Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

Supplier scorecards are globally accepted as a key tool for managing a more profitable supply chain. A good scorecard helps identify which vendors deliver the best value, explains the drivers of performance, and is a preferred collaboration tool for improving supplier relationships. Consider using software to automate data integration.

Negotiating Skills 157

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills 157

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2018

The manufacturing industry is experiencing a global boom, and this is the very reason that modern manufacturers need a great ERP solution to improve efficiency. So, if you are still wondering why to invest in an ERP software suite – don’t waste any more precious time. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Inventory Management Software 122

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 122

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. If a consumer wants to view a product on a smart device while in-store, they are 20-percent more likely to complete the purchase. So, Omnichannel Is Not Dead? Not exactly. It is just shopping.

Omnichannel 163

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

Price Reduction 181

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 181

GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

If the customer uses online and in-store shopping to make a purchase, shipping and pickup options should include A, B and C. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. If only online shopping is used, shipping options may include B or D.

Supply Chain Design Software 138

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Omnichannel Analytics Software 138

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. No Purchase Orders were used.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. E-Commerce Is Spurring Record Growth in Logistics E-commerce has made it impossible to meet the status quo with traditional technologies, and still, some shippers have not yet implemented e-commerce and TMS solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 161

Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Being a technical person, I was not sought out to assist in procuring fashion related items (bedspreads, towels, rugs, wall decorations), but was instead assigned to the refrigerator and microwave end of the spectrum. For most durable goods companies, multiple channels of distribution generally cause inventory to increase.

Optimal Sourcing 127

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Purchasing Skills 127

Logility

APRIL 3, 2017

Now, being a supply chain person, I ask myself, just how much inventory does this company have to maintain to have a part for a 17-year old refrigerator sitting on the shelf and ready to ship? In fact, many companies that provide after-market parts and service deal with the challenges of managing a long-tail of inventory.

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 100

Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

” While the economic climate may be uncertain, many companies realize they have to invest in areas such as supply chain management software to be competitive and profitably grow. MEIO has proven to be a sustainable process to free up millions of dollars in working capital by reducing inventory without damaging service levels.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 100

RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. The retail industry is where many people first experience mobile barcoding devices.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Warehousing 75

Logility

JUNE 26, 2017

Forecasts for everything from paper plates and plastic utensils, to charcoal and lighter fluid, to suntan lotion, to food and drink of all kinds and even the amount of gasoline available for summer trips have to be created. Procurement and manufacturing plans need to be created and executed based on forecasts. Additional Content.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing 70

Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

Look at the process enabling tools. Survey after survey points to spreadsheets as one of the primary tools used along with ERP systems and homegrown solutions. In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 100

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Customer service is more important than ever, and customers expect purchases to arrive at record speeds with free or low-cost shipping, says GlobeCon Freight Systems. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 130

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further. Meanwhile, inventory levels rose 3.6 Get Your Free White Paper Today. The cardboard boxes packages arrive in serve as a valuable marketing tool.

Trends 152

Trends Shipping Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 152

Demand Solutions

APRIL 23, 2014

If it takes two months from when an item is ordered to when it's received into inventory, there's logic in not changing the forecast within that two-month period, since a change to the forecast will have no impact on the item's availability. Download and read Bill's " 12 Supply Chain Forecasting Lessons " white paper today.

Forecasting 100

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions 100

Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The engineering change order is sent to all key stakeholders (change control board or “CCB”) including engineering, quality, procurement, manufacturing, and external design teams or supply chain partners in many cases. Product Change Management: Three Challenges, Five Fixes White Paper.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Solutions 104

Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

“ Gartner reports that the predominant inputs to demand-sensing solutions are daily point-of-sale (POS), customer inventory, transactional data, and order and shipment history. Demand sensing does not help supply planning and has no effect on inventory management. And now back to that crux.

Supply and Demand 102

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 102

Logility

MARCH 29, 2018

Accurate forecasts help minimize inventory, maximize production efficiency, streamline purchasing, optimize distribution and ensure confidence in company projections. Advanced Inventory Management. Inventory is one of the most visible supply chain expenses and is a line on the Balance Sheet under current assets.

Beverage 100

Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 100

Demand Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

During the S&OP process, product family forecasts and supply plans are reviewed against the perspective of previous months’ and previous years’ activities, with the added dimension of the impact of current plans on inventories, capacities … and the year-to-date budget.

S&OP 100

S&OP Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 100

Logility

APRIL 17, 2017

For example: Optimizing a distribution network may reduce logistics costs and improve customer service but in most cases, doing so also reduces carbon emissions through fewer transportation miles and/or less inventory holding facilities. White Paper: Planning Optimized: Building a Sustainable Competitive Advantage.

Optimal Sourcing 103

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 103

Logility

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The accuracy of your forecast has a direct impact on the amount of inventory you carry, the number of unplanned production changeovers, and the amount of expedited material shipments. Luckily today’s advanced demand planning solutions provide the tools needed to improve forecast accuracy without requiring a PhD in Statistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 102

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 102

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Too many companies still rely on inadequate capabilities provided by spreadsheets and basic ERP forecasting solutions. Leading demand planning solutions apply science to deliver a better forecast, including “best-fit” algorithms that automatically select the right forecasting approach for each stage of a product’s lifecycle.

Material Savings 100

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Consumers are also losing money on purchases they never use. The FWRA is a collaborative effort between grocery stores, restaurants and food manufacturers that pledges to cut down on unintentional wastage and find a solution for unsellable goods. Food manufacturers already put a lot of effort into inventory management.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Food Inventory Management Software 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Consumers are also losing money on purchases they never use. The FWRA is a collaborative effort between grocery stores, restaurants and food manufacturers that pledges to cut down on unintentional wastage and find a solution for unsellable goods. Food manufacturers already put a lot of effort into inventory management.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Food Inventory Management Software 52

Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2017

However, on a recent trip to a mega grocery store I started meandering up and down aisles looking at the variety of both national and store brand products available for purchase. Inventory buffers are a reaction to limited demand visibility, inefficiency, and lack of production flexibility.

Modeling 200

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Optimization 200

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

One of the solutions is to consolidate small shipments into larger shipments, which has the added effect of offering these benefits: Increased consistency with the supply chain. Get your free white paper. Track inventory in real time. Lowered fuel costs and reduced diesel emissions. Download Here.

Freight 120

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 120

Demand Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2013

One of the great lessons I learned from Steve Johnston (the founder of Demand Solutions) is that while it’s not possible to predict these “Act of Oz” events, it is possible to prepare for them. Download and read Bill's " 12 Supply Chain Forecasting Lessons " white paper today. To do so: 1.

Forecasting 100

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Too many companies still rely on spreadsheets and basic ERP forecasting solutions both of which provide inadequate planning capabilities. Realistic constraint-based schedules and capacity-planning tools can help reduce manufacturing planning time by as much as 75%. Read More: eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook ).

Chemicals 100

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. The retail industry is where many people first experience mobile barcoding devices.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Warehousing 52

Logility

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I was told, “You don’t need a software system to run an S&OP process.” It takes a dedicated S&OP solution with embedded collaborative workflow and rules-based exception messaging. ” The objective of a mature S&OP process is to ensure supply capabilities (manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, etc.)

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning S&OP 100

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2020

According to research conducted by BigCommerce , the top three factors that influence consumers’ online purchasing decisions are convenience, cost and free shipping. Planning and organizing inventory is a vital facet of warehouse logistics. What is the current solution employed? What is the cost of the current solution?

Warehousing 98

Warehousing Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 98

RFgen

JULY 10, 2015

After all, the interaction your customers have with your company is mainly based on the actual products they purchase, and warehouse processes are responsible for making sure they receive their items in a timely manner with no mistakes. Why are Track and Trace Software and Systems Important? Barcode Scanners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

RFgen

JULY 10, 2015

After all, the interaction your customers have with your company is mainly based on the actual products they purchase, and warehouse processes are responsible for making sure they receive their items in a timely manner with no mistakes. Why are Track and Trace Software and Systems Important? Barcode Scanners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logility

AUGUST 19, 2016

According to Aberdeen Group, this process can result in a 14% increase in operating margin, a 4% increase in gross margin dollars, a 55% reduction in inventory write-offs, a 17% increase in new product revenues, and a 35% reduction in lost sales. Research firms, solution providers, and pundits can’t seem to decide.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Logility

AUGUST 15, 2016

According to Aberdeen Group, this process can result in a 14% increase in operating margin, a 4% increase in gross margin dollars, a 55% reduction in inventory write-offs, a 17% increase in new product revenues, and a 35% reduction in lost sales. Research firms, solution providers, and pundits can’t seem to decide.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Logility

AUGUST 23, 2016

Most likely the company will still need to forecast raw materials, purchased components, and/or sub-assemblies to be able to meet customer demand. However, a recent survey conducted by APICS and Logility found almost one half of respondents still use spreadsheets as their primary tool for demand planning. Supply Chain Talent.

Forecasting 100

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction 100