Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Manufacturers, today, are aggressively pursuing e-commerce strategies. In the last decade, ecommerce was a permissible and desirable channel only for retailers. They were afraid of retail retaliation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. We easily navigate the digital world in our personal lives, but enterprise software is not digital. As shown in Figure 3, the period of 2015-2020 will be about analytics. I feel strongly that it needs to happen. Supply has not.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Peek behind the curtain of Amazon’s speedy deliveries!

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Manufacturing productivity calls for efficient staffing levels, operational production equipment and proper supply inventory management. Calculating the cost of raw materials needed for manufacturing becomes more difficult as supply prices change due to a variety of outside factors.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Manufacturing productivity calls for efficient staffing levels, operational production equipment and proper supply inventory management. Calculating the cost of raw materials needed for manufacturing becomes more difficult as supply prices change due to a variety of outside factors.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

in this blog, I am going to rely on the account of the songwriter, that the song is a childhood story about a dragon that lived in Honalee. In 2015, I worked with a manufacturer of men’s underwear. (My The manufacturer had an infestation problem. Stories from the Field. To stir up debate, let me share some stories.

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The issue – as we’ve covered before in this blog – is that fulfillment operations haven’t kept up with technological advancement the way selling has. In fact, at the end of 2017 there are still retailers and manufacturers using clipboards and paper to fulfill an online order. THE CONNECTED CONSUMER.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. My journey to understand SanDisk started in June 2015. When I heard their story, I scratched my head.

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Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

While demand seems to be on an uptick for manufacturers especially in the consumer goods industry, an increase in online shopping could also lead to a scarcity in the availability of distribution centers in the near future. in 2015, of which 50% to 75% comprised warehouses. Software tools such as PL-1, APL, MPSX, GDDM, Graftstat, etc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Here are the three questions that I would like people to ask: Table 1: Comparison of Results for Best of Breed Solution Providers to ERP Expansionists in Supply Chain Planning. The first evolution of technologies were built by best-of-breed solution vendors. This new solution was favored by the Information Technology (IT) organization.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. More agile on fulfilling requests and custom solutions. What is a logistics startup?

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

For manufacturers, running out of raw materials can lead to delays in production, while wholesalers and retailers can experience a short-term drop in sales and longer-term issues with customer attrition. Smart inventory purchasing. But striving for the cheapest unit price isn’t always the most cost-effective way to procure a product.

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

This is Part One of a multi-part blog, and we ’ ll be focusing here on the impacts from the evolving macro trends we’ve noted above, with some added perspective on the way the global supply network has become exponentially more complicated in the last 20 years. From 2015 to 2018, Amazon’s average delivery time decreased from 6 days to 3 days.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

According to the CSCMP's "State of Logistics" Report from 2015, logistics costs now make up over 8% of the GDP. There are Labor Management Software systems that can help manage work in the warehouse. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. In 2015, CUB revived the “heard earned thirst” campaign, replicating the original narration with the help of technology. It aimed to provide brewers with the tools to make the beer at the lowest possible cost.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Amazon pioneered the Amazon Dash Buttons in 2015; a Wi-Fi enabled device used for reordering products with the press of a button. Manufacturers who may have been looking at IoT buttons as an extra revenue stream may need to adjust their expectations, at least at the initial stages. Image source: Amazon website.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the new tools available to decision makers is predictive analytics. Gracie Myers, a researcher with Research Optimus, writes, “Predictive analytics is being applied toward all facets of business operations and processes to help anticipate events, avoid risks, and create solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” This is in preparation for the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire Report. The Market Leaders in Inventory Management Technology Have the Best Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

In the decades that have followed, the emphasis on adopting eco-friendly practices, implementing sustainability measures, and protecting the environment has continued to grow, gaining traction across diverse industries , sectors, and settings — including the manufacturing world. Sustainable manufacturing can also be very cost-effective.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

Editor's Note: Today is a guest blog from our friend Andy Woodward with Wenzel America, Ltd. who specializes in innovative metrology & styling solutions. In this blog, Andy discusses the health of the manufacturing industry, manufacturing technology orders, and setting benchmarks for company performance.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2015

Editor’s Note: This guest blog features Barcoding, Inc. They offer automated data capture solutions – from project planning and development to implementation and ongoing support post-deployment – for thousands of clients all over the country. Barcoding, Inc. is a systems integrator. At Cerasis, we align well with Barcoding, Inc.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The emergence of just-in-time manufacturing, other business models, and globalization were among the drivers reshaping the business landscape. Governments are taking steps to shore up national supplies of critical materials while companies are examining where they purchase materials and components.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization? Lack of automation.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. What is Inventory Optimization? Lack of automation.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The 2015 peak holiday season highlighted changes that are transforming the retail industry. It also shed light on the key role that transportation management system (TMS) solutions play in helping retailers respond and adapt to the emerging industry landscape. TMS solutions helps shippers meet these demands in four important ways.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2017

” Each functional area of the supply chain (purchasing, planning, distribution, manufacturing, customer service, etc.) Since the amount of external data will likely exceed the amount of internal data, the use of a supply chain master data management (MDM) solution can be very beneficial. Email me at blog@thevoyager.com.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Objectively assess your equipment inventory and determine whether each piece is needed, and if it’s more cost-effective to move something or purchase it new for the new location. Jared has been at Gray Machinery Company since 2015. 5 Sweeping Manufacturing Technology Trends! manufacturing #logisticsmanagement.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2021

Fitbit launched an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2015, and its share price jumped by 50% on listing. Commentary around Google’s recent purchase of Fitbit gives an indication of where the wearables industry is headed, and how it is expanding and improving what it can offer the user. The company’s revenue has sat around US$1.5

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. Many of these items advertise their all-natural ingredients and simple manufacturing processes to attract the eye of people wanting to live a healthy lifestyle. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements.

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. Many of these items advertise their all-natural ingredients and simple manufacturing processes to attract the eye of people wanting to live a healthy lifestyle. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Can you remember your first online purchase? Today, for many of us, shopping online happens more frequently than in-store purchases. Between 2015 and 2016, total eCommerce sales grew 15%, while total spend in retail only grew 2.9%. eCommerce is fast-paced and competitive. Seems like forever ago. But eCommerce is tricky.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 21, 2021

In Part 2 , I discussed some of the steps experts believe retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers must take in order to adapt, including leveraging advanced cognitive technologies (aka artificial intelligence (AI)). 3] That’s as true for CPG manufacturers and retailers as it is for any other business.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 15, 2015

It is difficult to find a supply chain industry magazine, blog or website that doesn’t have someone lamenting about the shortage of talent in this fast-growing field. Avnet and JDA Software decided rather than complain about the shortage, they’d do something about it. In fact, the U.S. Supply Chain'

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Several robot analysts cite Amazon’s $775 million purchase of robot maker Kiva Systems in 2012 as a turning point for retailers and other companies, not just automakers or industrial manufactures, in adopting robots. For years now, consumers have been purchasing more products online. percent) and Target (TGT, +0.14

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AB&R

DECEMBER 10, 2018

In May, we became a member of the RAIN RFID alliance , and in June we became a GS1 US Solution Partner. In other words, there will be organizations out there running software that’s no longer supported after January 2020, resulting in the potential for data to be compromised. It’s been a great year for AB&R®.

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