The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Pull Logic uses the Product Availability Ratio (PAR) score to optimize inventory management and ensure customers have access to the products they want when they need them. Explore how accurate demand forecasting and inventory optimization ensure the right products are available for customers. Timestamps (00:00:00) Solving the $1.8T

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Many global multinationals accelerated their investments in digitizing data during the pandemic. According to Colin Masson, a director of research at ARC Advisory Group, the opportunity to mine these vast quantities of data to achieve business value is “NOW.” Mr. Masson leads ARC’s research on industrial AI and data fabrics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By optimizing dock appointments, integrating with existing systems, and providing user-friendly features, Velostics helps businesses reduce holding costs, improve cash flow, and enhance overall efficiency. QR-code convenience: Velostics QR code-based check-in and multilingual support ensure efficient dock assignment and facility optimization.

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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.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Data-driven approaches, such as predictive analytics, facilitate real-time adjustments in delivery operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

Data Collection Accurate data is critical to the success of any DPP. Consistent, trusted data ensures the DPP reflects the true lifecycle of the product. Therefore, businesses need reliable and robust systems to capture and maintain this data. What Components Comprise a Digital Product Passport?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2024

Through the story of a plant manager, it offers insights on how to improve efficiency, which also includes optimizing the production process as a whole, instead of focusing on individual parts. Optimize and maximize the efficiency of the constrained resource. One example in the warehouse could be optimizing the path taken by pickers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

APS are complex, live production environments requiring extensive configuration to accurately model a business’s operational reality. By aggregating and disaggregating data in a manner similar to existing S&OP processes, ISP ensures consistency and clarity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Advanced Technology: Their iQ business intelligence platform provides valuable insights into shipping operations, enabling data-driven decision-making. Cost Optimization: iDrive helps clients reduce shipping costs through its innovative cost model approach and carrier partnerships.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain. Without sufficient data, AI models can’t uncover meaningful patterns, make accurate predictions, or provide valuable insights for informed decision-making in complex and dynamic environments. At the same time, feeding your AI models too much data can also be a problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. The hierarchy of rules is too simple to fully optimize profitability. Now, however, a couple of software companies, Manhattan Associates and Blue Yonder, have introduced optimization capabilities into their omnichannel solutions. That is changing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. These AI-driven models can understand and generate human-like text based on the input provided. The answer lies in data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. One effective method to optimize packing is the standardization of carton sizes. Product slotting is a complex problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before. Analytical techniques like linear programming can create the mathematically “optimal” plan, but these methods must be implemented well to avoid creating other challenges. Supply chain optimization for today’s realities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The book goes beyond theoretical concepts and serves as a playbook for crafting data-driven go-to-market strategies. Company specializes in crafting GTM strategies that are grounded in data – backed insights and sophisticated mathematical models. Data-Driven Insights: Gain valuable insights into your marketing efforts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In his role Nathan utilizes Flexport’s global logistics performance data to define short and long term ocean operations strategies that optimize carrier and port performance. Leverage technology and data insights from your NVO. About Flexport. Flexport is the platform for global logistics.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

Raftery shares his journey and insights on how companies can achieve a triple bottom line by utilizing forecasting, technology, and optimizing routes and loads. He explains how reducing emissions and making operations more sustainable can lead to cost savings and improved profitability.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Rishi is Sector VP & General Manager of Trimble’s Maps, there, he is responsible for its growth by delivering the locations services, routing, optimization and navigation solutions while building out Trimble’s vision of the Trimble Transportation Cloud. Rishi Mehra and Joe Lynch discuss the transformative power of mapping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

ALOM seamlessly integrates digital and financial streams into the physical supply chain, deploying e-commerce and payment solutions, visibility tools, digital delivery tools, data management, and strong back-end systems, all while producing and fulfilling goods worldwide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Optimization and simulation are the two main branches of SCND. Optimization accounts for over 90% of all work that is being done by SCND teams. This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Due to the complexity, most organizations revert to a more simplistic, static model. Machine learning is so powerful because it can ingest large amounts of shipment data and automatically determine which attributes have an impact in a given situation. IoT technology is making visibility data more robust and readily available.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2021

The theory is that as more and more devices throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process become part of the ‘Internet of Things,’ they will produce an incredibly rich data stream that will send signals in real-time to trigger a wide variety of events. Digital Twin Model Builders. PlanIQ includes Amazon Forecast.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Keeping the right level of inventory requires a technique called inventory optimization. But for larger, complex environments, a more sophisticated inventory management system is needed to collect, process, manage and report on all the data, in as near to real-time as possible. Inventory optimization. The rise of Industry 4.0

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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.

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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. It is better to have an optimized plan than not, but money is left on the table. Robust control towers that holistically optimize execution are possible.

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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.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Mode optimization automatically included in each quote. Mode optimization has traditionally been promised, but not delivered because the analysis was completed by people who didn’t have the data or tools. Data insights that enable shippers to learn from not just their own data and insights — but from each other.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

Mode optimization automatically included in each quote. Mode optimization has traditionally been promised, but not delivered because the analysis was completed by people who didn’t have the data or tools. Data insights that enable shippers to learn from not just their own data and insights — but from each other.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

Companies “seeking to increase data sharing and collaboration across their supply networks have faced three principal hurdles.” Those include trust issues, the operating model, and technology. The sooner a company knows a planned delivery is apt to be late, the more options there are to cost optimally mitigate the situation.

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