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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7 Key Considerations for Warehouse Network Design
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
When it comes to warehouse network design, there was a time when the top question for the people managing warehouse location searches was “Would I like to visit this location?” But those days are long gone says Jeff Haushalter of leading supply chain design and engineering firm, Chicago Consulting.
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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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5 Powerful Prescriptive Analytics Examples in Supply Chain
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Supply Chain Network Design. Warehouse optimization. Supply chain, with its complex planning questions, is typically an area where optimization technology is required. Read about 5 use cases. Sales and operations planning (S&OP). Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). Inventory optimization.
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.
Balance Resilience and Intelligent Decision-Making with Network Design and Optimization
Logility
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
With a supply chain network design and optimization solution, businesses can find a significant advantage in balancing the variables that get in the way of optimizing complex supply networks and stabilizing product flows. Five Reasons for Adopting a Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization Solution.
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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.
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.
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. Placement of distribution centres and warehouses. Importance of network design in supply chain.
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?
Model Sustainability Trade-offs in Supply Chain Network Design to Reduce Emissions
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
AIMMS Network Design provides functionality that helps supply chain teams model carbon emissions and other non-financial metrics like water consumption and carbon equivalents. Considering sustainability trade-offs in supply chain network design. What are the key KPIs for SC Network Design? •
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.
Airbnb for Warehousing
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2015
For my part, I was just providing a short preview of the results I’m starting to see from my survey surrounding the best ways to improve warehouse performance. Supply Chain Network Design Warehousing' I’ll be presenting these results at eft’s 3PL Summit, June 16th through […].
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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.
The 7 Essential Warehouse Layout Design Principles
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. Regrettably, few people fully understand the discipline of warehouse design and because of this, literally thousands of facilities are underperforming. Warehouse Design and Layout: 1.
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. Companies also need less warehousing volume, which is another huge cost savings. Companies are already starting to size their fleets and warehousing for just in time processing. Transportation Costs Will Come Down. Lead Time Improves.
Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
” These tried-and-true capabilities include a Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design. Gartner mentions us as a Sample Vendor in two categories: Network Design and Prescriptive Analytics. Network Design.
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?
Network Design: the 5 good questions to ask
KEPLER Consulting
APRIL 5, 2019
A lot of our clients reflect upon the relevance of their network design and wish to challenge their flow organization in order to address the stakes of reactivity and efficiency imposed by the market. How many warehouses and where to place them? What storage strategy to associate? What delivery method to choose?
Supply Chain Network Design – Not Just for Strategic Planning
QAD
AUGUST 6, 2020
When they finally had finished products to ship, the normal network setups did not deliver products to the consumer to satisfy their demands fast enough. So manufacturers tried to send directly to retailer warehouses, or in many cases, directly to the retailer stores. What they found, however, was a nightmare. .
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.
How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Network Design tools that are fueled by powerful mathematical optimization in the back end, and intuitive scenario analysis capabilities at the front, empower supply chain professionals with the ability to create flexible plans and expose hidden risks in their network. This leads to insightful and resilient thinking.
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.
Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19
AIMMS
MARCH 30, 2020
This can help expose any vulnerabilities in your network and take your business a step closer towards preparedness. . Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Demand Simulation in Network Design Navigator. Demo in Network Design Navigator . Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .
The Impact of 5G on the Logistics Industry: Advancing Connectivity and Efficiency
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
This allows vehicles to interact with each other, warehouse systems, and control centers with minimal delay. The Role of 5G in Enhancing Supply Chain Automation The real-time connectivity that 5G provides allows vehicles, drones, and warehouse systems to communicate instantly with control centers.
Not To Be A Losing Pawn
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
I was promoted to run the warehouse, and at the time, I had no experience in distribution, but was asked to run the largest distribution center in the system. A warehouse is the tip of the spear for dysfunction. As a result, the warehouse, supporting the factory, was always full. I also ran three outside warehouses.
Global Beverage Brand Revamps Warehouse Design for Faster Distribution
CHAINalytics
APRIL 20, 2022
An iconic international beverage brand needed to improve warehouse layouts in their direct-to-store distribution operation. These force strict limits on the number of pallet … The post Global Beverage Brand Revamps Warehouse Design for Faster Distribution appeared first on Chainalytics.
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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.
Environmental Sustainability in Logistics
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 19, 2023
A TMS can save shippers money in a lot of ways, including simulation and network design, load consolidation and lower cost mode selections, and multi-stop route optimization. A final way to improve supply chain sustainability is by optimizing returns at the store and warehouse level.
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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.
The big picture with 3PL: Does it fit your supply chain strategy?
Logility
JULY 13, 2023
The network study will give a zone of acceptability for a node. Then the task is simply to find 3PLs that can support warehousing and freight in that area. Using Logility’s network design optimization makes it easy to revisit each possible iteration of a network in order to know its specifics.
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Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Let Customer Needs Drive Network Design. Logistics network design for online retail must start from your customer service offer. Basic Online Retail Network Design. There is always the choice of not doing online retail and simply avoiding the issue of online retail network design.
Distribution Channel Traps in Your Supply Chain
Logistics Bureau
JULY 26, 2022
Watch this video: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Do You Know the Signs of Poor Distribution Network Design? Insource or Outsource Your Warehousing: What Makes Most Sense? There are so many ‘traps’ that can fall into.
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Until AI Can Solve this One Simple Task, I Wouldn’t Worry About It
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 19, 2023
However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.
Editor’s Choice: Reducing Lead Times with Real-Time Data
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Without having accurate lead times, companies will tend to want to hold onto more inventory to avoid stockouts, and with the current economic conditions that is more expensive and ties up valuable capital as well as warehouse space and labor. How can you better manage lead time?
The Top 6 Use Cases for Network Optimization
Logility
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Answer Your Toughest Network Design Questions . Network optimization puts continuous supply chain design at your fingertips with an intuitive, usable interface that lets you and your own people (rather than hired consultants) configure and explore design alternatives continuously.
“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.
Why Should You Review Your Distribution Network?
Logistics Bureau
JULY 18, 2023
Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design 7 “Costequences” of Distribution Network Misalignment Do You Know the Signs of Poor Distribution Network Design?
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Efficient Frozen Food Distribution: Inside the Build-out of Two Automated Facilities
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 17, 2021
Ahold Delhaize engaged in strategic network design to properly locate its warehouses to minimize travel to and from these facilities. This will allow store restocking to unload items from the pallet in the order in which these workers progress down the aisle. Final Word.
Expanding Our Distribution Network — Strengthening Our Freight Services Through an Acquisition
Stord
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Since our launch, we have been laser-focused on improving our customers’ warehousing networks to optimize the placement of their inventory. Simply put, everything coming into our warehouses, and everything going out, unless parcel/courier, is moved on a truck.
Supply Chain Planning for Dummies
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. The key solutions are demand forecasting/inventory optimization, supply planning, and network design. The key solution for this is network design. Supply and network design models are constraint-based models.
Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
” These tried-and-true capabilities include a Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design. Gartner mentions us as a Sample Vendor in two categories: Network Design and Prescriptive Analytics. Network Design.
10 Best Inventory Management Books
EMERGE App
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Below is the list of 10 inventory management books, which are must read if you want to work in warehouses or inventory industry. Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse Author: Gwynne Richards The author focuses on cost effective techniques of managing your inventory.
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