Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and predictive analytics enable smarter inventory management, real-time tracking, and predictive maintenance, reducing waste and costs. This pillar is about creating value, reducing risks, and positioning the organization for long-term success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. The post Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions? Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Probabilistic forecasting is revolutionizing demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization by significantly improving forecast accuracy and decision-making across distribution networks. Enhancing Inventory with Probabilistic Forecasting A supply chain is a complex ecosystem influenced by dynamic variables.

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AFFLINK

JANUARY 13, 2025

For businesses with seasonal inventory, estimating yearly demand fluctuations with reasonable accuracy can be both challenging and costly. After all, over-estimating can lead to inventory surplus and associated warehousing costs. This is where predictive analytics can prove instrumental for strategic supply chain management.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It can ingest massive amounts of internal and external data and process it within the unique algorithmic engine to deliver easy-to-apply recommendations on how to optimize inventory levels, streamline supply chains, and maximize revenues. Retailers have long used business analytics to inform decision-making. How Does EvoAI work?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2025

Even more impressive, lost sales due to stockouts can decrease by up to 65%, while inventory reductions of 20% to 50% are possible. This advanced analysis allows businesses to predict promotional lift with unprecedented accuracy, ensuring optimized production schedules and inventory positioning through sophisticated supply planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Reducing dependency on fossil fuels can mitigate these risks and improve operational predictability. Predictive analytics helps logistics companies anticipate disruptions and adapt proactively. AI-powered warehouse management improves inventory flow and reduces waste.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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Logility

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Balancing forecast accuracy with inventory management gets more challenging every day. Customer behavior: Real-time insights into customer orders, inventory levels, and distribution channels clarify short-term demand. Short-term signals, like customer orders or inventory levels, work better for weekly demand-sensing.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge. Optimize Inventory and Pricing Use AI-driven insights for stock mix optimization and dynamic pricing, reducing excess stock while meeting service level goals.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. Ready to turn your inventory from a headache into a strategic asset?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Richard Lebovitz and Joe Lynch discuss leading inventory attack teams. 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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

trillion distortion inventory problem. Trillion Inventory Distortion Problem In this podcast, Karl Swensen, CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic, discusses how their AI-enabled technology helps retailers, brands, and manufacturers reduce lost sales by addressing supply chain and selling process failure points. Summary: Solving the $1.8

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. Analytics for Diversifying the Supply Base. A leading risk platform can fully automate risk assessment and procedures using data and analytics. Digital applications and analytics can support and inform effective decisions.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That’s where data analytics comes in. By harnessing the power of data science and analytics, you can gain end-to-end visibility across your entire network, breaking down information silos and optimizing every stage of your operations. In this post, we’ll explore how data analytics can revolutionize your supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Our predictions also include crucial and groundbreaking developments in the supply chain that extend far beyond pandemic response. We hope you enjoy the blog, which represents predictions and observations from across our global ToolsGroup community. Here’s to a healthy and prosperous year ahead! applications of the future.

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Logility

JUNE 5, 2024

This urges a shift from the unsustainable practice of buffering against uncertainty with high inventory levels. Enter Inventory Optimization (IO) as a vital strategy to combat supply chain stress. Yet, recent research suggests a more advanced approach, Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO), surpasses traditional methods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

This report provides a cross-industry perspective on digital transformation in logistics including digital maturity in inventory management, transportation, fleet maintenance, safety and compliance, and more. Thirty-one percent of respondents are using predictive analytics and 24 percent are using artificial intelligence to optimize.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Demand forecasting in supply chain management is the process of predicting customer demand, supply trends, and pricing fluctuations. It leverages historical data, competitive intelligence, and external factors to guide inventory planning and resource allocation. weather, social media trends).

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Demand forecasting in supply chain management is the process of predicting customer demand, supply trends, and pricing fluctuations. It leverages historical data, competitive intelligence, and external factors to guide inventory planning and resource allocation. weather, social media trends).

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Use Cases: Spend Analytics: Machine learning models analyze historical purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and policy enforcement. Exception Management: AI tools flag delayed, misrouted, or damaged shipments and recommend responses such as automatic rescheduling or inventory reallocations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

This deeper insight into the supply network allows companies to build more resilient and predictable operations. This virtual model replicates supplier networks, inventories, and distribution flows, allowing Cisco to identify and address potential bottlenecks before they become problematic.

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Logility

MARCH 6, 2024

With improving machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, advanced analytics are shifting, becoming a more attractive option to leaders across industries. But how can you incorporate advanced analytics into your supply chain flow? What Are Advanced Analytics? What Are the Benefits of Advanced Analytics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Key technologies like blockchain, IoT, and AI offer foundational support for DPPs by ensuring data security, real-time monitoring, and advanced analytics. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) AI and ML are essential for enhancing the capabilities of DPPs by analyzing large datasets and providing predictive insights.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2025

Returns Management and Integration With 35% of online purchases being returned, predominantly to physical stores, retailers are grappling with the ripple effects on inventory management. Early adopters of these integrated platforms report significant improvements in inventory turnover and reduction in stockouts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory. Some of the applications of AI and ML in supply chain robotics include vision systems, natural language processing, predictive analytics, and reinforcement learning.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For instance, a student struggling with inventory management concepts can receive supplementary materials, interactive simulations, and one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to their needs. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

BOSTON, February 16, 2022 : ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has partnered with Planalytics to integrate their weather-driven demand (WDD) analytics with ToolsGroup’s retail planning solutions, enabling customers to isolate, measure, and manage the influence of weather on their businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Inventory management Another area where digital twins can be beneficial is inventory management.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 4, 2025

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, managing spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory is more than just keeping shelves stocked. With effective Spare Parts Inventory Optimization , businesses can strike a balance between availability and cost, ensuring seamless operations without overburdening budgets.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It combines robotics, analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). McKinsey promises improved agility (not defined) with up to a 30% reduction in operational cost and a decrease in inventory of 75%. (I In contrast, SAP touts an integrated cloud-ready portfolio that includes predictive analytics, automation, and IoT capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Robotic arms handle repetitive and intricate tasks such as picking and placing items, whereas drones are employed for inventory management and surveillance. This data can be used to optimize warehouse operations, predict maintenance needs, and improve overall efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

In our work with Georgia Tech using data from 1982-2023, we find that the R² of the Regression analysis of Cost-of-Goods Sold/Inventory Turns when compared to correlations of Operating Margin/Inventory turns to Market Capitalization/employee is 40-65% lower. For additional insights check out our presentation at Informs.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

Retailers can now quickly sense, predict, and respond to real-time changes in demand to better navigate market uncertainty to achieve maximum profitability. Working capital constraints are hitting retailers hard just as inventory-to-sales ratios are reaching their highest-ever levels.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

. “Advanced AI algorithms analyze historical data to predict future stock requirements and optimize warehouse space. IoT devices track inventory in real time, providing valuable insights into stock movement, reducing waste, and ensuring products are available when needed.” ” Inventory optimization.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

That’s why Evo CEO Fabrizio Fantini jumped at the chance to work with Harvard Business School Professor Sunil Gupta to participate in a case on Miroglio’s huge success increasing profits through in-season inventory optimization. But fashion is inherently hard to predict.

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