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. In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical component of the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Waste Reduction 105

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode. Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses. Route data: Transportation routes, distances, and transit times. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 75

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. Supply chain automation tools allow you to create a more resilient, efficient, and competitive business. What are some examples of Supply Chain Automation? What is Supply Chain Automation?

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 75

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. A good KPI dashboard can show you for example, the difference between planned and actual kilometers for each route.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 75

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Supply Chain Knowledge and Risk Mitigation: Suppliers have a direct impact on direct spend with raw material and transportation costs as two big drivers of operating margins. An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 110

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mr. Masson of ARC points out, “Each AI use case requires specific datasets and may necessitate different tools and techniques.” Thirdly, the decision to be executed is then pushed back to the relevant application, whether that be a transportation management system or a planning solution. Decisions need to be digitized.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 108

The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A work crew typically consisted of three to half a dozen men (and they were all men) who were task organized to strip the coal off the seam face, shovel it into mining carts, and move those carts to the transport system. Common examples are an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, or an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.

Modeling Software 259

Modeling Software Optimization Software Expense Reduction ERP 259

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

Supply chain management involves efficiently orchestrating suppliers, factories, warehouses, transportation modes, and points of sale so that products are produced and distributed in the right quantities, place, and time. The goal is to minimize total operating costs and meet customer service expectations.

Supply Chain Software 108

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 108

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2024

In the more manual part of a warehouse, WMS waving is the key optimization tool. For example, the AMR zone may need additional inventory as work proceeds. For example, the WES may want the inventory picked from location X rather than location Y. A WMS needs a warehouse control system to control the material handling equipment.

Optimization Software 110

Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Supply Chain Software 110

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. For example, Colorado should be serviced by the plant in Texas in certain months and by the California plant during others. As a result, scenario #2 is 3% more expensive, primarily due to an increase in transportation cost. But it has gaps.

Supply Chain Design Software 116

Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction 116

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2024

Another example is commuting. Instead, probabilistic planning equips companies with a powerful tool at their disposal to mitigate risks and uncover hidden opportunities. When planning your weekend, you might check a 5-day weather forecast, which provides probabilities of rain, sunshine, or cloudy skies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 124

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 124

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping. Agility and Resilience Dr. Runkle gave a few examples of the varied ways in which they use the solution to improve their operations. Then the risk solution fills in the gaps.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 116

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2024

For example, Mr. Tamma explained, “for the BMW X5 model, we have a specific corresponding products ranging from 19-inch to 22-inch rim sizes.” This tool allows them to look at what has changed. In the Prestige tire segment, the company has a market share of over 50% in the OEM channel. This is a complex supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Digital Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 116