Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For readers too young to know about this tool, it was first. Salesmen, PR agents, and many other professionals recorded names, addresses, phone numbers, and maybe fax numbers on 2 ¼” x 4” cards that were filed alphabetically on the wheel-shaped roll. Read more The post Who’s Really in Your Supply Chain Network?

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SCM Research

JULY 4, 2023

The emergence of generative AI tools (e.g., Many researchers are unsure how and when to report their use of such tools, and some even suggest that ChatGPT should be credited as a co-author. They conclude that a large majority of respondents are against crediting AI tools as co-authors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2024

One of the most powerful tools in modern supply chain management is the Control Tower, which offers a comprehensive, real-time view of the entire supply chain and is the single source of truth for the latest developments on the demand and supply side. What is a Control Tower?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As the logistics technology sector continues to mature, the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) Likewise, the use of multiple tools and systems (for now) means effective integration is becoming more and more crucial. are growing too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

There is limited value to running an outdated process faster, and that value drops considerably when significant portions of the process run outside the enterprise tools. Can the planning tool support analysis of the plan’s performance and variance while assessing different contingency plans to drive business outcomes?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Partnerships with specialized technology providers such as Samsara offer organizations the tools and support to manage these complexities more effectively. Predictive maintenance will remain a critical tool, flagging potential issues early and minimizing downtime.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our survey found nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers are at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job, including more than half (52%), who are extremely or very likely. On-floor workers are willing to trade pay for better tech to do their jobs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

AI and machine learning tools identify patterns, predict issues, and suggest ways to optimize operations. Overall, AI ensures that DPPs are not just a fixed record but an active tool for improving performance. It also supports better decision-making by providing immediate access to critical data.

Optimal Sourcing 257

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 29, 2020

An additional tool to help the planners to challenge business estimates coming from other departments. If you take the time to plan your project well and apply the technology correctly, machine learning can be an invaluable tool to solve business problems and deliver real value. What to expect from machine learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

All companies and agencies above are heavily investing in technology and tools to deliver packages faster and more efficiently. Companies will become increasingly dependent on digital tools to sort, track, and mitigate issues at the border.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 30, 2022

We have always valued continuous improvement, and in the field of supply chain, we felt the need for a tool that can support the demand and supply function to guarantee our customers an exceptional level of service. ToolsGroup has allowed us to significantly increase end-to-end control of the replenishment process of our retail network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We have complete visibility of the performance of the entire supply chain in one tool. This was meant to be an internal tool for Lenovo. Then, the tool drills down and looks at real-time performance on late orders or parts. Supporting the complexity of the business in somebody else’s tool is difficult.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For example, coordinating inventory management systems with demand forecasting tools. • Application Layer: End-User Access The application layer corresponds to the user-facing systems in the supply chain, such as customer portals, supplier dashboards, and analytics tools.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. A communication and training tool In addition to these practical uses, digital twins can also help improve communication and collaboration within warehouses. come with any of them.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Trusted by over 1,400 shippers—including 13 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 and 78 Fortune 500 companies—DAT iQ delivers real-time insights, benchmarking, and forecasting tools that optimize operations, mitigate risk, and improve profitability for supply chain shippers.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2024

Tools like InventoryAI+ equip businesses to harness AI’s full potential for more effective inventory control and decision-making. Real-Time Alerts for Immediate Issue Resolution A key advantage of AI-driven inventory planning tools is their capability to provide instant alerts and insights.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The tools then adjust the output it provides to context. EvoAI was built on two guiding principles that distinguish it from other retail planning tools: Prescriptive analytics Quantum learning Innovation Through Analytics EvoAI is a prescriptive, not predictive tool.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. We did not have a great spot tool.” A procurement tool can help shippers get better rates. But just because you can use a tool like Emerge to drive transportation savings, that does not mean cost should be determinative. The freight market is mercurial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling. This tool leverages a dataset of nearly 500,000 building performance models across various types, sizes, and climate zones.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

One tool the company has developed to help ensure that companies get value from the Infor solution is called Process Intelligence. So, for example, in the purchase-to-pay process, this tool may show that 76% of the time, the process proceeds from beginning to end as it was designed to do. Which steps broke down more often?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The answer is to invest in sustainability benchmarking tools. This sustainability tool goes beyond just a snapshot in time of miles traveled. However, supply chain sustainability can go well beyond these initiatives. So, what can companies do to get started on a sustainability journey?

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

(AI Popup #3) AI Popup #3 August 10, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For anyone who has played around with ChatGPT or Midjourney, it’s now clear that AI has the potential to be an incredible tool for enhancing efficiency and productivity. and has endured several cycles of investment booms and busts.

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Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2024

GenAI changes this situation by automating routine processes and providing employees with user-friendly tools that make their jobs easier. Transforming the S&OP Process and the Future of Supply Chains GenAI is a critical tool reshaping how companies approach sales and operations planning.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools. However, many organizations are not equipped with the automation, standardization, and analytical tools to successfully carry out these complex processes.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

Steel manufacturers need digital tools to drive better, faster and data-driven decision-making as well as implement more sustainable practices. However, there are still barriers in the technology domain, which revolve around business process factors that each steel producer can (and should) start to tackle immediately.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Are you using any tools or solutions to help you manage your spend? Let’s explore further.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Fifteen years ago, DSV’s homepage had this to say about tech: “DSV is committed to providing our customers with the best e-service tools available in order to create visible, transparent and high-quality services.” Here’s another manifestation of how far we have come.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Powered by highly automated, interconnected manufacturing tools, these advanced systems leverage sensors and data in a closed-loop system. These make up the Factory of the Future. This enables machines to self-regulate and optimize what’s being manufactured with the most efficient use of resources, time and effort.

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Logility

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and rapidly developing generative AI tools provide complex, real-time, and in-depth insights specific to supply chain management. This involves adopting the right tools and refining how these tools are used to support dynamic business needs. Fortunately, this is starting to change.

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