Simplifying Network Design with an Intuitive Data Model
AIMMS
AUGUST 14, 2024
Our network design data model is designed around Supply Chain entities you will recognize, customers, warehouses, suppliers, production and transport lanes.
Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design
AIMMS
JUNE 16, 2020
How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.
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Bottom Line: What is the ROI of Supply Chain Network Design Software?
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. We were typically flexing volumes and adding or relaxing constraints and then only had to wait 15-20 seconds for the model to run on the cloud and tame these complex networks into a comprehensive solution.
Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design
AIMMS
JUNE 16, 2020
How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.
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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 9, 2023
If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.
Overcoming Data Pitfalls for Reliable Supply Chain Network Design
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2024
Supply chain network design, a branch of operations research, helps in strategic decision-making about nodes, sourcing, transportation modes and inventory levels.
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What’s wrong with Strategic Network Design?
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The problem with strategic network design is when it accounts for service time but not service level. It optimizes the network, but it doesn’t optimize inventory across the network – a shortcut that can lead to a different network once the inventory is optimized. Here’s why.
Network Design in supply Chain
20Cube Logistics
APRIL 16, 2022
Supply chain Network Design can be explained as the strategic planning of the supply chain in order to measure the cost and the time required to bring the goods and services from manufacturers and suppliers to the market. Transportation and logistics. Importance of network design in supply chain. Advantages.
Bottom Line: What is the ROI of Supply Chain Network Design Software?
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. We were typically flexing volumes and adding or relaxing constraints and then only had to wait 15-20 seconds for the model to run on the cloud and tame these complex networks into a comprehensive solution.
Top Five Transportation Trends
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The Network Effect. The second of the transportation trends is innovation in TMS. TMS Innovation.
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Transportation Strategies for Continued Success
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 25, 2021
The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). A TES is generally mode specific and lack optimization capabilities, but for shippers with simpler transportation requirements, that is often all they need.
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7 Factors of Solid Supply Chain Network Design
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
This article will explain the fundamental concept, its application in supply chain network design and factors you should consider in this type of project. At strategic level, it''s used to find the best way to configure a supply chain network such as, - How many warehouse a company should have?
Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Schneider Electric’s Journey with Network Design Lee Botham is the global director of modeling and network design at Schneider Electric. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation.
Supply Chain Software’s Best Return on Investment
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! Executives must have the fortitude to make changes in the operating policies and the network infrastructure that may affect the lives of employees. The larger the supply chain, the bigger the payout.
What Does it Cost to Implement a Transportation Management System? How Long Do the Projects Take?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 5, 2022
ARC has recently completed a study on the transportation management system integration market. We have previously done a study of transportation management system (TMS) market and transportation execution and visibility system markets , and interviewed TMS vendors. Network design requires a talented team.
Resilience by Design: The Power of Simulation in Supply Chain Strategy
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints.
My Network Design Is Not Your Network Design
Arkieva
JULY 23, 2015
Depending on the industry, nearly 5% of sales dollars will be dedicated to warehousing and transportation. The total volume moved through the network is in excess of 289,000 tons. If you’re looking for an out of the box network design tool that can handle this level of complexity, you’ll have a hard time finding one.
Locus Listed as Representative Vendor in 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools
Locus
APRIL 1, 2022
It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. And network design and optimization are instrumental in bringing about both. Market trends also continue to evolve faster than ever. All rights reserved.
7 Factors of Solid Supply Chain Network Design
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
This article will explain the fundamental concept, its application in supply chain network design and factors you should consider in this type of project. At strategic level, it''s used to find the best way to configure a supply chain network such as, - How many warehouse a company should have?
Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization and Network Design - Differences?
Logility
MAY 2, 2012
Arcs can be process flows, transportation lanes, modes of transportation, product flows, or bill of material links. It all depends on what problem you have designed the network to solve. Some were designed to optimize manufacturing operations. They have nodes, each connected to another by arcs.
Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization and Network Design - Differences?
Logility
MAY 2, 2012
Arcs can be process flows, transportation lanes, modes of transportation, product flows, or bill of material links. It all depends on what problem you have designed the network to solve. Some were designed to optimize manufacturing operations. They have nodes, each connected to another by arcs.
Will Self-Driving Trucks Affect Your Network Design Strategy?
Softeon
JUNE 18, 2018
Here are some of the ways that your network design strategy may improve. Transportation Costs Will Come Down. Your warehousing and transportation costs may actually go up if you increase total business volume with driverless trucks. Softeon is here to help you with your transportation management needs. .
Your Guide to Supply Chain Network Design: Key Factors for a Competitive Advantage
EnVista
JULY 22, 2021
Supply chain network design should be a key part of every organization’s supply chain optimization strategy. Managing an optimized supply chain network is a delicate balance between reducing transportation and supply chain operations costs while increasing customer service levels.
6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 18, 2024
This ensures the secure, high-capacity, and bi-directional transfer of essential information such as master data on products, customers, production-distribution infrastructure, transactional data on sales, inventory status and position, transportation execution data, external data e.g. competitor pricing, weather, recommendations, action triggers.
Quick Service Restaurant Distributor Partners with Chainalytics for a Network Design Project Required to Meet Continued Expansion
CHAINalytics
JULY 13, 2018
At the time of the partnership, the distributor was experiencing significant … The post Quick Service Restaurant Distributor Partners with Chainalytics for a Network Design Project Required to Meet Continued Expansion appeared first on Chainalytics. operations.
The Onshoring, Reshoring, and Nearshoring Strategies Calm Supply Chain Chaos
Logility
MAY 17, 2023
Optimize network design as part of supply chain planning As Lisa Henriott, senior VP of product marketing at Logility, advised in Supply Chain Management Review , the key to effective onshoring, reshoring, and nearshoring strategies is evaluating network design options within a larger supply chain planning platform. “By
Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19
AIMMS
MARCH 30, 2020
Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Demand Simulation in Network Design Navigator. As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease. Demo in Network Design Navigator . Study 1: Anticipate Best- and Worst-Case Operations Scenarios .
Chainalytics Helps Fortune 500 Company Save Millions with Supply Chain Network Design Project
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Following a Recent Acquisition, Chainalytics Creates an Optimal Supply Chain Network for a Leading Building Materials Manufacturer CHALLENGE When a Fortune 500 construction materials firm acquired a large, global competitor, it inherited an overlapping mix of product lines.
The Role of Transportation in Supply Chain Design: A conversation with Chainalytics’ Steve Ellet [Podcast]
CHAINalytics
APRIL 2, 2020
Episode 17 of the Freightvine podcast explores the benefits of supply chain network modeling when unforeseen scenarios like COVID-19 happen. And why it’s important to get transportation costs right in these models. Supply chain design expert Steve Ellet joins host Chris Caplice for this conversation.
How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. – Tweet this.
Selling Online? What It Means for Your Logistics Network Design
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Let Customer Needs Drive Network Design. Logistics network design for online retail must start from your customer service offer. This was often offered in haste and regretted at leisure, especially with last-mile shipment expenses accounting for as much as 28% of total transport costs.
Consumer Packaged Goods Network Optimization: The Key to Supply Chain Resiliency
Logility
OCTOBER 19, 2023
In addition, a considerable portion of freight transportation expenses continues to soar as diesel fuel costs surge by 20% year over year. This includes continuously adjusting the supply chain network design to reflect changes in demand, costs, capabilities, and corporate objectives. Get Access!
10 Reasons to Review Your Distribution Network Design
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 21, 2016
After being largely ignored for many years, distribution network design has recently surged to the top of the priority list for many supply chain leaders. Distribution network design has surged to the top of the priority list for supply chain leaders. The Signs That Should Prompt a Distribution Network Design Review.
Network Design and MEIO: the Next Buddy Movie?
Logility
MARCH 2, 2011
The classic buddy movie is based on a perfect synergy of two very distinct characters, and when Hollywood starts to cast that big supply chain epic (any day now), they should go with Network Design and Inventory Optimization as their Hope and Crosby.
Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs. Tesla and TuSimple are investing in self-driving truck technology to increase operational efficiency over longer transport routes.
Do You Need a Network Design CoE?
Supply Chain Action Blog
JUNE 29, 2016
Whether you formally create a center of excellence or not, an internal competence in value network strategy is essential. Weak Network Design Limits Business Success. From an operational perspective, the greatest leverage for revenue, margin, and working capital lies in the structure of the supply chain or value network.*.
Supply Chain Planning for Dummies
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
This configuration screen shows how Solvyouo maps transportation constraints. A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. Here the savings are based on transportation and facility cost savings. The key solution for this is network design.
Transportation Innovation For a Future-Proof Supply Chain
PINC
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Supply chain experts and software leaders converge to discuss the current transportation environment and provide valuable tips on what companies should be doing now to get ready for what’s coming next. . Increasing demand for transportation. Transportation management will pay a key role in this evolution. Driver management.
Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group
CHAINalytics
JANUARY 30, 2023
One of the largest European meat producers grew through mergers and acquisitions, and an unwieldy transport network developed to keep their perishable product flowing. Knowing there had to be a better way, Vion joined forces with Chainalytics to set a course for the future with a robust, flexible, and optimised transport network.
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Combating the Driver Shortage Problem with Transportation Optimization
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 15, 2015
Guest Commentary Supply Chain Network Design Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Transportation Transportation Management Systems' Service in both […].
Why You Should Bring Value Network Design In-house
Supply Chain Action Blog
JUNE 29, 2016
Primary and alternate modes of transportation. The best path through the value network structure for each product, channel and/or customer segment combination can be different and also change over the course of the product life-cycle. Bringing network design in-house will require that you have access to enabling software.
4 Questions Before Investing in a Transportation Management Solution
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2013
Managing transportation — the ebb and flow of rates, capacity, fuel and regulations — is an ongoing challenge for many companies, especially those still using spreadsheets and fax machines to plan and execute shipments. How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners?
Supply Chain Optimization: 4 Key Steps to Achieving an Optimal Transportation Network
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2015
In this episode, Derrick Muilenburg, Manager of Optimization Services at LeanLogistics , will discuss four key steps to achieving an optimal transportation network — Benchmarking, Network Modeling, Transportation Simulation, and Network Design — and answer frequently asked questions, such as: How often do you perform these steps?
“True Greenfield” – Answering the Distribution Service Time Challenge
Logility
JULY 29, 2022
How to properly optimize your logistics network with network design. This is where network design helps lay out a future network with all the cost and service tradeoffs. However, there is a problem — traditional network design tools struggle with unknowns. The Challenge. is difficult.
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