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. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. The ZF supply chain is complex.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 197

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

Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. A decrease in the compliance rate results in an increase in indirect procurement or maverick spending.

Optimal Sourcing 113

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 113

QAD

MARCH 12, 2019

We have a lot in store for you and your colleagues, so please consider this roadmap of key attractions and pit stops for this year’s automotive sessions at QAD Explore 2019. Customer Case Study: Integration and QAD Automation Solutions. Customer Case Study: Adient’s Rapid QAD Automation Solutions Global Implementation.

Automotive 109

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Pricing Training Procurement Solutions 109

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

As a recent college graduate, he was chartered with running manufacturing discrete event simulation for an automotive company. In my world view, there is no technology or system today that helps companies successfully plan end-to-end from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier. He was frustrated.

Manufacturing Procurement 217

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 217

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 type of business is this software suited to?

Inventory Management Software 97

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

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

Optimal Sourcing 110

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 110

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?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

crisp

JANUARY 24, 2023

We’ve also made that data usable and actionable for hundreds of brands within the tools they use today — helping teams from sales to marketing to supply chain leverage real-time insights to run a smarter, more efficient business. We look forward to sharing more about our EDI-related solutions in the coming months.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Many renewable energy organizations are missing out on the benefits of ERP software that would allow them to tackle the challenges of data management, improve process efficiency across the organization, and manage projects more effectively. Data across the business is available in real time, keeping operations running smoothly and on time.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 130

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder’s WMS , a SaaS solution, empowers businesses to deliver consistently high service at a value-driven cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 119

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Rail Software 130

QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

When people think about supply chain, purchasing is usually the first thing that comes to mind, but all of your enterprise’s operations fall under the same umbrella. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export. through 2028. “A

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 90

Clear Spider

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You don’t have a warehouse management system so you start losing valuable time and money because your manual processes have led to order fulfillment mistakes. Luckily, technology is reinventing all the traditional warehouse practices , to ensure they align with modern purchasing methods. The 5 W’s of Warehouse Management Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 52

The Network Effect

JULY 31, 2015

This transaction is represented by the “procure to pay” cycle. Thus at any point in the “procure to pay transaction cycle”, whether it be sending the PO, acknowledging receipt, committing the order, creating the ASN, order pick up, order in transit, order scheduled to factory, order delivery etc.,

Automotive 100

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As such, they serve the business leaders as a system of record for planning information, but they do not serve the core user very well. This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). The solution was too black box.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 217

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. A reactive supply chain introduces nervousness into a complex non-linear system. Most planning systems are implemented with a fixed value for lead time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

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

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Metcalfe’s law states that the value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of connected users of the system. But there is a type of solution known as multi-enterprise supply chain networks (MSCN). Then the site also does the kind of purchase order and invoicing collaboration that EDI solutions do.

Supply Chain Design Software 157

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 157

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

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 5, 2017

But having the right solution to drive performance, beat the competition and maximize profits is a step in the right direction. You need to have the right statistics and figures at your fingertips — not across 10 spreadsheets and three systems. The best part about having a solution that’s adaptable?

S&OP 136

S&OP Supply and Demand Modeling Optimal Sourcing 136

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Matías Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0 Matias has worked on multiple projects for clients that you can access on his SCMDOJO Expert Profile.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59

RFgen

MARCH 3, 2021

Mobile inventory solutions for D365 boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software. RFgen’s D365 offering includes open source app suites across purchasing and receiving, sales and shipping, inventory management, and inquiry and reports. Purchase Order Receiving.

Inventory Management Software 61

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Procurement Solutions 61

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. Thus, delivery performance issues continually repeat.

Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Software Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 91

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The automotive industry is in the midst of unprecedented change driven by a trifecta of emerging technology, rapidly evolving consumption preferences and dramatically shifting business landscapes. So how are automotive leaders overcoming these challenges? There’s complexity in feeding them into a centralized system.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 140

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Automotive 140

EC Sourcing Group

MAY 17, 2022

Your supply chain is the backbone of your business, no matter what role you play in purchasing and procurement. For example, there are many supply chain vulnerabilities due to the chip shortage in the automotive industry. This automotive chip supply chain shortage adversely affected the supply chain for auto semiconductors.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 52

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 120

Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Enter the Just in Time (JIT) delivery system. When too much of your existing space is dedicated to storing and staging materials – not making products – and you’re not looking for physical expansion, JIT delivery is an ideal solution. What is a “just in time” delivery system? This took up (i.e.,

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Material Savings 52

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. Inventory management software is a must-have to ensure timely action. A comprehensive inventory management system will allow you to immediately identify which products are affected.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 52

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

Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 52

Vinculum

DECEMBER 9, 2020

There are few industries where a high-quality warehouse management system (WMS) is as vital as the 3PL (third party logistics) vacillate trade. As fashionable shoppers, we tend to expect food on our native supermarkets’ shelves and our on-line purchases to arrive promptly, typically but twenty-four hours when the order was placed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL Demand Planning Software Warehousing 52

QAD

JANUARY 20, 2022

For the past 30 years, the automotive industry has been hyper-focused on increasing efficiencies by reducing variabilities. Now, automotive supply chain managers across the industry must adapt to the new normal and “get in line” or miss out entirely. . How Scarcity is Changing the Automotive Supply Chain .

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 94

RFgen

MARCH 3, 2021

Mobile inventory solutions for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software. Mobile inventory solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management help you get the most out of your ERP. Purchase Order Receiving.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

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. Screenshots, documentation and technical resources may be attached if an online Kanban system is being used. What is Kanban?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Recent releases of Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) refined but did not transform initial software concepts. 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. Traditional planning is batch.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 195

QAD

JUNE 14, 2022

The automotive industry is under a siege of disruptions, and traditional auto suppliers are about to reach a make-it-or-break-it milestone—but they aren’t the only ones taking a big hit. . Traditional OEMs are scrambling to keep up with emerging automotive tech giants like Tesla and Rivian. So, what are they doing to keep up?

Cost Reduction Strategies 93

Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 93

Resilinc

MAY 18, 2021

As expected, the semiconductor shortage continues to plague the automotive industry with carmakers now expected to suffer losses of $110 billion in 2021, according to a widely reported estimate from Alix Partners. And, the long timeframes required to build new semiconductor fabs mean chip supply won’t be flowing anytime soon.

Cost Reduction Strategies 62

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 62

QAD

AUGUST 18, 2020

As we continue to navigate the tumult of a global pandemic , we are still keeping an eye on the widespread, irreversible impact electrification, autonomy, and connectedness will have on the automotive industry. This fact alone means that new cars will likely contain the most sophisticated software systems on the planet in the next five years.

Modeling Software 98

Modeling Software Automotive Procurement Solutions Software 98