The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. Richard Lebovitz and Joe Lynch discuss leading inventory attack teams. acquired by SAP).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. A company buys these solutions to optimize their business. Rich Sherman – a Senior Fellow in TCS’s Supply Chain Center of Excellence – points out that many companies are building control towers to better manage their supply chains.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Data-Driven Decision Making : Using analytics to continuously refine operations. IoT sensors track temperature, asset movement, and inventory levels in real time, giving you actionable feedback, reducing human error, and enabling predictive maintenance. Data-driven forecasting improves purchasing and cuts storage expenses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

To be able to predict and respond to these disruptions quickly and mend the gaps, organizations must prioritize collaboration so their supply chains will bend rather than break. He is passionate about the role technologies play in driving supply chain excellence and business growth. Collaboration is Key.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

When it comes to Supply Chain Analytics, an “Apps approach” can have just as many benefits. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? An “Apps approach” to Supply Chain Analytics is ideal for companies that recognize that one big solution is simply inadequate to solve every challenge they have.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. Procurement analytics is a component of business intelligence and is increasingly important, especially in complex organizations. From whom are we buying? How much are we spending?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

It was predictable. The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth. “We What PMI needed, considering the long planning horizons, was a digital and analytics network design and supply optimization tool.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

The IT taxonomy for visibility is supply chain analytics. As you implement supply chain analytics and use control theory with well-defined reference data with clear bands for control, process improvement ensues. These sources while functional are difficult to connect. The team was seeking analytics to monitor process compliance.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

When it comes to Supply Chain Analytics, an “Apps approach” can have just as many benefits. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? An “Apps approach” to Supply Chain Analytics is ideal for companies that recognize that one big solution is simply inadequate to solve every challenge they have.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path! My passion for Logistics and Supply Chain is founded from.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

Gary Cokins ( @GaryCokins ), founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, asserts, “Analytics is becoming a competitive edge for organizations. Once being a ‘nice-to-have,’ applying analytics is now becoming mission-critical.”[1] Organizations are drowning in data but starving for information.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. Whichever reasons fuel the motivations of your target market, here are the top trends shaping how they’ll buy – and how you can stay front of mind and ahead of the competition. Data source: eMarketer. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Intra-company and intercompany, across the supply chain and across the globe, from the operator level to the management suite, information on all aspects of production, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution is increasingly visible and accessible at all levels, so that appropriate decisions can be made and applied.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels. This includes using artificial intelligence to predict demand and optimize stock levels across different locations. Let’s break down these key components: Procurement: This is where it all begins.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Advanced analytics for manufacturing is a good place to start. Here are some common advanced analytics use cases for manufacturers. How can manufacturers manage disruption and improve productivity?

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. I lost track of how many carrots we had and ended up buying more when we really didn’t need any. Imagine you were asked to accurately predict the weather for this time next year. Reason #2 Poorly executed or non-existent sales and operations planning.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing With Arena and Part Analytics Learn more about the integration between Arena and Part Analytics here. Full transcript below: Heatherly Bucher Welcome to our session on Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing. This commitment was what led us to partner with Part Analytics.

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Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Advanced analytics for manufacturing is a good place to start. Here are some common advanced analytics use cases for manufacturers. How can manufacturers manage disruption and improve productivity?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

A John Deere team discussed how they attempted to build a predictive cost model. The team sought to predict cost per unit – using forecasted purchase orders, and trying to estimate average cost per unit based on weight, forecast quantity, finish, diameter, width, and angle.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 23, 2020

And most importantly, what augmented analytics can do for you. Read up on How Augmented Analytics Will Transform Your Organization: A Gartner Trend Insight Report. Analytics has been with us for some time – more than a couple of decades. Let’s step back first. And that, of course, includes procurement professionals.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2015

As part of the conference, I’m delivering a talk on five predictions that every procurement professional should consider. These aren’t so much “predictions”, as opportunities that procurement professionals should become aware of, and educate themselves on.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. Building New Structures Using New Building Blocks. Bio-engineering?

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Insights gleaned from robust data analytics enable core business areas to identify opportunities for risk reduction, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster strategic initiatives that drive business growth. For example, using forecasting models to predict quarterly sales and adjust marketing spend accordingly.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

As if the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression wasn’t enough of a challenge to the supply chain industry, the introduction of the smartphone and advanced analytics into the marketplace disrupted the industry further by providing an exponentially growing consumer base and easy access to goods and information.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Here are key strategies businesses can implement: Improve Demand Forecasting and Planning for Uncertainty Accurate demand prediction becomes significantly more challenging yet critically important during economic uncertainty. An excellent example of optimizing inventory is Zara.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Planting the Seeds of Resilience Most companies understand that accurate forecasts are critical to minimizing inventory, maximizing production efficiency, streamlining purchasing, optimizing distribution, minimizing waste, and projecting future performance confidently.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ThroughPut AI: Best for supply chain analytics and decision intelligence WATCH ON-DEMAND THROUGHPUT AI DEMO With Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), a very powerful force comes into play in your supply chain decision-making processes with ThroughPut AI.

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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

But there is good news: a convergence of process, data, and technology provides the real-time and predictive visibility needed to optimize supply chain planning, ensuring food manufacturers can build resilience now and for the future. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand. Planting the Seeds for Success.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Organizations can create subscription-based analytics products and with the data collected from IoT devices monitor and use trends, patterns, and insights about their usage. This strategy creates a subscription-based revenue stream, while the physical good itself is often a one-time purchase. Share data for partnership and growth.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. As I wrote last June, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and Descartes is a prime example of this trend in action — a trend that I predict will continue to gain momentum in the months and years ahead. Will this include drone deliveries?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

One of the ripple effects of the pandemic was that domestic sourcing, where possible, grew as companies could no longer import products for their production line. Multi-sourcing became more palpable as single sourcing – especially offshore – was understood to be a risky strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 27, 2015

Most leaders do not know the cost of complexity with the increase of items; and instead of introducing variety to the shopper, many companies have confused the shopper resulting in the purchase of more compelling, less complex product portfolios. This requires analytics that can learn and adapt as markets shift. Manage New Item Bias.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Manufacturers who excel at orchestrating analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), quality management and real-time monitoring to improve manufacturing strategies are growing 10% faster than their peers. In parallel, there will be more self-service analytics and BI apps specifically designed for manufacturers.

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AIMMS

JULY 9, 2015

A recent report by the ACE European Group identifies supply chains as of the biggest sources of concern for European businesses today. On the other hand, there is a rising need for smarter and more flexible tools as well as more staff with analytical capabilities. Is analytics playing a role in innovation?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 14, 2013

A common theme among CPO ’ s we interviewed in the was the need for transactional and financial excellence as a foundation for building credibility in the enterprise. Yet, a solid P2P system is just one facet of financial excellence; FUTUREBUY executives themselves must become finan cial expert s.

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