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Rapidly design cost-saving networks that offer high service levels
The ability to effectively distribute products and manage supply chain operations has become a critical factor in gaining a competitive advantage in the modern retail landscape. Supply chain teams must continually optimize their distribution networks to balance the need for efficient and cost-effective operations with the requirement to provide exceptional customer service. Sigmoid NetworkIQ addresses these challenges by unifying the entire logistics chain into a single system to offer end-to-end visibility, while leveraging advanced analytics to arrive at the optimal network design. Unlock cost-saving opportunities across the supply network with smart visualizations, scenario simulations, and on-the go optimization framework.
Sigmoid NetworkIQ features
Simulate your network flows
Optimize your current network flows based on intelligent recommendations for achieving ideal network configuration.
Run multiple scenarios scalably
Model multiple “what-if” scenarios for different input parameters and store older scenarios for future negotiations.
Discover optimal Route-to-Market
Identify new centre of gravity with Greenfield analysis and evaluate possible locations on the basis of cost-to-serve.
Maintain inventory levels for high SLAs
Use real-time internal and external data to get a deeper understanding of what drives demand, resulting in more accurate inventory levels.
Improve strategic and tactical decision making
Develop comprehensive short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans for optimizing networks and improving S&OP efficiency.
Seamlessly collaborate with internal and external partner
Collaborate in real time with stakeholders and partners to resolve issues quickly, and then feed the decisions back into planning and execution systems for continuous learning.
Customer success story
Reduction in cost-to-serve for a leading tobacco manufacturer with AI-based network optimization and simulation tool
- 7% reduction in annual distribution costs
- 10% cost reduction across supply chain through multiple SLA improvement initiatives
- Upto 80% reduction in man-hours for scenario simulation
Simulate multiple future-state scenarios to get the most resilient network designs
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Benefits of Sigmoid NetworkIQ
Faster issue identification
- Gain real-time visibility to the status of suppliers, contract manufacturers, transportation carriers and third-party logistic providers and use predictive tools to alert on and resolve anomalies.
Real-time resolution
- Track and monitor the entire network of suppliers, factories, distribution centers, distributors, channels, and customers to spot gaps in the flow of goods with potential inventory and capacity issues.
Decision making with AI-led analysis
- Advanced analysis and alerting leverages machine learning to weigh potential impacts, prioritize options with what-if scenarios and then surface recommended actions.
Use-cases for network planning and optimization
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A real-time visibility and monitoring platform, enabling businesses to proactively manage their supply chain, optimize operations, and enhance decision-making