AI/ML has created radically new and different capabilities in supply chain solutions. This requires a rethink of the process of achieving results and value from those solutions.
High Tech
End-to-end High tech supply chains including semiconductors, components, PCB, EMS, brand owners, distributors (components and systems), and retail/channel partners
AI/Machine Learning Use Cases for Supply Chain – Part Two: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management
AI/ML has had a big impact on demand planning, improving forecast granularity and accuracy. It also has revolutionized inventory optimization, which has become ever more critical as companies increasingly push more inventory out to the edges of their distribution network and implemented hyper-local distribution strategies to meet ever more rapid delivery-time expectations.
X-Factory – Part One
X-Factory is a demonstration factory (making real products) created by PTC to help manufacturers visualize a path to the Smart Factory. Here we describe what makes a factory smart and get a look at the engineering, material handling, and chassis manufacturing stages.
Supply Chain Risk Now?
The supply chain business community now includes Risk Management as a business priority and cites it as a key area in need of improvement. Are solution providers ready?
Trends 2012: Mobile Mania – Shopping and the Shoppers
In our report on mobile mania (in the last issue) we looked at the supply chain side of mobile, probably the best understood – but still an evolving market. Here we will look at the consumer/retail side of the mobile mania.
JDA Stays Focused
HighLights from the JDA mega conference.
Wholesale Distributors
Wholesale Distributors represent approximately $4 trillion in trade, just in the US, alone! They are a powerful segment of every economy. The speed of business and increased competition powered by the internet has increased the importance of, and the challenges for, this critical link in the global value chain. This has driven the Wholesale Distributor to get creative with new services and to reach new markets.
How to Grow the Real Time Locating System Market
Although RTLS has utility, and the projects have been interesting, much has to happen to make this market grow.
WMS Technology Part Four – Returns and Recalls
3PL warehouses have unique challenges that should drive their purchase of WMS software.
Christmas Buildup in the Warehouse
Warehouse Management Strategies need to be looked at in order to prepare for new retail realities.
Channel Management – Architected for Success:
Product design, marketing, supply chain, fulfillment and aftermarket service can all be part of the Channel Management relationship. Companies spend time in process management, but with the channels, it’s an afterthought.