EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In a perfect world, supply chain managers would be able to foresee every possible risk and threat to their supply chain and have a strategy prepared to successfully address any challenges when the moment came. Optimize Inventory. Prepare for Upcoming Supply Chain Risks. What were your biggest challenges in 2020?

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. Simultaneously, brokers may apply the index due to their unique blend of both shipper and carrier characteristics, depending on business model and demands. That’s a crucial advantage in optimizing spend for all involved parties. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Test your resiliency through digital twins and scenario planning: Using a digital twin to model disruption scenarios, simulate and identify the most critical failure points as well as customers and products more exposed to external shocks in supply and demand. Conduct this resiliency test for all categories of products and suppliers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. It was a “win-win” partnership.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies tailored specifically for food and bev shippers, focusing on forecasting methods and inventory management practices that can effectively address retail demand shifts. Utilizing advanced analytics and forecasting models can help identify patterns, seasonality, and emerging trends.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. To overcome all these inventory management risks, you need a toolbox of effective inventory replenishment strategies. 5 Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Increase Profits. More and more businesses are therefore turning to inventory optimization software.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

This blog discusses how manufacturers can start making AI a reality. AI is a term for computing capabilities that are perceived as representing intelligence, including image and video recognition, prescriptive modelling, smart automation, advanced simulation, and complex analytics. ML models learn from data. How does AI work?

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CLX Logistics

MAY 3, 2024

A resilient and agile supply chain strategy is not just a prudent choice—it’s a necessity, especially within the context of chemical supply chains. Challenges in Supply Chain Strategy Planning Designing a resilient and agile supply chain organization is not without its challenges.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hosted by BlueGrace’s own Brian Blalock , along with Carly Bly , Vice President of LTL and Carrier Relations, and Jason Lockard , Vice President of Managed Logistics, this discussion offers a deep dive into current trends, market dynamics, and strategies for enhancing your LTL experience. Do you have more questions about this topic?

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

AIMMS has been in the market of prescriptive analytics (otherwise known as mathematical optimization) since 1989. Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Shift to a service-oriented business model. As I explained in a previous blog , this is a business model where manufacturers have ongoing responsibility for the equipment after it is sold. However, the value of data comes from the insights it creates, the processes it can help optimize, and how it can improve decision making.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. Research presented supports an industry shift from traditional to Omni-channel strategy, finding that it enables third party logistic (3PL) providers to offer all distribution initiatives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain executives must evolve from cost and service as the key objectives for optimal demand-supply balancing towards the “quadfecta” of cost, service, resiliency, and sustainability. It is critical that supply chain design tools model real world complexity to effectively model the risks. are most exposed to risk?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2021

Transportation management optimization can help, provided shippers know a few things about its value and where to start. Transportation Management Optimization #1: Shipment Pooling. Using a pooling strategy does not increase handling costs as it substitutes pool point costs for an LTL carrier’s terminal distribution costs.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets. In this blog, we’re going to cover why every service business owner needs to prioritize pricing strategies and discuss three of the most common and strategic pricing models.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

But instead of ignoring the 4IR because it implies radical business change, manufacturing decision-makers should start preparing their organizations for the cultural, process and business model adjustments that will be essential. Leadership with a purposeful digital strategy is the key to transformation. Start small.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets. In this blog, we’re going to cover why every service business owner needs to prioritize pricing strategies and discuss three of the most common and strategic pricing models.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 25, 2022

The company, Dell Technologies, still follows an assemble-to-order model for personal computers and laptops, allowing customers to choose from a range of options for each part of the PC. Manufacturers using ATO also have to ensure two other factors are optimized. Manufacturing lead time (MLT) — the time required to manufacture an item.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our first post covered the Top 5 Freight Management blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. Top Logistics Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

We then changed strategy and decided to sell some of our supply chain services in the external market, and we were successful in winning contracts with some major utility and telco customers within the UK. It has helped us dynamically optimize our engineer sources as we go. Until recently, BT Supply Chain was an internal cost center.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how manufacturers can leverage this technology to achieve data-driven success. This can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes. However, to realize these benefits, businesses must be strategic in their implementation and use of BI solutions.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. This blog post delves into the intricacies of multi-tier supply chain analytics and optimization, exploring its significance, methodologies, benefits, and challenges.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. This blog post delves into the intricacies of multi-tier supply chain analytics and optimization, exploring its significance, methodologies, benefits, and challenges.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

The Association for Supply Chain Management’s Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model provides seven primary processes that will ensure order fulfilment is carried out properly and efficiently — Orchestrate, Plan, Order, Source, Transform, Fulfill and Return.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 20, 2020

Customers appreciate the rapid deployment and how easy it is to use the software to identify new areas of improvement by tapping into side-by-side scenario and what-if modeling capability. The different configuration options are evaluated to see how they might support the company strategy.” It’s an area we will continue to invest in.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. In a way, this model is a win-win as it saves return logistics costs for retail businesses. Read Also: Optimizing Indonesia’s Growing Cold Chain Businesses 17.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process. People and culture are equally important.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A powerful order and inventory management system can track inventory levels in real time, help identify short and long-term trends, automate critical re-order points, optimize order size and cadence , generate customized reports and so, so much more.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Retailers should find ways to optimize truckloads to reap benefits. However, trucking industries have many business models they operate by. How do we optimize these loads? Typically supply chain managers at shipping companies would resort to cost cutting strategies and use of legacy solutions.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 21, 2020

There are many financial benefits to introducing stock reduction strategies – in particular focusing on your excess and obsolete items. We’ve written numerous blog posts on ways to reduce excess and obsolete inventory and lower inventory carrying costs. In each of these cases, inventory optimization software can help.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic. It’s the result of a deliberate strategy that may require tradeoffs compared to other approaches. This strategy requires greater investment and inventory carrying costs but enables continued production.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In Opportunities for optimization. What is preventing widespread optimization? Freightwaves.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 26, 2022

The business world has had little choice but to adapt to the new normal that called for more stringent business continuity and risk management strategies. This allows the ERP system to optimize workflows, shorten lead times, and reduce errors related to data import and processing.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model has been gaining popularity among customers for some time now as manufacturers get a lot more room to provide customized brand experiences that bring a lot more delight to consumers, which in turn strengthen brand loyalty.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. At this stage, businesses check if items are safe and secure and if the inventory levels are accurate and optimized for better space. So there is no fixed rule for selecting the order fulfillment strategy. Let’s fill in!

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Inventory optimization. It highlights the importance of optimizing inventory management practices to ensure efficiency and avoid unnecessary costs.

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