Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 150

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery.

Expense Reduction 184

Expense Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 184

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

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?

Supply Chain Software 148

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

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). For each of these options, software and service providers need to set a clear path for success. Look to the Cloud. Invest in Last Mile.

Price Reduction 170

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 170

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? Here’s an example. But Snowflake is designed with large enterprises in mind. Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs. How much does it cost us to manufacture this product?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 98

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance.

Supply Chain Design Software 166

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 166

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G”

Supply Chain Design Software 159

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 159

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? Product design – use of appropriate materials; design the product for extended future use.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Seventy-one percent of the surface of our “blue planet” is covered by oceans which is also reflected in the fact that 80% of goods are moved via sea transportation within the global supply chain [1]. Waiting times in ports contribute to pollution, as the engine of a vessel stays running as it continues to power its onboard systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 169

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 169

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G”

Supply Chain Design Software 127

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 127

Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 28, 2021

Supply chain network design — the process of determining a supply chain's physical configuration and infrastructure — is a powerful, strategic tool that executives can use to optimize a supply chain's functionality.

Supply Chain Design Software 67

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 67

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The decision to bring new technology into your existing warehouse operation should not be taken lightly. Modern technology enables a whole new level of collaboration , efficiency and better operations. However, simply wiping out your existing systems, which can represent millions of dollars in past investments, is not the answer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 109

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology 109

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Shouldn’t this alleviate the pressure on holiday supply chains?”. Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. Not really.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 130

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. 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

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

Supply Chain Planning Software 114

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 114

Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

But which technology type is right for your application? Automation is a term for technology and innovation applications where physical human input is minimized. Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. You’re not alone.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Examples Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Belcorp’s Maturity in Supply Chain Design. When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. Using this software effectively is about more than the functionality. Logistics can be a challenge.

Supply Chain Design Software 153

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Software 153

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

Supply Chain Design Software 143

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 143

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective? . The era of globalization has enabled supply chains to be broader and more connected. First reaction s to the outbreak .

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 146

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, the average company struggles to integrate robots from multiple vendors with their existing systems and processes, as well as divide and orchestrate work across humans and machines. Enter the Warehouse Execution System Fortunately, this purpose-built solution already exists, and it’s called a warehouse execution system (WES).

Supply Chain Planning Software 168

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Resource Reduction 168

EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Poor forecasting brings a high risk of stockouts or excess and obsolete stock.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The main purpose of logistics software is to help businesses manage their operations with ease. What are the key aspects of logistics systems? In ecommerce, logistics systems refer to several software applications that are designed to automate the complex processes of moving goods from one place to another.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2017

From demand shifts and evolving customer preferences, to new product introductions and sales strategies, volatility creates a continuously moving target for supply chain managers. But most enterprise planning systems weren’t designed to rapidly adapt to these changes—they were designed for problems that have already been solved!

Supply Chain Design Software 70

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Scenario Planning 70

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

Waste Reduction 118

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 118

GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 115

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

Optimal Sourcing 90

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact?

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 113

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Because switching from JIT to JIC is at best only a tool to address short-term problems and risk. Why tell this story?

Inventory Reduction 174

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory 174

Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re not employing a multichannel sales strategy, you’re clearly missing out. But what, exactly is a multichannel sales strategy, and is it worth the investment? Shopping platforms also make it easier to integrate third-party apps such as payment systems, returns apps, fulfillment automation, and inventory management.

Inventory Reduction 64

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction eCommerce 64

3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. Furthermore, the warehouse can carry out procedures more quickly and effectively because of robotic automation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 48

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Wondering what the different types of warehouse management systems are? You’re in the right place because in this article you’ll learn: The 4 types of warehouse management systems. How warehouse management systems work. How they’re different from other software systems. What Is a Warehouse Management System?

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 52

EazyStock

MAY 20, 2022

Warehouse technologies and automated systems can help solve warehouse and supply chain issues cost-effectively. The right technologies can increase efficiency by improving stock control and pick accuracy, warehouse flexibility, responsiveness, and safety and security. Warehouse management systems (WMS).

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 52

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow its presence in our everyday lives, businesses, and now, supply chains. AI in Supply Chains: We Need to Change Our Focus.

Supply Chain Design Software 95

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 95

Turvo

JANUARY 26, 2021

Relying on the traditional system set up and design for supply chain management systems is becoming increasingly difficult. That’s where supply chain data analytics comes into play. What Are Supply Chain Data Analytics and Why Are Supply Chain Leaders Looking to Them.

Supply Chain Design Software 73

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Design 73

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It has also emphasized how fragile supply chains really are. How do you ensure delivery if once reliable supply chains break? The adoption of digital strategies is a major feature of new strategies that manufacturers are planning. How ERP can support the value chain. The new normal for manufacturers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software ERP Manufacturing Procurement 115