The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 5, 2019

A few years ago I posted Organize, Standardize, Stabilize, Optimize and talked in general terms about the sequence of thinking that gives reliable outcomes. Question 3: Are the conditions required for success present? Identify process failure points and sources of variation. What is your process for escalation / response?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 17, 2022

Manufacturers and distributors can optimize their inventory management using some of the latest emerging technologies, including machine learning, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Using proven inventory management processes, supply chain design, and planning helps optimize your stock.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. We had the pleasure to speak with Willem Vesters, Liberty Global’s VP Global Supply Chain Planning, to learn more about their optimization journey. So we had a proven case for improvement.

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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. FDAs Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and global standards like ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement are driving companies to adopt blockchain for improved compliance and accountability.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. They help businesses organize and analyze data, leading to better decision-making and improved efficiency. Transport and Logistics Matrices are essential for optimizing transport routes and minimizing costs.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

Machine learning, at its core, is a technology that allows systems to learn from experience, improve predictions, recommendations, and decisions over time. It advances digitization efforts, facilitates data cleaning, and streamlines supply chain planning, procurement, and execution.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. At its core, digital transformation is about using technology and data to change the way business operates rather than just improving it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The result is improved efficiency and profitability for both carriers and shippers – along with significant environmental benefits.” Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Father’s day. Is there a way they can improve availability during these special day promotions, so shoppers like me are not disappointed?”. So optimizing the promotion process leaves everyone involved better off. What is Promotion Management?

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Nor did they talk about executive bonuses or using excess cash for stock buybacks to raise the price of outstanding stock rather than investing that money into developing new aircraft; improving existing products or processes; or distributing that profit as dividends to the shareholders. Continuous improvement as a way of life.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. We had the pleasure to speak with Willem Vesters, Liberty Global’s VP Global Supply Chain Planning, to learn more about their optimization journey. So we had a proven case for improvement.

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TransAudit

JULY 6, 2023

Machine learning, at its core, is a technology that allows systems to learn from experience, improve predictions, recommendations, and decisions over time. It advances digitization efforts, facilitates data cleaning, and streamlines supply chain planning, procurement, and execution.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

The transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In reality, it would take several rounds of fine-tuning to get all the orders sorted into routes without leaving any vehicles underutilised.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. trillion records from 47 data sources in the Cognite platform. A knowledge graph creates relationships across previously siloed data sources.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As data becomes a critical resource in modern organizations, business users are clamoring for tools to ease access to data for reporting and dashboards. It includes the governance and data controls for businesses to determine which users have access to what data and present reports or data visualizations securely.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

The main objectives of inbound logistics are to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials to support production processes, optimize inventory levels, minimize costs associated with transportation and storage, and maintain good relationships with suppliers. Focus Procurement, receiving, storage, and inventory management.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

As cloud and SaaS continue to grow, companies will look toward their ERP to enable process improvements to meet today’s challenges. Companies will continue to be challenged to optimize and improve, and the overall supply chain will continue to be affected by immersive technologies, including IoT, robotics and machine learning.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

The digital age has presented a wealth of opportunities for the over the road trucking market. As explained by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “Digitization, software and giving shippers and carriers efficient tech tools are critical, as technology continues to modernize this industry. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s human nature to want to start a new year with new goals—the ever-present new year’s resolutions. Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. With this recognition, there is a greater interest in improving critical supplier relationships.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

My team and I work on developing and furthering our supply chain and operations by providing a centralized analytical perspective – we work on improving fulfillment models, applying analytics, improving productivity and output at our warehouses, and optimizing our operations. Image source: Peapod.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent.

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Chronicled

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash Gross-to-net (GTN) optimization, or, the process of optimizing the difference between gross sales (i.e., Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash Gross-to-net (GTN) optimization, or, the process of optimizing the difference between gross sales (i.e.,

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

My team and I work on developing and furthering our supply chain and operations by providing a centralized analytical perspective – we work on improving fulfillment models, applying analytics, improving productivity and output at our warehouses, and optimizing our operations. Image source: Peapod.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2023

can improve the way the factory shop floor works and manufacturers now have all the tools they need to operate a connected shop floor. Wireless communication infrastructure that supports digital communication on the shop floor between interconnected machines, parts and materials, and operators using digital reporting tools.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

In the last few months, however, there has been an avalanche of stories and articles about amazingly powerful AI tools that use everyday language. This time last year artificial intelligence (AI) was an obscure, mainly academic, technology to most of us. The potential and challenges of generative AI are upon us.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And scheduling must be precise and optimized — you want to use every available minute to ensure that machines are never sitting idle. What it all led to was inefficiencies in decision making: When you rely on manual systems, you can never have total confidence in the information you’re presented with as a decision-maker.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

Common issues include: Lack of data-source integration. The ability to gather and compare data from multiple sources is vital to making real-time decisions. Storage costs increase significantly when you duplicate data across multiple sources. In recent years, the amount of data available to most companies has exploded.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In reality, it would take several rounds of fine-tuning to get all the orders sorted into routes without leaving any vehicles underutilised.”

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of enhancing a website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results. A significant aspect is optimizing website content with specific keywords. This could include interactive displays, product demonstrations, or engaging presentations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. They are sourcing from over 27,000 suppliers. Store associates used their customer’s products to improve store operations. The company was using limited homegrown tools and Excel while they were “sitting on Kinaxis!”. Jabil is a big company. Tymon said.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Rufus Labs, Inc has launched Rufus AI, an AI tool powered by wearable technology, designed to optimize warehouse productivity. The dashboard presents real-time and historical data from multiple sources in the warehouse. Rufus AI is a great tool and we’re proud of our involvement in it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Transportation assets, warehousing space and human workers can be optimally scheduled, and rescheduled, based on real-time or near-term demand signals. This will help drive agility, optimize the customer experience, and ensure profits for all trading partners. Make optimal decisions that protect profit margins.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement. The global supply chain creates many challenges and opportunities in procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, robotics, and machine learning, to name a few. This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2018

And how are advancements in technology helping to improve this important capability? Now there are new technologies that enable us to collect data in real time from sources such as the Internet of Things and smart devices through B2B networks. More Focus on Improving the Customer Experience.

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