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Overcome the challenges faced in scaling green initiatives that prevent organizations from achieving their sustainability goalsPhoto by Fabio Tura on UnsplashFinancial regulations now push companies to commit to carbon reduction roadmaps by 2030.As customer awareness grows, companies dedicate substantial resources and effort to design and implement cross-functional green initiatives.Defining a supply chain as multiple parties exchanging material and information flows — (Image by Author)The main challenge lies in the fact…

Use Data Analytics to evaluate the environmental impacts of a fast-fashion retail product over its entire life cycle from production to disposalLife Cycle Assessment — (Image by Author)Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a method of evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or service over its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.The goal of LCA is to identify and quantify the environmental impacts of a product for reporting purposes and to support sustainability initiatives.What is the…

Process mining is the application of data analytics tools and concepts to understand, validate and improve workflows.Photo by Dominik Vanyi on UnsplashProcess mining is a type of data analytics that focuses on the discovery, monitoring, and improvement of business processes.It involves analyzing data from various sources, such as process logs, to understand how a process is actually being executed, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and suggest ways to improve the process.Supply Chain Information Systems — (Image by…

A No-Code method to connect to any API using Google Sheets for users without any experience in codingPhoto by Jonas Leupe on UnsplashIn computer science, an application programming interface (API) is a way for several programs to communicate with each other.If you have limited coding experience, you may have never used it yourself. However, you can be sure that the apps on your smartphone or computer are using APIs.Even if you’re a human being, you can find many interesting APIs that can improve your productivity, bring…

Automate the editing of explainer videos to create shorts with text-to-speech comments for the training of warehouse operatorsPhoto by Ryan Snaadt on UnsplashScenarioYou are an operational manager in the logistics department of an international fashion retailer.In order to support the onboarding of new operators and administrative staff you would like to prepare training videos.Examples of training screens — (Image by Author)Your colleague has shared with you an explainer video (video by author) introducing all the…

Use Python to build visualizations that will provide visibility on key Supply Chain MetricsPhoto by Kelly Sikkema on UnsplashSupply chain Analytics can be defined as a set of tools and techniques your organization should use to get supply-chain operational insights from data.In a previous article, I defined the four types of Supply Chain Analytics that answer different types of operational questions.4 Questions of Supply Chain Analytics — (Image by Author)It starts by building the foundation of Descriptive Analytics to…

Use Python Pillow to automate the creation of hundred warehouse labels for the signage of picking locationsPhoto by Kaleidico on UnsplashScenarioYou are an implementation manager in the logistics department of an international fashion retailer.For each project, you manage the implementation of the equipment, train the teams and design the layouts of storage locations.Example of Warehouse Label — (Image by Author)Therefore, you spend a tremendous time in graphic design for posters, security signage or labels.In this…

Boost your Productivity with an Automated Tool for the Creation of Supply Chain Operational PowerPoint Reports with PythonPhoto by Nghia Nguyen on UnsplashScenarioYou are a distribution planning manager in the logistics department of a fashion retail company.To perform analysis, you connect to the warehouse management system to extract and process data using an automated tool built with Python.However, you have to spend time manually putting these visuals in slides for your weekly operational reviews.ObjectiveIn this…

My experience using Python to support my long journey in learning mandarin as a native French speaker.Photo by qi xna on UnsplashLearning a language can be a long journey, so staying motivated and having clear goals to aim for along the way are essential.Because Mandarin uses a pictorial system of writing words and sounds called hanzi 汉字, it makes the journey even more challenging for any learner without a background in a similar language.I want to study Mandarin — (Image by Author)In my quest for Chinese fluency,…

Implement the Wagner-Whitin algorithm to minimize the total costs of production given a set of constraintsPhoto by Kelly Sikkema on UnsplashObjectiveUse python to design an optimal production plan to meet customer demand and minimize the total production costs.IntroductionThe master production schedule is the main communication tool between the commercial team and production.Your customers send purchase orders with specific quantities to be delivered at a certain time.Example of a customer order — (Image by…