SupplyShift

APRIL 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Elementum

APRIL 24, 2018

When the lifecycle of a good can be tracked from source to point-of-sale, businesses and their customers have both the tools and the incentive to act responsibly. We’re taking a look at what it means to have a traceable supply chain, and what businesses can do to move the needle on their own traceability initiatives.

Supply Chain Software 68

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Modeling 68

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand. KION is a publicly-traded company and reports on the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) segment. Robotics and automation are key innovations for the future of supply chain.”.

Supply Chain Software 270

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 270

SupplyShift

APRIL 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 40

QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Labor shortages, inflationary pressure, recessionary risk and supply chain disruption will all persist, at least to some degree, through 2023 and we all know there’s no sure way to safeguard your operations. They don’t have an internal power source, so range and data storage is sacrificed to gain cost efficiency and lifespan.

Manufacturing Procurement 92

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 92

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

With the buzz around blockchain, many important supply chain concepts are being used interchangeably and create confusion. Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain? Supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

With the buzz around blockchain, many important supply chain concepts are being used interchangeably and create confusion. Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

With the buzz around blockchain, many important supply chain concepts are being used interchangeably and create confusion. Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

With the buzz around blockchain, many important supply chain concepts are being used interchangeably and create confusion. Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

With the buzz around blockchain, many important supply chain concepts are being used interchangeably and create confusion. Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain? Supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Additionally, household budgets for many consumers remain stressed given the ongoing high levels of price inflation for essential or discretionary goods.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

RFgen

MAY 7, 2015

Supply chain disruptions can be mitigated with mobile data collection software. Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Complexity. In fact, 77% of them indicated complexity is the No.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 52

RFgen

MAY 7, 2015

Supply chain disruptions can be mitigated with mobile data collection software. Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Complexity. In fact, 77% of them indicated complexity is the No.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 28, 2021

Through the pandemic, the weak points in an already fractured global supply chain, increasing ocean pollution, rapidly decreasing biodiversity, and the climate crisis have all been exposed and thrust into the spotlight. Do suppliers provide any adjacent data in your sourcing platforms?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Pharmaceutical Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 28, 2021

Through the pandemic, the weak points in an already fractured global supply chain, increasing ocean pollution, rapidly decreasing biodiversity, and the climate crisis have all been exposed and thrust into the spotlight. Some examples are: The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) for consumer goods and retail.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Pharmaceutical Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks. They respond. This is a major disconnect.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While I’m a firm believer that innovation, not emulation, is the way forward for any company wishing to differentiate through its supply chain, I also believe that reinventing the wheel is something to be avoided if possible. 4 Leading Operators with the Supply Chain X-Factor. The Sustainability Drive.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Gartner 40

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. Simply put, manufacturing inventory control is keeping enough stock on hand—raw materials, parts, and even finished goods—to meet customer demand.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 156

SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 52

SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 52

Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold earlier in 2020, supply chain has become a household word. Investors, like the public, have woken up to the fact that supply chains are the engine driving economic prosperity. Almost perversely, supply chain is also the final frontier of tech-based efficiency optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 130

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Media Type. Media Credit.

Gartner 81

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 81

ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

They face new obstacles and challenges to navigating customer behavior and forecasting product demand , along with supply chain delays and rapid economic changes. . Many of them couldn’t keep up with demand and were forced to work overtime or had to source products from other manufacturers to keep up with consumer demand.

Price Reduction 111

Price Reduction Food Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 111

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters draws reader attention to a published report that depicts how branded company Nike made strategic mistakes in its online distribution strategy during the time of Covid , and how the shoe and athletic goods retailer is still recovering. Sales for the quarter ended Feb.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Today the stakes are even higher , with the ever-present ghost of disruption rattling supply chains around the world. The better your understanding and management of seasonal stock, the less the specter of supply chain disruption will keep you up at night. Types of Seasonal Demand. Unforeseen Events and Disruptions.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing Supply and Demand 156

o9 Solutions

JUNE 27, 2021

Enterprise customers too often have to deal with data silos and disparate data sources, as well as systems unable to communicate with one another. o9 developed a “digital brain” to aggregate and store data in a single platform for supply chain optimization. This inhibits holistic decision making strategies.

Analytics Software 83

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 83

Unleashed

MAY 24, 2021

These industries include car-making, apparel, food, household goods, and electronics. Adidas has established a Sustainability Strategy through which it went plastic-free in its stores, began producing shoes using recycled plastic waste, and began tracking its supply chain to identify any forced labour.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Manufacturing Waste Reduction 98

Material Handling & Logistics

MARCH 23, 2018

The connections are particularly strong across the apparel and technology industries. consumers -- from Under Armour leggings to Bath & Body Works shower gel and Samsonite luggage -- are sourced from Chinese or Hong Kong-based companies and factories, fueling the $450 billion in Chinese goods imported to America annually.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Apparel Expense Reduction 52

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Supply chain managers in the apparel and footwear industries are getting a new assignment: ensure that their suppliers meet ESG standards, including those that measure the rights and working conditions of employees. Apparel importers have been among the main targets of U.S.

Apparel 62

Apparel Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies 62

Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

Specifically, these new set of tariffs could mean raised operating costs, as well as retaliatory measures from other countries, which could shrink the markets for many goods. We’re taking a look at what the new tariffs mean for supply chain, and how businesses can protect their interests. How will supply chains be impacted?

Policies 74

Policies Manufacturing Procurement America Supply Chain Software 74

Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

Specifically, these new set of tariffs could mean raised operating costs, as well as retaliatory measures from other countries, which could shrink the markets for many goods. We’re taking a look at what the new tariffs mean for supply chain, and how businesses can protect their interests. How will supply chains be impacted?

Policies 60

Policies Manufacturing Procurement America Supply Chain Software 60

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Nintendo is struggling to break out of a frustrating sales slowdown, selling 33 percent fewer units of Switch game systems in the April-June quarter than a year ago in Japan due to a crippled supply chain. These costs are passed over to the consumer, which adds to inflation.

Negotiating Skills 204

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Logistics Network Optimization Software Los Angeles 204

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 1, 2018

“American consumers will continue to bear the brunt of a trade war with our key economic partners,” Lusk said in a statement. The decision to forge ahead with these steel and aluminum tariffs will adversely impact the price of consumer goods, including the millions of new vehicles Americans buy each year.”.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Groups Negotiating Skills Manufacturing 40