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. . Not all tools are equally data- hungry and some are easier to use than others.

Supply Chain Design Software 22

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Additionally, most planning tools fail to incorporate the abstract data that’s required for this stage. This process gives sales and marketing teams visibility as to whether they will meet their budget and target requirements, and how they can use their resources most effectively to maximize revenue whilst delivering the commercial strategy.

Scenario Planning 160

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 160

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

A recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found market insights, confidence levels and trends for this peak season and beyond. Even with that in mind, 85% of those surveyed have a positive view of how their revenue will look in the next year.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 105

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape. This is a key reason why so many companies switch providers—they realize too late that the technology doesn’t meet their ongoing needs. It’s safe to say that the only certainty about the future is uncertainty.

Optimal Sourcing 166

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 166

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

BlueGrace describes this report as an important tool for measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics sector. Many businesses are taking a balanced approachavoiding excessive stockpiling while ensuring they can meet potential surges in demand.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction 62

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

A clear vision is a necessity to manage a global supply chain, yet 65% of chief procurement officers report having limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers, according to a new survey from Deloitte. With today’s global supply chains, risk exists across geopolitical and economic disruptions," said Umbenhauer.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 87

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. Increase ability to meet performance goals. Increase personal safety.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Buyer Training 126

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. Firefighting is the norm. It can also be challenging to decide where to invest.

Supply Chain Design Software 166

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 166

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Collaborative partnerships.

Resource Reduction 116

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 116

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents. Technology tools, notably desktop and mobile-enabled capabilities, were listed as in-demand benefits of 3PL partnerships among 86% of survey respondents. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

Supply Chain Software 90

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction 90

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 62

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

According to a global survey of 600 supply chain management executives conducted by Blue Yonder, almost half of the participants (48 percent) invested capital in this area. They can help to meet legal requirements and the increasing sustainability expectations of other stakeholders.

Packaging 52

Packaging Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Transportation 52

Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. In surveying the global ocean market right now, Bennett says there’s not much additional tonnage available. Covering the Demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 145

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 145

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

Survey Trucking Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. However, we can certainly equip ourselves with the right tools and technology to make ourselves more resilient. – Tweet this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 146

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

And according to a recent survey by Kenco, 94% of survey respondents feel that it’s important for their 3PL provider to have a competency in technology and innovation, and more than half expect their 3PL provider to be investing in innovative technologies (another 32% want to co-invest). – David Caines, chief operating officer, Kenco.

Supply Chain Design Software 144

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 144

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. To combat the shortage, manufacturers are looking for ways to recruit and retain skilled talent, by raising wages and reskilling current talent to meet company needs.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Planning Software 118

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the coming peak season. Supply Chain Confidence Remains Strong Despite Slight Setbacks .

Supply Chain Software 85

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Waste Reduction Survey 85

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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. Conflicts are looming and trade relations are shifting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

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

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

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software 105

3PL Insights

JANUARY 29, 2017

Survey: Product Management Tools. What tools and technologies do you use for product management? I’m conducting a survey of b-to-b product managers and what applications they do (and don’t) use. Take the 2017 SiriusDecisions Product Management Tools Survey now ! How well do they work?

Production 40

Production Tools Survey Blog 40

WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In the contemporary competitive market, maintaining speedy and reliable delivery service has become essential to meet rising customer expectations. This technological push has also led to innovative delivery solutions like drone and autonomous vehicle deliveries, meeting evolving customer preferences.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Manufacturers need to focus on their core in order to stay competitive, and technological tools, such as our Cerasis Rater, a transportation management system , allow for streamlined process in managing transportation, giving back precious time, money, and focus to our manufacturing customers. However, it does little to fuel innovation.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. There is also a talent shortage.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 83

WorkWave

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Surveying your customers and using a simple point-based ranking system for how your employees handle customer-facing interactions can encourage them to always put their best foot forward, nurture an ongoing commitment to improving customer service, and spark new ideas for how to further impress your customers.

Optimal Sourcing 92

Optimal Sourcing Survey Tools Demo 92

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. Look for tools that require minimal data scientist resources, so you can implement and scale without depending on specialists.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 100

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” Greater financial insight is an invaluable tool.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Trucking Operations Optimization Software 98

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 132

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 132

Blog on Log

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

C-TPAT survey gives members chance to sound off Are companies who participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism really achieving tangible efficiencies by partnering with the U.S. CBP turned to the University of Virginia to help design and conduct the survey. government to secure their international supply chains?

Survey 40

Survey Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2022

However, today’s manufacturers need a more robust, effective, connected, and specialised tool to run their businesses. Through an ERP system, manufacturers can analyse forecast demand changes, accurately predict production targets and thus easily meet demand levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software ERP 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2024

Yet a recent YouGov survey on AI reveals the top feeling most cited by the American public is “cautious” (54%), with “excited” only ranking 6 th (19%). This view is echoed in Canada and the UK, where consumers have a generally negative view on AI, in contrast to the positive view of most other countries surveyed by the XM Institute.

Supply Chain Planning Software 128

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 128

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

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. . Not all tools are equally data- hungry and some are easier to use than others.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 62

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Collaboration Supply Chains 115

WorkWave

JANUARY 13, 2021

Web chat is a useful tool for many different purposes, from complaint resolution to service booking, but today’s focus is web chat sales, a powerful tool that can help you to convert leads and secure new customers. It’s a powerful tool, but it’s not a sure thing. Do you see an option that meets your needs?

Price Reduction 97

Price Reduction Tools Examples Meeting 97

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain. Network bottleneck identification. Response to disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning 134

Morai Logistics

JUNE 26, 2019

And, in turn, they expect inventory to meet their demand. A 2018 Logility and APICS survey on supply chain priorities revealed that, 30% highlighted the need to respond to customer mandates for faster, more accurate and unique fulfillment as a top business priority moving forward. They demand transparency throughout the process.

Supply Chain Software 84

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chains 84