Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance takes things further using data analysis tools and techniques like vibration analysis and thermal imaging. This digital tool streamlines scheduling regular preventive maintenance checks. Cleaning: Keeping equipment clean prevents dirt build-up that can lead to malfunctions.

Material Savings 82

Material Savings Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 82

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2024

This is where having external benchmarking and analysis data becomes critical. More Than Rates Traditional benchmarking tools only look at static pricing at the lane level. They will not expose themselves when it comes to high-margin lanes, and they often overextend themselves in areas they may not be able to service.

Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Negotiating Skills Scenario Planning 59

Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

To engage in SRM, you’ll need SIM and SPM: an SIM (supplier information management) tool centralizes basic contact and purchasing data for all of your suppliers; an SPM (supplier performance management) tool measures how well each supplier is performing against the terms of the contract. SRM is more than a one-and-done analysis.

Negotiate Pricing 82

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills eCommerce Purchasing Skills 82

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Real-Time What-If Planning with AI Using what-if analysis to evaluate different scenarios by incorporating internal and external events is a key way to utilize AI/ML in demand planning. Automated new and seasonal product forecasting provides companies with the ability to maximize sales and reduce waste through accurate demand planning.

Scenario Planning 138

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 138

Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS, and Paul van Nierop, Supply Chain Planning Specialist, AIMMS

When you finally have the analysis, everything has changed, and it is no longer relevant. Don’t have the right tools/tools are too complex or expensive. You may have recently had M&A activity, about to roll out a new product line or need to cut costs. You need answers to urgent network questions, but weeks go by.

Supply Chain Design Software

3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

The development of precise backup plans to guarantee operational continuity is made possible by the use of historical data analysis and ongoing observation of outside events, such as natural disasters or unstable politics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 48

WorkWave

APRIL 3, 2024

Route optimization and last-mile delivery software have emerged as indispensable tools in achieving this goal. Moreover, advanced reporting tools enable businesses to track trends over time, identify patterns, and forecast future demand more accurately.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Meeting Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 52