AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

With almost 30 million customers, BT (British Telecom) is the largest provider of consumer mobile and fixed broadband communications services in the UK. The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 240

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

It is tempting to immediately map these ideas onto physical warehousing, kitting and localisation services, truck fleets, railroad wagons, and the like, with their armies of operators, drivers and maintenance staff. Reducing the number of human operators in transport and warehousing is constantly on companies minds.

3PL 74

3PL Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Industrial 74

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As the graph below shows, lack of talent , investment in hardware/software and siloed data are among the most common challenges. . Source: CSCMP. PTT , Thailand’s largest oil and gas company, leveraged analytics for network optimization using an AIMMS App. Invest in lean and easy to use software.

Analytics Software 156

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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.

Network Design Software 180

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Network Optimization 180

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The Promise of Platform: Increasing Certainty in an Uncertain World. Increasingly, customers running single solutions are asking us how they can improve their visibility, agility and responsiveness by implementing a broader and more extensive platform-based approach. An Industry-Leading Platform, Built Around Three Principles.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Firms could store products that attract tariffs in bonded warehouses until they are required. This practice is illegal. Operational strategies. Buying forward. Insourcing.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Stord

MAY 8, 2024

Legacy systems are not built to allow brands to self-service manage these capabilities, limiting how much investment brands can make in these growth strategies. Be sure to select technology partners that also have experience and value propositions specific to channel expansion.

Optimal Sourcing 158

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 158

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations. The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier.

Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 156

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

With almost 30 million customers, BT (British Telecom) is the largest provider of consumer mobile and fixed broadband communications services in the UK. The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 156

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

Grown from the concept of the e-commerce supply chain – end-to-end process from product sourcing through delivery, it has become the determining factor in a business advantage. Source: [link] Well, it faces a few challenges: Management. Jared Weitz, Founder & CEO of United Capital Source Inc. Jared Weitz is a U.S.-based

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

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.

Optimal Sourcing 81

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Modeling 81

Stord

JULY 6, 2022

In 2022, almost every significant logistics company has some sort of technology play. The startup fulfillment shops and the enterprise players alike all have technology as part of their offerings. While these technologies are important, they are also table stakes and are not solving a core problem for their customers.

Optimization Software 78

Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 78

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 75

ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

At the same time, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years. Accurate inventory management can ensure the right flow of items in and out of a warehouse. WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY. ACCURATE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 98

Stord

AUGUST 5, 2020

An EPA SmartWay partnership provides us with the gold standard of emissions calculating tools for sustainability accounting. SmartWay Transport Partners include Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized shippers, multimodal international carriers, and full service logistics providers like Stord.

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 78

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Operate to Excellence: We increased process effectiveness and efficiency through multiple SC Shared Service initiatives that improved customer experience, costs and agility. To be more precise, we further bundled our customer service activities, harmonized processes and enhanced customer service officers’ capabilities.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 154

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 154

Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The total cost of the network exactly matched the accounting cost of $6.97MM. You can see three warehouses and almost every warehouse shipped to each destination city. Here is where it goes wrong, Figure 2 is the same data set but optimized for the lowest cost supplier. Figure 4 – Optimized to market-based costs.

Modeling Software 130

Modeling Software Modeling Optimization Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Five Reasons for Adopting a Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization Solution. Suppose a product can be manufactured in multiple plant locations, and there’s a potential warehouse only 50 miles away from 60% of your customers that regularly order it. Third: Repeatable network design. Fifth: Ease of use.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Network Design Software Network Design Network Optimization 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Tools in the sandbox have been carefully picked and open to enhancements as it need to be built with bridges. These tools should organize in such a way to deliver interim milestone results and data collection itself is progressive and matched to identically required in the respective digital twin.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 78

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. Gartner Disclaimer.

Network Design Software 52

Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Gartner 52

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. Using a Service Level Agreement with effective, realistic Supply Chain & Logistics KPIs helped considerably.

Case Study 120

Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply chain optimization software can help companies navigate challenges, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable success. Let’s think back on demand forecasting and warehousing management. Advanced Technologies The growth of e-commerce has led to increased demand for advanced technologies and functions.

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 78

Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

After all, you can’t source, make, move, store, deliver, measure or improve what you can’t see. Very often it comes from a logistics services provider, one equipped with end-to-end solutions designed to meet your needs while you concentrate your time, energy and investment in your core business. Source: GEODIS.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 120

SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 98

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic. Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. The four major supply chain risks areas are: Supply risks : These are risks associated with the sourcing of raw materials.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve? Also, with recent technology advancements including the increased usage of web 2.0

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supplier Network Optimization: GNNs recommend alternative sub-tier suppliers in case of disruptions or risks associated with specific suppliers. 2 Specific PO delay prediction This tool leverages AI to identify how a supplier will perform by analyzing past events and on-time delivery data.

Predictive Analytics Software 122

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 122

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved. Thankfully, digitization of inventory and technology like real-time shipment tracking from 3PLs are taking the pinch out of switching for these companies.

Supply Chain Design Software 196

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 196

6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

Most warehouses are on an ongoing mission to maximize productivity by optimizing workflows, automating processes and reducing waste (both time and resources). More than 50% of your warehouse labor is in pick and pack, so start there. Introduce incentive pay. Prioritize safety.

Sourcing Strategies 56

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software 56

Stord

MARCH 26, 2020

Friday, March 27, 2020 How do you ensure you can fulfill customer orders and maintain service standards during unforeseen and unprecedented events like COVID-19? By leveraging a flexible inventory management system that operates on a cloud-based software so you can respond quickly to customer and business needs.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software 78

Intelligent Audit

MAY 23, 2022

Freight costs might include fuel, carrier employee salary, warehousing costs, and expedited upcharges. Accounting software for transport companies can help to navigate these charges with fine-tuned functional features such as GL coding support. Freight network optimization is a second vital component of proactive freight accounting.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Software Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

ShipBob

AUGUST 30, 2021

However, optimizing isn’t always the hard part. Fortunately, modern supply chain technology is designed to help online brands optimize their supply chain through greater visibility, including access to advanced data and analytics. What is supply chain analytics software? Optimize your supply chain.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Intelligent Audit

MAY 2, 2022

Understanding how actionable analytics and shipping analytics makes logistics and management better can best be seen by focusing on current optimization and automation opportunities. These steps to optimization also mean following a few core steps. Aggregate Data to Create a Single Source of Truth for Shipping Insight.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Analytics Software Predictive Analytics 52

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership.

Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 64

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Source: Statista.com. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Effective measures must be taken to optimize each activity to reduce the overall ecological impact to make end-to-end green logistics implementation possible. Ethical sourcing of goods. parts per million.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

I was fortunate to make a number of moves that broadened my experience and expanded my horizons with Dell for 4 years, Lucent Technologies for 5 years, and AMD for 5 as well. The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing.

Gartner 74

Gartner Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 74