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Beyond Trade Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

My first calls were with with Descartes and SAP. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of solution management for global trade services at SAP. Both are leaders in this market.

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Using Predictive Analytics For Better Supply Chain Resilience

Blue Grace Logistics

Approaching a demand analysis with historical data and seasonal variations is no longer competent. Brand identity, interactive marketing campaigns and differential lifestyles complicate a perfect trend analysis model. Combining regular data analysis with human touch and giving context to these results will create meaningful decisions.

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STILL secures 10th IFOY Award

Logistics Business Magazine

Transport orders are generated by the WMS in the SAP host and transferred to the control system. This permanently generates vast amounts of valuable data, which is used to carry out a precise analysis of the automated warehouse in a cloud. An initial analysis by the operator showed a cost saving of around 20%. iGo insights.

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Ports brace for an onslaught of 1.9 million TEUs post-Suez Canal incident

Shipping and Freight Resource

project44’s ongoing post-incident analysis provides the maritime shipping industry stakeholders with a clearer understanding of the incident, providing the analytical tools to create more robust supply chains in the future. ” days (up from 1.09 days in March 2020); Shenzhen — Hamburg, where median delays last month were 9.23

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What is Supply Chain Resiliency?

Logistics Viewpoints

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels. Trade disputes and tariffs. Redesign your network.

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5 Dysfunctions of Typical S&OP Systems and How to Overcome Them

AIMMS

This makes S&OP implementation a difficult process, especially when it comes to finding the right tools. Given increased demand for S&OP systems, ERP vendors like SAP and other, more focused, players have jumped on the opportunity to develop best-of-breed software. image source: [link].

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Transportation Management Provider: How to Choose The Best One

Trinity Logistics

When shopping around for your own transportation management software, you’ll want to look for these capabilities: Rating and contract management This will help you with managing freight rates, sourcing, contract management, and bid RFP tools. You’ll have access to experts who know how to make use of all the tools and reporting.