RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

We’ll also provide questions and strategies to help contractors improve systems and processes for combatting counterfeit electronic parts in the aerospace and defense supply chain. A fighter jet suffers a critical system failure during flight. The guidance system in a defense battery fails to intercept incoming missiles.

Aerospace 52

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RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Today’s challenges require modernizing manual inventory tracking with digital automation like mobile barcoding technology. Too many companies rely on inefficient, inaccurate manual processes like recording inventory movements in spreadsheets.

Inventory Reduction 54

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RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Today’s challenges require modernizing manual inventory tracking with digital automation like mobile barcoding technology. Too many companies rely on inefficient, inaccurate manual processes like recording inventory movements in spreadsheets.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

At the time of our posting, engineers were determining which specific aircraft were impacted by the fault discovery along with assessing the overall fix for the problem. We further update readers on last week’s multiple day shutdown of Toyota auto production across Japan due to a systems issue. This is different … It’s more involved.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Enter the Just in Time (JIT) delivery system. What is a “just in time” delivery system? Historically, manufacturers utilized what’s now referred to as a “just in case” logistics model. JIT as part of a 3PL manufacturing logistics operation So, if the inventory is no longer with the manufacturer, where does it go?

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

By handling inbound logistics yourself, you’re allocating time, money and resources away from your primary goals of increasing factory output and driving sales. Many of these logistics services can be performed just as effectively – or likely more effectively – by a 3PL that specializes in inbound and manufacturing logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. They offer a solution for corporate tax departments called ONESOURCE. The Integration Point solution was rebranded to be one of the modules in the ONESOURCE suite. That approach to taxation engineering is less potent than it used to be.

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SupplyOn

APRIL 4, 2018

Connecting to the supplier’s MES helps to reduce inventories and ensure supply reliability while allowing for high levels of product customization A leading aerospace company optimized its global supply chain with SupplyOn through an innovative Industry 4.0 Are the parts manufactured in time? In this Industry 4.0

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Inventories were up 5.3%. 3PL providers that specialize in manufacturing logistics can help ease the impact of labor shortages, issues with incoming raw material supplies, and space shortages caused by large amounts of inventory tying up space that should be used for manufacturing. in August (values over 50 indicate growth).

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s made up of two powerful words that, when combined, serve to eat up lots of your time. This assembly can take up a lot of time (as well as inventory space and manpower). To save a good chunk of this time – and money – many manufacturers utilize the custom kitting services of third-party logistics (3PL) companies.

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Stanley Black & Decker didn’t see new orders as retailers were drawing down on their inventories to preserve cash. Making the wrong choice would lead to Stanley being stuck with six months of inventory. Sales of electric sanders so far during the first quarter of 2021 are fourfold higher than the same time last year.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If you use manual inventory processes, you can’t make adjustments. To navigate these changes, supply chain companies are prioritizing automation technologies like mobile inventory. Still, many are hesitant to make a change—despite 60% agreeing that just seconds-faster workflows can lead to significant time and cost savings.

Cost Reduction Strategies 57

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RFgen

JULY 29, 2016

In fact, Dan Crowley, the chief executive at Triumph, an aerospace equipment group, recently assured these two major Triumph customers that production plans will continue in full swing. According to Financial Times, this news comes despite high-pressure demands and certain supply chain pitfalls. Turbulence in the Supply Chain.

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RFgen

JULY 29, 2016

In fact, Dan Crowley, the chief executive at Triumph, an aerospace equipment group, recently assured these two major Triumph customers that production plans will continue in full swing. According to Financial Times, this news comes despite high-pressure demands and certain supply chain pitfalls. Turbulence in the Supply Chain.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Most companies in industries like automotive, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals spend 20–30 percent on research and development (R&D), but in apparel, most companies spend less than 1 percent on R&D. Despite my best efforts, I failed three or four times doing this. About 25% of all apparel produced goes into the landfill.

Modeling Software 52

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RFgen

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If you use manual inventory processes, you can’t make adjustments. To navigate these changes, supply chain companies are prioritizing automation technologies like mobile inventory. Still, many are hesitant to make a change—despite 60% agreeing that just seconds-faster workflows can lead to significant time and cost savings.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

Every time that it happens, I smile. We have been taught, as supply chain leaders, that over the last decade supply chain processes have improved costs, shortened cycle times, improved customer service and decreased inventory. Just ask any consultant and they will quickly tout “best practices.” I understand.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As months go by, if we do not see a working vaccine coming relatively soon, people may just get tired of following protocols and let their guards down. These are just a few high profile examples. There is competition for resources, though more infrequently and less dramatically as time passes. Regional Pandemic Relapses.

Modeling 98

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

With shortages comes missed deliveries, and in most industries – particularly the aerospace industry – that means big dollars in late delivery penalties. By that I mean more than just sitting together at the company holiday party. Without hesitation he blurted, “stopping the engineering changes.”

Material Savings 100

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synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

Built in 1992, The Mall of America still ranks as the largest in the US with more than 500 stores, just about every kind of restaurant you can imagine, and last but not least, the 7-acre Nickelodeon theme park. Waiting – Time spent waiting for the resources or materials needed to complete the next step. Measuring Your Progress.

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QAD

MAY 30, 2023

It’s an exciting time to be part of the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, but the space isn’t without challenges. If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. It’s a challenge to figure out who’s best to talk to.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

Your 3PL can provide more space and allocate more labor and resources to your operations when your volumes are high or when you want to increase inventory, and then reduce space and labor when they’re not necessary. Save time and money by working with a 3PL that can perform repackaging or reconfiguration of products within the warehouse.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

Financial market pundits and economists are now becoming more vocal on the likelihood or potential timing of a global wide recession. But these are not normal times, given all that is occurred during the last two and one-half years. In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we highlight yesterday’s action by the U.S.

Material Savings 52

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Kinaxis

JUNE 22, 2016

The proposed first route between Los Angeles and San Francisco would cut travel times from 4 hours to 35 minutes. But it’s gained new prominence with some engineering advances, as well as the imprimatur of Musk, who’s gained tons of press for successfully disrupting the online payment, aerospace , and automotive industries.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

UPS has hired tens of thousands of new workers and spent $179 million to speed up delivery times, but the thinner margins add to pressure on Chief Executive Carol Tomé to figure out how to handle the accelerating shift to e-commerce more profitably. PHOTO: MARK ELIAS/BLOOMBERG NEWS. Share this email with a friend. Sign Up Here. Quotable. “I

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

An article in my local paper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , had this interesting quote, “From aerospace to health care to consumer products to toys to medical devices, furniture … what I think you’re going to see is an explosion of use.”. Just as important as the prototype itself, is the thought and research behind the design.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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E2open

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Demand sensing technology has been around for more than 15 years, yet there are still many myths around just what it is, what it does and the prerequisites to use it. More than three-quarters of demand sensing implementations use just use these three internal signals and on average they achieve a 40% reduction in forecast error.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

However, it’s often surprising how many organizations still depend on manual processes to collect data related to inventory, shipments and other moving parts in their supply chain. At the same time, the total cost of operation can fall substantially because there are fewer errors in data management. Enhanced Transparency.

Inventory Reduction 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

However, it’s often surprising how many organizations still depend on manual processes to collect data related to inventory, shipments and other moving parts in their supply chain. At the same time, the total cost of operation can fall substantially because there are fewer errors in data management. Enhanced Transparency.

Inventory Reduction 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Shining a light in the world of visibility, asset management and inventory tracking, is that of radio frequency identification (RFID). Beyond traditional barcode identification, RFID is removing the hurdle of working with poor (or lack of) real-time data – accelerating the supply chain and reducing costs. billion to retailers).

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 12, 2023

Here is another blog post from Rajinder Bhandal… I had another wonderful opportunity to catch up with Peter Guinto , the President of Government, Defense and Aerospace Business at Resilinc , to talk further on the subject of contested logistics planning. I appreciate your time Peter – it’s always good to talk with you!

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

As readers review these listings, focus on the topics as well as the timing during the year. The Supply Chain Matters blog highlighted reported candid remarks from the CEO of aerospace manufacturer Airbus regarding the challenges of revised production and aircraft delivery plans on the company’s global supply network partners.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

One of the biggest challenges facing automotive, aerospace and defense manufacturers is the limited shapes a part can be cut, molded or welded in. The promise of AM is the use of less material, lightweight alloys and to provide faster cycle time due to rapid prototyping.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

But the trend of Supply Chain’s rise to the C-suite doesn’t just mean the elevation of Supply Chain professionals into the CEO role at companies. by Alexa Cheater This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. Why is this?

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Aerospace and defense contractors face strict oversight and compliance requirements. Existing and emerging technologies may help with complex inventory management, including 5G, blockchain, AGVs, AI and mobile inventory. Aerospace and defense contractors are no strangers to complex inventory management.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 28, 2017

by Alexa Cheater 7 barriers to aerospace and defense supply chain success. For supply chains in the aerospace and defense industry, keeping pace with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who are dramatically increasing production rates for components, systems and services, is a major challenge. Multiple ERPs.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As fall quickly approaches, shippers are busy preparing for the stressors of the peak shipping season. However, this year’s peak season may have some surprises in store for shippers. Last week saw prominent labor groups and businesses fail to come to agreements, implying that peak season may likely be interrupted by not one but two major strikes.

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