Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Automate was not co-located with ProMat as it has been in years past. McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

In most years, there is nothing new in supply chain management. The UFLPA prohibits goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in Xinjiang from entering the U.S. But electronics; industrial and manufactured; and apparel, footwear, and textiles make up the bulk of products detained.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. I feel lucky that I have.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 27, 2022

Managing the flow of goods within the apparel industry requires an extensive and well-established supply chain network. Since this particular industry is insanely fast-paced, any problem within the supply chain can lead to a loss of sales for the business. Stages of Operations in an Apparel Business.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Reimagine Supply Chain of the future: There are many facets to imagining Supply Chain of Future. What are the learnings from Covid disaster that leaders will incorporate into future supply chains? Which emerging technologies will have the most impact? . — Jeff Bezos, CEO, Amazon.

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Logility

JULY 31, 2013

The apparel industry uniquely combines the characteristics of make-to-stock manufacturing with consumer-driven fashion volatility which can lead to a forecasting nightmare. Speaking with several supply chain executives in the apparel industry, attribute-based SKU-level forecasting is not just difficult; it is often impossible.

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Logility

APRIL 26, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the addition of Next Level Apparel® (NLA) to its customer community. We expect efficiency, without question, but also plan to gain greater effectiveness through our new digital approach to supply chain management.”.

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2019

Apparel is an exciting and rapidly changing industry. These are just a few of the challenges apparel manufacturers and retailers must overcome to operate at peak performance and compete in today’s dynamic market. Here is a four-step approach to help you jumpstart your supply chain results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. What to do?

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ToolsGroup

JULY 30, 2024

Leading beauty retailer choose ToolsGroup to optimize inventory and automate omnichannel supply chain planning across multiple countries. This move automates their omnichannel supply chain planning and shifts them from a supply-driven to a demand-driven model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Logility

OCTOBER 27, 2021

9 critical tips for increasing supply chain sustainability in the apparel industry. Building sustainability into the apparel supply chain requires working with both first-tier and lower-tier suppliers. Traceability solutions can help improve sustainability throughout the apparel supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. 110 supply chain leaders attended. In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence. A big bang technology focus has not worked.

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Logility

JULY 20, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to be sure you’re equipping your organization with the right demand planning software. When you choose the right solution, you can stay ahead of fluctuations in customer demand, achieve high levels of forecast accuracy, handle seasonality, and drive collaboration across supply chain stakeholders.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 20, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Apparel Fulfillment – A Sneak Peek! Apparel supply chain management is a key factor in determining the success of the apparel business. Why Is Supply Chain Management Required in the Apparel Industry? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The unified, digital platform powers better decision-making, scalability, and transformation across all levels of supply chain maturity. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced its parent company American Software, Inc., NGC Software).

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

” The storyline starts with a supply chain story of a shortage–semiconductors, rental cars, plastics–and ends with an easy answer. Nothing about the current state of the supply chain is easy. Supply chain leaders have the ability to drive change like never before. And, voila!

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Last week, I wrote about the evolution of supply chain planning. In my blog post, I commented on HOW little supply chain planning has changed in its twenty-year evolution. I, like other analysts, are stuck in the traditional software APS paradigm. I am part of the problem. 1) Kinaxis.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2021

During this year’s American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit, I enjoyed moderating a panel featuring industry executives from some of these ‘sustainability-first’ brands. Leahy felt that LCA could be a valuable tool to calculate relative climate impacts from its materials.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? Do you have whiplash yet?

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Patents range from the mundane like optimization of packaging sizes and allocating regional inventory to reduce out-of-stock costs to the more technologically advanced like autonomous vehicles, mobile ground-based fulfillment centers, and drones. So, why does Amazon want to do this? I wouldn't be surprised to see an acquisition in this space.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

ATLANTA, GA (September 3, 2021) – American Software, Inc. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible via American Software’s website and archived for a limited time at www.amsoftware.com/investor-relations. About American Software, Inc. Atlanta-based American Software, Inc. Logility, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

During our conversation, Pervinder and I spoke abut the changing nature of supply chain management, especially in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology? Third, what is the next stage of the supply chain technology evolution?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The design of the supply chain is fundamental to making this happen. In our interview of the Supply Chains to Admire Winners, we found a unique approach at Carter’s. Supply Chain Index.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

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Logility

MARCH 22, 2022

LogDutch apparel licensing company to leverage the Logility ®Digital Supply Chain Platform to improve product availability and enhance employee experience. Logility not only had the technology we needed, but the apparel industry expertise and forward-looking vision we were looking for in a partner.”.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

When it comes to supply chain excellence, particularly in the retail sector, there is one behemoth dominating the landscape: Amazon. Amazon supply chain management is driving innovation and change at a pace that’s putting the pressure on other businesses to find a way to keep up, or fold.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Over the years, cost and efficiency ruled the supply chain agenda. The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) has gained prominence as organizations tackle the disruption and prepare for a post-COVID world. Corporations across industry verticals are looking to diversify sources of supply beyond China.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 16, 2022

BOSTON – August 17, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by Entertainment Retail Enterprises (ERE) , a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of customized retail products including apparel, accessories, and home goods.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

ATLANTA (February 24, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, reflecting our continued transition to the Software as a Service (SaaS) engagement model. Key Third Quarter Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $7.5

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. What is RFID Technology?

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Logility

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Supply Chain Leader Excels in Several Categories of the 2022 RIS Software LeaderBoard. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the company was included in the top 10 of multiple categories in the 2022 RIS Software LeaderBoard. ATLANTA – Dec.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Here, I postulate that the supply chain dragon is data. Supply chain leaders are drowning in data and low in insights. Today, technology providers are selling analytics. The focus is on growth, but supply chains are not fit for purpose. In 2015, I worked with a manufacturer of men’s underwear. (My

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability.

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