BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. These companies did not realize that profitable agility relies on a bag of capabilities, not simply “visibility.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. A stuffed warehouse is inefficient, and most companies have the wrong inventories.).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Optimize supply chain execution and minimize both delivery time and costs. Product categorization has become much more segmented and differentiated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Longbow Advantage’s main business has been doing warehouse management system (WMS) implementations. Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes. A few years ago, Longbow’s customers started to ask them to fix a problem they were having with their warehouse management systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

So why are so many still falling short of OTIF targets (and other key metrics)? But to verify the “in full” part, your real-time transportation solution needs to be connected to warehousing, inventory, fulfillment and order management. What’s more, today’s supply chains operate at lean levels. That covers “on-time.”

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

Blue Yonder believes continues to showcase its strength in warehouse and supply chain execution solutions. For the 12 th time in a row, we have been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 2 —which is every year since the report began!

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BlueYonder

JUNE 6, 2024

In a previous blog post , I discussed some highlights from Blue Yonder’s 2024 Supply Chain Executive Survey. In talking with 600 C-suite and senior executives around the world, we discovered that they share three primary challenges: ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, and growing sustainability pressures.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Optimizing your warehouse means examining every corner of your infrastructure and every facet of your workflows and processes to identify and correct inefficiencies. Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. COVID-19 caused supply chain disruptions/delays for 38.8% McKinsey ). McKinsey ).

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 Download WhitePaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

If you are implementing a warehouse management system, for example, you scan something, you put it away, you store items, you replenish, you build pallets. Planner Metrics – They implemented adoption metrics on how often planners were using the planning application or if they were experiencing any pain points in the system.

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Metrics, sometimes referred to as key performance indicators (KPls), data, insights, or analytics, provide a glimpse into the universe of your warehouse management system (WMS) and operation. Tracking the right warehouse metrics is comparable to using binoculars to gain insight into your processes.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Consumers expectations of the online and omni-channel experiences will drive investment in fulfillment optimization and supply chain networks investments focused on the last mile. Logistics Labor shortages will remain an issue in logistics and transportation with many supply chain executives looking to automation for relief.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Focused on outcomes, a competitive supply chain capability not only assures the on-time delivery of component material, but also the execution of inbound supply to ensure the shipment of quality finished goods at a competitive price while delivering on-target margins for the manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 4.9/5 Our Rating: 4.9/5

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Big data drives everything,” Michael says.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2019

Supply chain executives are in a full sprint toward more efficient systems and better customer service as companies around the globe implement new technologies. As supply chains leverage new resources, the demand for cloud-based software skyrockets. Misconceptions About Cloud-Based Warehouse Management Systems.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. This process effectively identifies opportunities to create value for customers, optimize supply chain visibility, performance and spend.

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ThroughPut

MAY 26, 2020

What is Warehouse Management Software? A Warehouse Management Software (WMS) is one that helps plan, control, and manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations in a warehouse along with the guidance of inventory movement, optimizing order picking, and shipping of customer orders. Effective supply chain management.

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2024

Our customers trust in our ability to help enable their digital initiatives and simultaneously improve their key performance metrics. This is what motivates our product teams to innovate, especially in warehouse execution, yard management, composable solutions, artificial intelligence, and supply chain execution.

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Veridian Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Warehouse Managers have a full plate. They must oversee inbound and outbound inventory, manage warehouse space , consider order processing, handle employee complaints, report to stakeholders, supervise new system implementation and address the looming skills gap. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

Automated ordering alleviates the pressure on supply chain executives and also can take care of triggering replenishment orders automatically. Since every business is connected with technologies like ERP software, it is easier to implement such solutions and have the complete supply chain adapt readily to demand shifts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. Voice picking, piece pick walls, and pushing the goods to the packer are new processes, but underlying these process redefinitions is the need for investment in warehouse management. Instead, it is a redefinition.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Talking Logistics was launched as a live, online video talk show focused on supply chain and logistics topics. A year after launching, however, a supply chain executive said to me, “ Talking Logistics is like an online Executive MBA course, with live lectures and guest speakers every week discussing timely and important topics.”

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In contrast, Luminate Platform spans functional boundaries and creates an orchestrated, cohesive response across every supply chain competency that reflects what’s best for the organization as a whole. Let’s consider a disruptive event that probably every supply chain executive can identify with: a missed delivery of critical products.

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ThroughPut

MAY 26, 2020

What is Warehouse Management Software? A Warehouse Management Software (WMS) is one that helps plan, control, and manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations in a warehouse along with the guidance of inventory movement, optimizing order picking, and shipping of customer orders. Effective supply chain management.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Leveraging the capabilities from your Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS), while synchronizing pre-built adaptable workflows can help reduce costs, improve throughput and enhance the customer experience.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Interest for a Warehouse Management System in the cloud has risen as companies attempt to stay competitive with Big Box Retailers and Amazon, but those are not the only factors driving investment in cloud-based WMS. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Challenges of Traditional WMS.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

Demand for more warehouses is evident throughout the industry. Aside from building new warehouses, major retailers, such as Sam’s, have transformed traditional shopping centers into new distribution centers. In addition, the number of workers needed to fill warehouse positions is expected to continue climbing.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Challenges top C-level leaders are asking their supply chains to address today.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2019

Supply chain executives are in a full sprint toward more efficient systems and better customer service as companies around the globe implement new technologies. As supply chains leverage new resources, the demand for cloud-based software skyrockets. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 26, 2020

Department of Energy calculated that CO2 emissions from transportation surpassed two billion metric tons ; it’s hard to imagine what that number looks like today. Other dimensions include 3D load building, dynamic order splitting, and integrated dock scheduling with the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Finally, inventory accuracy can never be as high in a store as in a warehouse. Traditionally, Mr. Valdez explained, supply chain executives focus on ways to reduce their supply chain costs by reducing transportation spend. Now, warehouse automation is allowing stores to order less than case level.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Interest for a Warehouse Management System in the cloud has risen as companies attempt to stay competitive with Big Box Retailers and Amazon, but those are not the only factors driving investment in cloud-based WMS. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Customer service levels.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 10, 2015

Imagine this scenario; you are a supply chain executive for a major U.S.-based Prioritized action lists based on impact to your customers or whatever key metrics drive your business can ensure that planners are working on what matters. It can mean the difference between getting fired and getting a promotion. Act Faster.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Assessing the return on investment (ROI) of a warehouse management system (WMS) implementation is an essential step in building the business case for investment. According to Chris Barnes , solution consultant for the Accellos platform, Warehouse Managers face many challenges in understanding the ROI in a WMS implementation.

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