Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. Prescriptive Analytics is a type of Advanced Analytics that results in a recommended action. Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. Prescriptive Analytics is a type of Advanced Analytics that results in a recommended action. Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology. For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making.

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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. The current models for the technology providers are self-serving. Each technology provider operates in isolation. The reason?

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 29, 2017

Gartner measures supply chain analytics maturity across seven different dimensions. There are supply chain and demand analytics models that describe the type of analytics being deployed (e.g., descriptive, prescriptive, etc.). Excel spreadsheets dominate, providing limited analytics.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives. Our second webinar delved deeper into the technology aspect, focusing on analytical capabilities and scenario modeling.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. HighJump Software Announces New Latin American Partnership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

While most drug shortages impact generics in areas like oncology and anti-infectives, weight loss drugs are capturing headlines today for the challenges many patients have in filling these prescriptions. Manufacturers of these weight loss drugs face a multi-headed hydra of the three c’s: coverage, competition and capacity.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

There is no class of technologies, or common definition, for “control towers.” While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. Business Use Cases.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2024

the leader in AI-first supply chain planning software, announced Logility employees, VP of Business Development, Diane Ngabire and President, Allan Dow, were named as winners of this year’s Pros to Know award. Dow and Ngabire have committed their time and talents to positively influence the supply chain profession.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2018

Descriptive analytics. Prescriptive analytics. For everyone trying to navigate new technology options, this is an important question. With the evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms and the zealous implementations of many business consultants, the basics of planning were lost. Machine learning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

The IT taxonomy for visibility is supply chain analytics. As a result, when I was a Gartner analyst and technology providers would provoke me to write a Magic Quadrant on visibility solutions, I would laugh. When we ended the discussions, we agreed that visibility is supply chain capability not a well-defined technology classification.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

The new world of supply chain analytics is my current research project. There is a great need for improved supply chain analytics. The average company has over 150 technologies; yet, they cannot get to data. There is now an analytics layer evolving to connect operational technologies with employee productivity tools.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 17, 2019

Nevertheless, over the past few years there have been some significant changes in the manufacturing sector, including the maturation of additive manufacturing and the emergence of the Internet of Things (often referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)). Manufacturing trends. Cognitive technology. ”[4].

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Demand complexity is increasing thanks to consumers who now want more customization, omni-channel purchasing options, rush delivery, easy returns, and environmentally and ethically crafted merchandise, just to name a few present-day requirements. Yes, once upon a time you may have considered those old systems cutting edge.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

In this commentary we focus specifically on the importance of a broader end-to-end data management framework while overcoming the fragmentation of data that is locked in separate, unconnected software applications.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

This time last year artificial intelligence (AI) was an obscure, mainly academic, technology to most of us. In the last few months, however, there has been an avalanche of stories and articles about amazingly powerful AI tools that use everyday language. The impact of AI on manufacturing is that the skills used will be more advanced.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Business leaders typically focus on optimising operations and partnership, gaining market share, advancing the use of technology and improving profitability. Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) are key enablers for Industry 4.0.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 8, 2025

Supply chain orchestration software provider Kinaxis held its annual kinexions customer conference last week in Austin Texas with this Editor in attendance. Infor and Kinaxis Strategic Partnership Just prior to the conference, mid-market ERP software provider Infor and Kinaxis jointly announced a partnership.

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Logility

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s important to plan a supply chain technology implementation carefully and to understand that the vendor and the client are partners on a journey to realize value for the client organization. That meeting of the minds is critical in seeking out a software vendor and to the success of the eventual implementation project.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

In their list of common nightmare scenarios to try to prepare for, few procurement leaders could have predicted the business disruptions of 2020. Brent discusses how now is the time for enterprises to redouble their efforts to upgrade their operations with digital technologies and innovations that improve sourcing and supplier management.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 11, 2025

Introduction Global trade has entered a new era of volatility, with tariffs and trade restrictions already proving to be powerful tools of economic policy. Supply chain and procurement leaders must now navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, balancing cost efficiency with risk mitigation. For instance, a U.S.-based

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Home Depot devoted a whole distribution center in Florida to hurricane relief supplies such as tools, generators, tarps, flashlights, batteries and chainsaws, to support more efficient distribution across the southeast. Use analytics. information is courtesy of this site: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/rpt/2011-R-0389.htm

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2025

This is compounded by the fact that many raw materials are sourced from a limited number of suppliers and regions. Beyond the well-documented API sourcing problems, shortages in excipients, packaging materials (including vials and syringes), and electronic components for medical devices also contribute to delays.

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Logility

AUGUST 16, 2022

The company was recognized for its work with iNova Pharmaceuticals, a distributor of prescription medicines and healthcare products, to transform its data management, demand and supply planning, replenishment planning and analytics framework. The platform approach was also a tremendous asset.”. Our business is complex.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 29, 2019

Technology is constantly changing and efforts to keep up with those changes can be both head-spinning and costly. Nevertheless, there are some technologies that must be adopted in today’s business environment. One of the most important areas for technology investment is the supply chain. Artificial intelligence.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 8, 2018

“By the end of 2020,” asserts the editorial staff at Material Handling & Logistics (MH&L), “one-third of all manufacturing supply chains will be using analytics-driven cognitive capabilities, thus increasing cost efficiency by 10% and service performance by 5%.”[1]

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

It also explains how analytics can help you determine the best way forward. Specifically, I will explore how Prescriptive Analytics can help you improve decision-making and make data actionable in an increasingly volatile economic landscape, instead of only providing insight into your data’s behavior.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 21, 2025

The Announcement Last week the supply chain orchestration technology support provider announced Kinaxis Tariff Response, a new offering aimed at helping companies simulate tariff exposure, run strategic scenarios, and make data-informed decisions quickly.

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Logility

MARCH 19, 2018

Supply planning enables you to profitably satisfy market demand through dynamically sourcing materials, optimizing production and manufacturing plans, reducing distribution costs and slashing lead times. Companies that have implemented a MEIO strategy have been able to reduce total system inventory by 20% or more.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

YouTube is a fantastic platform offering a unique feel to social media exploration and learning the latest trends in Supply Chain from professionals. 2) Supply Chain Analytics | 22k Subscribers. The Supply Chain Analytics Channel is highly detailed and will always be recommended for years to come. Procurement Jobs in Future.

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Silvon Software

MAY 1, 2024

Predictive Analytics has emerged as a pivotal tool in this quest, offering unprecedented foresight into market trends, consumer behavior, and operational efficiencies. Modern BI systems play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of data by providing tools and frameworks for data cleansing, validation, and consolidation.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

None is feeling the effects more pointedly than those in consumer packaged goods (CPG), as all this new technology has fundamentally altered the way consumers research and shop for products. That in turn is changing how organizations are manufacturing and delivering goods. Connected home. Automate manual processes.

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