BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation.

Automotive 90

Automotive Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing. Of further significance was the March report indication that the rate of growth in global manufacturing output has accelerated to a 21-month high.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. So overall, the competitiveness among the industrial manufacturers around the world has grown several bounds.

Manufacturing Procurement 127

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 127

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

There is a saying among forecast users: “ If you forecast, you may be wrong; but you will always be wrong if you do not forecast.”. Demand planning is crucial for companies to determine the figures they need in different areas of operations, such as production planning, purchasing raw materials and inventory investments.

Forecasting 120

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 120

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”

Waste Reduction 81

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 81

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

As a recent college graduate, he was chartered with running manufacturing discrete event simulation for an automotive company. He worked for the North American manufacturing team and struggled with the imposed standards by the centralized center of excellence. Before the session, I sat by a young data scientist.

Manufacturing Procurement 217

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 217

QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. How Has RFID Technology Changed Over the Last 20 Years?

Manufacturing Procurement 92

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

BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors.

Automotive 52

Automotive Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 52

QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Complex dynamics shape the global automotive industry’s transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Material Savings 88

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction 88

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Based on the current issues with material shortages, labor issues, electrical costs and outages, weather events, and water availability, I forecast an equal level of disruption for the next three years. In this volatile world, efficient procurement led by a CFO is not the answer. COVID impacts also continue. Don’t Be Like Ford.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Automotive Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. This manufacturer has 188 production locations across the world. Finally, they have an aftermarket parts division.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 197

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 197

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.”

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software 130

Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Experiencing the negative effects of overextended supply chains and lean manufacturing, merchants are looking to forge a balance between JIT and JIC purchasing models that reduces risk and maintains profit margins. What is just-in-time procurement? What is just-in-case procurement?

Just-in-Time 98

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

Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 21, 2021

most visibly, semiconductor chips impacting the automotive industry, but other products as well. When products are scarce, it becomes even more critical to create an accurate demand forecast, so you can match supply and demand in a way that optimizes both profitability and service levels. The result? Leverage third-party data.

Forecasting 70

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 70

BlueYonder

JUNE 6, 2022

Challenged by an incredible level of volatility, every participant in the automotive supply chain industry needs to precisely understand, and respond to, market demand. A full two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began to upend the world’s supply chains, the global automotive industry is still struggling to rebound.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. ” Her answer was telling.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 217

BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. I have not seen that in the past 25 years being in the automotive industry. Can we get the supplies from an alternate source?

Automotive 69

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 69

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. This is the exact word that used by Kelly Bysouth, the chief supply chain officer at International Automotive Components (IAC).

Automotive 85

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 85

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

As Brent mentioned in his introduction, it has been a challenging few years for semiconductor manufacturers. Concurrent supply chain planning is required for the company to navigate uncertainty and expand into new markets of automotive, computing, and connective intelligent edge. As Covid spread, so too did factory closures.

Sourcing Strategies 207

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 207

Silvon Software

JUNE 23, 2020

As I mentioned in my previous post, Sales Dashboards – 16 Metrics for Manufacturers , a strategy for measuring business performance should also incorporate metrics that focus on the supply chain and other operational areas of the enterprise. Nevertheless, measuring supply chain performance is critical for a manufacturing concern.

Manufacturing Procurement 86

Manufacturing Procurement Metrics Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software 86

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. Kanban came from the same place as the wider principles of lean manufacturing: Toyota. Each card represents one work item.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

Logility

MARCH 16, 2023

What does all of this mean for manufacturers and distributors? Logility NDO enables you to improve your resiliency by continuously assessing tough tradeoffs between sourcing and distribution options, lead times, and logistics costs. Enhance the accuracy of demand volatility forecasts by adding in causal factors.

Network Design Software 130

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Network Optimization 130

QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. How Stock Loss Impacts an Enterprise Stock loss can have dire consequences on a company’s manufacturing output and business performance. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement How To Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software 96

QAD

MARCH 16, 2022

So much of what goes into running a manufacturing operation involves planning ahead. Proper capacity requirements planning is critical to manufacturing success, as this process determines if a company can even deliver on orders. Purchasing additional equipment may also be needed if the demand will be consistent. Automotive.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Scenario Planning 52

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. Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. Definition of Form and Function of Inventory: Source Supply Chain Insights. My take away?

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 235

BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

Automotive 73

Automotive Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 73

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Machine Learning, a Form of Artifical Intelligence, Has Feedback Loops that Improve Forecasting. Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. But that was pre-COVID.

Optimal Sourcing 282

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 282

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Alloy 120

QAD

JULY 28, 2022

It encourages us to continue meeting with automotive industry experts about supply chain issues that resonate with so many listeners. Episode #6: Electrifying the Automotive Supply Chain. With three decades of hands-on automotive experience, Paul Eichenberg , Chief Strategist, Eichenberg Consulting, L.L.C.,

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 96

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 96

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

10% increase in both forecast accuracy and revenue. The automotive and farm equipment manufacturing giant’s Spares Business Unit (SBU) witnessed lost sales revenues due to stockouts and tight working capital as a result of high inventory investment. 15% decrease in inventory. 10% increase in service levels. Challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 179

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Modeling 179

DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

If you want to find out what’s new in automotive logistics, there’s one place to be – the Automobile Logistics Forum. How can technology provide transparency and collaboration, and support forecasting? Marzell Bandur, director supply chain planning at ADAM Opel in Rüsselsheim, described a challenge familiar to many car manufacturers.

Automotive 120

Automotive Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 120

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Then the site also does the kind of purchase order and invoicing collaboration that EDI solutions do. Chris Castle, the vice president of product management at Nulogy, said that collaboration in the consumer goods industry was more even handed than in industries like automotive.

Supply Chain Design Software 157

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These include manufacturers of wind turbines, equipment used for solar power and hydropower, and components used in geothermal plants. Budgeting can be centralized with forecast and actual information in one place, providing a single version of the truth.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

This is especially the case among certain global automotive companies dealing with a host of supply chain disruption and ongoing semiconductor device shortages. Rivian Automotive. As noted in our January update, the manufacturer announced the news that the Chief Operating Officer had departed the company in December 2021.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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