Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, and evolving forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I term this our data jail. Why is this needed?

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

And for that reason, they can absorb and avoid disruption, measure variability proactively, and establish the rights strategies and inventory buffers to address it across the supply network and short- and long-term planning horizons. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud Whether we are talking about healthcare, food, or fashion, the supply chains which convert the raw materials to finished goods are getting more and more complex. And suppliers should be chosen for their speed and flexibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

import volumes still climbing (see Figure 1), limited processing capacity at key West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contract expiring next summer, importers will be scrambling to maintain the inventory they need to support the demand increase.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has partnered with PwC to bring the latest innovation in supply chain technology and services enabling digital transformation to strengthen its local Brazilian market presence. “We ATLANTA – September 9, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. Instead, in the SanDisk journey , they adjusted the speed of response to their customer segments, and actively designing inventory postponement strategies. This included monthly reviews between business units and central operations teams and adaptive inventory segmentation policies. It is systemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

ERP is valuable to improve transactional accuracy, but I can find no evidence that investments in ERP have reduced inventory or improved cash-to-cash cycles. In this industry, operating margin has decreased by 1%, Return on Assets has decreased by 2%, SG&A margin has increased by 1%, and days of inventory has increased by 3%.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 25, 2014

Think about an electronic workforce of process robots designed to count your inventory items in real time, on demand, with no mistakes made. They even alert you to any issues related to orders, inventory levels, or shipments, taking action to reorder items when they drop below minimum thresholds. or for $500k in India.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks. A pandemic-induced blow finally laid bare the vulnerabilities of the supply chain industry largely premised on lean production principles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

This is because most classical planning solutions lack the modeling capability and computing power to accommodate different data sources, large SKU count, and detailed constraints and contingencies to build an immediately executable plan. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

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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. We never ran out of or had too much inventory.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 31, 2014

If we look holistically from an overall supply network perspective, there are 5 high-level business functions per the SCOR model including Plan, Source, Make, Deliver and Return. The post Use these management strategies to build a great supply chain… appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT), comprised of physical devices equipped with remote sensors that capture and transmit large amounts of data, is already making a big impact in the supply chain industry. Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. 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. These technologies are applicable to solve many problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

With our supply chains clogged and retail inventories piling up, we have a situation wherein the huge imbalances between demand and supply at the product mix level can have an adverse impact on product availability for B2B and B2C companies alike, especially as we start heading to the holiday season. Not really.

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AFFLINK

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

What are the current supply chain technology trends? Supply chain technology is advancing at a fast pace, and supply chain companies need to keep their finger on the pulse of the industry. Free-trade chocolates and conflict-free diamonds can be easily sourced and verified. 5G and IoT.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

Or a personal health situation arises like a batch of peanut butter becoming contaminated with salmonella or children’s toys being contaminated with lead paint, where the regulators have difficulty identifying the source of the problem several tiers upstream in the supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2017

Source: 2017 Gartner Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Study, Dwight Klappich. The annual Gartner Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Study, now its tenth year, is one of this industry's most comprehensive studies of supply chain users.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Crisis Response – At the outset of the crisis, it’s easier to visualise a horizontal and linear supply chain with the 4 flows disrupted and adversely affecting the Core Supply Chain Functions, of Planning, Sourcing, Production, Distribution, last mile Deliveries and returns management or reverse logistics.

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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. Within Manufacturing Insights, Stephanie conducts supply chain, sustainability, and Industry 4.0

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Smarter means taking a truly holistic perspective across the supply chain, across functional groups and trading partners, and across strategic, tactical, and operational planning horizons. This lead to high inventory carrying costs at some stores and out-of-stocks at others. So, what’s been the problem?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The Importance of Inventory Management. When it comes to inventory management, new trends are demonstrating that less is more. Having less inventory on-hand increases liquidation, allowing for a more agile response to shifting consumer trends. Getting the Right Tools for the Job.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2024

” Source: SAP Website The Discussion Not Held on the Stage The main event at the Forum was not on the main stage. Source: AI Query What To Do? My Concern Today’s supply chain technologies investments are largely a result of obsolescence avoidance. There are few options: Change Providers.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Never one to be satisfied with the status quo, Inna is focused on helping companies improve the application of supply chain technology to maximize customer experience and profitability. Her success as a leader both reflects and propels women’s advancement not just in supply chain, but in the professional world in general.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

DB Schenker is leveraging sensor data from cargo in transit to monitor and control high-value shipments or sensitive shipments, such as with cold chain logistics. This data is combined with other sources to always know the location of the shipments and the condition of the cargo, facilitating rapid, real-time action if problems arise.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Amplio solutions ensure that you have the inventory you need, when you need it, at the most optimized price so that you can focus on what matters most to you and your business. In the podcast interview, Trey and Joe discuss the Amplio mission along with the challenges of managing a supply chain in the electronics manufacturing space.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2022

What are the best applications of supply chain technology that should be driving B2B/B2C or omnichannel businesses? Integrated Order Management and Inventory Planning “Proper demand planning beyond replenishment plans. This helps customers increase revenue opportunities, and reduce their risk on the cost of inventory.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

More importantly, this is the time to review past decisions made on supply chain trade-offs and consider whether the balance of benefits has shifted. These include Inventory vs. Service; Local vs Global Sourcing; Multiple Depots vs. Single Distribution Centre. The Challenges Along the Way.

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Logility

APRIL 5, 2021

Water is one obvious answer to that question, but a supply chain professional might say, “recent headline-grabbing sources of supply variability that have disrupted global supply networks.” Supply chain professionals are wrestling with many questions as we emerge from the pandemic.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A connected supply chain breaks down data silos and consolidates data, plans and processes into one central platform. By enabling customer access to supplier information, including sourcing of materials, as well as environmental performance data, all parties in the supply chain, can be made more accountable.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2014

I firmly believe that the Supply Chains in the next decade will look vastly different from those we see today. I think that we are poised for the third act of supply chain technologies. It is a new world of Best-of-Breed Technologies. Our supply chains are not able to meet the requirements of the business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

Supply chain management as a discipline—a set of flows combining the processes of source, make and deliver together to drive value– is relatively new. As supply chain professionals, we have never managed the supply chain through a pandemic. Navigating the World of Gray. The Many Shades of Gray.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2013

In a posting last month, I argued that supply chain solution providers will start to compete on design , with the “consumerization of IT” being a key driving force. Ariba plans to expand into supply chain, logistics, and inventory management processes, with the first solutions coming out in 2014.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2018

More recently, with the rise of interconnected systems, the analytics to derive value from those systems seems, and decreased costs, RFID is resurrecting as a solution for increasing supply chain management (SCM), visibility into processes, and reducing inventory tracking costs.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 21, 2020

More digital supply chain technologies are available than ever before, from artificial intelligence to edge computing, RFID and more. Creating a truly mobile supply chain is a low-risk investment with low TCO and quick ROI. Start by looking for technologies that: Automate inefficient manual inventory processes.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 21, 2020

More digital supply chain technologies are available than ever before, from artificial intelligence to edge computing, RFID and more. Creating a truly mobile supply chain is a low-risk investment with low TCO and quick ROI. Start by looking for technologies that: Automate inefficient manual inventory processes.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

So we’re excited to be delivering significant enhancements to our solution and expanding our already formidable and innovative forecasting , inventory optimization , and replenishment capabilities that help our customers deliver on promises to their customers, while reducing inventory (and their carbon footprints) and boosting profitability.

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