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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. Application Layer: Interfacing with end-user applications.

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IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience

AIMMS

Our second webinar delved deeper into the technology aspect, focusing on analytical capabilities and scenario modeling. Specifically, we looked at three use cases for scenario modeling using our cloud-based IBP app. The post IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? The good news is many of the survey’s respondents recognize the potential of more advanced optimization solutions. In the context of disruptions like COVID-19, scenario modeling can make considerable difference – Tweet this.

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What Industry Leaders Have to Say About Virtual Twins in Manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

The past year and a half saw manufacturers face unprecedented challenges resulting from global disruptions, to which they responded by repurposing or developing new product lines, reconfiguring their plants and restructuring their supply chains in order to meet changing demands and keep afloat amidst uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Network Design: The Ultimate Use Cases eBook

Explore the most common use cases for network design and optimization software. Scenario analysis and optimization defined. Modeling your base case. Optimizing your supply chain based on costs and service levels. Optimizing your supply chain based on costs and service levels. Modeling carbon costs.

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Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization vs Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

Imagine what would happen if each station optimized its schedule and traffic independently: city-wide chaos would ensue. Now consider that by not optimizing your inventory from a global vantage point you may be creating, if not outright chaos, a much less efficient network than you could have. This is no easy task.

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A Thing of Beauty: How Belcorp Mastered Its Supply Chain Complexity with Advanced Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization and Planning Digital Solution

ToolsGroup

This article will examine the challenges Belcorp faced with managing its extensive product range and complex supply chain and how our solution set, which includes Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+), Demand Planning, and the Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) model, transformed their operations. It played out as follows.

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Guide to Mathematical Optimization & Modeling

For decades, operations research professionals have been applying mathematical optimization to address challenges in the field of supply chain planning, manufacturing, energy modeling, and logistics. This guide is ideal if you: Want to understand the concept of mathematical optimization.