Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development.

Supply Chain Planning Software 285

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 285

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation Deployment According to the APQC data, organizations are exploring Robotic Process Automation across a number of supply chain areas, including supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, logistics and warehousing, and manufacturing. Many technologies are implemented as a source of cost cutting.

Supply Chain Software 279

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 279

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

Inventory Management Software 122

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 122

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

Retailers, manufacturers and others welcomed new e-commerce customers, sold new types of products, and fulfilled more direct and online orders. Shippers should also audit their own fulfillment data with business intelligence tools to discover how making changes to processes, physical operations or retail footprint can better serve customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 252

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Inventory Management Software 252

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Manufacturers have incurred significant financial losses due to supply chain disruptions and the subsequent inventory management challenges. Companies struggling to manage their supply chains often lack data for decision making, have siloed systems and inefficient inventory management practices.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 266

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 266

Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. The key to creating an effective market-driven demand plan is access to rich forecasts based on inputs from multiple sources. And that’s pretty astonishing.

Optimal Sourcing 175

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 175

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

For years Campbells strove to grow the soup category only to lose share in the soup category due to limited manufacturing capacity for the Swanson’s brand. Over the course of three decades, companies invested in enterprise systems to improve functional efficiency. Sales are up 12%. Supply is the challenge. What To Do?

Supply Chain Planning Software 409

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 409

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Medical Device manufacturers face an increasingly dynamic and intricate landscape. Factors such as personalized medicine, combination devices, 3D printing, emerging technologies, stringent regulations, AI, and automation are driving the need for transformation in global operations.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Optimization Software 156

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapacity , which is dedicated to simplifying the process for sourcing warehouse space. Matt Fain is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapcity , which provides a cloud-based platform that enables shippers and suppliers to seamlessly connect. Productivity improvement / technology investment.

Warehousing 231

Warehousing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 231

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. The culture is dominated by “lifers” and technology investment is conservative. Or the organization chases bright and shiny objects.

Procurement Analytics 339

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 339

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The goal was to teach the impact of system dynamics in a non-linear system that we now call the supply chain. However, few measure it, and no technology is available to drive a learning engine to minimize the bullwhip impact. I observed companies use the beer game as an educational tool or a social networking activity.

Supply and Demand 385

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 385

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

Logility

APRIL 26, 2022

based supplier of fashion blanks transforms its demand and inventory management with Logility. One of the leading wholesale producers and sellers of premium quality blank apparel in the United States, Next Level Apparel has implemented the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform to modernize its demand and inventory planning processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Inventory Management Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2024

Note that network enablement is not possible from most ERP platforms. My definition of a network is the bi-directional information exchange of manufacturing, procurement, quality, and transportation signals across multiple tiers of trading partners in a many-to-many trading partner information exchange with minimal latency.

Supply Chain Network Software 273

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 273

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 246

SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. However, most of these systems were created before web technologies existed or were in their infancy. These platforms allow users to create robust apps without coding each detail from scratch.

Supply Chain Design Software 125

Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 125

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. “We were able to do this because we are a manufacturer of most of our products and this allowed us to bring in products at competitive pricing and quantities. Lesson #3: The need for supply chain management software.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 290

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 244

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 82

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Then it was a new and promising technology category. As a result, software sales slowed. The growth of the supply chain planning technology market disappointed investors resulting in consolidation and the decline of best-of-breed solutions. No one held the technology providers responsible. The ride was wild and wooly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning Software 202

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

There is no good system for visibility. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. The current models for the technology providers are self-serving. Each technology provider operates in isolation. The reason?

Supply Chain Design Software 438

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 438

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. A retailer’s forecast is usually in weeks, while a manufacturer’s forecast is typically a time-phased monthly forecast.

Supply and Demand 373

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 373

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

Few companies design their supply chains (research data shows that 9% of companies actively design their supply chains), and few planning systems actively analyze and drive answers to the questions: Do I have a good plan? In the Global Supply Chain, there are More Constraints To Address Than Just Manufacturing. Is the plan feasible?

Optimal Sourcing 306

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement 306

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. Myers Industries ended up selecting the Atlas Planning Platform from John Galt Solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 228

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Solutions Scenario Planning 228

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

It is prime time for visibility / inventory management tools and outsourcing. This will not go away – rather, operating flexibly and in an agile manner in a volatile world will be the table stakes of 21 st century supply chain management. Source: US Census Bureau. Asia rising and connected regional platforms.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

Rail Software 210

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 210

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 5, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that will enhance people’s. In these times when past practices have been overturned, people at all levels in a business need a tool to help them plan and prioritize activities. AI needs an appropriate technology infrastructure. What is AI. Infrastructure.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 124

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?”

Optimal Sourcing 221

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact.

Waste Reduction 244

Waste Reduction Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 244

Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

As a member of Logility’s research and development team with a specialization in generative AI, I have a front row seat to witness the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technology. In this blog, I‘ll address 10 common generative AI myths to demonstrate the value of this exciting technology.

Optimal Sourcing 225

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Inventory Reduction 225

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In Part 1, we covered the business and technology challenges that the medical device industry is experiencing. These will require a re-think of how to manage products, streamline the business and interact with customers. Integration of design and manufacturing. Quality management. Inventory and logistics management.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 105

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?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

They say usage of SCP BPO increased about 25% this year, driven by challenges with end users’ talent retention, technology constraints, and inefficient planning processes. Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. Moving forward.

Supply Chain Planning Software 214

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Supply Chain Software 214

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

– Technology Evolution Outpaced Adoption. In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization, increasing access to China as both a channel and a supply source. To understand the difference, check out recent research on the Digital Passport and the gaps/differences between mapping technologies and track/trace.)

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 195

RFgen

JUNE 30, 2023

Prioritizing technology solutions in today’s digital environment is a necessity. Gone are the days of paper inventory tracking and manual data entry. The businesses of tomorrow need technology solutions that give real-time information in order to make key business decisions when it comes to inventory.

Inventory Management Software 82

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software 82

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies. Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. Using a contract manufacturer allows companies to focus on their core competencies, which usually are not designing a product for manufacturing, production, or supply chain management.

Supply and Demand 48

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