ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The key lies in high performance inventory. Forward-looking supply chain professionals understand that inventory is not an end in itself; it’s a means – to enhanced customer service, increased profitability, and greater efficiency. What is High Performance Inventory?

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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. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Each scan transacts against the ERP in real-time, eliminating lag time and ensuring accurate inventory levels. In this article, we’ll explore top case studies illustrating how companies added mobile barcoding technology to get more out of their JD Edwards ERP investment. 24/7 Continuous Operations for Trident Seafoods.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We believe that a supply chain leader is defined by both the level of performance on the Effective Frontier (balance of growth, Return on Invested Capital, Profitability and Inventory Turns) and driving supply chain improvement. Resiliency is the tightness of the pattern, or the reliability of operating margin and inventory turns results.

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Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The application of RFID ranges from asset, inventory, stock management, real-time localisation systems, tracking and tracing, and visibility of goods in the retail market, wireless payment, and more recently, the internet of things and customer-focussed services.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is widely used by manufacturers, but there are alternatives like direct shipping – and there are significant differences between the two. As the name suggests, this means the goods are shipped directly from the manufacturer to the end customer. This brings us to direct shipments. Who uses cross docking?

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Each scan transacts against the ERP in real-time, eliminating lag time and ensuring accurate inventory levels. In this article, we’ll explore top case studies illustrating how companies added mobile barcoding technology to get more out of their JD Edwards ERP investment. 24/7 Continuous Operations for Trident Seafoods.

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Aioneers

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Today, we're looking at a project in Inventory Management as a Service that we have implemented at one of our customers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Much has been done to improve manufacturing efficiency. Supply chains have been optimized; warehouse inventory tracking has reached new levels of precision; production lines can operate with virtually no downtime. Digital Manufacturing as an Enabler of Workforce Productivity. But, what about overall workforce productivity?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. Read more on Optimizing Inventory and Lead Time Management on our website SCMDOJO!

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fabrizio Fantini, Founder and CEO of Evo commented, “Together with ToolsGroup, we can shape the vision for the supply chain of the future – one that powers smarter supply chain decisions for human managers through optimal price and inventory calculations.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 28, 2024

Pace first saw the value of the ToolsGroup solutions at the time when he was CEO of PittaRosso, another large Italian retailer of shoes, an experience which has eventually been published as a Harvard Business School case study. increase in sell-through, alongside improved inventory efficiency, contributing to a €4.2

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. We produce there because the regulations say that you need to manufacture there to sell there. Interview of a Supply Chain Leader: Redesigning for Value.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 3, 2013

The company held $500 million of inventory which was about 2 months coverage, much more than those of the other technology companies. Cook reduced number of warehouses, from 19 to 9 and slashed inventory level from 2 months to 1 month. By September of 1998, inventory level was down to 6 days.

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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. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Table of Contents. What is Kanban?

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. How much inventory do you want to carry versus the impact of being down for hours or a day?

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Much has been done to improve manufacturing efficiency. Supply chains have been optimized; warehouse inventory tracking has reached new levels of precision; production lines can operate with virtually no downtime. Digital Manufacturing as an Enabler of Workforce Productivity. But, what about overall workforce productivity?

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

A New Perspective on Inventory Management Inventory management can feel like a constant game of cat and mouse—chasing after ever-changing demand while trying to balance stock levels. As revealed in the RFgen Digital Inventory Report , a major challenge in inventory management is having too many challenges.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

The report is based on the curation of authenticated case studies, testimonials, and videos from across the web, telling a complete story of vendors through real customer experiences. Only 15 companies met the criteria needed to be included in the Spring 2023 Demand Forecasting Software Customer Success Report.

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Hybrent

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

When I would get ready to place orders, I‘d have to go to each of four different departmental supply rooms, manually check the number of supplies in inventory and write down what I wanted to order,” Crow explains. The Hybrent application instantly searches all distributors and manufacturers for the optimal price and product availability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The application of advanced forecasting and planning methodologies improve inventory management in a critical, high-volume repair business, dramatically reducing costs and fulfillment cycles while improving customer satisfaction. Difficulties forecasting demand in a high-volume repair environment caused inventory costs to skyrocket.

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AB&R

JANUARY 3, 2019

Since their inventory is classified as medical devices, the UDI requires the company to provide a unique product label in a barcode format on every device. This label includes pertinent information such as the manufactured date and lot number.

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RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

Unlocking the synergy between consulting services, ERP systems, and inventory management is the key to creating a powerhouse of efficiency. Together, consulting and ERP complement each other to improve your inventory management system. Synergy with IM: Consultants bring outside perspective on how best to solve inventory challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

In Figure 1, I share a case study from a client engagement. Stuck, the company struggled with customer service levels and high inventory write-offs. One of the most read case studies written for my first book, Bricks Matter, is a case study on managing item complexity. The result?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. Figure 1 shows a market-by-market planning model by a sinus drug manufacturer. Evaluate Inventory. Evaluate inventory health weekly.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

ToolsGroup has been an invaluable partner, helping us drive growth and achieve greater efficiency through automation while reducing inventory 10%.” For more information about how AI-powered probabilistic forecasting lays the foundation for supply chain growth, read the full case study here.

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Roambee

JUNE 10, 2021

Spare parts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers are continually battling unclear demand signal, demand-supply fluctuations, and friction in the automotive supply chain. The automotive spare parts industry is a highly competitive domain.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Consider the unique requirements of your manufacturing process. For high-volume manufacturers, proficiency in efficiently managing large quantities of the same components is essential. Comprehensive Kitting Services: Tailored kitting solutions to meet the unique needs of electronics manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If S&OP efforts were that effective, don’t you think that we would have made more progress against inventory levels, margin, and growth? In part, this results in increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. Go to the source.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. The manufacturing-centric company is used to strangling suppliers and demanding terms. In Figure 1, we show the overall performance of manufacturers and distributors. Performance of Manufacturers and Distributors During the Pandemic.

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Vanguard Software

MARCH 12, 2021

Inventory replenishment involves purchasing and moving inventory, both finished goods and raw materials, from reserve storage to primary storage and eventually to the selling location. The Importance of Inventory Replenishment. MicroVention Case Study. Download Case Study. Factors to Consider.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The larger the global corporation, the more that the use of functional goals sub-optimizes growth, margin and inventory levels. Today, it is a skewed distribution with only 7% of manufacturing and retailers claiming to be innovators to drive first-mover advantage through technology. Measurement. Innovation. I think clearer. My request.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2023

And automated inventory management may hold the key. Intelligent software solutions can automate inventory management processes like order picking and fulfillment to remove human error and manual tasks. Since supply chain workflows operate end-to-end, inventory automation can affect all of those processes.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

It’s a niche industry, but also one of the cornerstones of discrete parts manufacturing. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers. In some cases, only one or two companies in the world can produce the components ANCA needs. Manage consignment inventory.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. In a published Supply Chain Matters at the time , we pointed out that despite knowledge that manufacturing shoes in the U.S.

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