Logility

MAY 2, 2012

At the heart of this confusion is the network. Any time you want to optimize across an enterprise, whether it is inventory or product flows, you need to represent a logical representation of the supply chain. In this way the network structure is the ‘bones’ of the supply chain around which the optimization can be performed.

Network Design Software 100

Network Design Software Network Design Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 100

Logility

MAY 2, 2012

At the heart of this confusion is the network. Any time you want to optimize across an enterprise, whether it is inventory or product flows, you need to represent a logical representation of the supply chain. In this way the network structure is the ‘bones’ of the supply chain around which the optimization can be performed.

Network Design Software 100

Network Design Software Network Design Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

This ensures the secure, high-capacity, and bi-directional transfer of essential information such as master data on products, customers, production-distribution infrastructure, transactional data on sales, inventory status and position, transportation execution data, external data e.g. competitor pricing, weather, recommendations, action triggers.

Supply Chain Software 281

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 281

Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. And network design and optimization are instrumental in bringing about both. Market trends also continue to evolve faster than ever. All rights reserved.

Network Design Software 52

Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Gartner 52

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Tracking and understanding lead time is very important for setting accurate delivery dates for customer orders, for setting inventory and safety stock levels across the supply chain for finished goods and Work in Progress (WIP) materials. How can you better manage lead time? To read the full article, click HERE.

Real-time Visibility 272

Real-time Visibility Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 272

Softeon

JUNE 18, 2018

Here are some of the ways that your network design strategy may improve. Transportation Costs Will Come Down. Load size will become more efficient as well, reducing the cost of inventory. Your warehousing and transportation costs may actually go up if you increase total business volume with driverless trucks.

Inventory Reduction 69

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Network Design Software 69

Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In addition, a considerable portion of freight transportation expenses continues to soar as diesel fuel costs surge by 20% year over year. To gain control over their costs and pricing, supply chain leaders must capitalize on the recent stabilization of production capacity and inventory levels.

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Network Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. I am currently doing research on inventory management. In the research, I ask inventory planners to define resilience. No technology in the market measures inventory health. Today, this is not the case.

Supply Chain Design Software 319

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 319

Logility

MAY 17, 2023

Optimize network design as part of supply chain planning As Lisa Henriott, senior VP of product marketing at Logility, advised in Supply Chain Management Review , the key to effective onshoring, reshoring, and nearshoring strategies is evaluating network design options within a larger supply chain planning platform. “By

Vendor Strategies 169

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 169

AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Demand Simulation in Network Design Navigator. As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease. Demo in Network Design Navigator . Study 1: Anticipate Best- and Worst-Case Operations Scenarios .

Supply Chain Disruption 348

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 348

CHAINalytics

JULY 13, 2018

At the time of the partnership, the distributor was experiencing significant … The post Quick Service Restaurant Distributor Partners with Chainalytics for a Network Design Project Required to Meet Continued Expansion appeared first on Chainalytics. operations.

Network Design Software 60

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Meeting 60

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand. This collaboration enables faster response times and cost savings.

Modeling 278

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 278

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. The primary payback for demand and supply solutions comes in the form of reducing the amount of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory a company needs to carry. Here the savings are based on transportation and facility cost savings.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 291

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

The use of descriptive analytics along with agile planning techniques (what-if analysis, discrete event simulation, and network design) helped. Certain supply chains like maintenance parts, designer/fashion items, new product launches, and food service items must be managed in an agile supply chain. Inventory as Waste.

Inventory Reduction 248

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 248

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The low Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and the growth below the industry average comes from the lack of network design and organizational alignment between new product development, manufacturing, and procurement. We find that three factors mattered: organizational alignment, descriptive analytics, and inventory management.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

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

PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Supply chain experts and software leaders converge to discuss the current transportation environment and provide valuable tips on what companies should be doing now to get ready for what’s coming next. . Increasing demand for transportation. Transportation management will pay a key role in this evolution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

Supply Chain Design Software 259

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 259

Logility

MARCH 2, 2011

The classic buddy movie is based on a perfect synergy of two very distinct characters, and when Hollywood starts to cast that big supply chain epic (any day now), they should go with Network Design and Inventory Optimization as their Hope and Crosby. Big picture optimization occurs across the network.

Network Design Software 100

Network Design Software Network Design Modeling Network Optimization 100

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In recent years, BT Supply Chain underwent a transformation to provide its services to businesses using the company’s existing network. We spoke with David Mackenzie , Transformation & Inventory Director at BT, to learn more about this shift and the role AIMMS has played in enabling it. How is your team currently using AIMMS?

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 240

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 21, 2016

After being largely ignored for many years, distribution network design has recently surged to the top of the priority list for many supply chain leaders. Distribution network design has surged to the top of the priority list for supply chain leaders. The Signs That Should Prompt a Distribution Network Design Review.

Network Design Software 40

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A common logistics network means simplification, efficiency, overall reduction of inventory and effort, and lower costs. By comparison, ‘variation breeds inventory’ and other expenses. Let Customer Needs Drive Network Design. Logistics network design for online retail must start from your customer service offer.

Network Design Software 40

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

Whether you formally create a center of excellence or not, an internal competence in value network strategy is essential. Weak Network Design Limits Business Success. From an operational perspective, the greatest leverage for revenue, margin, and working capital lies in the structure of the supply chain or value network.*.

Network Design Software 40

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Each requires design and fine tuning.

Supply Chain Design Software 288

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 288

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

Location and size of inventory buffers. Primary and alternate modes of transportation. The best path through the value network structure for each product, channel and/or customer segment combination can be different and also change over the course of the product life-cycle. Qualifications, number and locations of suppliers.

Network Design Software 45

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 45

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. The network design technologies have changed a lot in the last decade. (I Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. They are slow to adapt.

Supply Chain Design Software 287

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 287

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. The supply chain has two important buffers–inventory and capacity.

Supply Chain Design Software 243

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 243

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply Chain Network Design Along with the design of supply chain strategy, the design of the supply chain itself, especially the part dealing with outbound distribution from plants or warehouses, is instrumental in the success or failure of businesses.

Inventory Reduction 69

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 69

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks. In the research for my inventory optimization report, the lowest level of satisfaction with multi-tier inventory optimization is with clients of the SAP inventory solution (previously purchased from SmartOps).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Each requires design and fine tuning.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead. While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. Each requires design and fine tuning.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Today, a company’s success is largely driven by: its network design and how that company manages its supply, production and distribution locations. its inventory management and where and how well it deploys inventory to optimize customer service levels and profitability. Network design. Inventory management.

Supply Chain Design 75

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 75

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 325

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 325

SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Structural Visibility: Unveiling the Foundation of Supply Chains Structural visibility refers to the ability to gain insights into the foundational elements of the supply chain network. This visibility enables organizations to optimize their supply chain network, manage suppliers effectively, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Are you a transportation and logistics professional who are looking for inspiring ideas to improve the operations? However, they asked "What are some good transport and logistics book you''d recommend?". Then, a synchronization of inventory management, warehouse management and transportation management is essential.

Six Sigma 100

Six Sigma Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Supply Chain Design Software 100

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In recent years, BT Supply Chain underwent a transformation to provide its services to businesses using the company’s existing network. We spoke with David Mackenzie , Transformation & Inventory Director at BT, to learn more about this shift and the role AIMMS has played in enabling it. How is your team currently using AIMMS?

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 218

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 218