AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Today, the steel manufacturing leader has an ambitious digital transformation agenda and is leveraging AIMMS technology to optimize operations in its home country. Your team is currently using AIMMS for a supply chain optimization project. With the output from AIMMS models, we can improve our decision- making process.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Here are some examples of such use cases.

Optimal Sourcing 113

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Jeff Tramel, the Vice President of Global Procurement, at NTT DATA Services. SAP recently announced that NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services company, had achieved $125 million in value based on a digital transformation of their procurement function. And more importantly, how did NTT DATA do it?

SAP 104

SAP Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 104

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific (GP) has demonstrated an application of Causal AI to dramatically improve touchless commerce. It analyzes new and historical order data, customer preferences, and transactions. GP describes Causal AI as a mixture of Knowledge AI and Data AI. It’s a different way of working.” What is Causal AI?

Optimal Sourcing 135

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 135

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. Using data to find patterns, inferences, and insights ensures that your company goals and plans are based on evidence and that decisions made are balanced and objective.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Data Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.

Procurement Solutions 122

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 122

Stord

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

At the Port of Los Angeles, for example, a sudden rush of shipments overloaded the local warehouse market. With the threat of more trade tensions on the horizon in 2019, shippers should optimize their supply chains now to minimize disruption. This example highlights the dangers of international trade tensions.

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Optimization Modeling Cost Reduction 78

AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Today, the steel manufacturing leader has an ambitious digital transformation agenda and is leveraging AIMMS technology to optimize operations in its home country. Your team is currently using AIMMS for a supply chain optimization project. With the output from AIMMS models, we can improve our decision- making process.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 62

WorkWave

JANUARY 29, 2024

Time To Read: 3 minutes Efficient route planning is crucial for optimizing operations and ensuring timely deliveries. Delivery businesses operating in cities, for example, with consistent traffic patterns and stable delivery routes, rely on static routing to maintain predictability and allocate resources efficiently.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies 98

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Jeff Tramel, the Vice President of Global Procurement, at NTT DATA Services. SAP recently announced that NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services company, had achieved $125 million in value based on a digital transformation of their procurement function. And more importantly, how did NTT DATA do it?

SAP 82

SAP Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 82

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

Supply Chain Software 148

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 148

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

It unifies people and business processes to improve daily operations. An ERP system brings financial, manufacturing, and business data into one central place so staff and management can have a complete view of how different business areas are working in real-time. No manual data entry is needed; this means no duplication of work.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing ERP Supply Chain Design Software 98

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

Optimal Sourcing 166

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 166

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

We do strategic carrier sourcing and contract negotiation, but it isn’t always time to renegotiate your contracts. Data-driven Optimization. Big data drives everything,” Michael says. Another example is next-day guaranteed delivery times. So, what can you do outside that cycle?”. The Impact of Omnichannel.

Negotiating Skills 62

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Cost Reduction 62

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. More data is coming in than ever before.

Supply Chain Software 166

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies 166

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Supply chain professionals responsible for transportation procurement at Fortune 500 companies focus on three things – budget forecast accuracy, service scores and primary tender acceptance. Advancements in tender data science and paid market data now power SONAR SCI (Supply Chain Intelligence) Lane Acuity Plus.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement 98

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

Manufacturing Procurement 131

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing ERP 131

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

If you have been through this process at least once, you already have a good idea of what supply chain design is about: optimization. When most people hear the word “optimization,” they immediately think about minimizing costs. But optimization is much more than that! First comes the data and how well we understand it.

Supply Chain Design Software 107

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 107

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

A supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. SCCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 126

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Retailers also took steps to contain costs and preserve margins as they reoriented toward e-commerce like never before, including putting solutions in place to more effectively navigate carrier capacity caps and improve the visibility, accessibility, and mobility of inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 131

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

That is changing as companies like Lucas introduce machine learning tools to improve planning and decision-making in the DC. New AI/machine learning applications will provide DC managers and industrial engineers with insights to: Dramatically improve workforce planning and management. Proactively re-slot products to improve efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 131

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 131

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

Data 146

Data Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 146

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The cloud also allows access to Big Data, which greatly improves the platform’s ability to do machine learning.

Supply Chain Design Software 121

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 121

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. The big problem is that most companies do not have benchmark data available to begin the process.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Optimization Software 130

3PL Links

MARCH 27, 2024

Image source: PickPik | The Applications and Benefits of IoT (Internet of Things) in Logistics The Internet of Things, or “IoT” for short, has many applications across a variety of industries. One such application is in logistics, where it provides solutions that improve a company’s output and productivity.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 48

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? The good news is many of the survey’s respondents recognize the potential of more advanced optimization solutions. Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations.

Scenario Planning 144

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Modeling 144

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

The right partner will also work with your team to implement changes based on data-driven recommendations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. . Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management. Download the White Paper: Transportation Optimization: Its Strategic Role in Transportation Management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 123

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Software 123

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. A TES is generally mode specific and lack optimization capabilities, but for shippers with simpler transportation requirements, that is often all they need. Improve Real-Time Visibility.

Price Reduction 170

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. Despite this, there’s a wave of optimism for 2024 sweeping across importers and exporters. He’s obsessed with marketing, data storytelling (it’s a thing!)

Negotiating Skills 115

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction 115

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

The devices will improve visibility by transmitting data on a real-time basis from each container. Tracking devices from Nexxiot and ORBCOMM are being installed that will provide location data based on GPS, measure temperature, and monitor any sudden shocks to the container. It has so many data points.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 129

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Procurement Solutions 129

CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Improve lead times and performance. Track, Trace and Collect Data from Key Partners.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When correctly employed, supply chain automation can save precious money and time, improve your business’s productivity, and prepare it for the future. With improved information sharing also comes greater communication between departments, reducing instances of duplicated work across the business. Improved customer experience.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains 105

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. For example, the bricks in a pizza oven are refractory bricks. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products.

Optimal Sourcing 94

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software 94

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

Data 118

Data Digital Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 118

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Ever-evolving business requirements are another strong influencer as manufacturers strive to improve business processes and efficiencies. This market growth is being propelled by the drive to improve operational efficiencies, the competitive advantages to be gained by adopting cloud-based ERP and the benefits offered by AI and ML.

ERP 52

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” When companies talk about improving their forecasting, they are most often referring to demand forecasting. Demand forecasting should be tightly integrated to an inventory optimization application.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 113

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. A circular supply chain can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 88