Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. More data is coming in than ever before.

Supply Chain Software 166

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Data 166

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. leader of sourcing and procurement, Deloitte.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 87

AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Additionally, most planning tools fail to incorporate the abstract data that’s required for this stage. Having a tool that allows you to create multiple demand scenarios to evaluate from a supply perspective can remove a lot of the pressure on both sides of the organization ” – Tweet this. Image source: Oliver Wight.

Scenario Planning 160

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 160

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).

Supply Chain Design Software 144

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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

New SYSPRO research reveals 47% of survey respondents invested in sensors, IoT or IIoT to collect data and respond to supply chain disruption, however only 20% of businesses invested in data analytics tools to process and analyze the data and only 5% of businesses investigated AI and ML to draw any long-term benefit from the data collection.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software ERP 124

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

In most cases, there has been a succession of tools that worked in some cases but were not broadly successful. The reason is that staff had to learn a different user interface (UI) for analytical tools to the UI they were accustomed to in their day-to-day operational activities when working with an ERP system. Review and refine.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Data Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

To build and customize reports many teams use Excel, the accountant’s favorite tool. A better way is to connect your Excel reports directly to the data source and get the same reports you used to spend hours or days creating, in minutes. You will need to go back to the data source and start again. Analysis is limited.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Data Optimization 111

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. trillion records from 47 data sources in the Cognite platform. Industrial data is voluminous.

Packing 76

Packing Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 131

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. The survey focuses on four engagement questions on advocacy, pride, satisfaction and commitment. Conclusion.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 122

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 132

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 132

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

One of the ripple effects of the pandemic was that domestic sourcing, where possible, grew as companies could no longer import products for their production line. Multi-sourcing became more palpable as single sourcing – especially offshore – was understood to be a risky strategy.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 105

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. It provides a single source of truth with visibility and analytics based on the same data. Network bottleneck identification. Response to disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning 134

AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

This tech-savvy group can be a great source of new ideas and innovative solutions for managing the supply chain of the future. Source: SCM World. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. Having a strong sense of purpose is also important.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

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

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

In a conversation with Blue Yonder executives, they pointed out that retailers are looking at port diversification for improved sourcing and allocation. This is part of the larger customer experience tool kit the company has rolled out. From a supply chain standpoint, the solution of note was the company’s TMS.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 115

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

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

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. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly.

Collaboration 119

Collaboration Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Software 119

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. Source: McKinsey. This may even suggest much larger safety stocks and in some cases, a whole new sourcing agreement. Review sourcing and suppliers. This means identifying and securing alternate sources for all risky materials.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies 116

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. Source: CSCMP. 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

Freightos

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sources: FBX and SGX. But a recent Freightos Group survey of industry leaders found that fixed price agreements are far from fixed: 75% of forwarders report paying a peak season surcharge to get on the right sailing . Fluctuation in freight spot rate based on Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) compared to other stock and commodities indices.

Optimal Sourcing 125

Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Optimization Software 125

Parade

MARCH 26, 2019

In a recent survey over 200 carriers, ease of working and experience ranked as among the top three determinants when it comes to selecting a logistics partner. In fact, carriers surveyed also indicated poor targeting (i.e., A simple stream of data that is often overlooked is a source of live information from carrier emails.

Optimal Sourcing 79

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Digital 79

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Assess Your Current Radar: Knowing if it’s time to upgrade starts by surveying your airspace. Can your existing software/ERP system integrate the manufacturing value chain, helping with functions from planning and sourcing, scheduling and shop-floor control, to quality inspection and maintenance? What processes are you managing now?

ERP 124

ERP Manufacturing Procurement How To Sourcing Strategies 124

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Determining how to optimize the flow of goods throughout your supply chain network from source to demand – where do you buy and make goods, where do you store them, and how do you optimally move them through the network. . Supply Chain Insights research found that out of 110 survey respondents, 79 (72%) have a SCND process in place.

Supply Chain Design Software 63

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 63

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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturers need a single source of accurate information. The pandemic made that impossible.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Digital 110

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Determining how to optimize the flow of goods throughout your supply chain network from source to demand – where do you buy and make goods, where do you store them, and how do you optimally move them through the network. Supply Chain Insights research found that out of 110 survey respondents, 79 (72%) have a SCND process in place.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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

Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

” ( Source) Global freight, with its blend of structured processes, unpredictable variables and high frequency, is perhaps the most fertile playground for the AI revolution. Download the full survey results View results The Motorboats vs Container Liners AI adoption trajectories diverge when comparing SMBs to larger enterprises.

Price Reduction 118

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Supply Chain Software 118

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 82

AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

This tech-savvy group can be a great source of new ideas and innovative solutions for managing the supply chain of the future. Source: SCM World. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. Having a strong sense of purpose is also important.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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

Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Now that we’ve established that social proof is an important tool for influencing consumer behavior, it follows that smart ecommerce companies can, and should, take advantage of these natural biases. Adding social proof to your website, product pages, and marketing tools builds trust in your product. Absolutely nothing. Everything!

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Case Study Procurement Solutions 105

Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

Method #1: Client Satisfaction Surveys. Build satisfaction surveys into your website and/or trigger emails to capture first, second, and third impressions from your customers. Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Don’t just ask how satisfied they are, ask why they’re satisfied or why not.

eCommerce 59

eCommerce Maintainability Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

The extent of a data initiative is not limited to the data produced by the company’s own research, it must include data obtained from external sources as well. There are no old surveys to throw out or extra printing costs. And certainly, no one left using an old version of the survey. Solution: REAL TIME DATA.

Data 77

Data Waste Reduction Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 77

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

An ERP application that integrates with CAD/CAM software automates the synchronization of design and engineering change orders with the Bill of Materials (BOM) which is the centralized source of information used to manufacture a product. An ERP solution can provide the data platform to gather data from multiple sources. Traceability.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

According to the 2017 MHI Annual Industry Report , released in April 2017, 80 percent of executives surveyed believe that digital supply chain will be the predominant model within five years. We’ve seen the logistics industry transform from the days of spreadsheets and manual processes to increasingly rely on technology and tools.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 73

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Digital 73

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

Parade

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In a recent survey over 200 carriers, ease of working and experience ranked as among the top three determinants when it comes to selecting a logistics partner. In fact, carriers surveyed also indicated poor targeting (i.e., A simple stream of data that is often overlooked is a source of live information from carrier emails.

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Digital 60