Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 281

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 281

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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. Your organization can easily communicate and share data across its global supplier network. What do these drivers and advantages mean for my business?

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 191

Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Use this guide to understand warehousing services, prioritize service level agreements, and choose the right warehouse partner for your business. Table of Contents: What is Warehousing? What Is Warehousing? Types of Warehousing Services. By this definition, a warehouse would only provide inventory storage.

Warehousing 105

Warehousing Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Network Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Previously, only large companies such as Amazon and FedEx possessed the network and scale required for cost-effective same-day and next-day shipping. However, advancements in technology have made it possible for any company to automate and optimize their last-mile delivery operations. Another crucial factor is the pace of innovation.

Modeling Software 217

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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. As disruptive events occur along the digital thread, the entire organization can act in a fluid, connected manner to optimize costs, service levels and other outcomes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 197

Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

Procurement operations are no exception. In fact, 43% of GPOs that took part in the 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey cited overall procurement risk had increased significantly as compared to 20% in the 2021 study. Keep reading to learn: What is an online procurement system? Let’s break them down.

Procurement Solutions 82

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Renewable Energy for Facilities: Warehouses and distribution centers can integrate solar panels and wind turbines to lower energy costs and carbon footprints. Investment in research and partnerships is crucial for scaling these solutions industry-wide. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals.

Optimal Sourcing 192

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 192

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

by Diane Reynolds – Project Director Healthcare Transformation at One Network Enterprises. Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology. One Network has years of experience in healthcare supply networks that provide medicines and vaccines to hundreds of millions of people in Africa and around the globe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The increasing need for constantly analyzing these trade-offs across the supply chain networks has highlighted the need for digital twins and what-if capabilities in network design solutions. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

Supply Chain Planning Software 206

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2022

E-commerce continues to grow yearly and it’s estimated that it will make up 30% of retail purchasing by 2024. Supply chain networks are becoming more complex for retailers with both physical stores and digital channels. How can a digital last-mile solution help retailers? The growth of e-commerce and its impact on retailers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 220

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. Accurate and timely reconciliation of purchase orders with receipts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 275

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 23, 2023

In the outside-in planning process, the data model output is refined and published to a series of networks. The order latency is the time from purchase by the end consumer to the visibility of the order. For example, when a product at retail is purchased, the shelf is replenished from backroom stock.

Supply Chain Planning Software 335

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 335

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. The Google TMS?

Predictive Analytics Software 215

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics 215

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?

Manufacturing Procurement 79

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training 79

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 18, 2022

Because these planners often lack a central strategy and view of inventory that comes with automated planning solutions, these decisions are being made in silos. See how companies across industries are embracing planning tools powered by AI and automation to shape the evolution of supply chain.

Optimization Software 156

Optimization Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 156

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. Historically, every region was served by a warehouse that stocked an estimated amount of paper to meet local demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning AIMMS Scenario Planning 156

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

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance. Theory and practical implications are clear: optimizing each silo does not imply optimizing the end-to-end system. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

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. Inventory Optimization involves decisions about the inventory level, the location, and the mix of products. Route Optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 212

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 212

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

Does this sound familiar: “How can we have so much inventory in the warehouse and yet we never have the right materials for production?” When processes are standardized, they can be better optimized. Ability to Optimize Across the Operation ERP software reaches almost every part of a business.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 105

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The foundation of Maersk’s strategy is a superior delivery network end-to-end, which delivers on fundamental needs for getting goods to the right place, at the right time, at the right price, with minimum environmental impact. In order to leverage this advantage, the right “delivery” tool for the digital maritime services needs to exit.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 324

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. Key Takeaways: Fulfillment vs. Micro-Fulfillment Corey Apirian, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment, supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment.

Negotiating Skills 216

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Logility

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A key factor in the success of Logility’s network optimization solution is the use of reference data. Think of our network optimization reference data as a tariff that you can adjust to match your businesses behavior. Yes, this data is comforting in that it reconciles back to accounting numbers.

Modeling 130

Modeling Optimization Modeling Modeling Software Network Optimization Software 130

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. Historically, every region was served by a warehouse that stocked an estimated amount of paper to meet local demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling AIMMS 120

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its 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.

Network Design Software 64

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 64

Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

For the more curious data scientist, Machine Learning for demand forecasting also has stable accuracy / bias trade-offs that can be adjusted on an ’efficient frontier’ of data science workflow, so that an accurate Machine Learning forecasting solution can be implemented quickly, and then studied over time to further improve the forecast.

Forecasting 260

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

November 2021 — ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by Emma – The Sleep Company to support its goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to accommodate the company’s rapid growth. MUNICH & BOSTON — 23.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 120

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Additionally, we’ll discuss best practices for optimization and strategies for balancing efficiency with resilience.

Sourcing Strategies 72

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 30, 2019

The impact of e-commerce and the consumer digital path to purchase has been significant. ”[1] Empty malls and struggling brick-and-mortar retailers also bear stark witness to the impact of the digital path to purchase. … Shoppers now purchase more online, making fewer trips to stores and seeing fewer in-store promotions.”[2].

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks. The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. Greater Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Transportation Management.

Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 156

My Office Apps

MARCH 23, 2023

Cloud-based ERP Software: What Is It and How It Works? Businesses are in need of a digital transformation that can only be brought about by becoming globally connected, advanced, and competitive by focusing on software systems and tools updates, immediate access to real-time data, and implementing various growth initiatives.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2021

A cloud-based software system, online inventory management provides organisations with a digitised, logical, and systematic process to control the inward and outward flow of inventory stock. Effective inventory control affects every part of your business, from warehousing costs to accurate and timely order fulfilment.

Inventory Management Software 105

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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. The real challenge?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The best way to achieve this is to provide a single, global view of all inventory available in order to intelligently source the line item components of that order, ensuring that the business can meet both current and future customer demand while optimizing inventory, logistics, and asset utilization.

Real-time Visibility 179

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