QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. What is RFID Technology? RFID tags can reduce out of stocks by up to 80.3%

Manufacturing Procurement 90

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 90

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The software allows them to track shipments, monitor inventory levels, and understand where money is being spent. Retailers have been using supply chain risk management software for years to keep track of their inventory, but the technology is now being used in new ways to help them manage risk and stay competitive. Automotive.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Shipsy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Let’s take a look at 5 major challenges being faced by Indian automotive industry. High inventory levels are a mark of supply chains that are not optimized. The automotive supply chain in India is heavily reliant on human intervention and the next disruption will be the automation of this aspect of operations 5. Stay tuned.

Automotive 40

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The automotive industries–with the poorest capabilities to plan and manage suppliers–will suffer the most. In the sector, the bullwhip impact is high, the inflationary pressures of crude oil prices immense, the variability from energy outages painful, and inventories relatively low. Focus on right-sizing inventories.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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QAD

JULY 12, 2022

The automotive industry has faced a growing number of shortages as organizations scrambled to meet production over the past few years. However, this is not surprising as many automotive manufacturers operate in silos among quality, supply chain and IT. Our research has done this for you. Work Instructions. Work Instructions.

Supply Chain Software 90

Supply Chain Software Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 90

QAD

MAY 30, 2023

Change is constant in the automotive world and Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I strongly believe that building a resilient supply chain requires the work of so much more than one company or a few thought leaders. Click here to listen to the full episode.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 97

QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

This quote is actually from an article published in July 2011. The good news is, according to an April 2021 survey conducted by Automotive News Research & Data Center , 42% of automakers and parts suppliers say they will change the way they manage supply chain risk due to the current global shortage of microchips.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Automotive Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 97

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

15% decrease in inventory. With Blue Yonder capabilities, Mahindra & Mahindra Spares Business Unit (M&M SBU) now has greater visibility regarding demand, inventory, supply and distribution plans and are able to make more accurate and timely supply chain decisions. 10% increase in both forecast accuracy and revenue. Challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 179

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Digitisation for Optimised Capacity and Inventory Buffers. Traditionally, supply chain profitability has long depended on minimizing surplus due to the cost of capacity and inventory buffers. Inventory buffers encourage adaptability, create agility in the supply chain and allow for better planning.

Analytics Software 246

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics 246

Clear Spider

APRIL 7, 2020

In this article, we will explain: the concept of Customer Managed Inventory (CMI) how to reduce human-to-human interaction in inventory management operations how to implement this solution in your organization quickly and effectively. COVID-19 Inventory Management Challenges. How to Implement CMI.

Modeling 52

Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Inventory Reduction Optimization Software 52

QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness that has come to define today’s global supply chain, as QAD’s Stephen Dombroski wrote recently in an article in Food Logistics. According to a recent Bloomberg article , trains move about 28% of total U.S. Inventory management. Temporary process changes.

Scenario Planning 95

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning S&OP 95

QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In our blog last month, we discussed how the automotive industry must learn this time from yet another semiconductor shortage by improving management of essential supply chain processes or we will find ourselves in another shortage crisis. Do you have a customer inventory policy for long lead time and critical parts?

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

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Resilinc

JANUARY 25, 2021

Resilinc’s EventWatch AI began alerting customers in October about a likely chip shortage and the impact it would have across the high-tech and automotive industries over the coming months. Companies usually factor in the New Year holidays by pre-ordering inventory from companies based in China, Taiwan, and other Asian countries.

Automotive 62

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Industrial Industry 62

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Adding to that are component shortages from the automotive industry and industrial manufacturing. There are some inventories that do not move or move as fast.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

QAD

JANUARY 27, 2022

When we think about 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM), there’s plenty of “geek talk for even the nerdiest of engineers around topology optimization, powder bed fusion, laser sintering, isotropics, and the latest composite materials,” according to QAD Director of Industrial and High Tech, Glenn Graney in a recent article in ERP News.

Supply Chain Design Software 96

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 96

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

And then there was a McKinsey article, which commented recently, that in the next four years, India would be the third biggest manufacturer , just lagging after China and the US. Of course, there are several intricacies involved, which will be discussed in subsequent articles. Planning and managing inventories.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

A McKinsey’s report published in 2022 indicates that 32 per cent of people from industries like automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical find demand variability and forecasting responsible for value chain disruptions. Companies that predict demand, will be able to respond efficiently. billion by 2025.

Supply Chain Software 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Ryan Tang – Executive Director, APAC?E2open. With uncertainty a guarantee in the year ahead, leaders are realising the need to adopt applications that will improve visibility into demand and inventory, as well as tools that can help them model and simulate “what if?” Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. Read Full Article. Read Full Article. View full report.

Sourcing Strategies 60

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . About 9% even had stopped offering free shipping to recover costs, while 7% held off on ordering peak inventory to see if prices would level off.

Just-in-Time 98

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 98

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In this article, we will take a closer look at these industry challenges and discuss the current and potential impacts on JITS. JITS is the acronym for “just-in-time-sequence,” a common supply chain practice in the automotive industry that eliminates or significantly reduces the need to maintain parts inventory at the assembly plant.

North America 74

North America America Material Savings Inventory Reduction 74

Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we’ll examine JIT in detail, explain how a 3PL can help you take advantage of it, and discuss how JIT is still relevant post-pandemic. The biggest benefit of a just-in-time delivery system is that the manufacturer’s need for on-hand inventory is greatly reduced – freeing up more space for core operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

In this article, we will show you 6 attributes that will make you understand more about the meaning. 3) Coordination is essential Information sharing requires certain degree of "coordination" (it''s also referred to as collaboration or integration in scholarly articles). The result is lower cost for everyone.

Cost Reduction Strategies 271

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

But companies will have to go beyond the usual inventory optimisation. . Extensive experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Retail, Heavy Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Oil & Gas. Recognised with the Excellence in Execution award at 2019 Global Leaders in Consulting – Consulting Magazine, London.

Supply Chain Software 147

Supply Chain Software Modeling Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

QAD

APRIL 1, 2021

Manufacturing managers routinely prepare for unplanned events with risk assessment and management processes, especially in the automotive industry. Decision-making benefits from transparency into operations, and like dominoes, inventory levels are reduced, customer responsiveness improves and overall enterprise agility is raised.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

” As I will discuss in the next installment of this article, there a number of returns options now available to businesses. “As mentioned before,” Garoufalidis writes, “cargo like manufacturing or automotive parts can be fixed and resold. Repair processes. ” Part 3. Footnotes. [1]

Reverse Logistics 130

Reverse Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 130

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing Supply and Demand 156

Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

About 9% even had stopped offering free shipping to recover costs, while 7% held off on ordering peak inventory to see if prices would level off. In short, JIT is designed to minimize inventory and boost efficiency – relying heavily on short cycle manufacturing ( SCM ), steady production, reliable suppliers, and predictable sales cycles.

Just-in-Time 52

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. As was quoted, “no one mentions the supply chain when it works, but when it fails….”

Predictive Analytics Software 246

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

In this article, we will show you 6 attributes that will make you understand more about the meaning. 3) Coordination is essential Information sharing requires certain degree of "coordination" (it''s also referred to as collaboration or integration in scholarly articles). The result is lower cost for everyone.

Cost Reduction Strategies 214

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 214

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. To meet this gap, CEVA Logistics has transformed itself by incorporating advanced technology to create innovative solutions for its customers, big or small.

Supply Chain Design Software 147

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BlueYonder

JULY 9, 2013

My recent Real Results article, A Fresh Look at Latin America , highlights some of the opportunities and challenges on the horizon for Latin American businesses. One clear example of this prowess is automotive manufacturing. We also discuss some of the recent information on inventory patterns and explore some success stories.

America 58

America North America Automotive Supply Chain Software 58

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If, for example, you are concerned about the pick rates in your warehouse, or your transport costs, or your inventory accuracy, benchmarking can help you because it can show you exactly where your performance is compared to others in your industry. Case Study: An Automotive Parts Business.

Benchmarking 98

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The Wall Street Journal’s article, Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2017 , takes a look at technology advancements and trends on the horizon. The article, Honda, Hitachi Automotive to form EV motor joint venture , looks at how the two companies will work together to develop, produce and sell motors for electric vehicles.

Trends 40

Trends Automotive Supply Chain Software Report 40

Slimstock

MAY 7, 2019

If you’re rolling a new hybrid CUV off the assembly line or chrome-plating exhaust tips for the aftermarket, the automotive industry runs on parts. In 25 years of working with manufacturers and distributors, we know that demand planning and inventory optimization are evergreen topics in the auto industry. Slow moving parts.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling 40

IQMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Stanley Black & Decker saw orders for power tools, wrenches, tape measures, and utility knives plummet 40% a week last April from a year earlier, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article, Consumer Demand Snaps Back. Making the wrong choice would lead to Stanley being stuck with six months of inventory. achieved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 66

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines). This boosts revenues and optimises inventory. This can be applied to inventory management, fleet and order tracking, ID badging. Amazon’s supply chain heavily depends on the outsourcing of its inventory management. But has also created employment opportunities in others (e.g.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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