Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Moved to a vendor-managed inventory model wherever it was possible to do so. Introduced a formal S&OP planning process.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Can you tell me about HEINEKEN’s AIMMS-based Brewing Capacity Model? I understand your team took ownership of this model. Yeah, so there was an existing Brewing Capacity Model which lived in a spreadsheet file. But it had its limitations, of course. I’m curious to learn more about your vision for the model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. In process industries the supply chain models used for optimization are much more complex than those used in other industries. Demand Planning Models Really Can Learn.

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. What is supply chain optimization? . Optimizing this process allows it to function at peak efficiency. Studying the market is vital at this phase. Optimizing Your Supply chain network .

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Click & Collect, has been gaining popularity as an omnichannel fulfillment model with high returns that can also preserve the in-store experience. Customers benefit from the speed, low cost, and convenience of the fulfillment model. Both fulfillment models can use existing staff, or require outsourced resources.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Markets are rapidly evolving with a continuous stream of new regulations, new technologies are disrupting traditional business models, and new risks such as cybersecurity are arising. Foundation, Foundation, Foundation. How do you do that?

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Working and studying from home decreased the usage of paper documents and increased the need for electronic documents. Businesses are still trying to find methods to keep their efficiency and productivity under control and reinterpret traditional work models with an innovative approach and use technology more effectively.

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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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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. Layering in qualitative data will give you even more colorful results and valuable insights.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Can you tell me about HEINEKEN’s AIMMS-based Brewing Capacity Model? I understand your team took ownership of this model. Yeah, so there was an existing Brewing Capacity Model which lived in an Excel file. But it had its limitations, of course. I’m curious to learn more about your vision for the model.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software , and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide ground-breaking insight into how to improve business-model efficiency. Supply Chain big data is the ultimate compilation of data gathered in the course of business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. As disruptive events occur along the digital thread, the entire organization can act in a fluid, connected manner to optimize costs, service levels and other outcomes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Modeling the impact of weather events. Modeling impact of promotions and campaigns. Once you have your process(es) modeled with real-life scenarios, parameters, and constraints, you have a digital twin that will save a lot of time and support fast-decision-making. . Analyzing the root cause of stock outs. and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

The skills enhancement program, dubbed Strategic Capabilities Planning, will include a mix of internally supply chain programs, systems education and external APICS courses – APICS is now part of the Association for Supply Chain Management. The premise of the study was interesting. The pace of change continues to accelerate.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

The term “optimization” is thrown around often in the logistics landscape. It’s true, optimization is an indispensable part of a well-run business model. Identifying consolidation opportunities is the key to the cost-reducing aspect of optimizations. LTL vs. Full Truckload. When to Not Ship LTL?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

ARC has recently completed a study on the transportation management system integration market. We have previously done a study of transportation management system (TMS) market and transportation execution and visibility system markets , and interviewed TMS vendors. Mexico, of course, has lower salaries than the US or Western Europe.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In this post, we’re revisiting the topic with a more holistic approach, focusing on six factors that can make the difference between an optimal and suboptimal distribution network design. Indeed, careful attention to data in the preparation stage is indispensable for delivering a simple yet optimal design.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

All around us, across every industry, companies are discovering new audiences, creating new revenue streams, building new ecosystems, and inventing new business models – all online, all at an unprecedented pace. Smart industrial management systems can also be integrated with the Smart Grid, thereby enabling real-time energy optimization.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. The first is size , of course, with Maersk running over 17% of global ocean capacity , but also selling land-services to just under 20% of those same customers. Maersk Growth Case study. Driving the Maersk Shift. Enabled trade.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. Does this mean it’s possible to come across the same model of electric blender in various locations as you walk through the warehouse? Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The 24th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study for 2020 has been released and it shows a growing success between shippers and their 3PL partners. A higher number of 3PLs, 99%, agree that relationships have generally been successful,” the study says. The logistics and freight industry is in a state of flux currently.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

We’re talking, of course, about Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions to digitize and automate transportation processes. . Some providers employ rapid-deployment models of their solutions that make it quick and easy to get core logistics process automation live in just a few weeks. Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

Inventory optimization software. Network modeling and optimisation software. Of course, software alone will not drive the improvements you need to meet productivity and visibility gaps, so you’ll need to look at overall solutions combining software, hardware, and physical processes. Warehouse management systems (WMS).

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 21, 2016

That’s not to say that the following signs and symptoms are harbingers of disaster, but they should certainly prompt a distribution network design review, along with a modeling exercise to check if your outbound supply chain is maintaining that all-important balance between cost and service. Click To Tweet. Changes in Your Ranges.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

However, the application of AI technologies to logistics is not limited to resource optimizing and scheduling, Dr Chun said. Gelernter observes that the mind operates in different ways through the course of each day. AI is a controversy of deep, lasting dimensions.

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Freightos

JUNE 28, 2017

Of course, logistics is far from immune. A more recent study on the topic of freight differentiation found that over 70% of senior forwarders envisage the cost savings from automating processes being ploughed back into growth. How does such optimism reconcile with that White House report? Will Logistics Technology Take My Job?

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2018

That confidence is being fed by optimism about the next generation of engineering and logistics talent and the transformation of the supply chain through digital technology. The post Mexico conference: Uncertainty well-balanced with optimism appeared first on Automotive Logistics. Mexico made 3.8m

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Data analysis and predictive modeling are just the beginning of the industry’s new bag of tricks. This change won’t take place overnight of course, but the gradual change will build up to a complete revision of the industry. Warehousing will see some of the biggest investments in robotics over the course of 2018.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

Of course, generally, you should not expect to get more out of networking than what you put into it. Workflow optimization. While individual industries may offer varying supply chain career perspectives, new supply chain technologies and business models are encouraging employment and career development overall. Forecasting.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

Network Optimization Mini-case-study: Building Products Supplier. Of course the trade-off involved in optimising now, could consist of missed opportunities to attain an even more efficient network after the government’s infrastructure projects are completed.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2018

It’s the model under which companies draw on talent from multiple sources, including in-house staff, outsourced services providers, and freelancers. There’s a downside, of course to the use of outside experts for I.T. We’re seeing the emergence of a multi-channel workforce, influencing how businesses find and engage talent.”

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 1, 2014

An immediate pragmatic recommendation from the study would be to keep both items close on the shelves to make it more convenient for the customers. With the objective of optimizing equipment performance, one can study these specific parameters and try channelizing it towards a safer zone. To make a prediction you need a model.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2015

An immediate pragmatic recommendation from the study would be to keep both items close on the shelves to make it more convenient for the customers. With the objective of optimizing equipment performance, one can study these specific parameters and try channelizing it towards a safer zone. To make a prediction you need a model.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We offer 100+ integrations so that the ecommerce brands we work with have the optimal selling experience. Of course people under the age of 13 watch YouTube, but because of the fixed standard, advertising options and content creator options are limited, and thus the teen, preteen, and kid aspects of advertising are limited.

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