The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Kraft apparel boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Jasof Mac. Kraft apparel packaging boxes have been utilized by famous boutiques that sell superior expensive pieces of clothing. Using these Kraft apparel boxes wholesale serves you a lot of benefits.

Apparel 92

Apparel Packaging Supply Chain Design Expense Reduction 92

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2023

Note that in Figure 1, retail home improvements days of inventory increased 68 days, contract manufacturing days increased 48 days, retail apparel by 28 days, and containers and packaging manufacturing companies by 14 days. For additional insights check out a prior blog. ) Only 9% of companies actively design the supply chain for flow.

Inventory Reduction 386

Inventory Reduction Inventory Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 386

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative is proud to announce the award of a major research grant ($1.2 million) from the Templeton World Charity Fund, that will be used to develop an Ethical Apparel Index and launch a new initiative under the SCRC umbrellas. brands and investors). brands and investors).

Apparel 59

Apparel Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 59

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software 194

NC State SCRC

MAY 1, 2020

An article written by my former PhD student, Rejaul Hasan, and I just came out this week in Contracting Excellence , the journal published by IACCM, which documents the catastrophe that is unfolding in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major exporters of garments for the apparel sector. These workers depend on it.

Bangladesh 59

Bangladesh Apparel Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 2, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports that Alibaba is expanding is U.S. As an example, Shein , a discount apparel provider operates on a model of small-batch on-demand production, responding to actual market demand for certain apparel. online shipment delivery services. package delivery services capability.

Saudi Arabia 52

Saudi Arabia Portugal Logistics Network Optimization Software Apparel 52

Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

When it comes to supply chain excellence, particularly in the retail sector, there is one behemoth dominating the landscape: Amazon. Amazon supply chain management is driving innovation and change at a pace that’s putting the pressure on other businesses to find a way to keep up, or fold.

Supply Chain Planning Software 203

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 203

Logility

JANUARY 5, 2012

We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. On the supply side, we have hard-to-model constraints, costs, lead times, and vendor (maker) requirements.

Apparel 100

Apparel Modeling Video Optimal Sourcing 100

Logility

JANUARY 5, 2012

We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. On the supply side, we have hard-to-model constraints, costs, lead times, and vendor (maker) requirements.

Apparel 100

Apparel Modeling Video Optimal Sourcing 100

Logility

JANUARY 5, 2012

We work with a lot of branded and private label apparel manufacturers and brand owners, and it’s clear there is a misperception about supply chain complexity in these industries. On the supply side, we have hard-to-model constraints, costs, lead times, and vendor (maker) requirements.

Apparel 100

Apparel Modeling Video Optimal Sourcing 100

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Changing the way people buy apparel Matthew Wallace has worked in a number of apparel management roles over his career, including as a Senior Director of Sourcing for Merchandising at Walmart, a senior VP at apparel manufacturer PVH (which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein), and currently the CEO of Project DXM (Digital Xpress Model).

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Apparel Supply Chain Software 52

BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2020

To provide insights into the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on supply chains around the world, we are delivering a blog series to help anyone looking for support and advice. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights.

Apparel 45

Apparel Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Retail 45

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our April 14, 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. million in Series A financing.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As we go into the first week of 2023, many are wondering what’s ahead for global commerce and supply chains. These predictions are perhaps not completely original – but they represent what I think will be important guidelines for supply chain executives to consider. More importantly, the supply chain isn’t there yet!

Predictive Analytics Software 94

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 94

Logility

JULY 31, 2013

The apparel industry uniquely combines the characteristics of make-to-stock manufacturing with consumer-driven fashion volatility which can lead to a forecasting nightmare. Speaking with several supply chain executives in the apparel industry, attribute-based SKU-level forecasting is not just difficult; it is often impossible.

Apparel 101

Apparel Manufacturing Forecasting Supply and Demand 101

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing 156

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. Our last full edition was published on February 14. billion in Generative AI start-up Anthropic.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

NC State SCRC

JUNE 30, 2023

Guest Blog by Dr. Marguerite Moore The following blog was written by Dr. Marguerite Moore from the Wilson College of Textiles. Sponsored by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Planet Textiles brought together industry stakeholders to discuss the state of sustainability efforts in apparel supply chains.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Apparel Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

During this unprecedented period of non-stop global supply chain disruption, the Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers with additional industry specific examples, along with their implications. In this update we highlight General Motors , Nike , and retailer Bed Bath and Beyond. General Motors.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Inventory Reduction Examples Supply Chain Strategy 52

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

by Sunil Gupta Abstract Francesco Cavarero, chief information officer of Miroglio Fashion, Italy’s third-largest retailer of women’s apparel, was trying to bring analytical rigor to the company’s forecasting and inventory management decisions. But fashion is inherently hard to predict.

Network Optimization 156

Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization Inventory Price Mitigation Strategies 156

ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2021

When you’re perusing luxury handbags online, or testing which cocktail dress suits you the best, you probably don’t pause to consider all the supply chain complexities and analytics required to ensure the fashion items you’re craving are in-stock. shorter product life cycles, and often protracted supply lead times. trillion U.S.

Supply and Demand 296

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 296

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In early November, Supply Chain Matter’s highlighted the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast of expected holiday spending to be in the range of a pre-pandemic level of between 3 percent and 4 percent over 2022 levels. As a point of reference, in September, Mastercard had forecasted an anticipated 3.7 All rights reserved.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Apparel Inventory Reduction Journal 52

ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

With a more flexible and agile supply chain , companies adapt quickly to supply chain disruptions, taking advantage of new opportunities to drive increased market share instead of wasting time and energy fighting post-disruption fires. Read the blog now to discover insights into peer strategies→ 2.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away.

Supply Chain Planning Software 415

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 415

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 28, 2022

Practitioners, students and of supply chain management are likely quite familiar with Spain based fashion clothing retailer Inditex and its various retail brands including Zara. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Morocco Spain Apparel 52

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week’s blog is a guest blog from a PhD Student, MD Rejaul Hasan. Rejaul is from Bangladesh, and is working on his PhD in the College of Textiles at NC State University, and is passionate on the subject of sustainable apparel from his home country. Who is making the bulk of profit in the apparel supply chain?

Bangladesh 40

Bangladesh Apparel Sustainability Conference 40

BlueYonder

MAY 11, 2017

Each year, Apparel Magazine acknowledges apparel retailers, brands, and manufacturers that demonstrate innovation in the apparel supply chain. JDA is proud to recognize that PVH has been named one of Apparel Magazine’s 10 th annual Top Innovator Award winners. PVH) is a U.S.-based Congratulations PVH!

Apparel 40

Apparel Inventory Reduction Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

But China is the top concern for supply chain managers. The power crisis gives ammunition to company leaders and supply chain managers who argue for moving some manufacturing out of China. “On As described in earlier blog posts , there are compelling reasons to keep production in China. year-on-year in August.

Pharmaceutical 62

Pharmaceutical Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 62

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. manufacturing and supply network capability as-well. Background. This Week’s Grand Opening. Bob Ferrari.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 52

Locus

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Add to this the unpredictability of the Covid-19 pandemic and we have a pretty temperamental supply chain environment for fashion retail. While the top apparel and accessory brands agree that product quality should get better with time, inventory priorities are always fluctuating. A 3PL solution for the fashion supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. Typically, it is a lack of common definition on what defines supply chain excellence.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Kinaxis

AUGUST 10, 2015

In the clothes on your back , the shoes on your feet, the food that you eat, and even the computer, tablet or smartphone you’re likely reading this blog on. Through the supply chain. It’s based on California’s Transparency in Supply Chains Act, which was passed in 2010.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2015

For years, I’ve been telling supply chain executives to think beyond Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter when thinking about the role of social networking in supply chain management. As I wrote last December in Facebook for Supply Chain Communication and Collaboration?

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Strategy 100

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights a report indicating a push for Zara parent Inditex to disclose more detailed supplier transparency in the light of growing ESG policy dichotomies. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2013

This week, Gartner is hosting their annual supply chain conference. It is now the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The research tries to establish “ who did supply chain best ” by looking at a weighted formula of Year-over-Year Growth, Return on Assets (ROA), and Inventory Turns for the Fortune 500 companies.

Gartner 252

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Chemicals 252

American Global Logistics

MAY 21, 2019

These duties would cover $325 billion in goods, hitting the price-sensitive apparel sector particularly hard and taking a significant bite out of business’ bottom […]. The post Improving Supply Chain ROI in a Tough Tariff Environment appeared first on AGL.

Apparel 60

Apparel Supply Chain Supply and Demand Capacity 60