Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. However, when Gartner bought AMR Research, and I left in the transition(because I don’t believe in the Gartner methodology), I launched a new methodology named the Supply Chains to Admire. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Next week is the annual Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , and summit preparation is on my agenda for the weekend. This morning, unexpectedly, I found myself in the middle of a debate between my two panelists on the Planning Benchmarking Panel for the Summit. His feeling was that inventory is an asset to manage.

Waste Reduction 150

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

When it comes to the management of inventory in value chains, frustration abounds. Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” Inventory is the culmination of many business decisions.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. is advanced supply chain analytics. is advanced supply chain analytics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Here I make the argument for change and close with insights on two best of breed technologies to consider to augment direct material processes. Today, the management of the supply chain is harder. Supply chain management is more complex. Days of Inventory by Industry Across Years. The Driver for Change.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth. Explore Modern End-to-End Supply Chain for Real Business Growth. Explore Modern End-to-End Supply Chain for Real Business Growth.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Get More Out of Your Kroger 84.51° and Market6 Data How Automation and Advanced Metrics You Won’t Get in 84.51° can help you grow your sales at Kroger and avoid inventory headaches. As such, optimally managing your sales and inventory at Kroger is essential to grow your brand and solidify its foothold with the end consumer.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Research confirms cross-functional collaboration and supply chain integration are challenging business goals that many companies deprioritize because the value is difficult to define. Decades spent pursuing cost savings within internal supply chain functions leaves little room for improvement at this point.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 27, 2015

Last week, I interviewed Robert Byrne, founder of Terra Technology on his demand planning benchmarking study. I enjoy creating the podcast series, and Rob’s findings in his benchmark study are always thought-provoking. As a result, managing the supply chain is more complex. Test and Learn.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2014

This was WBR’s first event in the United States targeted for the Medical Device Supply Chain Leader. Today, managing a medical device supply chain is tougher. As hospitals adopted consignment planning programs, inventory progress slowed. Companies with lower margins tend to get better at supply chain faster.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Happy new year!

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. ” I smiled.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

About 40% that waste happens at the end of the supply chain – either in the form of consumer or commercial food waste. Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. Food waste occurs at all levels of the supply chain.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to APQC Open Standards Benchmarking data, organizations that are median, or midpoint, performers on this measure have a perfect order index of 90. Adding in automation takes much of the human error out of these processes, and can also make logistics faster, more accurate and more effective. Automate orders.

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Arkieva

APRIL 21, 2016

We have looked at the EBIT per inventory $ or per working capital $ to define a best-practice frontier. That frontier can then be used for setting balanced targets on EBIT% versus Inventory Turns or EBIT% versus CCC. or a more focused improvement on EBIT% for the current Inventory Turns (or CCC). Operational Excellence Leader.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Missed appointments, dock scheduling mix-ups, crowded yards with insufficient parking, dropped trailers — all have cascading effects up and down the supply chain. Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. The net result? Higher expenses. Dissatisfied customers.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Operational Excellence Delivers Profit Optimization. We have discussed a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide scale and service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2016

The warehouse is one of the most important links of the supply chain. They allow you to set benchmarks and improve your business practices. Accuracy of Inventory Records. Your capacity to meet customer demands hinges on your ability to accurately report inventory. Fortunately, inventory accuracy is measurable.

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Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

When you give your people reporting tools that reveal not only the big picture, but the underlying details, too, they will solve problems and find opportunities to excel. If you’re a sales rep or manager, think of the possibilities if you were able to easily uncover those accounts that haven’t purchased a specific item in a while.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Operational Excellence Delivers Profit Optimization. We have discussed a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide scale and service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. many influences: political, environmental and technological. maximising financial results associated with the supply and use of goods and services. organisation.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key resource within the business. The procurement environment is dynamic and constantly changing with many influences: political, environmental and technological. Introduction.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks. They respond. This is a major disconnect.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2016

An excerpt from our book “The Procurement Value Proposition” got a nice section of CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly edition this week. I had the opportunity to also witness the evolution of the field now known as “supply chain management” over the past 25 years.

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ThroughPut

MAY 13, 2022

Demand sensing is the process of leveraging advanced analytical techniques to create short-term predictions of real-time fluctuations in purchase behavior. It also empowers companies to rapidly adapt to sudden changes in customer needs, and facilitates the creation of data-driven supply chains.

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ThroughPut

MAY 13, 2022

Demand sensing is the process of leveraging advanced analytical techniques to create short-term predictions of real-time fluctuations in purchase behavior. It also empowers companies to rapidly adapt to sudden changes in customer needs, and facilitates the creation of data-driven supply chains.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

This is a story for the Eds, Franks, and Toms working together in supply chains across the globe. It is also a story for a young supply chain manager attempting to make a difference, but feeling stymied. My job, as the plant engineering manager, was to drive innovation and implement technology improvement.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process. From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. According to Gartner, supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. AI in Supply Chains – The Business Advantages.

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