... Configuring a supply and distribution network Decisiones Logísticas analyzed alternatives to configuring a Colombian food company's supply and distribution network using anyLogistix software to perform Greenfield Analysis (GFA) and Network Optimization (NO) experiments. The project included characterization, modeling, and implementation stages. The main findings focused on production volume allocation and flow from plants. Other results suggested opening new distribution centers, reallocating customers,...

... the most notable benefits included: Time savings: Scenario creation dropped from days to minutes. Improved data quality: Automated validation processes reduced human error. Eliminated Excel dependency: Teams no longer had to manage conflicting spreadsheets. Consistent inputs: Standardized data structure was applied across 12 countries. Scalability: The framework could support optimization efforts across regions with varying complexity....

... decision-making . Analytics for supply chain cost optimization Companies seeking to reduce supply chain costs effectively need to gather, measure, and evaluate historical, present, and forecasted performance using supply chain analytics . There’s no other effective way around it. Predictive and prescriptive analytics combined is a powerful tool for cost optimization. Predictive analytics gives insight into what will happen in the future and helps identify risks and opportunities. While it alerts ...

... maturity. To help supply chain and logistics leaders assess their logistics maturity, Gartner have developed five planning stages : Stage 1: React Departments make plans independently of each other, without considering supply chain constraints. There is no cross-divisional standardization of the logistics services offered to customers and little coordination. The focus is on maintaining the continuity of the core processes. Stage 2: Anticipate Logistics activity and performance are captured and reported ...

... product will be delivered. That means even smaller businesses are now expected to deliver just as fast. It puts a lot of pressure on supply chains to not only be efficient but also flexible in customer demand planning. Transparency is also key . It’s no surprise that in 2025, people want to know if a product is sustainably made or ethically sourced. That’s why it’s important for companies to have visibility across the entire supply chain, from raw materials to final delivery. The bottom line: ...