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. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The May report indicated that the global wide PMI has now been below the neutral 50 mark for nine consecutive months, and again an indication of manufacturing recession conditions. That could signal even more added inventory exposures.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 According to the J.P. value, up from 53.1

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! This underscores the importance of China being the world’s manufacturing hub in the past decade, and most likely for the next few decades. Introduction. Products are the lifeline of your business.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

They provide capabilities to coordinate supply chain procurement, planning, fulfillment, or other network wide decision-making capabilities among various supply networks and order fulfillment segments. and specifically increased demand for many forms of pandemic related consumer goods.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2018

However, we can start with inventory management and the tracking of materials in the hospital more efficiently. It is 30X more manual effort than in manufacturing-based supply chains. I remember the days of when I first ran a warehouse for a manufacturing company. It was before warehouse management.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. Mary Barra Mary Barra is the Chairman and CEO of General Motors, a Fortune 500 auto-manufacturing company. Explore their stories and accomplishments, and be inspired to become an effective leader in your own right.

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crisp

JULY 12, 2023

Crisp’s resident supply chain expert Barry Bradley shares an update on the state of the consumer goods supply chain, offering insight on how companies can stay ahead of the trends and gain a competitive advantage. As more goods are manufactured domestically, there is a greater demand for domestic transportation services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. We feel so strongly about this that we do not have an inventory planning role.”

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Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

Whether it’s the goods you require for your everyday life, or it’s the dollars pouring into the economy from the goods and services other people are buying, society’s wellbeing is directly connected to the health of the global supply chain. we expect to see more companies bring manufacturing, assembly, and repair back inhouse.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) is a key measure to help you understand how efficient your inventory management is. Here explain what DSI is, how to use it, and why it’s crucial to track this metric in your business – whether you’re a retailer, manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. Companies moving to BPO in these practice areas are experiencing supply chain improvements in metrics such as inventory turnover and customer service. For example ….

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. The Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization blog suggested channels that directly affect warehouse management strategies have recently expanded to include social media.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. The Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization blog suggested channels that directly affect warehouse management strategies have recently expanded to include social media.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

From demand planning to manufacturing to trade promotion optimization, data is essential for almost every aspect of consumer packaged goods (CPG) company operations. … With an ever-complex consumer purchasing path, it can be difficult for a brand to know where exactly to adjust their efforts.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It involves analyzing historical sales data, understanding market trends, and considering various factors influencing demand, such as economic conditions, consumer behavior, and competitor activities. What are the Benefits of Accurate Demand Forecasting? AI and ML software help you build a data-driven supply chain.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This feeds into effective inventory management and supply chain planning , and ensures customers receive their goods in a way that is cost-effective, timely and satisfactory for their requirements. This enables the company to manufacture and distribute its product in a way that, ideally, efficiently meets consumer demand.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2021 What is vendor managed inventory? VMI is an inventory system in which the vendor (a manufacturer or supplier) is responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of inventory for the buyer, who is a retailer who then sells the goods on to the end consumer.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Specifically for retail and consumer goods focused supply chain management teams, a short-term tactical concern is the ongoing management of excess product inventories, which in many cases, need to be trimmed before the end of the year. Implications of Covid Lockdown Challenges Across China.

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QAD

JUNE 16, 2021

Managing the shop floor, inventory, operations and scheduling are some of the keys to ensuring a manufacturing business runs smoothly. As manufacturing and supply chains scale to meet larger global needs, real-time data and software systems allow manufacturers to automate processes and make smart data-driven decisions.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 4, 2019

While the 2 percent increase doesn’t seem like much, mid-sized or smaller manufacturers may have a tough time stepping up to the higher standard. Because it requires pulling data from several sources to try to determine why a delivery missed its window. Why aren’t they investing in root cause analysis?

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. Companies moving to BPO in these practice areas are experiencing supply chain improvements in metrics such as inventory turnover and customer service. For example ….

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

ROI for collaboration and visibility projects can be defined in many areas of the supply chain, and by way of example (real projects) I can more easily share the value: A large grocery retailer had negotiated complex, long term, vendor managed inventory (VMI) agreements with several consumer goods suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In a Supply Chain Matters commentary published earlier this month, we highlighted for readers that the implications of rapidly rising producer prices and end-product consumer goods inflation on industry supply chains. The report observes that in December 2021, U.S.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 23, 2013

Recent discussions with consumer goods companies reveals that margin management is becoming an imperative that goes far beyond just taking out cost of goods sold, or using full truck loads on shipment. The answer is that not all kids have the same margin structure.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Effective inventory replenishment processes ensure that order fill rates can be achieved while keeping inventory carrying costs under control. Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability. Any business that carries inventory needs to avoid stockouts and back orders. Smart inventory purchasing.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Other means were in the ability to manage the headwinds of forecasted reduced global trade volumes thru the mechanisms of either formed multi-carrier capacity alliances metering major trade route capacity, increased blank sailings or additional slow steaming transit times.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Other insights pointed out in the May LMI report are that the current rate of contraction is strongest in upstream firms, namely manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, compared to their downstream retail industry counterparts.

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EMERGE App

MAY 28, 2019

Unlike Software as a Service providers such as EMERGE App, traditional businesses need to purchase and store stock before they can sell them, hopefully, for a profit. It is this time between purchasing stock and re-selling them that is critical for these businesses. How Can I Reduce My Inventory? Embrace Good Habits.

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QAD

MAY 19, 2021

Manufacturers and suppliers today are challenged constantly to become more accurate, efficient, and profitable to survive the constant change and disruption in the world around them. A variety of industries can benefit from manufacturing ERP software , including: Industrial Equipment and Components. Retail and Consumer Goods.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: Strategies To Run a Lean Supply Chain. Select Topic.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 25, 2019

What distinguishes Manufacturing ERP from other ERP systems? ERP started in the manufacturing industry, but it headed off in new directions. Many ERP vendors built their systems purely for finance and accounting, some for warehouse and supply chain management, many for governments and non-profits, to name just a few.

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RFgen

JUNE 21, 2017

But one area of concern noted by Forbes really stands out: a domino effect taking place across the consumer goods sector. How the Amazon Effect Impacts Consumer Goods. When major retailers are forced to reduce costs, the manufacturers that provide goods end up carrying those expenses.

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