Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before. Work planners previously did manually can be calculated by software. But advances in this area have two limitations – the software itself and our ever-changing world. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

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. I believed that the first generation of supply chain systems would improve operations to a greater degree than actually happened. I am an old gal.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Let’s break down the trade-off between an on-premises and a cloud environment, what it means for your business, and how you can realize the optimal potential of a cloud investment. Timely and accurate data – Digital planning platforms are driven by timely and accurate data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

To keep customers like my dad satisfied, RGD and Quick-commerce companies need to invest in new technologies to optimize the supply chain and logistics operations. These technologies are often invisible to the end-user but make a big difference in keeping the promises about product availability, freshness, and speed of delivery.

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

Procurement operations are no exception. In fact, 43% of GPOs that took part in the 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey cited overall procurement risk had increased significantly as compared to 20% in the 2021 study. Keep reading to learn: What is an online procurement system?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. A big bang technology focus has not worked. Enlightened leadership that focuses on the management of the supply chain as a complex system. Aligned Metrics. Outside-in Processes.

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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. Traditional inventory optimization implementations often assume fixed network and flows. Does this mean at some point in time we move on from S&OP?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival. Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Here are the steps to take for going digital: .

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Selecting a new enterprise technology or supply chain planning software provider can be wrought with challenge and risk. Specifically: people have lost their jobs over poor technology selections and failed implementation projects. This is especially true in supply chain planning & management platforms. (but we will!)

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As the state of the trucking market evolves and innovations improve , OTR freight management technologies and logistics service providers offer transportation management optimization to help businesses avoid significant supply chain disruption. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Remote Tendering and Shipment Execution .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. There has to be an enlightened leader that understands that the supply chain is a complex system with increasing complexity. It must be managed as a system. This includes optimization and discrete event simulation.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

The past few years have created a lasting impact on the way business is conducted, driving many companies to analytics to gain the visibility they need to control and optimize key processes. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. Every KPI needs a clearly defined goal. Supplier KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. A pull system is better than a push system. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance. Read more. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Third, they align the interests of all the firms in the supply network so that companies optimize the chain’s performance when they maximize their interests. Many try to start with technology. The technology group wanted to implement SAP IBP, and the business leaders were resistant. It could not be closed through technology.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. So optimizing the promotion process leaves everyone involved better off. This is where promotion planning software plays its part. What is Promotion Management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. As the industry evolves and innovations improve, OTR freight management technologies offer?? transportation management optimization ?to transportation metrics ?that to avoid significant supply chain disruption. volatility?and

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Define business objectives: Clearly define the business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) that your AI-driven supply chain management system aims to optimize. Data inventory and assessment: Conduct a comprehensive inventory of available data sources within the organization, including internal systems (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. He feels that based on his years of experience with a software provider, he has a whizzbang technology. Optimization engines to improve functional metric performance resulted in an exploding number of planners. Back to John.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Companies that are good at planning—use of supply chain design and supply chain planning technologies—are outpacing other industries. Aligning metrics matters. ” For many, despite spending 1.7%

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. History of Terra Technology. Terra Technology is 15-years old.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

With these at play, having agile planning systems which can consume large amounts of internal and external data and provide decision intelligence and decision automation are becoming essential capabilities retailers seek. Digital Transformation and Autonomous Planning in Supply Chain In 2023, fast decision-making is crucial.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The more immediate, and interesting, question is how long before cars or planning systems can become largely autonomous, with only periodic minimal human intervention. The system will report what actions it took overnight, and suggest open items the planner should review.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, optimizing your supply chain is essential for staying competitive and efficient. With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Alternate Bill of Materials and Alternate Sourcing: The more alternatives that exist through the manufacturing and procurement processes, the easier it is to design the supply chain to absorb cost and supplier variability. These companies have accurate inventories counts and analyze the form and function of inventory quarterly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

” The next call was with a technology provider. In 2004, with the evolution of demand sensing applications, the tactical and operational forecasts were both modeled using optimization, but the lack of synchronization of the two forecasts limited the technology adoption. Technology modeling capabilities are changing.

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

­Driving decarbonization with technology In 2023, the SAP CPO Think Tank community has been closely examining how companies can accelerate supply chain decarbonization. This blog highlights key strategies from these recent forums on sustainable procurement and practical tips to achieve impactful results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During The first is that the supply chain is a complex system that has increasing complexity. It needs to be managed holistically as a system. But we created a model to ensure that we were systemic and structured in how we approached cost savings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain executives must evolve from cost and service as the key objectives for optimal demand-supply balancing towards the “quadfecta” of cost, service, resiliency, and sustainability. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

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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. AI-based tools already help automate routine tasks and assist decision-making processes across various sectors.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. The metrics that underpin MRP could be described as the balls in this juggling act. This article takes an in-depth look at the crucial metrics every supply chain professional needs to know.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When you track transportation metrics and KPIs like transit time, on-time pickups, and percent of truckload capacity utilized across your carrier partners, you can identify trends and opportunities for streamlined OTR transportation management. Enable Ongoing Route Optimization. OTR transportation optimization?is

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

It was badly implemented by a system integrator. The cost was 60% more in than average; but even more unfortunate, they never got a good understanding of how to use the planning system. Mapping of demand streams by demand characteristics and frequent adjustment of the demand engines to improve optimization. Tactical Supply.

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