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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs.

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Leading Inventory Attack Teams with Richard Lebovitz

The Logistics of Logistics

Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization for Order-Promising

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Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location. The hierarchy of rules is too simple to fully optimize profitability.

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Building a Circular Supply Chain

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Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. What Is a Circular Supply Chain?

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Common Use Cases for Mathematical Optimization

Mathematical optimization is a subset of artificial intelligence and a type of prescriptive analytics. What are some of the most common use cases for mathematical optimization across industries? How can this type of prescriptive analytics be applied to lower costs, reduce carbon emissions and build more resilient supply chains?

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What is Genuinely New in Supply Chain Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

In most years, there is nothing new in supply chain management. Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. The hierarchy of rules is too simple to fully optimize profitability. The post What is Genuinely New in Supply Chain Management?

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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Consequently, everyone asserts they are utilizing AI, and those in the supply chain world are no exception. How will it address “the world hunger problem” in supply chains, particularly in the context of supply chain planning? However, the question remains: how?

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5 Powerful Prescriptive Analytics Examples in Supply Chain

Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. Supply chain, with its complex planning questions, is typically an area where optimization technology is required. Supply Chain Network Design. Inventory optimization.