Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

.” Toyota’s additional investment reflects the continued aim of Toyota Motor Corporation’s founding family, starting with Kiichiro Toyoda down to present-day Chairman Akio Toyoda, to realize the dream of air mobility for personal or daily travel as part of its transformation into a mobility company.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. In this blog, we’ll explore how they are used in various aspects of the supply chain, including transportation, inventory management, demand forecasting, and network optimization.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

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. Supply chain: Proposed tariffs on foreign imports could lead to increased costs for uniforms, supplies and equipment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years.

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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. Typically, we make it at least one month into the new year before we have to revise our plans. However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The pandemic was a wake-up call for many industries, exposing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and highlighting the need for greater supply chain resilience and adaptability. By spreading your risk, you can better navigate unexpected challenges and maintain continuity in your supply chain.

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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. Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

In this blog, I will explore the use of AI/ML inventory planning for fresh products to optimize sales while minimizing waste and stockouts. This approach goes beyond traditional ABC segmentation , considering variability in both supply and demand and continuously adjusting product segmentation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. Present-day, Blythe and her team oversee the management of dozens of websites to help the one-person marketing team flourish.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis. “What-if” data: Scenario simulation to assess the impact of design options under various conditions. Fixed costs: Distribution centre fixed costs, such as rent, utilities, and equipment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil. Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil, has an interesting story to tell about how she advanced from being one of hundreds of managers at Jabil to being a senior director at this Fortune 500 company. Jabil is a big company.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

“By sharing our vertical storage technology freely with organisations and the supply chain community in this way we are helping to democratise business planning,” says Randex director James Roberts. The new vertical storage lift planning tool is available HERE.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals. When the models are built, running scenarios with these large businesses can be a lot of fun. Looking into opportunities. Summing up.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

A fleet management system is a fundamental tool in the planning and operational control of the logistics sector. The opportunities for improvement when using this system include: Real-time location tracking of each vehicle; Analysis of drivers’ behavior in relation to what was planned and what happened.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Maersk, one of the biggest ocean carriers and global leaders in integrated container logistics, has just launched a brand new innovative online air freight tool tailored to meet the needs of Indian shippers/customers. Quotes can be processed and approved fast, enabling the shipper for better planning and rapid decision-making.

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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. Today, they are looking to expand their use of AIMMS for other planning capabilities. These days, I head up the Supply Chain Planning division at Liberty Global.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

An ML model is the output generated when you train your ML algorithm with data Benefits of AI and ML in manufacturing ERP Maintenance, process control, productivity, and supply chain optimization are some of the common areas where AI and ML can make an impact on manufacturing ERP. Select the right tool.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

Let’s just come right out and say it – without the ability to capture, aggregate, and understand your supply chain data, you have gray area within your organization. How can you make it all work together and build a better supply chain business, fast? If You Can’t Access the Truth, How Can You Determine the Truth? So, what next?

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. Supply chain networks: A big-picture view. But carriers are only one component of a complete supply chain network. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks. Here’s what I mean. Consumability.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2021

From the past to the present, the logistics transportation industry has made great progress. Refrigerated systems are significant tools for developing to international trade and transportation. Impact of Winter Weather on the Global Supply Chain. How to Prepare Your Supply Chain: 3 Ways to Get Ahead of Winter Weather.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years. Today, the company is betting on prescriptive analytics to plan its operations more efficiently and prevent lost sales in a constantly changing market. HEINEKEN is a very de-centralized company.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With the constant technology evolution, the supply chain logistics is being introduced to a new and innovative way of shipping consignments. The new normal of shipping is not only growing business to large scale but also optimizing their supply chains. How does TMS work? Why TMS is needed?

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Turvo

JULY 7, 2021

To meet the consumer demands in today’s increasingly evolving logistics world, many businesses are beginning to implement supply chain technology systems successfully. According to Supply & Demand Chain Executive , supply chain management (SCM) software revenue is on track to surpass $19 billion in this year alone.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

For example, in the future, staff scheduling need not be handled by employees, but rather can be carried out by intelligent software tools via data processing. These tools will also control performance in an energy-efficient and low-wear manner and will anticipate consumption behaviour. “We invest approximately 4.5

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 21, 2019

With 43% of supply chains using smart sensors, the industry must continue to integrate IoT tools to ensure efficiency and agility. Last week, Morai Logistics presented the benefits of implementing smart manufacturing into supply chains. There are many factors to consider when developing a comprehensive smart supply chain.

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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. AI has the potential to significantly benefit the supply chain sector,” said Gabe Grifoni, CEO of Rufus Labs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of focus on planning and also getting ready for any peak season you may experience due to the holidays or otherwise. As such, preparing the distribution center to handle the strain of the holiday orders and permit the supply chain to be flexible and agile is central to holiday season success.

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

We’ve put together a new reading (and watch) list for this summer to help you gather some refreshing ideas as you gear up to plan for 2018. Looking for a software provider for Business Analytics, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, Production Planning & Scheduling or SC Network Design?

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. High turnover rates, recruitment difficulties, and the sheer volume of work required to keep supply chains flowing have created a critical need for automation.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Chemical manufacturers collect and use a lot of data in their supply chain. Taking advantage of a Managed Services solution can assist in better managing and using your data in your chemical supply chain. Taking advantage of a Managed Services solution can assist in better managing and using your data in your chemical supply chain.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 21, 2019

With 43% of supply chains using smart sensors, the industry must continue to integrate IoT tools to ensure efficiency and agility. Last week, Morai Logistics presented the benefits of implementing smart manufacturing into supply chains. There are many factors to consider when developing a comprehensive smart supply chain.

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