NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

The term “COE” is often a commonly heard term in supply managers’ vernacular, but it’s interesting to note that Centers of Excellence as an organizational entity have been around for more than fifty years – and evolved first in the form of what was called “shared services”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. HarbisonWalker International Manufactures and Distributes Refractory Products. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries.

Optimal Sourcing 157

Optimal Sourcing Innovation Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Only 29% of manufacturers easily manage total cost trade-offs. After six months of analysis, we decided the best fit was the combination of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital.

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Gartner Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 239

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Inventory, in this time of uncertainty, is the organization’s most important buffer to protect against variability. However, organizations are not good at managing inventory. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. Inventory.

Optimal Sourcing 236

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 236

Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. From whom are we buying?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training 98

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Amazon has made a habit of excelling at logistics to retain end customers and third party sellers.

Price Reduction 177

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

Reverse Logistics 98

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 excel at orchestrating a variety of technologies to find new ways to excel at product quality, improve shop floor productivity, meet delivery dates, and control costs. no opt-in).

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DynaSys

MAY 12, 2021

In 2019, NEOVIA was purchased by the ADM Group. This new purchase led to a shift in company culture. In addition, manufacturers who use ADM’s additive products can switch quite quickly from one type of product to another; depending on changes in regulations and market expectations. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Solutions Scenario Planning 52

Freight Plus

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Industrial production accounts for 55%-60% of ODFL’s mix and domestic manufacturing overall is in contractionary territory. Sometimes that works better than trying to find and hire drivers, buy trucks, add line haul equipment, management, and so on to pick up freight that doesn’t add to bottom-line numbers. All excellent points.

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement 40

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. Yannis transitioned from the role after eight years in 2019. Business leaders are action-oriented and competitive. The reason? My answer is no.

Procurement Analytics 345

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 345

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

As inventory-to-sales ratios dropped to near record lows, inter-modal logistics networks were forced to try to manage and synchronize essentially just-in-time material movements which were out of sync in many important dimensions. percent over 2019. business logistics costs for 2021. . Specific Highlights. billion, an increase of 24.3

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Report Inventory Reduction 52

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Excess inventory – it’s taking up your warehouse space, tying up working capital, and limiting your planning team’s range of motion. It’s time to Marie Kondo your supply chain by eliminating excess inventory and learning how to avoid it in the first place. Let’s talk about: What Excess Inventory Is. What Causes Excess Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory 156

Zipline Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Increased consumer spending drove imports as brands brought in added product to keep up with inventory restocks. As domestic brands continue to place orders with Chinese manufacturers, the country is scrambling to keep up. Currently, manufacturers are sitting 8-12 weeks behind production schedules.

Trends 52

Trends Retail Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. That should be sobering news for any business not yet focused on supply chain excellence as a lever for business success.

Inventory Reduction 101

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ShipBob

AUGUST 12, 2019

Oh, and 2019 is projected to be even bigger. Missed our 2019 Holiday Accelerator Summit? For example, offering either 10% off the entire purchase or a free small gift when a customer retweets a specific tweet. Mistake #3: Not ordering enough inventory. Keep an eye on inventory levels throughout the season as well.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a 2019 survey titled Warehousing Vision Study conducted by Zebra Technologies Corp., In the same survey, 80% of respondents indicated that they planned to invest in new technologies to remain competitive while 92% believed WMS functionality will benefit mobile-equipped workers for inventory tracking tasks. WMS vs Advanced WMS.

Optimization Software 55

Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 55

RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a 2019 survey titled Warehousing Vision Study conducted by Zebra Technologies Corp., In the same survey, 80% of respondents indicated that they planned to invest in new technologies to remain competitive while 92% believed WMS functionality will benefit mobile-equipped workers for inventory tracking tasks. WMS vs Advanced WMS.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

IoT supports operational efficiencies in areas such as asset tracking, inventory management and forecasting, improving productivity and aiding decision-making across the supply chain. Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. Freight Rates 2019-2021. So what you might say?

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Frank, the line manager for manufacturing, dominated the meetings. Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. The analysis covers the period from 2010 to 2019.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 295

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 295

Unleashed

JUNE 3, 2020

The issue is also particularly bad for manufacturers. According to the ONS , in the year to December 2019, UK manufacturers became 1.6% And more to the point, how can an individual manufacturing firm – in the UK or elsewhere – lift their own productivity performance? So what’s going wrong?

Manufacturing Procurement 85

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 85

Synovos

APRIL 3, 2023

Simon is a highly experienced business leader of customer focused, global industrial manufacturing and service businesses. He has a strong track record of driving results and delivering excellent stakeholder outcomes through enhanced performance and the effective execution of organic and inorganic growth strategies. million customers.

Groups 52

Groups Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Synovos

APRIL 3, 2023

Simon is a highly experienced business leader of customer focused, global industrial manufacturing and service businesses. He has a strong track record of driving results and delivering excellent stakeholder outcomes through enhanced performance and the effective execution of organic and inorganic growth strategies. million customers.

Groups 52

Groups Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. I called the customer service line for the manufacturer and was told that the only thing I could do was call a maintenance specialist. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence.

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Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 300

C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

For companies seeking to survive and excel in the current 'retail apocalypse' , understanding the right technologies to employ in their supply chain operations is critical. It's estimated that in 2019 the global e-commerce market will climb by almost 21 percent to US$3.53 5] It was estimated that in 2018 and 2019 the U.S.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2022

This guide is intended to help food manufacturers and distributors: Consider the requirements of FDA traceability compliance, Calculate the potential costs of a recall, Review solutions other companies have used successfully to track food, Gain practical advice for how to improve traceability systems and processes, and.

Food 52

Food Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

” In order to achieve that goal, companies need to move from Excel spreadsheets to cognitive technologies with embedded advanced analytics. ” In other words, digital transformation is not about buying technologies, it’s about using technologies the right way. ” Her answer, “I don’t think so. Delivering.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 190

ShipBob

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Shopify Fulfillment Network ( SFN ) is Shopify’s fulfillment service that brands can use to store inventory and fulfill customer orders. Launched in 2019, Shopify introduced SFN to offer fulfillment capabilities for ecommerce brands already using the online shopping platform. There is a lot to keep in mind when it comes to fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Vinculum

JULY 7, 2020

As people are making buying choices based on new and ever-changing global and local circumstances, the product categories that are being purchased are also changing. These are: Proactive health-minded buying (purchasing preventative health and wellness products). How You can Scale Your Retail Business.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Vinculum

AUGUST 23, 2022

Or perhaps you already have a physical location but are having trouble keeping your inventory and orders in sync? The solution, then, is to link your order, inventory, and logistics to speed up inventory turnaround and coordinate your efforts. You must exercise extreme caution when choosing and purchasing a WMS.

United Arab Emirates 52

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

IoT supports operational efficiencies in areas such as asset tracking, inventory management and forecasting, improving productivity and aiding decision-making across the supply chain. Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2019 All Star Leaders! As an experienced business professional, he has served in diverse roles ranging from Marketing and Strategy, to Procurement and Supply Chain. tools and analytical techniques that deliver real value to today’s procurement organizations. Subscribe Here!

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DynaSys

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Ever face the dilemma of having to buy green under-ripe bananas, the kind that sticks to your tongue, or ripe fruit that will be overripe tomorrow? Its Workbench ties together the data from these sources for ease of use and access by their planning teams. Excel spreadsheets for supply chain planning.

Gartner 8

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As logistics costs were already on the rise in 2018 and 2019, companies are now faced with supply shortages, stress on the U.S. A shift to manufacturing critical goods like pharmaceuticals in the United States would lead to higher production costs, for instance. We follow a stringent procedure to organize inventory in our warehouses.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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