Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Consumers are ever more conscious of value, sensitive to health and environmental issues – especially after the COVID pandemic, each demanding more options for their money. End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network. Growing at an overwhelming rate of 11.1%

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. It is the most promising form of analytics in the market currently. What Is Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 23, 2023

(I never republished the report, because not enough has changed to warrant it.) The report centers on the concept of moving from inside-out to outside-in technologies. Why is there a discontinuous line on the model?” This model reminds me of a snail. Here I write about what I hope that he learns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Accurate and timely reconciliation of purchase orders with receipts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. ” My answer?

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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?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. ” My answer?

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ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

In the context of supply chains particularly, agility is what can save the day in the midst of all those challenges. However, responding to evolving market demands can seem almost impossible with legacy systems, siloed data and/or manually-driven human-intuition-based processes. What is Supply Chain Optimization?

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Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

Machine Learning for demand forecasting has matured to a level of accuracy, transparency and replicability that translates into transformative results, including in these five areas: Accuracy, transparency, thoroughness of analytical options and results. Greed for more data.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Maybe you only have a slight understanding of demand for your products. Whether your brand is experiencing gradual sales or is in high-growth mode , we’ll walk you through some tips to improve your ability to forecast demand. Jump to section: What is demand forecasting? Importance of demand forecasting for e-commerce.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 15, 2023

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. Failure to effectively address this challenging question can result in enormous inefficiencies caused by misalignment of demand and supply throughout the supply chain.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 13, 2023

On demand warehousing is challenging the traditional models of 3PL and in-house fulfillment solutions. Learn how you can free up working capital and grow your business with an on demand warehousing partner. What Is On Demand Warehousing? How Does On-Demand Warehousing Work?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . billion in spending on e-commerce, and as the demands grow, there will inevitably be a marked increase in business-to-business e-commerce as well. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price. ” My answer?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2022

Although retailers still talk about the digital path to purchase as an alternative to the traditional shopping journey, the lines between paths to purchase have blurred. With all generations getting more comfortable on the digital path to purchase, most retailers have adapted to this new reality and are pursuing omnichannel strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Two months before COVID made headlines in the US, nobody was forecasting the dramatic downturn in demand. If a recession hits, demand will decrease. How much will demand be impacted? When companies talk about improving their forecasting, they are most often referring to demand forecasting. When will the recession hit?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. Here are four ways leading Procurement organizations can influence retail recovery in 2021 and beyond: 1. Decentralize Procurement.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

It’s no longer just about getting goods from A to B; it’s become a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around. The objective now was to fulfill orders, smooth distribution of products, storage and warehousing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

My assigned topic was demand visibility. 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. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Figures 2 and 3.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Why do we build logistics models? But I ask it because modeling often takes a detour into the land of debilitating detail. And by debilitating, I mean an enormous analytical time sink — think months. I am often asking clients whether they wish to: A) Model the precise general ledger costs for logistics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Digital Process Optimization: Streamlining Business for Efficiency In the race to streamline operations and elevate efficiency, Digital Process Optimization (DPO) emerges as a critical strategy for businesses looking to innovate and scale. Key Takeaways Digital processes enhance business agility and operational efficiency. The result?

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Jaggaer

MARCH 23, 2020

And most importantly, what augmented analytics can do for you. Read up on How Augmented Analytics Will Transform Your Organization: A Gartner Trend Insight Report. Analytics has been with us for some time – more than a couple of decades. And that, of course, includes procurement professionals.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The supply chain too, like every other part of an organization, is essentially a series of well-informed, intelligent decisions – when done right, forming the backbone of every successful business. Businesses, however, need real-time, relevant, and actionable intelligence to effectively manage increasingly complex supply chain networks.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Step Up Demand Planning Efforts with a Robust Forecasting Model . After all, most of these business functions were created for a very different era where any change was predicted earlier and absorbed easily. Demand forecasting can be a game changer in today’s volatile environment. A definite “no-no” for demand planners.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2023

The last of these can be achieved by tracking the right inventory metrics, analysing the results, and making data-driven optimisations. So, what are the ‘right’ inventory metrics, and how do you calculate them? In this inventory metrics guide What are inventory metrics? What are KPIs for inventory?

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the last decade supply chain leaders and CIO’s have been evaluating when and how to move their supply chain applications to the cloud. 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.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Not surprisingly, companies that employ advanced analytics to improve decision making and execution have the results to show for it.”. One of the new tools available to decision makers is predictive analytics. Leveraging predictive analytics is as close as business leaders will come to having a crystal ball.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. The days of managing channels on an individual basis are over, and consumers are using multiple devices and e-commerce platforms for nearly all purchases. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. It’s like having a magic wand that optimizes inventory levels, prevents shortages, and sharpens your demand forecasting—all from your smartphone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

My dad is the VP of our household’s grocery supply chain. 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. Inventory Optimization. Supply Chain Digitalization & Autonomous Planning.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. After the pandemic hit, flexible logistics models helped businesses to easily penetrate into dense urban markets at economical costs.

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