The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Karl is the CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic , an AI-enabled tech company focused on reducing lost sales for retailers, brands, and manufacturers due failure points in the supply chain and selling processes. Summary: Solving the $1.8 In his free time, he likes to snow ski, compete with his spin cycle buddies, and travel with his family.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Much has been done to improve manufacturing efficiency. As the common linchpin that brings together all manufacturing activities, has this metric improved along with all the investment in new technologies? One of the themes I have observed with typical technology investments or systems upgrades has been a focus on ROI.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

IBP is long-range strategic business planning that combines volumetric and financial data into a single, highly visual, comprehensive planning platform that delivers greater global visibility, more powerful multi-scenario analysis over longer planning horizons, tighter collaborative workflows, and a wider spectrum of alerts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.)

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By combining leadership and technology, I believed that we had the opportunity to create a better supply chain. The gap is the result of the stewpot of corporate politics, misguided consultants, and over-hyped technologies. Orbit Chart for Henkel versus Consumer Non-Durable Industry for the Period of 2010-2019. I was wrong.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. With its ability to derive insights from vast amounts of data and derive insights, generative AI has emerged as a valuable tool to optimize supply chain operations. Generative AI is all about scale.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time. Many professionals rely on MS Excel as the go-to software for supply chain and procurement tasks but creating detailed dashboards can be time-consuming and exhausting.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. ” The next call was with a technology provider. I find that in the industry, sometimes the basics get lost. This blog post started a series of telephone calls. Bear with me.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. BI is a powerful tool that can help companies drive informed decisions, improve their planning processes, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The systems–based on shipment and order data–were out of step with the market. With fixed models and hard-wired data feeds, teams could not adjust the planning systems to use consumption data or market indicators. Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Much has been done to improve manufacturing efficiency. As the common linchpin that brings together all manufacturing activities, has this metric improved along with all the investment in new technologies? One of the themes I have observed with typical technology investments or systems upgrades has been a focus on ROI.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

of revenue on information technology (IT), only six percent of manufacturers drove performance at the intersection of growth and margin. Average performance in 2016-2019 across twenty-seven manufacturing sectors on inventory turns, Return on Invested Capital and operating margin was worse than in 2012-2015. Rise in Inventories.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The question that seems to get asked more often than not is to talk about how many industrial applications we can name for machine learning. Process-Based Machine Learning – A Complex Systems Engineering Solution. That my friends is a system as represented by the image (March 2019) above. Well, frankly that’s the wrong question.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain analytics combines powerful algorithms, data, and the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to address the most elusive challenges in the supply chain right now – visibility and control. These aren’t just tools but potential game-changers for your bottom line in the long run.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 2, 2024

Supply Chain Trends Matthew Lekstutis , CEO of SGS Maine Pointe, writes, “While predictions are as volatile as the future they predict, trends are often more reliable, and preparations for those trends are well within the abilities of every company in every industry. those situated offshore).”

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Logility

MAY 18, 2020

Companies of all industries and sizes use predictive analytics to understand stored business data on customer actions or business processes. That could be a B2B marketing firm using predictive lead scoring to generate better leads, or a manufacturing company?using built into their supply chain analytics software.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

How can manufacturers manage disruption and improve productivity? By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Therefore, manufacturers must continually look for new ways to improve the productivity and profitability of their operations.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. As this innovative approach gains traction across various industries, the need for seamless integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems becomes increasingly evident.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2023

Today’s article comes from Matt Boland at Koerber Supply Chain, and examines how technology can help improve on time in (OTIF) performance. How to measure OTIF: OTIF measurements pose challenges for organizations regardless of their type or industry. Make sure that your system (OMS) can model their SLAs and is executable therein.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2024

My learning after twenty years as an industry analyst is that this is not a true statement. The main event happens behind closed-door meetings between manufacturing sales teams and retailers. The regression analysis uses 114 dependent and independent factors by industry. The value of the mainstage content is low. The conclusion?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Despite their size, few people outside their industry have heard of them. of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” Driving an excellent supply chain depends on how people are recruited and managed, processes, and the technology used. The Ferguson Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Over the next five weeks, seventy business/technology and consulting leaders will complete the course. Can you describe the outside-in model? Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. Most of the models are supply-centric with no place to put channel data.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

That is why logistics management software (LMS) is so much more today than what it used to be. In this blog, we’ll tell you what the evolution of a LMS has been and what you should look for while choosing the best Logistics Management Software. What is Logistics Management Software And How Does It Work ?

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 19, 2024

With expertise in fleet management and transportation technology, his articles empower businesses to navigate the dynamic world of logistics with peace of mind. These include, but are not limited to, infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, and, most critically, advancements in technology. and General Motors.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends (Possibly) Shaping Supply Chain Trends: Technology. The necessity of having a technology scan every few months is becoming essential in today’s world. In doing so, use cases and new tech announcements are gathered and shared across the organization and used as inputs driving the technology roadmap.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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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. The System can run hundreds of scenarios in a very short period of time to help decisionmakers better understand their options.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Navigating through the turmoil is unprecedented: there are no easy reference models to guide behavior. The manufacturing-centric company is used to strangling suppliers and demanding terms. Ford, historically has been an industry laggard in the automotive sector and, with this focus, will continue to be a laggard in the future.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2020

On Thursday morning, I began an engagement with a food manufacturer attempting to drive “Supply Chain 2.0. The names vary– Industry 4.0, As variability increases, there is a need for proportionately more assets (as a buffer), and a need to pursue agility programs like platform rationalization and postponement.

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a suite of integrated software applications that helps organizations manage and automate their core business processes. ERP provides a centralized platform for collecting, storing, managing, and interpreting data from various business activities.

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Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

How can manufacturers manage disruption and improve productivity? By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Therefore, manufacturers must continually look for new ways to improve the productivity and profitability of their operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

Leaders design a response based on the business model. The supply chain is complex non-linear system that is easily thrown out of balance through a focus on functional metrics. In each industry sector, there is an amazon-like effect in progress, and it is the newer, and smaller, organizations that adapt to capture market share.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. The role of the CFO is being transformed by technological innovation and access to massive amounts of data, both inside and outside the organization. Here’s ERP ROI for the manufacturing and distribution CFO: 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. I will share insights as we go along) The Word Salad Shuffle In the industry, I feel that there is a lot of word salad–consultants and technologists spinning words with little meaning to drive leads. Contract Manufacturing Signal Latency.

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Clint Riser with Blue Yonder’s Industry & Solutions Marketing team. Companies across the manufacturing, retail, and logistics service provider industries are facing several major chronic challenges that impact their supply chains.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Across every industry, there’s buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), automation, optimization engines, and other advanced technologies. But what do these terms mean for the logistics industry? Should we be excited or scared by the possibilities created by today’s rapid technological innovations?

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