunately, despite the manifold benefits of a true digital twin, creating one that reflects an accurate, up-to-date status of your supply chain has been near-impossible – until now. With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before.

Real-time Visibility 295

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 295

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

import volumes may not be as high as they were at the height of the pandemic; however, if they remain above 2019 numbers, the shift away from West Coast ports persists, the labor situation doesn’t get resolved, carriers continue to use blank sailings and importers will continue to see uneven supply chain performance.

Predictive Analytics Software 301

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain performance analysis should be at least five years to reduce the variation from industry movement (noise) in the system. I had no idea of the volatility in each of the industry sectors (as shown in figure 2). I thought that the industry averages were fairly constant. They are not. The analysis was too short-term.

Procurement Analytics 369

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Achieving agility requires a flexible supply chain with diversified sourcing, scalable manufacturing, and adaptive logistics strategies. ModusLink supports this agility by offering customizable supply chain solutions that allow businesses to scale operations quickly.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 78

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Making the shift is a change management opportunity for companies to move from a supply-centric thinking to think about demand as a river that flows through the supply chain. To make this journey requires the building of outside-in processes from the market and orchestrating the signal seamlessly across make, source and deliver.

Optimal Sourcing 300

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Supply and Demand 300

Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

They need visibility across multiple internal systemslike ERP, CRM, and financial platformsand even external sources shared with suppliers, partners, and customers. Modern platforms pull data from a wide array of sources: ERPs, relational databases, Excel files, cloud apps, third-party providers, and beyond. Why does that matter?

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Forward-thinking organizations have transformed the department into an untapped gold mine that creates value for the entire end-to-end manufacturing process—from design and sourcing to production and delivery. An advanced source-to-pay platform is crucial for unleashing procurement’s potential and optimizing supply chain performance.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain Buyer Training 246

Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results. Are you looking for growth into other markets and continents?

Supply Chain Software 164

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Logistics Network Optimization Software 164

My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Whether you’re sourcing from different warehouses or shipping to various branches, VRM tools help track and manage vendors across multiple locations. This ensures that you have complete visibility into where products are coming from and going to, enabling smoother logistics and more effective supply chain management.

Vendor Strategies 98

Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2017

Source: 2017 Gartner Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Study, Dwight Klappich. The annual Gartner Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Study, now its tenth year, is one of this industry's most comprehensive studies of supply chain users. It’s a team sport now.”

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Study Agile and Lean Supply Chain 200

QAD

MARCH 11, 2025

The Importance of Efficiency in Procurement Operations Efficiency in procurement is paramount for organizations aiming to optimize their supply chain performance and reduce operational costs. The sourcing module, on the other hand, streamlines the sourcing process by automating supplier selection and bid management.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Let’s explore some of the technology changes that organizations should consider as they align their corporate goals and objectives to utilize big data to improve their end-to-end supply chain visibility. To gain visibility into your supply chain, there are a few preliminary steps you must consider.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

Supply Chain Design Software Big Data Supply Chain Visibility Optimal Sourcing 250

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

The company could not maintain supply chain performance levels to cope-up with the sudden surge in orders for 1.0 Diversify supplier base : Supply chain should not be overly dependent on long lead-time or on a small pool of specific suppliers or sourcing regions. CONCLUSION.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization, increasing access to China as both a channel and a supply source. Consider the investment in outside-in planning processes using market data and orchestrating source, make, and deliver based on a holistic design process. – The Myopic Focus on Cost Reduces Effectiveness.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 195

Arena Solutions

APRIL 1, 2025

With the implementation of a cloud product lifecycle management (PLM) solution, Markforged now has a single source of truth to manage the entire product record and implement changes. By adopting Cloud PLM technology, Nextracker enhanced collaboration between product teams and supply chain partners.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 62

Kinaxis

MARCH 21, 2017

by Iman Niroomand Supply chain performance depends on the matching of product features with supply chain features. When a new product hits the market, the existing supply chain that is optimal for a given set of product lines will not stay optimal. Alternative sources for parts.

Supply and Demand 169

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 169

ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

The dynamic sourcing capability automatically smooths inventory targets day after day and ensures target service levels are achieved regardless of supplier constraints. Intelligent decision making at the speed of business transforms supply chain performance.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 156

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Enhancing collaboration pays off, both by increasing transparency with suppliers and improving the bottom line through multi-tier supply chain visibility. Leveraging advanced analytics : You can use analytics to identify top-performing suppliers as well as address any issues based on supplier performance metrics.

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Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills 52