The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. Currently, I am leading the Global Forwarding Solutions (GFS) business of TVS SCS. while nearly doubling the size of the company.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 ”[4] For some necessities in high demand, grocers have placed a limit on the number of items consumers can purchase at any one time. ”[1] His prediction proved accurate. In November, the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

Hau L Lee, Triple-A Supply Chains, Harvard Business Review, October 2004. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. This purchase increases E2open’s capabilities for visibility into the processes of the outsourced semiconductor network of foundries. The Kinaxis model is an enterprise solution.

Manufacturing Procurement 290

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Modeling 290

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

As a result, when I was a Gartner analyst and technology providers would provoke me to write a Magic Quadrant on visibility solutions, I would laugh. In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. These solutions are proprietary and closed.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 180

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 11, 2016

With the evolution of Software as a Service (SAAS) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) technologies there are now more options. As shown in Figure 3, while the adoption of SAAS was 5% in 2004 it is currently the deployment preference for the Line of Business Leader. Current Importance and Performance of Current Technologies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The year was 2004. The software never expanded in scope to manage multi-tier inventories. Too few companies stop to answer the questions: Is the solution giving a good plan? The solutions never morphed with the change from regional to global supply chains. An Answer I Got Wrong Let me start with a story. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 Founded in 2002 under the name of Agilisys, Infor rebranded in 2004. On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

and J-P Rodrigue (2004)). Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management. This organization was renamed the Council of Logistics Management (CLM) in 1985 and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) in 2004.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Days and years went by, and eventually, the ’93 Ford Escort was living in the hybrid-dominated world of the year 2004. But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Manufacturing Procurement 50

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 50

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2013

Now, UPS has aggressively grown into freight and other transportation solutions through a series of strategic acquisitions. UPS Freight provides a variety of LTL freight solutions including: standard, regional, inter-regional and long-haul service. The new segment was rebranded as UPS Supply Chain Solutions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

The reluctance to purchase groceries online seems to be a German peculiarity. French retailer Chronodrive has been doing this since 2004 and has since gained a steady following of 130,000 customers. The Quintiq solution bridges the gap between low-cost route planning and customer flexibility. billion on groceries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Process industry leaders–chemical, consumer packaged goods, food/beverage–have greater issues using data, with software usability, and building effective connections to align and build effective relationships with trading partners. The processes are largely batch, using data with great latency (orders and purchase orders).

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

In the B2B (business-to-business) environment such as enterprise software, the customer acquisition cost is extremely high. If you don't want to compete in the price war, outstanding customer service is the holy grail because customer loyalty is the key. - The reason is that the acquisition process is very long. Shankar, V., Erramilli, M.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Six Sigma Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Skills 100

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

When you purchase a TMS, there are two ways to get this connectivity. Because integrating your own network of carriers into a newly purchased TMS isn’t simple. As you go through the purchase process you’ll begin to contemplate what your new TMS and carrier network might deliver down the road, no pun intended.

Supply Chain Network Software 100

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. One of the key elements of the EDLC policy is the direct procurement of items from suppliers, eliminating intermediaries in the process.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 98

Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2015

The need for end-to-end visibility and solutions that proactively enable planning and the ability to react to the unavoidable disruptions is paramount. The idea is to bring together the individual silos within a business, from the front end to the back end, from warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, etc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Founded in 2004, London-based HICX serves a SaaS-based low-code platform that gives companies a single channel for onboarding new suppliers, replete with tools for capturing all the information that the various departments and systems within a company need. The funding constituted a mixture of $22 million equity and $8 million in debt.

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Arkieva

MARCH 24, 2016

I came into the field of supply chain management in 2004. A research report from the Aberdeen Group reported a 13% adoption in 2004. Can we take a lesson for other advanced analytics tools? Sales and purchasing are notoriously suspicious. 2006-2009 I did a PhD on Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization.

Inventory Reduction 60

Inventory Reduction Inventory Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Supply chain optimization consultant, author, and podcaster Marcia Williams has been working in supply chain since 2004. Today, as the founder and managing partner of USM Supply Chain Consultants she has put her expertise in supply chain, procurement, finance and project management to work to help her clients achieve greater profitability.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. Supply chain managers are using this as a seasonal solution. And, new industry solutions are enabling them to make it happen very quickly. All these solutions are new in the last five years. Pop-up Fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 66

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Kirkegaard founded DCRA Inc a supply chain solutions firm leveraging best of targeted management consulting and supply chain technology solutions with an emphasis on S&OP. was one the first to develop dedicated S&OP technology solutions. Unlike many algorithmic “black box” tools (e.g. The DCRA Inc.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60

RFgen

JUNE 10, 2015

For example, in 2004, Linda M. Data analysts found that, of all things, strawberry Pop-Tarts were among the food items most purchased before a tropical storm. Effective management of data can lead to increased profits, and Unified Grocers is only one company using data mining methods to drive a higher bottom line.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Data Company Supply Chain 52

RFgen

JUNE 10, 2015

For example, in 2004, Linda M. Data analysts found that, of all things, strawberry Pop-Tarts were among the food items most purchased before a tropical storm. Effective management of data can lead to increased profits, and Unified Grocers is only one company using data mining methods to drive a higher bottom line.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Data Company Supply Chain 52

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

The two companies switched positions in 1991, an event which heralded the start of a decade-long decline for Kmart, which ended in bankruptcy in 2002 and led to a subsequent merger with Sears in 2004. Direct purchases from producers or manufacturers, instead of buying through wholesalers (if your company is engaged in retail commerce).

Cost Reduction Strategies 68

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 68

Locus

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Mobile technology isn’t just a tool, it’s an extension of ourselves. minutes per month making purchases far surpassing the 10.9 Instead, employees equipped with iPhones can process your purchase anywhere in the store. Lost Sales : Friction in the shopping process leads to abandoned purchases.

Pricing Training 52

Pricing Training Purchasing Training Modeling Software Purchasing Skills 52

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

After a couple of quick questions about the product that she had purchased, it was obvious to me that the product itself had the right features. She commented that the error seemed to be in the way that the software was implemented, and not in the base capability of the software. A methodology to pick the best fit method.

Inventory Reduction 84

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 84

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

Identify the cost drivers within the supply chain, such as: purchasing, storage, transport, customer service, sales, and account management. Utilising lower-cost transport solutions for certain geographic locations. There are five critical steps in undertaking CTS: Identify the characteristics of your customers and products.

Purchasing Skills 45

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction 45

Provenance

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Until now, breaking a beauty taboo has broadly meant embracing your natural flaws – an idea popularised by Dove’s revolutionary 2004 Real Women campaign. But that hasn’t stopped them starting an honest conversation, and creating practical tools for consumers and brands to help tackle the issue. It won’t be easy.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 52

FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. Supply chain managers are using this as a seasonal solution. And, new industry solutions are enabling them to make it happen very quickly. All these solutions are new in the last five years. Pop-up Fulfillment.

Supply Chain Software 38

Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 38

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

We can train our phones to recognize our voices and our photo management software to recognize faces within our images. And since consumers are fickle, any models for predicting needs and for understanding paths to purchase will have to be self-learning–able to learn faster than the speed of change in order to stay current and valid.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 40

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Foxconn execs cite Belkin’s widely recognized brand name, strong sales channel presence and growth potential, as well as its best in-class capabilities and solutions, as primary motivators for the acquisition. Mary Kay @MaryKay Mary Kay has a long history of supply chain innovation, earning accolades as far back as 2004 and 2005.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

If not, this might be the right time to invest in a suitable (IT) solution, because these data will change and you will need them again to maintain and consolidate cost savings later. For instance, oil prices were relatively low during the period between 1984 and 2004, while labour and technology costs changed more quickly.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 40

FLEXE

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I helped a friend purchase a grill a few months back, and her story crystalized this predicament for me. Supply chain managers are using this as a seasonal solution. And, new industry solutions are enabling them to make it happen very quickly. All these solutions are new in the last five years. Pop-up Fulfillment.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 28

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 28

ShipBob

AUGUST 5, 2020

In 2004, three business founders attempted to build an online snowboarding equipment store, but they ended up being dissatisfied with the platforms available on the market. It’s also a great foundation for a strong online marketing strategy as it provides premium marketing tools, such as SEO features and advanced ecommerce analytics. .

Purchasing Skills 99

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 99

My Office Apps

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

My Office Apps Partners With Century Business Solutions to Deliver Credit Card Processing Within Kechie ERP. The partnership between My Office Apps and Century Business Solutions will allow merchants to process payments directly within Kechie ERP while lowering processing fees and increasing data security. and Canada since 2004.

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Inventory Management Software Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 40

QAD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

They purchased the registration data for US consumers. When I went to work for the company in 2004, I was horrified to discover that the company was running on this ancient technology. As part of the project the new company would be developing a modern data management system based on current tools in the market. Polk & Co.

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