Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. While most of their sales are to automotive OEMs, they also sell components that go into other products – trucks and busses, wind turbines, tractors, construction equipment, etc. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

MSCN solutions provide supply chain visibility, network-based applications, and network analytics across an extended supply chain. MSCN solutions have distinctive advantages when it comes to supplier onboarding, communication, partner management, and being able to provide unique analytics.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

Note: This is an ongoing series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices. In my last four posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN.

Automotive 100

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USC Consulting Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

It’s been a bumpy ride for the automotive industry this past year. Back in November and December when the economy was running full speed ahead, automotive manufacturers had high expectations for robust sales activity in 2020. In 2019, for example, 11% of motor vehicles available for purchase were 2020 models.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. These teams are also more advanced in the use of planning and more advanced analytics concepts. The second is there is no clear reporting on the cause and effect.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Note: This is an ongoing series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices. In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. Mic/Flickr.

Automotive 100

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ). Cost of quality. The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds.

Procurement Analytics 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, many supply chain resiliency plans may have considered a health crisis in which organizations and key partners face lower-than-normal staffing levels. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen. 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The discussion focused on key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey and reactions to the results from an industry-insider perspective and a supplier point of view.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Roambee

APRIL 30, 2020

Up until now, investing in shipment tracking solutions was like buying travel insurance - it was usually purchased in the last step of the transportation contracting process. However, COVID-19 is changing the way companies are looking at investment into visibility. Here’s how it used to be!

Examples 59

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2022

This week provides a prime example, with the announcement from global retailer Walmart newly announced deal with EV delivery van start-up, Canoo. According to reporting from Bloomberg , the deal provides a literal lifeline to this start-up. Bloomberg has additionally provided reporting that this deal comes with strings.

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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. In the case of semiconductors, lead time was reported anywhere from 22 to 26 weeks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. Examples include Hadoop, Kafka, and Apache Spark. . As a new world of analytics unfolds, the technology landscape is becoming less ERP-centric.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Every major publication and news outlet is reporting on the supply chain crisis. Most of the reporting has been pretty shallow, leaving all to wonder how it can be solved. . Take the automotive industry as a classic example : silicon chips for the onboard computers of virtually all global manufacturers come from a handful of suppliers.

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Unleashed

MAY 28, 2023

First-in, first-out (FIFO) is a cost-flow inventory method used to value inventory stock. FIFO assumes the items first purchased or first produced are the first items to be sold. Under the FIFO method, the inventory you have left at the end of your accounting period would be the items you’ve most recently purchased or produced.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In recent years, the overall state of Procurement has been bolstered by increased proficiency, expanding engagement, and a growing direct impact on operations. And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management.

Procurement Analytics 130

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 24, 2022

This gives a business constant access to up-to-date data, allowing it to quickly calculate meaningful metrics like inventory turn, value of inventory on-hand or sales per week by item.” At a grocery store, for example, the worker doesn’t have to know the codes for popular items to be productive.”

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

There’s also an increased expectation that demand can be anticipated by the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and tracking of customer trends. According to this Deloitte report, transportation challenges are likely to continue through 2022 , and new strategies will need to be adopted to lessen the impact.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

When you think about the product lifecycle from cradle-to-cradle through the moments of truth of purchase, usage, and disposal, what are the opportunities to improve corporate social responsibility? For example, should customer sentiment data feed into quality systems? What is the role of 3-D printing in your future supply chain?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. Overall, total costs of the value network have increased because companies have not owned their networks. “ I scratch my head.

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QAD

MARCH 10, 2022

Sometimes it is as simple as a report that you couldn’t obtain in real-time or at all. Remember the marketing manager from the Automotive company we talked about in my last blog ? He was able to understand something in real time reporting that wasn’t available to him in the pre-SaaS processes that the company had in place.

Forecasting Software 92

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ThroughPut

MARCH 23, 2020

where we are leading AI-powered optimization efforts for European supermarkets and automotive OEMs amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, we have witnessed first-hand an unparalleled impact on supply chains from deep in the trenches of operations and data. For example, once my supply of things that I need (i.e.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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ThroughPut

MARCH 23, 2020

where we are leading AI-powered optimization efforts for European supermarkets and automotive OEMs amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, we have witnessed first-hand an unparalleled impact on supply chains from deep in the trenches of operations and data. For example, once my supply of things that I need (i.e.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The company is a B2B Supply Chain Operating Network supporting the automotive and aerospace industries. Sadly, I find each to have a limited view of supply chain analytics. The processes are largely batch, using data with great latency (orders and purchase orders). In 2004 Compuware purchased Covisint.

Supply Chain Software 150

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

So what is mass customisation, what are its benefits and challenges, and who is using this production model? We answer these questions, and give you examples of how it works in practice. The examples we give of mass customisation below will help you see what this looks like in action. What about mass customisation in software?

Inventory Management Software 98

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 4, 2016

Examples include Apple, Google, Amazon, IBM, and many others, that produce very little, but have contract manufacturers such as Jabil, Flex, and others produce for them. Companies have outsourced so many of their processes, through “Business Process Outsourcing”, that many now just sit as marketing companies. What’s next?

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. These are three examples: Rule 3.1: Aggregate forecasts are more accurate than individual forecasts.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Product recalls are commonplace and are to be expected in many mass-inventory industries such as in the automotive, pharmaceutical and food industries. A user can view a report that, for example, filters inventory based on expiry dates. The risks and consequences involved in navigating the recall process can be unnerving.

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Resilinc

JULY 21, 2023

Rosco’s outcome provides a great example of why stockpiling is not the ultimate answer to avoiding risk. Because these materials are low-cost and hidden in the supply chain, many industries do not have visibility into their polymer suppliers, and do not monitor these suppliers. But these suppliers are essential to production.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Push-based systems involve purchasing supplies and going through production even when there isn’t an order. Materials are purchased and work is performed in response to orders, in order to reduce inventory, increase output, and eliminate overproduction and errors. Examples of Lean Manufacturing in Action.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The recovery began in June 2020, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management , with the purchasing manufacturing index (PMI) crossing back into expansion with a 52.2 As first-quarter earnings reports get underway this way, I'll be tracking commentaries from the business-to-business (B2B) community. up from 55.7

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online. Adapting to the present and future challenges of COVID-19.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In a briefing last month with SupplyOn (a value network in the automotive industry), I saw progress on the tracking of serial codes and quality information in the automotive industry. There is no focus on payment based on outcomes or purchase at the point of consumption. Let me explain why this is important through an example.

Pharmaceutical 150

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

Today, during the COVID-19 response, ERP is keeping entire industries in operation with its ability to sustain business operations through remote access, automated reporting, electronic data exchange, and real-time factory controls. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc., a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH.

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