Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Companies use risk management software , like the Interos solution, to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real time. These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when an adverse event has occurred or may be about to occur.

Modeling Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? For example, we can have “Texas Small Volume” customers and “Florida Peak Season” customers, or “East Coast High Margin” customers and “Carolinas High Priority” customers. First comes the data and how well we understand it.

Supply Chain Design Software 112

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WorkWave

APRIL 15, 2025

Between company CRMs, sales and marketing tools, fleet and inventory management systems and more, companies have access to a lot of data. Data Activation (Puts Your Information to Work) Finally, a data warehouse can connect to BI tools, automation and analytics to deliver immediate insights.

Optimization Software 86

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Traditional planning tools often lack the agility to respond in real time. The Role of Technology: How Digital Twins Solve Real Problems A digital twin is not just a 3D model, its a strategic tool for forecasting outcomes, validating decisions, and enhancing cross-functional coordination.

Sourcing Strategies 93

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Apple Intelligence demonstrates a clear push for on-device AI processing, with new AI-driven tools enhancing productivity across their operating systems, with a heavy emphasis on privacy and Edge AI. The battle for general purpose AI software platforms is intense with all major cloud providers offering a variety of tools and platforms.

Modeling Software 119

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Real-Time Tracking and Visibility : DGL offers state-of-the-art tracking tools that give you real-time visibility into the status of your shipments. This data allows supply chain managers to make quick, informed decisions in the event of a disruption, avoiding potential bottlenecks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, if an employee works 40 hours at regular pay plus 10 hours of overtime, they will not pay federal income tax on those overtime hours. This means security companies working in multiple states need to track different requirements in each state they operate in, leveraging software tools where needed to ensure compliance.

Cost Reduction 110

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

One of the key approaches to simulating warehouse operations is based on employing discrete event simulation (DES) techniques and tools. Some very large manufacturers and logistics service providers have the capability to use these tools. For example, these virtual pickers work in zones and dont go outside those zones.

Modeling Software 63

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically. This approach requires advanced planning and reliable forecasting tools, but it can transform inventory into a more fluid, cost-effective part of your supply chain. Track these metrics to identify trends and address issues proactively.

Cost Reduction 62

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

With its Web Events, WABCOWÜRTH offers customers and interested parties an informative service about its products and the opportunity to ask questions live. The next free web events will be offered in German on October 24th, 2022 from 09:30 to 12:30, and in English on October 25th, 2022. CLICK HERE to register to attend.

Events 64

Events Logistics Network Optimization Software Presentation Workshop 64

WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For example, if delivery times consistently exceed targets, further analysis may reveal specific routes that require optimization or additional resources. For example, if delivery times consistently exceed targets, further analysis may reveal specific routes that require optimization or additional resources.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Josh Dritz, VP of Operations Technology and Automation at Messen Medical Surgical, pointed out, Geopolitical factors, extreme weather events, labor issues, and pandemics are just a few of the challenges that constantly threaten supply chains. Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting.

Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 59

The Lean Thinker

JULY 11, 2024

The expansion, examples and explanations are my interpretation. One key indicator – if you have put in a technical solution (like “standard work” or “5S” for example), but then seen it erode, then you are probably in adaptive territory. A new ERP system is a prime example. Whose Work Is It?

MRP 195

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. The occurrence of any of these events disrupts the global supply chain and can deeply impact profitability.

Packing 77

Packing Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 77

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

While this creates tremendous value , it also br ings the inevitable risk that certain event s can have far-reaching consequences that influence supply chain s more than ever before. Let’s explore some example s. . Most often , these events force demand and resource usage to fluctuate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

There is limited value to running an outdated process faster, and that value drops considerably when significant portions of the process run outside the enterprise tools. For example, running a batch process that now takes 8 hours instead of 12 does not translate into supply chain agility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 121

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 121

IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Supply chain recovery hinges on incorporating robust data analytics and other data-driven tools into business operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and proactively manage risk. But with a black-swan event, it just magnifies the risk.”. Sign up for virtual event updates here. ].

Supply Chain Planning Software 145

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

MTS Logistics recently held an educational environmental training and cleanup event on the beach in Izmir, Turkey. We equipped every event participant – young and old – on how to be the change they want to bring to the world, and how to actually perform the steps needed to make a difference. We had a lot of fun.

Training 98

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By leveraging these innovative tools, businesses can not only mitigate risks but also secure future growth and stability in an increasingly uncertain environment. IoT technology has become a critical tool for boosting visibility across supply chains. Adapting to Thrive One key technology driving challenge mitigation is a digital twin.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Programmable automation is code-based, allowing for excellent precision Programmable automation is most used in systems that produce similar items using the same automated steps and tools.

Supply Chain Software 52

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

These tools will become the foundation on which supply chain managers gain insight into their markets and erratic supply and demand trends. And “it’s a great tool,” but there are more sophisticated, more accurate tools to do sourcing. About 82% that use advanced analytical tools, according to Supply Chain Quarterly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 145

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For example, AI in pest control allows organizations to optimize chemical distribution routes, automate marketing, and deploy drones to eliminate pests in hard-to-reach places. Learn more about the best AI tools for small businesses below. AI-based Graphic Design Tools. Automated Customer Communications.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Tools Resource Reduction Material Savings 52

Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses. Let’s take a look at CRM systems, the tools they provide, and the benefits they offer to ecommerce businesses. Here are some of the tools CRM systems offer.

Optimization Software 105

Optimization Software eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 105

Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

That is one example of a public version of Generative AI. There are advances in the works to help “fact check” the tool, but you must remember whatever Generative AI does today is opaque. But you must make sure you’re on the right (private) version of the tool. Another feature is enables tools to call digital actions.

Supply Chain Software 127

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chains 127

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

These days we’ve got much better tools for the job, but the goal’s still the same: getting your deliveries to the right place, at the right time, without driving your costs through the roof or running your drivers into the ground. I guess thats why we called it route planning and not route optimisation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 75

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Risk events that happen in one part of the supply chain can cause a disruptive effect that is amplified multi-fold given the complex connectivity of labor, raw materials, and capacity. The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream.

Supply Chain Design Software 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. That processing event determines when the goods need to be delivered to the next stop. It was quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline. Procurement ran a request for proposal event. We did not have a great spot tool.”

Procurement Solutions 115

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2024

A one-number forecast, for example, looks across the range of demand that might emerge in a period and decides to create a forecast that is mid-way between the most and the least demand that is apt to emerge. A probabilistic approach to planning would be better, but our supply chain tools have not supported this approach well.

Supply Chain Planning Software 124

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when a negative event has occurred or may be about to occur.

Supply Chain Planning Software 124

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 124

Log-hub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Here are some real-life examples of successful supply chain optimization across various industries. Key Components of Supply Chain Optimization Technologies and Tools The integration of advanced technologies plays a pivotal role in supply chain optimization. Go to our Data Analytics and AI consulting page to explore the possibilities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

AI systems analyze historical trends, seasonal fluctuations, economic indicators, and even local events to predict delivery volumes with high precision. Real-World Example By integrating AI-driven predictive analytics, UniUni helped Shein shorten North American delivery times from 10-14 days to 4-5 days.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This promises to be a very eventful year. Dubbed YAFO, the modeling tool also helps users understand how forests will adapt to a changing climate, drawing on data from multiple European countries. . Governments are also relying on AIMMS-based tools to assess the costs and benefits of renewable energy subsidies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 103

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Machine learning also makes it possible to make more granular forecasts – for example, instead of forecasting demand for the company’s products in the Eastern Region of the U.S., Instead of monthly forecasts, for example, a weekly forecast can improve agility. forecasting product sales at 10,000 stores. This sounds obvious.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 110

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

AIoT is built for industrial companies looking for better ways to connect their evolving workforce to data-driven decision tools and digitally augment work and business processes. The term “artificial intelligence of things or AIoT” is used to describe the confluence of AI and Industrial IoT (IIoT) technological forces.

Data 127

Data Modeling Software Industry Supply Chain Software 127

WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This is because humans have the upper hand when it comes to manual labor jobs: Robots currently do not have enough dexterity or motor controls; Robots cannot account for the unpredictability of skilled trade jobs; Technology, machines, and other automation tools will need maintenance repairs from humans. Augmented and Virtual Reality.

Buyer Training 105

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Analytics tools, however, can help businesses analyze the data that they have for actionable insights. Tools like Kissmetrics, for example, enable businesses to analyze marketing data to support decision-making by management. Shipping businesses gather a great deal of data each time they deal with a supplier or customer.

Outsourcing 98

Outsourcing Trends Cost Reduction Data 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory. For example, the demand for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup will behave much more similarly to the flavor of Chocolate than Rainbow Sherbert. Wouldn’t it be cool to know within minutes?

Scenario Planning 126

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