Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2021

There’s always been tension with the optimization technologies used for fleets or common carrier transportation. However, not all companies have the fortitude or the skills internally to exploit more sophisticated optimization technologies. It’s not that any optimization vendor wants to create complex products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Many companies are achieving this transformation by adopting modular, elastic DC technologies – including AI and robotics – that provide continuous warehouse optimization without replacing their current monolithic and static warehouse systems. Those systems and processes were designed to serve the current business model for 10 years or more.

Optimal Sourcing 90

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. As the world of transportation continues to evolve, shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are effectively utilizing certain methods along with modern data platforms to meet the demands of today’s supply chains. Request a SONAR Demo.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?

Inventory Reduction 98

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Locus

AUGUST 2, 2022

Similarly, today’s emerging last-mile delivery fulfillment models seemed like a gamble for businesses when it started a decade back but are essential for a profitable business plan today. The answer depends on the last-mile delivery fulfillment model you adapt. Optimal final-mile delivery fulfillment is crucial for business.

Modeling Software 52

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. And as supply chains continue to grow in scale and complexity to meet these demands, so do the costs. Market trends also continue to evolve faster than ever.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS to optimize flight routes for families in need. It’s proved to be a valuable tool during camp season.

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Stord

MAY 3, 2018

Amazon, Walmart, and other leading enterprises win by ensuring that their product is close to the customer, optimized for the best shipping time, and held in the correct quantity. To scale, an optimized distribution network is required to meet customer expectations and business growth targets.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

While bear markets are known for their economic uncertainty and declining stock prices, bull markets are characterized by investor optimism and rising asset values. With reduced consumer spending and decreased orders, companies must optimize operations to maintain profitability.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 20, 2021

As demand for faster fulfillment surges, the sweet spot where customer experience meets cost efficiency gets smaller. Ballooning trip volumes, LTL capacity crunches, increasing fuel consumption, lack of driver availability and the need to scale self-service type delivery models pose significant operational challenges for 3PLs/carriers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

BI is a powerful tool that can help companies drive informed decisions, improve their planning processes, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. This can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes. This enables managers to take swift action and keep production on track.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. Firefighting is the norm.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

What seems to be meant by many vendors is that their solution is a platform because they offer development tools that allow their customers or partners can use to build extensions to their solutions. Coupa meets this definition. Using supply chain design to help time the investment and select the optimal location is a perfect use case.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2020

This is doubly true when the term “route optimization” comes into the equation. So what do you need to know when it comes to the difference between route planning and route optimization? What Makes Route Optimization Different? Route optimization helps you to excel by formulating delivery routes based on more than just distance.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2020

This is doubly true when the term “route optimization” comes into the equation. So what do you need to know when it comes to the difference between route planning and route optimization? What Makes Route Optimization Different? Route optimization helps you to excel by formulating delivery routes based on more than just distance.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To do this, we built two representative models of a business. When the models are built, running scenarios with these large businesses can be a lot of fun. Extrapolating to smaller, simpler businesses, it’s likely that an entity needs to be scaled at around $500M annual revenue and above to meet this first ROI hurdle.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In contrast: eCommerce inventory optimization is the art of predicting and managing supply and demand variables while undertaking inventory management processes. The objective of eCommerce inventory optimization is to have the right products in the right place at the right time – as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth. “We What PMI needed, considering the long planning horizons, was a digital and analytics network design and supply optimization tool.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. However, advancements in technology have made it possible for any company to automate and optimize their last-mile delivery operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

SYSPRO is focused on introducing the next generation of Connected ERP solutions that allow manufacturers to build agility into their organizations by allowing manufacturers to move to a real-time manufacturing model. Constraint-based planning solutions that manage material, equipment, tools and resources are becoming the norm.

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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. Inventory optimization. It highlights the importance of optimizing inventory management practices to ensure efficiency and avoid unnecessary costs.

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Parade

MARCH 7, 2022

We love to shine a spotlight on transportation and logistics companies that are making waves with new technology, bringing the supply chain into the future, and helping companies meet their goals. Web-Based SaaS Many of the big-name TMS systems are on-premises, but Tai TMS uses a software as a service model (SaaS). Even better?

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

AIMMS has been in the market of prescriptive analytics (otherwise known as mathematical optimization) since 1989. Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. She noted that the company works to ensure its franchisees have the right business model that will be profitable and meet the needs of shippers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Those who can’t meet basic ergonomic requirements no longer have a chance to present themselves on the market as an attractive employer”, Johannes Schweiger says. How, for example, must future user interfaces or tools be designed? Our onsite teams only work with the best tools. Those days are over. “We

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. AIMMS is used by several organizations for this purpose.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To do this, we built two representative models of a business. When the models are built, running scenarios with these large businesses can be a lot of fun. Extrapolating to smaller, simpler businesses, it’s likely that an entity needs to be scaled at around $500M annual revenue and above to meet this first ROI hurdle.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Demand forecasting should be tightly integrated to an inventory optimization application. Demand models need to be continuously updated. The model can be updated to reflect a demand spike for that city during the relevant period. In short, demand models need to be living models that are continually enriched.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As the state of the trucking market evolves and innovations improve , OTR freight management technologies and logistics service providers offer transportation management optimization to help businesses avoid significant supply chain disruption. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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Locus

JULY 17, 2023

Traffic and Route Optimization: Navigating through heavy traffic in congested urban areas can cause delays in the last mile. Efficient route planning and optimization becomes crucial to minimize the impact of traffic-related challenges. Maintaining food quality and freshness during the last mile is a critical challenge.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

If that’s your reality, you’ll identify with the leading precision engineering cutting tool distributor, Cutwel. By harnessing the power of data, EazyStock’s advanced functionality enables businesses to make smarter decisions, anticipate demand, and optimize stock levels, enhancing efficiency and profitability.

Inventory Reduction 52

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

AIMMS has been in the market of prescriptive analytics (otherwise known as mathematical optimization) since 1989. Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms. CPG companies must maintain tight control over inventory to conserve cash while ensuring there’s sufficient stock to meet production schedules or forecasted customer demand. The industry’s laser-like focus on costs stifles growth.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. Firefighting is the norm.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s no longer a ‘one-size-fits-all’ battery industry and that is why we’ve created our exclusive EnSite modelling software. It eliminates the guesswork with data-driven, actionable intelligence that identifies the ideal battery and charging combination to optimize a customer’s operations.”

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