Logility

MARCH 16, 2023

What does all of this mean for manufacturers and distributors? Higher interest rates and materials prices are increasing the costs of carrying inventory. And rapid shifts in market demand always leave someone holding excess inventory. And rapid shifts in market demand always leave someone holding excess inventory.

Network Design Software 130

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Network Optimization 130

IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. 72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Inventory Reduction 71

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 189

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In a recent Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) survey with McKinsey , business operations and supply chain emerged as weak points in the areas of risk and resilience. Do you know where the manufacturing facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located? It’s a multi-enterprise challenge.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 269

QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” As a result, automotive OEMs were not able to ramp-up demand requirements fast enough back up the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 96

Supply Chain Software Automotive Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 96

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Instead, geopolitical, inflationary and environmental forces have created new challenges for manufacturers and their supply chain partners. Supply chain planning is more important today than ever before and there’s good news: Manufacturers have options for mitigating global supply chain risk and keeping costs in check.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling 93

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In recent Supply Chain Matters commentaries focused on automotive industry supply networks, we have focused on how the ongoing global wide shortage of semiconductor logic devices continues to provide noteworthy manufacturing, supply chain as well as financial impacts. Background. Broader Industry Perspectives.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For instance, unsold goods being sent from a retailer back to a distribution center or the manufacturer would constitute reverse logistics. Often, retailers consider a product’s supply chain to be complete the moment that it is purchased or received by a consumer. ”[3]. Return Strategies are Becoming More Important.

Reverse Logistics 130

Reverse Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 130

RFgen

MARCH 29, 2015

In the manufacturing industry, keeping track of the source from which materials come from is a high priority. One of the most important variables that manufacturers need to keep an eye on is their mineral and metal supply sources. an enticing location to source them. Wanted: Advanced Mobile Data Capture Systems.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Resources Manufacturing Data 52

RFgen

MARCH 29, 2015

In the manufacturing industry, keeping track of the source from which materials come from is a high priority. One of the most important variables that manufacturers need to keep an eye on is their mineral and metal supply sources. an enticing location to source them. Wanted: Advanced Mobile Data Capture Systems.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Resources Manufacturing Data 52

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. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? Do you have whiplash yet?

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 156

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Learn more: The Ultimate Manufacturing Guide: SME Manufacturing Explained What is mass customisation? It’s a manufacturing process for customising goods at scale while keeping unit costs low – a middle ground between standardisation and personalisation. Mass customisation does what it says on the tin.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. In our analysis, only one out of ten companies successfully improves operating margins and inventory turns at the same time. Inventory Turns. The bigger the inventory turns number the better. Cash-to-Cash.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The protests—especially the blockade of the Detroit-Windsor border crossing—have caused delays and bottlenecks in production across the automotive industry in the U.S. and Canada. Toyota, Ford, GM, Honda, and other major automakers have been forced to curtail production due to parts and materials shortages.

Detroit 62

Detroit Canada Automotive Manufacturing Procurement 62

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 26, 2017

By the end of 2020, one-third of all manufacturing supply chains will be using analytics-driven cognitive capabilities, thus increasing cost efficiency by 10% and service performance by 5%. Manufacturers that can speed their adoption of digital capabilities in order to create business value will be the leaders of their industry.".

Supply Chain Design Software 93

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 93

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines). This boosts revenues and optimises inventory. This can be applied to inventory management, fleet and order tracking, ID badging. retail, e-commerce, food production).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 230

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. The DuPont supply chain supplied products and services into the housing and automotive supply chains. Include the supplier’s warehouse and manufacturing locations.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

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. Automotive is a perfect example of what not to do in building supply chain value. It was one of the issues of American automotive companies’ demise.

Pricing Training 262

Pricing Training Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Purchasing Training 262

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Omni-channel has been firmly positioned as the new industry standard, forcing wholesale distributors and manufacturers to release the brakes and embrace digital transformation to stay relevant. Those who get it right are improving their market share by up to 10% a year.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 79

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

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Supply shortages, low inventory to sales ratios, and hiring lags are noted as factors at play. Data as recent as the end of June 2021 show that inventories remain below 1.3 times a month’s sales, a low for the period since January 2019 included in the chart. The increase in energy prices is also important to monitor. Final Word.

Supply Chain Disruption 316

Supply Chain Disruption Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Purchasing Skills 316

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story.

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a published report noting how various manufacturers are seeking and establishing added resiliency and control of component and production networks. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of China Plus sourcing. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S. billion in September.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

But as products grow more complex, manufacturers and suppliers must look to innovate in order to adapt to changing environments. The automotive industry currently offers diversification with their products. German car manufacturer Opel sell tailor-made ADAM vehicles, which can be customized by color, chassis, roof, interiors, and more.

Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 60

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

They are based on 1757 responses collected in an international survey from supply chain executives (including logistics service providers (LSPs), retailers, and manufacturing companies). Logistics costs share of overall revenue is as low as 4% and 6% in the electronics and automotive industries, respectively. Key Trends.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 19, 2021

A contributing factor is inventory build ahead of the summer food and beverage season that begins with Memorial Day. Finally, the retail industry inventory-to-sales ratio continues at very low levels. Supply can’t grow at the same level due to the structural limitations of Class-8 truck manufacturers.

Modeling 46

Modeling Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting 46

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2018

For nearly a decade, pundits have been touting the transformative effects of additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing). ”[1] Most analysts include additive manufacturing in their list of technologies that collectively are fostering the next industrial revolution, which is often referred to as Industry 4.0.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

The study included more than 60 interviews with global supply chain executives and survey responses from 1,757 executives. Rising customer expectations was ranked by survey respondents as the most important trend, and meeting customer requirements was ranked as the number one logistics objective by more than 20 percent of the respondents.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. AGCO is an agricultural equipment manufacturer. Ronan Stephens is the senior vice president of supply chain management and external manufacturing at Ipsen.

Supply Chain Design Software 241

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 241

QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. Manufacturers require integrated supplier management to ensure the timely flow of goods and information. Supply Risks.

Supplier Management 63

Supplier Management Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 63

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The state of product demand planning and inventory management among retailers becoming more advanced. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 30

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand 30

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks. A significant paradigm shift in procurement and inventory control is an emerging area of focus.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. More than one-quarter (25.7%) of Americans with tablet devices said they did or will purchase items with their devices and 37.4 Infosys Labs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 28

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 28

Taulia

APRIL 13, 2022

In some cases, creating a finished product involves sourcing numerous different items from different locations – all of which have to be aligned if the process is to work smoothly. The supply chain typically spans a number of steps as items move between the supplier, manufacturer, distributor, retailer and consumer.

Supply Chain Disruption 98

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning How To 98

Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 26, 2017

The survey respondents were largely senior executives with an average of 11 years of experience using downstream data of one type or another, so they are the right people to give us the insights we were looking for. Our survey d istinguished between retail channel data and syndicated data – provided by third party organizations.

Data 110

Data Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 110