| Data Ingestion & Cleaning |
Power BI, Alteryx, Python (pandas), ChatGPT |
Combine ERP, WMS, TMS, and telematics feeds; standardize units/codes; document lineage and data quality. |
Creates a trustworthy foundation for all analysis. |
| KPI Dashboards |
Power BI, Tableau, ChatGPT, Excel |
Build OTIF, order accuracy, dwell time, and cost-per-order dashboards with drill-through diagnostics. |
Makes performance visible and action-oriented. |
| Demand & Inventory Forecasting |
Python (prophet), Excel, ChatGPT, SAP IBP |
Forecast SKU-by-location; compute safety stock via service-level targets; summarize forecast error. |
Balances service and working capital. |
| Transportation Cost & Route Analysis |
Google OR-Tools, Power BI, QGIS, ChatGPT |
Evaluate mode mix, lane rates, and cube/weight utilization; simulate route changes and savings. |
Cuts freight spend while protecting OTIF. |
| Warehouse Throughput & Labor |
Manhattan WMS, Excel, ChatGPT, Time-study tools |
Analyze pick paths, slotting, and labor productivity; model wave/zone picking alternatives. |
Improves flow, reduces touches, and shortens cycle time. |
| Network Design “What-ifs” |
AnyLogic, Llamasoft/Network Optimizer, ChatGPT, Power BI |
Test DC locations, cross-dock use, and service radii; quantify cost-to-serve changes. |
Guides capital and footprint decisions with evidence. |
| Supplier & Carrier Scorecards |
Power BI, Sheets, ChatGPT, Notion |
Publish OTIF, ASN accuracy, claim rates, and chargebacks; automate monthly narrative summaries. |
Drives accountability and targeted improvement plans. |
| Exception & Anomaly Detection |
Python (scikit-learn), Power BI, ChatGPT |
Flag unusual lead times, damages, and rate spikes; trigger alerts and root-cause checklists. |
Stops small issues from compounding into losses. |
| S&OP / Cross-Functional Reporting |
Notion, Google Slides, ChatGPT, Asana |
Package monthly S&OP decks; align supply, demand, and finance assumptions; capture decisions and owners. |
Improves coordination and decision traceability. |
| Sustainability & Cost-to-Carbon |
One Click LCA, Excel, ChatGPT, Power BI |
Convert transport activity to CO₂e; compare low-carbon routes/packaging with cost deltas. |
Aligns logistics choices with ESG targets. |
| AI Governance & Reproducibility |
OneTrust, SharePoint, ChatGPT, Excel |
Log model versions, datasets, and validation checks; provide human-in-the-loop signoffs for major decisions. |
Keeps analytics transparent, auditable, and trusted. |