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. Artificial Intelligence AND Machine Learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products. If nothing else, the last few years highlighted the importance of sourcing strategically. Upcoming Recession? Price Volatility.

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Logility

MARCH 6, 2024

In an ever-evolving technological landscape, new potential explodes in the supply chain space daily. With improving machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, advanced analytics are shifting, becoming a more attractive option to leaders across industries. What Are Advanced Analytics? What don’t I already know?

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retailer decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years. Image source: Peapod. What was your software selection process like? You are currently using AIMMS for Warehouse Slotting Optimization.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retail decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years. Image source: Peapod. What was your software selection process like? You are currently using AIMMS for Warehouse Slotting Optimization.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 29, 2017

Gartner measures supply chain analytics maturity across seven different dimensions. There are supply chain and demand analytics models that describe the type of analytics being deployed (e.g., descriptive, prescriptive, etc.). Excel spreadsheets dominate, providing limited analytics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology. For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Although each of these activities has value, new analytical tools are available to help business leaders predict what could happen in the future and assist them in deciding how to proceed. Those tools became possible with the creation of large datasets (aka big data) and the maturation of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

The new world of supply chain analytics is my current research project. There is a great need for improved supply chain analytics. The average company has over 150 technologies; yet, they cannot get to data. There is now an analytics layer evolving to connect operational technologies with employee productivity tools.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

But companies tend to struggle when it comes to finding the right technology to enable the process. In this blog post, I will delve into 5 issues companies typically experience with their S&OP software. This makes S&OP implementation a difficult process, especially when it comes to finding the right tools.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) Translate this data into decision support technologies. Instead, use demand sensing technologies to detect patterns with minimal latency into inventory requirements. The supply chain is a complex, non-linear system. Evaluate Inventory.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The science and practice of predictive analytics is well established and rapidly gaining ground in the public and private sectors. Take a moment to read our extremely popular post on selecting the right descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics here. To review: Type of analytics What does it do?

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives. Our second webinar delved deeper into the technology aspect, focusing on analytical capabilities and scenario modeling.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The advent of transportation management systems (TMS) in the 1990s introduced near-infinite metrics and data points into the supply chain yet brought with it more questions than answers: How do we centralize the data? The Fundamentals of Managed Analytics. The Benefits of Managed Analytics. How do we analyze it efficiently?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As a result, flatbed will grow tighter as 2021 wears on, and shippers in need of flatbed will need to rethink their strategies, such as working with more regional carriers to source capacity and create long-haul moves without necessarily requiring a long-haul driver for every movement. Reducing Reliance on Outdated Systems and Technology.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

When it comes to Supply Chain Analytics, an “Apps approach” can have just as many benefits. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? An “Apps approach” to Supply Chain Analytics is ideal for companies that recognize that one big solution is simply inadequate to solve every challenge they have.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Planning and Execution systems in turn consider the rules, policies, and flow path assumptions recommended by Supply Chain Design as key inputs and assumptions guiding the S&OP and S&OE decisions. New generation no-code platforms allow for the ability to deploy this algorithmic intelligence to planners and business users through apps.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retail decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years. Image source: Peapod. What was your software selection process like? You are currently using AIMMS for Warehouse Slotting Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Disconnected Systems : The inability of systems to communicate exacerbates the gap between planning and execution. Yet, disparate systems breed ambiguity, leading to missed signals and operational bottlenecks. From order placement to product delivery, every stage demands synchronization to ensure fluidity and responsiveness.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2018

The goal of this Network of Networks share group is to provide an environment for business leaders and technologists to work shoulder-to-shoulder to test new technologies to redefine B2B processes in value networks. The pace of technology change is faster than business user adoption. Building A Cognitive Platform.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2018

Descriptive analytics. Prescriptive analytics. For everyone trying to navigate new technology options, this is an important question. With the evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms and the zealous implementations of many business consultants, the basics of planning were lost. Machine learning.

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Logility

JUNE 27, 2018

Swimming pool control systems that automatically adjust chemical levels based on your desired water chemistry and immediately alert you to potential issues or equipment failures. Analytics are literally everywhere. Open any supply chain periodical, blog, or report and chances there is a discussion around the importance of analytics.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

When it comes to Supply Chain Analytics, an “Apps approach” can have just as many benefits. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? An “Apps approach” to Supply Chain Analytics is ideal for companies that recognize that one big solution is simply inadequate to solve every challenge they have.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 136

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 136

ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2023

We heard how Scenario / Simulations are critical tools to build contingency plans before events happen. The need to identify internal / external potential risks and simulate them within the supply chain digital twin / AI tools that are now available. Analytics in the past were backward looking. Prescriptive analytics.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Today, the company is betting on prescriptive analytics to plan its operations more efficiently and prevent lost sales in a constantly changing market. Our team determines which countries should get the most volume of this product, where it should be produced and which brewery each country should source it from.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

But companies tend to struggle when it comes to finding the right technology to enable the process. In this blog post, I will delve into 5 issues companies typically experience with their S&OP software. This makes S&OP implementation a difficult process, especially when it comes to finding the right tools.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

There is no class of technologies, or common definition, for “control towers.” While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. The average company has five-to-seven Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and twelve Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

Gary Cokins ( @GaryCokins ), founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, asserts, “Analytics is becoming a competitive edge for organizations. Once being a ‘nice-to-have,’ applying analytics is now becoming mission-critical.”[1] Fortunately, artificial intelligence systems (i.e.,

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2018

Swimming pool control systems that automatically adjust chemical levels based on your desired water chemistry and immediately alert you to potential issues or equipment failures. Analytics are literally everywhere. Open any supply chain periodical, blog, or report and chances there is a discussion around the importance of analytics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

There is no good system for visibility. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. The current models for the technology providers are self-serving. Each technology provider operates in isolation. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

As an analyst, when technology providers acquire and divest companies, I get invited to pre-announcement conferences. In these sessions, the technology providers share their rational for the investment and invite questions. Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands.

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Logility

AUGUST 16, 2022

The company was recognized for its work with iNova Pharmaceuticals, a distributor of prescription medicines and healthcare products, to transform its data management, demand and supply planning, replenishment planning and analytics framework. The platform approach was also a tremendous asset.”. Our business is complex.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

The Hackett Group provides a useful visual for describing the maturity stages that supply chain is moving through as the industry strives to leverage data and advanced analytics. Supply Chain Analytics Maturity Model (Source: Hackett Group). Descriptive Analytics (What happened?). Predictive Analytics (What will happen?).

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