Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Back-office automation and advanced analytics were tied at 47% for partially/fully deployed.

Supply Chain Software 260

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 260

ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. Nearly all executives surveyed (97%) point to significant disruption today in their direct materials supply chain.

Manufacturing Procurement 244

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software 244

Logility

JULY 21, 2023

Supply chains large and small are under siege by constant supply chain disruption. Companies find themselves struggling to serve customers, source materials, manage costs, handle supply constraints and shortages and, above all, gain visibility into what’s next. Technology is increasingly in focus.

S&OP 192

S&OP Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 192

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. We believe, advanced technology was in the spotlight, as intelligent decision-making in the modern landscape means ingesting huge volumes of data and conducting rigorous analysis, quickly.

Gartner 104

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 104

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

As a manufacturing leader, you’re faced with constant disruptions, labor shortages, and the threat of job loss — time is of the essence. The time is now to take action and invest in technology to optimize your operations, streamline your workflows, and enhance supply chain efficiency across the board.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today, we published The Supply Chains to Admire for 2023. Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters.

Supply Chain Planning Software 300

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 300

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Over the past few years, the distributions of the pandemic and the Suez and Panama canals have highlighted the shortcomings of the traditional ways of running a supply chain. Digitally transforming the supply chain into a Digital Supply Chain Network allows parties to collaborate on the same shared objects using shared applications.

Supply Chain Network Software 91

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Optimization 91

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective? . – Tweet this. questions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 366

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 366

Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently. And the stakes are intensifying.

Supply Chain Planning Software 188

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Scenario Planning 188

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

Supply chain professionals understand that. As Lora Cecere , founder of Supply Chain Insights, has insisted for a long time, “The supply chain IS Business, not a department within a business.”[2] 2] So, what lies ahead for supply chains in 2024? Freelance writer Bridget McCrea thinks so.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 271

Logistics Network Optimization Software Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 271

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster?

Real-time Visibility 294

Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 294

ThroughPut

JULY 31, 2024

Optimizing supply chain operations for better efficiency and cost effectiveness is a key focus of supply chain leaders. It’s not surprising, therefore, that you are always on the lookout for the best supply chain optimization software that can let you better manage material and cash flow.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 130

ToolsGroup

MAY 6, 2024

Boston , MA – May 6 , 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the global launch of Decision Hub , an innovative solution enabling decision-centric planning through zero-latency decision alignment.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 156

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

Modern supply chains have access to more information and technology than ever before, creating a new, digital supply chain. In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine.

Supply Chain Planning Software 222

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 222

Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2023

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly digital twin technology, is making it much faster for organizations to explore hundreds of scenarios in very little time. This is most likely influenced by the acknowledgement of a new category decision intelligence by Gartner.”[2]

Resource Reduction 130

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

Logility

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

the leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the company is positioned as Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Logility 130

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Gartner Research just released its new Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record (SCP SOR). This Magic Quadrant analyzes SCP SORs (the foundational planning layer) that support the “integrate” maturity stage demand and supply planning (Stage 3 in Gartner’s five-stage maturity model).

Gartner 159

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 159

ToolsGroup

JULY 27, 2021

But for this high SKU count industry where demand is as unpredictable as New England weather, the condition of many consumer goods supply chains is far from rosy. Anticipate Consumer Demand and Supply Chain Uncertainty with Probabilistic Planning. No forecast can predict the future with absolute certainty.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 290

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner 290

ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

ToolsGroup extends congratulations to SKF, which edged out tough competition from other finalists Shell Lubricants and Siemens to win the 2020 Gartner Supply Chainnovator Award in the Industrial category. SKF’s use of a digital twin for analytics to support integrated planning demonstrated exceptional supply chain innovation.

Gartner 248

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 248

Exiger Perspectives

MAY 15, 2024

Article | Key Takeways Gartner Event Encourages a ‘Rethink’ of Global Supply Chains Article | Key Takeways May 15, 2024 The annual Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is always a great meeting of minds, and this year’s theme, “Rethink Supply Chain,” is an important one.

Gartner 52

Gartner Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

If this challenging past year has taught us one thing, it is the value of connections–not only in our lives, but in supply chains. We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world.

Supply Chain Planning Software 275

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 275

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. Procurement.

Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Enterra Insights

MAY 29, 2019

Technology is constantly changing and efforts to keep up with those changes can be both head-spinning and costly. Nevertheless, there are some technologies that must be adopted in today’s business environment. One of the most important areas for technology investment is the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software 100

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Disruptions in supply chain operations are here to stay. They’re increasing in complexity and raising the stakes on the production and distribution of goods – pushing supply chain sustainability improvement initiatives to the back burner.

Supply Chain Planning Software 181

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 181

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

The Process of Software Selection. I am constantly amazed that business leaders can engage with technologists month after month (often over eight and sometimes over a year) to select a supply chain planning system and then call me to ask for help on the decision. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Training Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Demand Planning Software 284

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Over the year, COVID-19 introduced even greater complexity into the already difficult work of supply chain planning–and changed supply chain from a practitioner-focused topic to everyday dinner table conversation. Digital supply chain transformation will accelerate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 272

ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. Two of Cornerstone Building Brands’ business units — Aperture Solutions – U.S.,

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

With supply chain planning software you can automate the achievement of service levels, even under changing constraints resulting from major disruptions. As COVID-19 continues its malevolent spread around the world, concerns grow regarding the continued impact on supply chains and business continuity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 215

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 215

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Gartner Research just released its new Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record (SCP SOR). This Magic Quadrant analyzes SCP SORs (the foundational planning layer) that support the “integrate” maturity stage demand and supply planning (Stage 3 in Gartner’s five-stage maturity model).

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 120

ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. Redwood, CA, 17 October, 2022.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 130

ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2017

The “4” refers to a fourth industrial revolution, following steam power, mass production, and then IT and robotic automation. The German government kicked off the initiative with a focus on advanced manufacturing, but businesses are also linking Industrie 4.0 to supply chains. supply chain strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 224

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Gartner 224

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2022

The pandemic was an eye-opener for supply chain professionals. Despite all the bad press the supply chain has received, supply chain managers should be lauded for their ability to think on their feet. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2022

The pandemic was an eye-opener for supply chain professionals. Despite all the bad press the supply chain has received, supply chain managers should be lauded for their ability to think on their feet. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 130