AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. The first hurdle to overcome is to justify the time investment and the cost of the software subscription. What we tend to see is businesses reducing relative transport costs as volumes shrink.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

Esther is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Key Takeaways: The Omni-Channel Fulfillment Network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. About Ruan Transportation. About Ben McLean.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible. While disruptions and consumer demands are significant challenges, shippers with the right strategies and technologies can navigate them successfully.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Transportation bottlenecks, labor and materials shortages, rising fuel costs and other factors have made 2021 one of the most challenging times to operate a global supply chain with any degree of control and predictability. The Promise of Platform: Increasing Certainty in an Uncertain World.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

He has a track record of driving significant growth, savings, and exceptional service through the development and execution of effective strategies. Davinci Micro Fulfillment Solutions partners with consumer brands to provide end-to-end fulfillment services from their strategically located micro-fulfillment centers.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With the 2021 peak season, RFP and modern supply chain management remains essential today in the shipping and transportation market. The high priority focus on RFPs and carrier network optimization will continue to impact services and shipping protocols well into 2022 and beyond. What Is Carrier Contract Optimization?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 6, 2024

The transportation and logistics industry has witnessed a profound transformation over the past few years, driven by a mix of industry disruptions and emerging innovative technologies. In other words, the need to integrate AI in transportation and logistics is no longer an opportunity but a necessity.

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Logility

JULY 27, 2022

We all wish logistics problems were so simple, but when we complicate the network, we can often lose the picture of what we are trying to accomplish. The time, cost, and effort of doing a classic network design project can be prohibitive. Inbound transportation will skew the optimum location in the direction of the suppliers.

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Stord

JANUARY 22, 2018

Whether you are a small business owner or a corporate logistics manager, it’s crucial to stay attuned to the most innovative ways to optimize your distribution network. The move to re-evaluate your distribution network may be driven by the need to reduce costs, or perhaps you are launching a new business strategy.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sphera Acquisition of SupplyShift Sphera , a provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and risk management software and consulting services has announced the acquisition of SupplyShift , a supply chain sustainability software company. ” No financial data was disclosed regarding the acquisition.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The answers to “What is a third-party logistics provider?” and “What is a transportation management system?” The boxes and labels of yesterday are giving way to a single amorphous category: “Providers of Supply Chain Software and Services.”. don’t fit so neatly in a box any more. And this diversity is by design.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As I discussed in a previous blog , more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands. What problems can automation solve?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Therefore, more companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to achieve greater supply chain savings and presence in such markets through enhanced transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management. Why Work With a 3PL?

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

This standard method has helped countless businesses identify where transportation spend is going and where there is an opportunity to optimize. That said, companies can now access modern technology, such as machine learning, to improve the processes of gaining visibility and managing transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation. In December’s issue of InBound, editor Keith Biondi cited customer service as the source for supply chain innovation. Not technology. Before exploring his thesis, let’s look at technology and BPR. T he Role of Technology and Business Process Engineering.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

One of the very prominent business services is logistics. If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. Efficient Transportation.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 15, 2022

The complexity of the transportation and shipping market continues to complicate even the most basic of transport services. The continued growth of the TMS market means new software will be available, resulting in more data streams and increased access to data and supply chain management insights. from 2021 to 2028.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With the supply chains of all businesses going through a transformational shift, it is important for them to make tough decisions concerning logistics models. Before the pandemic, fixed logistics had held a comparative advantage for gaining a larger customer base. What is fixed logistics? What is flexible logistics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Structural Changes in Supply Chains: Example: A consumer goods company decides to near-shore its manufacturing operations to reduce transportation costs and improve responsiveness. They underwent a thorough Network Optimization exercise to identify the roadmap of transitioning to a hybrid offshore/nearshore model.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2023

The great news is that, amid the chaos, we are seeing an increasing level of optimism. Because advances in supply chain technology, including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), provide the capabilities to manage these and other challenges. Labor shortages.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 6, 2021

Transportation network optim ization is a leading goal for supply chains around the globe. However, unpredictable environments and rising consumer demands require unprecedented efficiency and agility to react to changing network conditions with dynamic decisions. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Download the White Paper.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 20, 2022

the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced the addition of powerful geospatial capabilities to its Logistics and Distribution Module. This in turn helps uncover network optimization opportunities, sense demand at the local level, and proactively audit material flow right down to the individual SKU’s.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Why do we build logistics models? I am often asking clients whether they wish to: A) Model the precise general ledger costs for logistics? If I am making a good model, am I not accurately modeling my future logistics spend? What is a Good Logistics Model? A good logistics model is designed to predict the future.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 24, 2022

Managing a well-balanced transportation budget is critical for payment auditing and ensuring that excess costs are minimal when monitoring shipping cost allocations. Machine learning in information technology can improve financial management and help shippers trim costs and avoid excessive fees and unnecessary surcharges.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

With almost 30 million customers, BT (British Telecom) is the largest provider of consumer mobile and fixed broadband communications services in the UK. The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

In the vast, interconnected world of supply chain management, two terms often come into focus—inbound and outbound logistics. Inbound and outbound logistics are two fundamental components of the overall supply chain management process. Here’s an explanation of both: What is inbound logistics? What is outbound logistics?

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Consumer Goods Logistics

JUNE 27, 2019

Distribution network optimization has become a white-hot topic these days as “the Amazon effect” leads businesses to evaluate how quickly they can get products to customers. Warehouse optimization modeling exercises examine the upside of being closer to customers versus the downside of carrying more inventory in more locations.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

At the same time, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years. Gaining Supply Chain Momentum with Artificial Intelligenc e(AI) in Supply Chains & Logistics. ENHANCED SAFETY. REDUCED OPERATIONS COSTS.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Given these disruptions, supply chain resiliency will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of your network. The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. Optimization and simulation are the two main branches of SCND. Optimization accounts for over 90% of all work that is being done by SCND teams. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. But it has gaps.

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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. Gartner Disclaimer.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How the food Industry can optimize its supply chain for festivals Many event planners and teams focused on the supply chain may also wonder about possible food or beverage shortages. With high inflation, supply-chain bottlenecks, extreme weather conditions, and possible transport issues, it is a legitimate concern.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

With almost 30 million customers, BT (British Telecom) is the largest provider of consumer mobile and fixed broadband communications services in the UK. The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services.

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