Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 142

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. The hierarchy of rules is too simple to fully optimize profitability. Supply chain planning solutions have made use of optimization algorithms for decades.

Optimization Software 144

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Optimization is used in supply planning, factory scheduling, supply chain design , and transportation planning. In a broad sense, optimization refers to creating plans that help companies achieve service levels and other goals at the lowest cost. Without accurate data, companies face the garbage in, garbage out problem.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? The good news is many of the survey’s respondents recognize the potential of more advanced optimization solutions. In the context of disruptions like COVID-19, scenario modeling can make considerable difference – Tweet this.

Scenario Planning 144

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Modeling 144

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Meeting today’s logistics challenges of the three C’s – customer service, carbon, and cost – companies are not just looking at gathering data, but also how to better interpret and understand this data, and then use it to drive additional value. Analyze and track your carbon footprint using logistics data.

Data 114

Data Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction 114

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. Keeping the right level of inventory requires a technique called inventory optimization. Inventory optimization. The search for optimal inventory levels is therefore a key objective. The rise of Industry 4.0

Optimal Sourcing 111

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Log-hub

OCTOBER 1, 2024

3 min read Up to 15% cost savings and boosted service levels with data-driven inventory management tailored to users’ unique demand patterns. Log-hub is expanding its portfolio with the new Inventory Optimization App , a powerful tool designed to streamline inventory management while reducing costs. Who benefits most?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

These sensors capture precise data on factors like location, speed, fuel usage, and driver behavior, transforming fleet management from reactive to data-driven decision-making. The IoT data allows managers to detect inefficiencies, predict maintenance needs, and even assess driver performance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 140

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

By embracing collaboration, real-time data, and a focus on sustainability, companies can build resilience, improve margins, and gain a competitive edge. They underwent a thorough Network Optimization exercise to identify the roadmap of transitioning to a hybrid offshore/nearshore model.

Supply Chain Design Software 165

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unisys has unveiled ‘Unisys Logistics Optimization’ , a new quantum-powered solution designed to help organizations solve complex logistics optimization challenges in seconds. This is where Unisys Logistics Optimization steps in.

Optimization Software 61

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. This can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2021

There’s always been tension with the optimization technologies used for fleets or common carrier transportation. However, not all companies have the fortitude or the skills internally to exploit more sophisticated optimization technologies. It’s not that any optimization vendor wants to create complex products.

Optimization Software 109

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2024

ARC defines supply chain planning (SCP) products as including supply planning, demand planning/inventory optimization, and network planning. Supply Planning Supply planning systems create models that allow a company to understand capacity and other constraints it has in producing goods or fulfilling orders. No plan is perfect.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With the supply chains of all businesses going through a transformational shift, it is important for them to make tough decisions concerning logistics models. After the pandemic hit, flexible logistics models helped businesses to easily penetrate into dense urban markets at economical costs. What is fixed logistics?

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

The concept of multi-tier supply chain analytics and optimization has become a critical component for companies aiming to maintain competitive advantage, ensure efficiency, and respond rapidly to market changes. PRESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS : Suggests actions based on data analysis. AI can play an important role in inventory optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

The concept of multi-tier supply chain analytics and optimization has become a critical component for companies aiming to maintain competitive advantage, ensure efficiency, and respond rapidly to market changes. PRESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS : Suggests actions based on data analysis. AI can play an important role in inventory optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Real-time data, including inventory, enables structural visibility in logistics, which leads to better resource allocation, reduced downtime and improved customer service. Dexory’s robot (pictured) automated inventory management, providing instant, continuous data. She describes the machine as an ‘autonomous data capture unit’.

Data 53

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Log-hub

AUGUST 14, 2024

3 min read Supply chain optimization is crucial for businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. By leveraging technology, data analytics, and innovative strategies, companies can streamline their supply chains and achieve significant improvements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Many companies are achieving this transformation by adopting modular, elastic DC technologies – including AI and robotics – that provide continuous warehouse optimization without replacing their current monolithic and static warehouse systems. Those systems and processes were designed to serve the current business model for 10 years or more.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

Optimization Software 60

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EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands data-driven decision making. When it comes to inventory management, relying on gut feelings and historical data may lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and incorrect inventory levels.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Optimization Software 52

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Food and beverage shippers can achieve this by analyzing historical data and market insights. Utilizing advanced analytics and forecasting models can help identify patterns, seasonality, and emerging trends. Working closely with retailers and distributors to gather real-time data can further enhance the accuracy of forecasts.

Inventory Reduction 88

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 88

EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Inventory 98

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Before we look at the barriers to optimal inventory and the possible ways to eliminate or overcome them, let’s be clear on what inventory optimisation means—because misconceptions do abound. But ultimately, it comes down to what you assess as optimal inventory performance for your organisation. 1: Service Levels.

Inventory Reduction 115

Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 115

MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Predictive analytics, fueled by vast datasets including historical sales, market trends, and weather patterns, enables businesses to optimize inventory levels with precision, reducing overstock or shortages and ensuring customer satisfaction through accurate demand forecasting. AI’s role in sustainability is particularly noteworthy.

Optimal Sourcing 79

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Data for data’s sake lacks value, especially in the view of the supply chain. And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry.

Data 98

Data Reliability Supply Chain Planning Software Trucking 98

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? Shippers need to leverage automated and intelligent solutions to truly optimize the supply chain and impact the bottom line in a positive way.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Resource Reduction 52

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Request a SONAR Demo.

Optimization Software 98

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Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BFCM by the Numbers Data from 2023 showed a record-setting turnout of 200.4 If you cannot nail the basics on a random Tuesday in July, there is no reason to expect your systems will be capable of managing the massive spikes in demand while meeting consumer expectations. million shoppers during Cyber Week in the USA. Win Your Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 148

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 9, 2021

Big data and predictive transportation analytics are transforming the supply chain industry in incredible ways. An individual transportation company may collect large quantities of granular internal data over time, but that’s not enough to extract the maximum possible value. Better Customer Experiences.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. This business model provides many advantages: Processing big data efficiently. Cloud computing bundles all the data and services in one single infrastructure. Rapid integration. Access to latest features.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Robust supply plans can optimize across distribution, manufacturing, and logistics constraints and deliver an optimal plan that hits service objectives at the minimum cost. The integrated business plan is at the heart of balancing projected demand with the capacity needed to meet that demand. But then stuff happens.

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Log-hub

MARCH 29, 2024

This integration facilitates data-driven decisions with heightened accuracy and efficiency. By segmenting customers based on their warehousing requirements, businesses can precisely determine which warehouses meet their needs, streamlining supply chain operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. With Log-hub 4.1

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Machine learning is a process by which learning algorithms are applied to large sets of data to create predictive models. First, DCs are a controlled environment for collecting and aggregating historical and real-time data – and data is a key to effective AI. AI-Based Warehouse Optimization Examples.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 189

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? The good news is many of the survey’s respondents recognize the potential of more advanced optimization solutions. In the context of disruptions like COVID-19, scenario modeling can make considerable difference – Tweet this.

Scenario Planning 71

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Modeling 71

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.

Supply Chain Design Software 157

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

To meet the new demand, companies will have to adjust their operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. What is supply chain optimization? .

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