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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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Often, teams think they also need plenty of clean and accurate data to do it right. We had a financial reporting tool and based on the financial forecasting of our different sales subsidiaries, we made a forecast for products and services which was translated into a monthly demand plan and a capacity plan. We took ownership of it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. The specific origin data reinforces De Beers’ commitment to consumer confidence , transparency and ethical sourcing. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

KRONOS Worldwide implemented SAP’s ERP to gain more central control and streamline operations. Memsud Musabasic, a director of global distribution, joined KRONOS in 2019 to support the objectives and leverage SAP to drive value across all supply chain layers including physical distribution network, planning and execution layers.

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10xLogistics

MAY 14, 2024

Collaborative planning ensures that all relevant insights and data points are considered, leading to more accurate forecasts. Tools like CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) can enhance this process by aligning all stakeholders on shared objectives and data. Pitfalls to Avoid in Demand Planning 1.

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AIMMS

JULY 5, 2017

Often, teams think they also need plenty of clean and accurate data to do it right. We had a financial reporting tool and based on the financial forecasting of our different sales subsidiaries, we made a forecast for products and services which was translated into a monthly demand plan and a capacity plan. We took ownership of it.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Often, teams think they also need plenty of clean and accurate data to do it right. We had a financial reporting tool and based on the financial forecasting of our different sales subsidiaries, we made a forecast for products and services which was translated into a monthly demand plan and a capacity plan. We took ownership of it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

It provides shippers access to a large network of last-mile providers (FRONTDoor Partners) as well as developing technology like route optimization and planning tools, and other tech commonly requested by its FDPs. Its Last Mile Delivery Fulfillment solution is available in the SAP Store. million last-mile drivers. Need a warehouse?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

My first calls were with with Descartes and SAP. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of solution management for global trade services at SAP. Both are leaders in this market.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

req’d) SAP and Uber Freight Join Forces to Deliver On-Demand Logistics Through the Power of Networks Kuebix Extends Load Matching Service with Emerge Marketplace FedEx CIO Looks to Industry Collaboration to Scale Blockchain (WSJ – sub. I’ll give you a hint: tariff wars ranked near the bottom of the list.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our survey found nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers are at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job, including more than half (52%), who are extremely or very likely. On-floor workers are willing to trade pay for better tech to do their jobs.

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AIMMS

JULY 9, 2015

On the other hand, there is a rising need for smarter and more flexible tools as well as more staff with analytical capabilities. ERP systems have reached their limits and there is a pressing need for more flexible and smarter tools. You trade data visibility for responsiveness. The challenges: demand, staffing and technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. Infor, with anticipated revenues of $3.4 Which steps broke down more often?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Through data integration and the ability to translate and share information flowing in from customers, vendors, carriers, order management, mobile applications, financial systems, emails, portals and more, today’s TMS can become a rallying point for all transportation related events and data for true inter-enterprise visibility.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

ERPs, such as leading provider SAP, is the beating heart of many logistics organisations yet is often overlooked by CIOs. As the ECC support deadline in 2027 grows ever closer, the race is on to prepare SAP systems for a mandatory transformation toward the cloud-based S/4HANA in time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

S&OE and Data/Integration. To achieve this, integrating with live data is helpful, as well as getting detailed flow data on product availability, customer demand and KPIs. How can you get data visibility? How many data sources are typically connected to S&OP and S&OE apps? ” – Tweet this.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When shopping around for your own transportation management software, you’ll want to look for these capabilities: Rating and contract management This will help you with managing freight rates, sourcing, contract management, and bid RFP tools. You’ll have access to experts who know how to make use of all the tools and reporting.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

At its core, the IoT serves as a way of gathering data and information about a process, but applications of the IoT can detect potential problems within a machine before the machine falters. Automated Data Transfers. For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, reverse logistics management has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. Automatic consolidation of data from partners and systems. A synchronized global system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile SAP jumped to an all-time high based on a bullish forecast of double-digit growth in cloud revenue. With tools like GenAI, new workers can get real-time answers to questions and highly-personalized training. Emphasis mine.) Take onboarding and training new employees.

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2024

By leveraging cutting-edge optimization algorithms and intuitive workflow automation, Locus equips businesses with the tools necessary to maximize operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. Since Locus has significantly impacted logistics efficiency and sustainability.

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Blog on Log

MARCH 27, 2007

Michael, having worked for a company that sold supply chain visibility tools (Celarix) and having implemented them (Tradebeams suite in another past life!). There is no visibility without trading partners who can contribute the data elements. Too much b g, incomplete data and big expense. I can add: 1. It just won't happen.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Around 2004 we started a project to migrate an existing tool for planning for the BP Petrochemical Aromatics business over to AIMMS. When we decided to move off the system that we had, we looked at a variety of replacement alternatives including GAMS, SAP APO, OPL and a few others. How long have you been using AIMMS?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

2018 Trend #2: Big Data and Advanced Analytics in the Cloud. Fear of the cloud is diminishing as concerns over data security give way to the desire for fast, flexible, high-powered computing. As legacy systems are retired, companies are replacing them with on-demand , cloud-based data solutions and services.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. More accessible data. Improved business decision-making.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Cloud-based storage of real operational data. Transport orders are generated by the WMS in the SAP host and transferred to the control system. This permanently generates vast amounts of valuable data, which is used to carry out a precise analysis of the automated warehouse in a cloud. iGo insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. The largest impediment in the implementation was that much of the master data was dirty and the process of cleaning it took time. They generated revenues of over $750 million in their last fiscal year.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

WAITING, WAITING, WAITING… According to a recent Trucker Tools whitepaper, wait times at shipper and receiver locations have increased compared to a year ago. This is in line with data collected by a DAT solutions survey showing that 63 percent of drivers say they spend more than three hours waiting when loading and unloading.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Cloud & Big Data. « Collaborative Platform for Enterprise of Future | Main | Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry » Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support. These 3 master data elements contributed to almost 50-60% of planning issues. Pharmaceutical and Biotech.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Around 2004 we started a project to migrate an existing tool for planning for the BP Petrochemical Aromatics business over to AIMMS. When we decided to move off the system that we had, we looked at a variety of replacement alternatives including GAMS, SAP APO, OPL and a few others. How long have you been using AIMMS?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2020

Leuze electronic no longer optimizes its purchasing and production decisions with ERP as in the past, but on the basis of the Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) tool DISKOVER from SCT. With Leuze already having decided to switch over to SAP at its company headquarters, they could certainly have used the SAP planning tool.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JULY 14, 2020

In order to alleviate the sufferings, the Government of Philippines moved swiftly to provide financial assistance through the Social Amelioration Programme (SAP). WFP met the government’s priorities and enabled the use of a customized SCOPE environment where MSSD could control and manage their own data. Haiti and coronavirus?—?it’s

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

For example, the sales department needs logistics data to analyze orders that have been shipped, customer service needs information to update shipment status, and the accounts section requires the data to cross-check transporter invoices. For logistics which is an intensely data-oriented function, this integration is crucial.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A WMS uses scanners to scan bins, pallets , and goods and display data about the product, including serial number, type, manufacturer, expiry dates, etc. The business can maintain tighter management and control over the software and data. Supply Chain Module WMS Providers: SAP ERP Warehouse Management. Allocating labor.

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