Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

There are many different models that ensure success in any company, but for the purposes of simplicity, we have chosen one model: the 4 Ps of logistics (product, price, promotion, and place). Without it, there is no need for the 4Ps model. A fifth P for “people” is sometimes suggested as an add-on.

Modeling Software 111

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Businesses can utilize advanced algorithms and machine learning models to predict demand and route performance under varying conditions. This predictive modeling allows businesses to proactively adjust their delivery strategies, ensuring that they allocate resources efficiently and meet customer expectations.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

Decile data analysis involves dividing a dataset into ten ranked segments called deciles, identifying someone’s likelihood to respond to marketing campaigns or find value from the services your company provides. To effectively implement decile data analysis, the first step is to gather accurate and comprehensive data.

Resource Reduction 65

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

To ensure that the Emerge team develop fruitful relationships, Mark insists upon a communication strategy that includes quarterly business reviews (QBR), reporting key performance indicators, root cause analysis, lead-time analytics, cost-down goals, etc. Emerge is hiring: Emerge Careers. Learn More About The Secret Sauce.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 367

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Essential Steps to Using Warehouse Modeling Software for Design 1) Understand the Design Objectives and Constraints The first step in your review should be to determine and prioritise the objectives for your warehouse facility and operation. This helps you make informed decisions without risking disruptions to your physical systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g., Real-time data processing and analysis are crucial for identifying and resolving supply chain disruptions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

But the model for those cost categories has been dramatically changed by the emergence of WMS delivered in the Cloud, with the software and other cost elements moving from a fixed to a recurring cost and creating a shift in how some deployment costs are incurred. There can be some deviations from this basic model.

Modeling Software 221

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

years on planning and operating through a hub model. So, planning in advance, choosing the right partners that present options, doing an actual cost analysis, and keeping customers educated will be the key to overcome the challenges faced in 2025. We are cautiously positive that the situation will be better than last quarter of 2024.

Cost Reduction 86

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

FedEx has adopted predictive maintenance models to maximize uptime and ensure timely deliveries, demonstrating the efficiency gains connected fleets can deliver. Failure to effectively filter, prioritize, and analyze data can lead to “analysis paralysis,” where data volumes hinder timely decision-making.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Our proprietary experience analysis methodology is known as Revenue@Risk Analysis. The Verde Group is a Customer Experience (CX) research consultancy specializing in measuring, tracking and improving the specific customer experiences statistically linked to growing revenue, market share, and customer life-time value (LTV).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models. Focus on Innovation : By outsourcing the underlying AI technology, companies can focus more on innovation and applying AI in unique ways within their business models.

Modeling Software 119

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Mode optimization has traditionally been promised, but not delivered because the analysis was completed by people who didn’t have the data or tools. In the new model, freight brokers won’t be rewarded financially for getting a big spread (cost of truck vs price to shipper). Mode optimization automatically included in each quote.

Optimization Software 195

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

Mode optimization has traditionally been promised, but not delivered because the analysis was completed by people who didn’t have the data or tools. In the new model, freight brokers won’t be rewarded financially for getting a big spread (cost of truck vs price to shipper). Mode optimization automatically included in each quote.

Freight 195

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Foundational Model This is where the training/learning takes place, where you’re teaching the AI how to look at things and look at input. Large Language Model (LLM) This model is trained on vast amounts of text, can interpret what you’re asking of it, and can put a response in words that you can understand.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director in charge of Open Sky Group ’s transportation management practice has 15 years’ experience in risk analysis and mitigation within the logistics industry. Shippers would access autonomous freight capacity in a service model and pay for this on a per mile basis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, software vendors continuously invest in tuning the performance of their algorithms and models. Planners spend considerable time preparing scenario planning and not the actual analysis. For impactful scenario planning, planners must spend time on analysis rather than collating data and manually creating scenarios.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

More money going out than is coming in is never a profitable business model. Where a supply chain is weak, analysis and advisory teams can fill in the gaps – seeing the correlations between data points and real-time load operations and profits highlights potential problem areas. The problem of deadheading in trucking.

Waste Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This business model provides many advantages: Processing big data efficiently. Data can be easily used for various applications such as detailed monitoring and analysis of operations, planning, optimizing stocks and use of resources or preparing recorded master data for other locations. Rapid integration. Access to latest features.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

We get into semantic arguments about “problem solving” as somehow different from “root cause analysis” and how the Improvement Kata is somehow distinct, again, from those activities. Nevertheless, you have to work diligently to see problems as they occur, respond to them, dig into causes (root cause analysis anyone?)

Modeling Software 195

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Cost to Serve reporting, analysis, and modelling has much to offer organisations of all kinds. But sadly, most businesses failed to understand it. Why is that? Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers.

Cost Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

On top of this cost network model, the solution allows for various scenarios to be kept and compared. LLamasoft has developed a supply chain design maturity model. This maturity model is quite detailed. From a process perspective, an analysis is not enough. Decisions must be made based on a thorough quantitative analysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By building machine learning models that properly diagnose and label excursions, PAXAFE is uniquely positioned to leverage more granular, contextual data to accurately identify when, where and under which conditions future adverse events are likely to occur. About PAXAFE.

Expense Reduction 195

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

can be created to serve as a sandbox for scenario analysis. Resiliency modeling and can address key supply chain issues. By creating one unified system, a holistic duplicate system or “Digital Twin”. Running supply chain simulations enable a quantitative approach to assess risk.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

AIMMS Math Program Inspector presents a visual and streamlined approach, empowering developers to comprehend and traverse models with ease.

AIMMS 62

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Food Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

CoPilot is a generative AI tool embedded in its freight management platform, ShipperGuide, that enables real-time data analysis and industry insights by harnessing the power of large language models.

Modeling Software 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same. The tool was able to create a model going out multiple years. There was no need to change parameters or re-run models in any subsequent years. River Logic came back with a working and validated model in less than one week.

Supply Chain Design Software 103

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do. In the first half of 2020, my European colleagues Florian Güldner and David Humphrey conducted a thorough scenario analysis to estimate the potential impact of the corona virus on automation markets and supply chains. Final Word.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

Limitations in modeling the real world Over the years products, consumers and markets have grown complex and this trend was accelerated by COVID-19 in terms how and where customers want to interact with brands and products. Capabilities you should be looking to real world data modeling.

Supply Chain Planning Software 107

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2023

Below are some of the capabilities that enable machine learning models to produce reliable demand forecasting results despite the volatility that is rife in the supply chain. On the other hand, machine learning algorithms are automatically updated with new data and continuously retrain their models.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Logistics data allows companies to perform what-if scenario modeling to improve transportation planning efficiency and validate outsourced carrier operations without disrupting daily operational transport planning–resulting in streamlined operations and better productivity. Analyze and track your carbon footprint using logistics data.

Data 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Because not all initiatives will succeed, a portfolio of initiatives must be managed, cutting and adding them over time as technologies advance, and new opportunities and business models arise. Rethink the operating model. ESG reporting and analysis Data is one of the most important requirements of an ESG program.

ERP 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Various factors, including industry, region, transaction amount, delivery model, customization, support, and modules purchased, all contribute to determining the cost to your business. This article explores different pricing models and the integration process, highlighting key considerations and potential challenges.

Modeling Software 107

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them. It can be used to predict long-term trends or short-term (seasonal) demand, depending on the model you use. As the old “garbage in, garbage out” adage warns, your forecast is only as accurate as the data you input.

eCommerce 105

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Many of the current (pre-Covid) business models focused on partnering with suppliers and “make them part of your business” because the closer they are to the business the better they can understand the issues and respond. Unfortunately, that model is unlikely to ensure continuous supply to the business in these new times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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