WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This has paved the way for innovative models such as Delivery as a Service (DaaS), which promises to streamline the delivery process. Delivery as a Service (DaaS) is a logistics business model where businesses utilize specialized service providers to handle their on-demand delivery needs without the need to maintain their own delivery fleet.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. Read on for common use cases. .

Scenario Planning 71

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Increasingly it is recognized that the executive planning meetings, that typically take place once a month, should be chaired by a top floor executive – a chief financial officer, chief operations officer, or even chief executive officer. Meanwhile, inventory optimization and production scheduling are more of a black box.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Poor data quality: 53% of respondents in a Supply Chain Insights survey cited this as a top challenge. . Lengthy time to plan/execute: a quarter of professionals surveyed complain that it takes too long to execute on network design efforts. . The following obstacles bog companies down: .

Supply Chain Design Software 22

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

The Vanson Bourne research found here surveyed over 200 IT and Operations decision-makers across industries, providing key insights into the current state of Industrial AI adoption. Beyond pharma and biotech in the chemical industry, it’s common to have dedicated models for equipment and leverage a hybrid modelling approach.

Data 127

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Markets are rapidly evolving with a continuous stream of new regulations, new technologies are disrupting traditional business models, and new risks such as cybersecurity are arising. Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape.

Optimal Sourcing 166

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Inventory optimization. Order volume sentiment.

Resource Reduction 116

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

Making the situation worse, trucking companies haven’t been able to hire back enough drivers to meet demand. A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2024

That same pattern-finding machine is at play with large language models, which I call probabilistic sentence completion machines. Generative AI responds with such finesse and aplomb that it may seem to have a personality, but underneath the hood mathematical models are generating its response.

Supply Chain Planning Software 128

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. Network cost modeling. Self-learning models provide modeling agility. and Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers. Those include trust issues, the operating model, and technology.

Collaboration 119

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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? .

Optimal Sourcing 62

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

According to Gartner research, most chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) view access to top-tier talent as a bigger barrier to innovation than access to capital*, and only 27% of these leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements**. Gartner, 2019 Digital Talent Gap Survey.

Supply Chain Software 117

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. AIMMS is used by several organizations for this purpose.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The National Private Truck Council 2021 Benchmarking Survey Report provides fleets with new industry standards to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. The 2021 NPTC Benchmarking Survey Report, which is sponsored by Penske, captures critical metrics from the 2020 calendar year, which was a time like no other.

Survey 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. Coupa has developed a supply chain design maturity model.

Supply Chain Planning Software 128

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging. Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In an era where innovation meets necessity, the agricultural and pest management industries are turning their attention skyward. Drones can be programmed to survey specific locations regularly, detecting early signs of pest infestations. This comprehensive coverage contributes to higher crop yields and improved production quality.

Cost Reduction 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

A fully-integrated ERP solution enables manufacturers to tackle the immense challenges they face by optimizing their business operations, meeting and satisfying customer demands, and increasing factory output without having to add additional headcount to meet these goals.

Modeling Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

Supply chain professionals are looking for ways to store goods closer to customers by investing in micro fulfillment centers and to optimize their facilities so orders can be processed faster. They can even invest in simulation and modeling software that will help them plan green warehouses from the ground up and in the right location.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

When industrial manufacturing CEOs were asked to name which digital technologies were most strategically important to their business, 81 percent said they prioritized mobile technologies for customer engagement, according to PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey. Responsive Technology #3: Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems.

Modeling Software 78

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology. The speed of business is fast and companies that aren’t successful in adopting, implementing, and optimizing new technologies run the risk of being left behind. This is concerning. Customer experience and immediacy is prized.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

Ideally, IBP adds a stronger financial perspective to the process that in theory optimally balances customer service with profitability and even cash flow. The executive meeting will generate lean six sigma projects where analysts are tasked with going out and discovering more granular costs. Plan Your Cash Flows! Herrin explained.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Sixty-five percent of surveyed 3PL Logistics Companies identify capacity as their customers' biggest concern (see Figure 1), followed by technology investment (58 percent), recruiting and retaining labor (57 percent), and regulations (47 percent). International Shipping Optimization.

Negotiating Skills 55

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

Supply Chain Software 119

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Bringg

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Meeting volume with capacity alone does not necessarily address customer experience and operational efficiency. A recent survey by Oracle cites that 66% of respondents will prefer home delivery over other fulfillment methods. In fact, sometimes it may complicate it. In fact, sometimes it may complicate it.

Operations 62

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Poor data quality: 53% of respondents in a Supply Chain Insights survey cited this as a top challenge. . Lengthy time to plan/execute: a quarter of professionals surveyed complain that it takes too long to execute on network design efforts. . The following obstacles bog companies down: .

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. AIMMS is used by several organizations for this purpose.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. Despite these differences, both SMEs and startups share a common interest in harnessing technology to optimize their logistics operations.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Bringg

JANUARY 24, 2019

Automating your delivery operations chain is critical if you want to meet the new status quo for customer experience while maintaining profitability. Using automated tools to plan warehouse logistics and optimize product location within the fulfillment center can cut time in half for the human pickers. Here’s why.

Automation 83

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Then there’s the struggle of finding capacity, managing costs, meeting service requirements, creating a more resilient operation, and more. Companies that have complicated delivery patterns can’t really be sure their network is optimized no matter how much time and money they use to plan without technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 118

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Today, digital transformation is not just a recommended business model, it’s the lynchpin that governs the survival of a company in the highly competitive market.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to utilize digital transformation to meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Digital Supply Chains 62

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to utilize digital transformation to meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Polycrisis” was the talk of Davos at the recent meeting of the World Economic Forum, which defines it as “…a term used to describe the current global situation, where multiple complex, interconnected crises are occurring simultaneously.” A survey by boom! A snapshot may optimize one link but won’t optimize the chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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