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Please join us at the Gartner Symposium for our upcoming session where Ron Sweet and myself will be sharing insights on Kimberly-Clark's success in #loadoptimization, #transportationplanning, and #loadbuilding. Don't miss out on this valuable discussion at the Gartner Supply Chain Events! Can't wait to learn from the best in the industry. #supplychain #innovation #logistics #networking

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Anatomy of a failed warehouse automation project: 1. The customer commits to a single vendor's solution prematurely during the discovery phase. 2. The customer fails to obtain independent supply chain expertise. 3. The customer neglects to ask critical questions when evaluating different solutions and vendors. 4. The customer inadequately analyzes its data, resulting in inflexible workflow solutions. 5. The customer overlooks that the majority of a project's success hinges on exceptional software, rather than impressive-looking robots. 6. Customer focuses on the lowest price versus total value. 7. Mismatched Technology: Choosing inappropriate or outdated technologies for the project requirements. 8. Scope Creep: Uncontrolled expansion of project scope without corresponding adjustments in resources, timeline, or budget. 9. Insufficient expertise or experience with the chosen technologies or automation methodologies. 10. Insufficient testing, including functional, performance, and user acceptance testing. If your organization is going through a warehouse automation project, you can learn key advantages and insights into the industry's top 10 warehouse automation solutions by booking a free demo on our website. #warehouseautomation

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U.S. supply chain companies investing in technology, CSCMP report finds #ProvisionAi #supplychainplanning #transportationplanning https://hubs.li/Q02D1PZ70

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System fragmentation causes monetary loss, operational errors, and a huge loss of efficiency. Watch CtrlChain’s very own Thomas Kowalski talk about how you can manage your business’s platforms and consolidate your fragmented logistics.

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Capitalizing On Capacity - ProvisionAi Tom Moore shares how #ProvisionAI provides seamless integration of planning and execution. #transportation https://hubs.li/Q02GzXnS0

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Great insights from our recent panel on how AI is transforming grocers' #supplychain alongside Alonso from Radius Networks | Flybuy, Tim from Grocery Doppio, and Matt from SpartanNash Check out the full panel (link in comments below) Incisiv

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📈 Improve your lead time accuracy to unlock the key to supply chain success! https://lnkd.in/eMbgnfhK ⏱️✅ Don't underestimate the impact of lead time forecasting on inventory optimization and customer satisfaction. 📊🛒 #SupplyChainSuccess #LeadTimeAccuracy #InventoryOptimization #DataProfits

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I am a big fan of using IT to make decisions better and faster. I do think one of the pitfalls that companies face when implementing, though, is not having a clear scope of what they want to achieve. The "do everything approach" sometimes means that it doesn't do any of it well. The more detail at the beginning and the more time to plan can have the biggest impact on success. @bpd supply solutions #shipping #logistics #logisticsgrowth #logisticsstrategy #freight #projectcargo #heavylift #logisticsplanning #logistics

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Gartner Theatre Session—Innovative Strategies in Supply Chain Management: ProvisionAi's Keynote at Gartner Symposium #AI #transportationplanning #loadoptimization #ProvisionAi https://hubs.li/Q02wT80Q0

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I have an opinion piece in Transport Topics this month - it discusses what TL carriers need to know about how shippers look at transportation procurement. Specifically, I address the importance of monitoring the Spot Premium Ratio and the New Rate Differential in the markets. Enjoy the short read! #TL #transportation #procurement #spotpremiumratio #newratedifferential https://lnkd.in/esxiuvdP

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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀? 🚨 According to a Kinaxis survey, only 17% of leaders say yes. For most, it takes nearly a week. That's far too slow when disruptions hit. 📉 And - obstacles remain: 67% aren't satisfied with response times. Many struggle to find the right tools. Besides new techs like AI-enhanced orchestration to drive visibility, agility, and smarter decisions 🤖, mainly controlled, distributed data exchange and workflow-based collaboration is needed.

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Trip Report: Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2024 Part 3 More Review of Key Breakout Sessions #warehousing #ProvisionAi. https://hubs.li/Q02yxBSv0

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A new approach to managing uncertainty I keep seeing people who approach uncertainty in #supplychainmanagement by proposing to take problems that exhibit a high level of uncertainty (also called “unpredictable,” “unforecastable,” or “stochastic”) and try to turn them into problems that are that are more predictable (or forecastable, or deterministic). The latest example is Lora Cecere’s thoughtful article   “If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured” https://lnkd.in/e54nMaFQ (“tinyurl.com/” with “CecereForecastability2024”)   where she argues for fundamentally reconfiguring the supply chain to manage uncertainty.    Of course, there will never be a single solution to managing uncertainty with an operation as complex as a company running a global supply chain, but there is one point that I keep running into: the desire to perform “forecasts” and assume that the goal is to perfectly predict whatever is being forecasted: monthly demands, lead times, lead time demands, component costs and market prices.   Years ago Lora called for a “new analytics.” I claim that the new analytics starts with using what many (such as Lokad) call “probabilistic forecasting.” This requires a fundamentally different approach to forecasting, especially along three dimensions:   1)   We need a new attitude toward forecasting, which means predicting the distribution of what might happen, rather than guessing what will happen. 2)   We need a new approach to how we evaluate the quality of a forecast, which means evaluating how well it performs in terms of making decisions (including both expected performance and risk) rather than measuring the difference between actual and the point forecast. 3)   We need to rethink what to do with a probabilistic forecast, which means learning how to live in an uncertain world. This is where Lora’s ideas fall, but this has to be approached with (1) and (2) in mind.

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Logistics IT Steps Up – Companies are increasing SC tech investments to become more efficient and light up ROI. Talk to #ProvisionAi about #replenishment #optimization. https://hubs.li/Q02tHnNL0

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Warehouses are no longer confined to the traditional four walls. They have evolved from isolated storage facilities into interconnected components of the broader supply chain. This shift necessitates the need for a WMS that can adapt to changes in order profiles and inventory demands, ensuring efficient throughput from pre-order capture to customer delivery. In our latest episode of the eCom Logistics Podcast, Padmanabhan Raman, Co-founder and CEO of Osa Commerce, sponsored by G&P Construction at Modex, shares insights on designing a WMS that moves beyond traditional limitations and integrates seamlessly across the entire supply chain. Here are the key insights shared: ▶️ Customer-Centric Design: Understand and adapt to the fluid demands of customer orders in both e-commerce and wholesale sectors. A dynamic WMS is essential to accommodate changing customer behaviors and inventory requirements. ▶️ Automation Beyond the Basics: Discover how advanced automation should be more than just an operational upgrade. It must be precisely aligned with your actual order and inventory profiles to avoid costly mismatches and underutilization. ▶️ Network-Level Optimization: Step outside the four walls of your warehouse. Padhu emphasizes the importance of designing a WMS with a broader perspective, focusing on network-level optimization to enhance overall efficiency. ▶️ End-to-End Synchronization: From pre-order capture to customer delivery, every step should be synchronized. This comprehensive approach ensures that all elements of your supply chain are seamlessly integrated, enhancing throughput and customer satisfaction. Interested in learning more? Check out the latest eCom Logistics Podcast episode with Padhu, where we discuss: 📌 The Future of 3PL and Brand Operations 📌 Redefining Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) 📌 The Power of Data in Optimizing Supply Chains Find the episode link in the comments. #warehousemanagementsystems #wms #networkoptimization #ecomlogisticspodcast 

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Check out insights from Descartes' Chris Jones on tackling workforce challenges in supply chain & logistics in this Logistics Viewpoints article. Discover top tech solutions driving productivity gains, like delivery route optimization! 

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Longbow Advantage is going to Blue Yonder ICON 2024! We'd love to see you May 13–16 in Texas. Stop by and say hi. Learn a little more about how we help warehouses implement or optimize their WMS. Are you going to be there? Let me know in the comments. 👇 #supplychain #labormanagement #lms #wms

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FREE ChatGPT for your Supply Chain Strategy! (and other fields) I put together an organized list of ChatGPT prompts, specifically tailored by category The prompts can help you enhance efficiencies, solve challenges, and drive results across your supply chain operations. As of today: ✅ Content Creation (6 prompts) ✅ Career (8 prompts) ✅ Education (5 prompts) ✅ Marketing (4 prompts) ✅ Supply Chain Management (24 prompts) ✅ Mergers & Acquisitions (5 prompts) ✅ Various (2 prompts) 🔗 Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gDnn4596 Damien Baudhuin you may want to check out the new Mergers & Acquisitions section Supply Chain, Procurement, and Vendor Management connections, check them out! Celia SGAR Tom Mills Luke Tomlinson Urszula Woronowicz Laura Barrett Linda Reddy 🌎 Sheri R. Hinish Sofia Rivas Herrera Dylan Martin Maria Villablanca Lada Samarska Dr. Muddassir Ahmed Kelly G Lopez Hassan Mihayo Olga C. Amanda Prochaska Tanya W. Nishant R TARIQ ZAMAN Alex Jennings (FCIPS) Harold Hendrickx 💬 Got prompt ideas or questions? Drop a comment or DM, and let’s collaborate on crafting the perfect solution for your needs. ✨ BONUS: Get £87 with Airbnb (instructions included in the folder!) Happy prompting!

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I'm excited to reconnect with colleagues, clients, and friends at the Gartner for Supply Chain Symposium next week in Orlando. I see two common themes across the content being presented: 1) importance of achieving true end-to-end traceability and, 2) what role AI is going to play in that process I've now spent the last 18 months at Mojix talking about both of these topics on a daily basis. Achieving end-to-end traceability in the supply chain is a complex endeavor that requires a strategic approach and investment in technology. By prioritizing real-time item-level visibility and leveraging AI-driven decision-making tools, businesses can enhance transparency, efficiency, compliance and sustainability across their complex supply chains. I'm passionate about these topics, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/er263HtW #supplychaininnovation  #itemleveltraceability   #gartnersc  #gartnerconference

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