ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

That’s why I believe that during this decade we’re heading for a new era in which open, multi-enterprise, cloud platforms will provide the required End-to-End supply chain integration–planned, optimized and collaborated to serve customer demand. . We have all witnessed a parallel transformation with phone systems. Not at all!

Supply Chain Planning Software 275

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. To mitigate such risks, manufacturers need to learn from others and look at how they can: Diversify sourcing strategies to include (in this case) North American suppliers.

Manufacturing Procurement 227

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 227

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2024

As my client explains that they are delaying their project to build network interoperability due to complications with their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrade, I tap my foot and sigh. While the desire to improve network interoperability is high, the organization’s mindset is focused on transactional efficiency.

Supply Chain Network Software 272

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 272

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. Robotic arms handle repetitive and intricate tasks such as picking and placing items, whereas drones are employed for inventory management and surveillance.

Waste Reduction 232

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 232

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance. CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 271

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

Strong opinions and egos (mostly male) abound… For over two decades, I obediently tapped my foot to technology leaders’ glibly spouting opinions. Downsizing inventories over the past decade crippled the response.” The source of this data is a syndicated data provider of public reporting termed “Y-Charts.”).

Inventory Management Software 262

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 262

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

This year, Logility launched a corporate responsibility solution within its Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform to help businesses track the social compliance and environmental status of suppliers. Perform, review, monitor and submit corrective action plans regarding all aspects of social compliance. About Logility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. It is a brilliant tool.” SAP’s Business Network is a supply chain collaboration network.

SAP 279

SAP Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 279

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Volatile markets, global disruptions, and the need for real-time insights are pushing traditional systems to their limits. Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal.

Supply Chain Planning Software 277

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal, each step is recorded securely on a distributed ledger. As more data is added to a blockchain, networks can become sluggish, leading to delays in processing and increasing the system’s resource consumption. Sharding is another technique being examined by industry stakeholders.

Supply Chain Design Software 294

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 294

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I overlooked the sophistication required to support widespread and ongoing projects in support of constantly advancing cellular communication networks. In 2020, UScellular took the major step of initiating the deployment of 5G technology across its network. Network Supply Chain Restructure. Project NEO.

Supply Chain Transformation 265

Supply Chain Transformation Network Optimization Supply Chain Network Software Optimal Sourcing 265

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Technology plays a key role in helping companies manage supply chain risk and underpins processes that improve sustainability. IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Embracing technology is part of that solution. It also takes flexible and redundant suppliers, systems, and talent to create an organization that survives and thrives while others struggle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 319

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 319

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Behind the scenes, merchants that expand their traditional carrier network to include gig economy providers also improve their odds of peak season success by making the last mile more agile. How can we strategically house inventory to better support gig integration? Where will our inventory footprint currently support gig integration?

Supply Chain Network Software 294

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software 294

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

As an old gal attending multiple conferences (more than I would like at times), I have listened to speakers waft eloquently about the value of concepts like networks, big data, industry 4.0, For most digital became an excuse to implement more traditional relational database technologies. Most are excited about their new platforms.

Supply Chain Planning Software 341

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If S&OP efforts were that effective, don’t you think that we would have made more progress against inventory levels, margin, and growth? In part, this results in increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. I don’t know. The reason?

Supply and Demand 384

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 384

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.

Optimal Sourcing 185

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Modeling 185

ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Think of it like a digital puzzle in which all the different pieces of your network and operations click into place. With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before. Think about these supply chain networks for a moment.

Real-time Visibility 295

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 295

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. Following technologies will play a major role.

Supply Chain Design Software 294

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 294

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Digital technologies can increase visibility, collaboration, speed and responsiveness ? For those working on digitalization initiatives, the survey showed that only 25% are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model. But what is the progress with digital transformation?

Supply Chain Network Software 243

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 243

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Proactively adopting cleaner energy sources ensures alignment with these evolving regulations. The industry’s dependency on traditional energy sources necessitates an urgent shift toward cleaner alternatives. Retrofitting existing infrastructure with energy-efficient technologies further enhances sustainability efforts.

Optimal Sourcing 255

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 255

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) Translate this data into decision support technologies. Instead, use demand sensing technologies to detect patterns with minimal latency into inventory requirements. The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. What to do?

Supply Chain Planning Software 439

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 439

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

If the industry were grounded in truth in advertising repercussions, there would be far fewer signs in the airports from consultants and technology providers.). Orbit Chart for Ecolab at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin Versus the Chemical Industry for the Period of 2010-2019. Shifts in Technology.

Supply Chain Design Software 292

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Supplier problems will cause a cascade of problems up and down the value stream, leading to supply order delays that cause inventory shortages, production disruptions, missed shipments and lost revenue. Establishing real-time shared visibility and processes with supply chain partners facilitates identification and resolution of issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

by Diane Reynolds – Project Director Healthcare Transformation at One Network Enterprises. Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology. One Network has years of experience in healthcare supply networks that provide medicines and vaccines to hundreds of millions of people in Africa and around the globe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

More recently the technology has evolved to a point where such processes can be conducted at a faster cadence than a typical monthly cadence that was the norm. This can result in a messy supply chain network and flows that adversely impact cost-to-serve as can be seen in figure 1 in case of a distribution intense company we worked with.

S&OP 273

S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 273

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 262

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 262

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The key areas to consider when upgrading to the cloud include: The Value of Cloud Technology Cost Competitiveness Performance Expectations Upgrades Responsiveness Support Expertise & Response The Value of Cloud Technology Which business drivers and advantages are motivating companies to shift to the cloud?

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 191

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

Optimal Sourcing 191

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

Supply Chain Software 314

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 314

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. Decision-makers must operate with agility and speed, often orchestrating complex scenarios across vast supply chain networks.

Resource Reduction 278

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 278

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. Enterprise control towers operate in islands without a dial-tone to drive interoperability with and within networks. The reason?

Supply Chain Design Software 437

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 437

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply chain demand volatility and improve how they source materials and products from suppliers. There is now a keen awareness that disruptions can happen suddenly and that supply chains need technology to make them agile and resilient while providing visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 272

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

Digital technology continues to be the key mechanism for change and value creation. However, technology is a means to an end and not the end itself. This has proved to be a major source of risk. A significant paradigm shift in procurement and inventory control is an emerging area of focus.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The approaches and technologies deployed before March 2020 are now legacy. The companies are just not good at managing inventories and orchestrating distribution strategies. They are seldom cross-functional to optimize source, make, and deliver together. Use network design tools to continually redesign and align.

Supply Chain Design Software 355

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 355

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. There are lively debates about the meaning and prioritization of scale, globalization, outsourcing, and inventory optimization. Automate, automate, automate – This is not a new idea or trend.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 332

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 332