Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 114

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 114

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. Attempting to run your supply chain on unsupported software is like walking a tightrope without a net.

Supply Chain Design Software 102

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 102

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective? . The era of globalization has enabled supply chains to be broader and more connected. First reaction s to the outbreak . questions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 146

Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In our previous blog, we explored how matrices enhance supply chain efficiency, from inventory management to logistics. This post dives into advanced applications of matrices, showing how AI, machine learning, and automation are transforming supply chains. Now, were taking it a step further. In case you missed it!

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? Here’s an example. But Snowflake is designed with large enterprises in mind. Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs. How much does it cost us to manufacture this product?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 98

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. Simulation techniques can fill those gaps and allow for a more holistic view of a company’s supply chain. But it has gaps.

Supply Chain Design Software 119

Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction 119

Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Every ecommerce store relies on an assortment of vital components to survive and thrive, but ecommerce software is the heart of all these elements. Regardless of the size of your ecommerce brand, it doesn’t hurt to periodically reevaluate if the software tools you’re using are giving you everything you need.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 105

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. In the supply chain, problems are often overcomplicated. However, manufacturers, 3PLs and others in the supply chain often get lost in the details. That’s not true.

Supply Chain Design Software 145

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 145

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. Using this software effectively is about more than the functionality. Logistics can be a challenge.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Software 124

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. The supply chain team must grapple with a couple of questions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 124

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 124

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design 115

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. Integrating external factors like consumer price indexes, GDP trends, climate change, and others into the forecast can improve signaling for supply chain design.

Supply Chain Design Software 126

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 126

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. For mobile technology and transport, the theoretical tipping point is in our rearview mirror. Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 99

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 99

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. We need people that are adaptable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 124

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 124

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. The agent technology is much more complicated than the math.

Supply Chain Planning Software 140

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 140

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Examples Case Study 94

Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 28, 2021

Supply chain network design — the process of determining a supply chain's physical configuration and infrastructure — is a powerful, strategic tool that executives can use to optimize a supply chain's functionality.

Supply Chain Design Software 68

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 68

GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 115

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow its presence in our everyday lives, businesses, and now, supply chains. AI in Supply Chains: We Need to Change Our Focus.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 118

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

This post talks about DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) analyses as a way to be more efficient as a manufacturer. A thorough analysis of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) is just one tactic you can use to find success within the constructs of the chain. It All Starts With a Design: What is DFMA?

Cost Reduction 101

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Material Savings 101

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. The cloud also allows access to Big Data, which greatly improves the platform’s ability to do machine learning.

Supply Chain Design Software 107

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 107

Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

When it comes to supply chain design, we’re at another inflection point in the industry. The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 41

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

If you’re looking to design your own warehouse, you should start by considering these questions: Is your warehouse full of pallets sitting on the aisle instead of up in the racks? Does your warehouse storage and layout design desperately need optimisation? Is your warehouse operation inefficient?

Modeling Software 72

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 72

EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Supply chains have lengthened and extended across borders, bringing a whole new host of opportunities and challenges. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts.

Supply Chain Software 81

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 81

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The list of relevant applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) era technology across multiple industries and market segments continues to grow. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 111

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ Reverse logistics, while not being the opposite of forward logistics, is still about products moving backwards in the supply chain. Much depends upon the nature of your supply chain operation of course.

Reverse logistics 74

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

Stord

APRIL 4, 2022

Last in a series from logistics experts looking at the impact technology will have on supply chains this year and the biggest challenges facing supply chains this year. Specifically, what are some of the use cases and applications of technology that will have the biggest impact over the next years?

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 78

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. Attempting to run your supply chain on unsupported software is like walking a tightrope without a net.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 62

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.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 98

Turvo

JANUARY 26, 2021

Relying on the traditional system set up and design for supply chain management systems is becoming increasingly difficult. That’s where supply chain data analytics comes into play. What Are Supply Chain Data Analytics and Why Are Supply Chain Leaders Looking to Them.

Supply Chain Design Software 73

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Design 73

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software. How can you choose the best software and provider option for you?

Supply Chain Design Software 116

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 116

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask manufacturing leaders what changes they plan to make in the next three years in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and they will likely say their use of technology will deepen as more and more players in their supply chains come to rely on digital connections for daily interactions. Legacy systems:? Talent gaps: ?

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 105

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre design , operation, and flow management. 3) Triadic Warehousing.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Operations Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In order to make their supply chains more resilient, companies invested more in sustainability in 2023. According to a global survey of 600 supply chain management executives conducted by Blue Yonder, almost half of the participants (48 percent) invested capital in this area.

Packaging 52

Packaging Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Transportation 52

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, the average company struggles to integrate robots from multiple vendors with their existing systems and processes, as well as divide and orchestrate work across humans and machines. Enter the Warehouse Execution System Fortunately, this purpose-built solution already exists, and it’s called a warehouse execution system (WES).

Supply Chain Planning Software 135

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Resource Reduction 135

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 98

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In this context, companies are looking for trusted solution providers that can help them design the most efficient plan and support them in the transition to ensure adoption of the new technologies. Aspen Technology is very well established in the chemical industry as a software provider for process optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 86

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 86