ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP). Driven by improvements in performance and cost.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand. Working with fresh food.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Background In various Supply Chain Matters blog commentaries, this supply chain technology industry analyst has raised awareness, perspectives and added focus to the critical importance of establishing synchronous processes and more timely decision making across an end-to-end supply chain network.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It’s easy to oversimplify the differences between sourcing for parts locally or internationally. When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. International Sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keeping up with demand and market trends challenges most supply chain operators. Supply chain operators need to take a step back and closely examine their demand forecasting process to optimize supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Supply and Demand 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Managing finished goods and tracking the costs associated with each of them are essential aspects of manufacturing accounting and stock control. This article breaks down how finished goods are calculated and some key inventory management methods for tracking them as they move through your business.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

Since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic, the words “global supply chain” have become a familiar sight, not only in the financial pages, but on the front page as well. Why supply chain management is important 2. How does supply chain management “work,” and 3. Also in the US: 4.9

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing. ” That is a mouthful.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It’s a manufacturing process for customising goods at scale while keeping unit costs low – a middle ground between standardisation and personalisation. What about mass customisation in software? Mass customisation in software is becoming more convenient thanks to the rise of cloud-based SaaS as a business model.

Inventory Management Software 98

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As the Deloitte analysts note, “Technology to gather and analyze data can help provide insights that companies can use to pave their path to recovery and future growth. Data analytics and cognitive risk sensing are becoming increasingly important tools for organizations.” CPG industry and cognitive technologies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2018

Being a supply chain gal, I think that supply chain leaders can help. In the chart in Figure 1, let’s look more closely at the healthcare value chain. However, we can start with inventory management and the tracking of materials in the hospital more efficiently. Source: CNN, [link].

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 18, 2022

18 , 2021 – o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Columbus Consulting International , a boutique consulting firm specializing in solving problems for consumer goods companies and retailers, including grocers. .

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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. Of the pillars, planning is the foundation that drives the entire supply chain process.

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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. The flow-in benefits of this include: Supply chain costs are more efficiently managed.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the formal declared end to the Covid-19 pandemic along with commenting on the industry supply chain learning that has emerged. From our perspectives, that statement should and will likely resonate among multi-industry supply chain professionals.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers the implications of Amazon’s ongoing global and domestic operational and last mile fulfillment network. We believe that these inventory management, customer and last-mile fulfillment strategies will have industry wide implications in terms of competitive stakes and cost-to-serve.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

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QAD

JUNE 16, 2021

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. Two commonly implemented software systems are ERP (enterprise resource planning) and MRP (material requirements planning).

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

On this Cyber Monday , Supply Chain Matters provides perspectives on where various industry supply chain management teams should be focusing their attention both short and longer term. . First and likely foremost is perspectives on ongoing sourcing of materials and finished goods production across China.

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QAD

MAY 19, 2021

While spreadsheets and manually tracked processes can help organize internal processes in the early days of any business, manufacturers and suppliers often turn to enterprise software like ERP or CRM to help scale their business. Electronics and Technology. Retail and Consumer Goods. Quality Management. Automotive.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

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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! Annual technology product updates became bi-annual. You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. Fast fashion, with its short production runs , became trendy.

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Logility

DECEMBER 9, 2011

47% – Best-in-Class companies have strong process capabilities in optimizing inventory versus 29% of Laggards ( Source ). 61% – The number of Consumer Goods companies that rely on rule-of-thumb as their inventory policy ( Source ). It’s time to optimize inventory, not just manage it.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. That’s probably one of the first differences you’d notice between a warehouse of today and that of 25-plus years ago—and of course it’s down to technology.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 4, 2019

Increased Supply Chain Complexities Make OTIF Difficult. Additional supply chain pressures are raising the risks for OTIF. For one thing, suppliers are dealing with more and more SKUs as they enter new markets and respond to consumer demand for customized products. The Ongoing Technology Battle to Improve OTIF.

Analytics Software 82

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Women leaders from ATD, RAJA, and TireHub among the executives elevating supply chains for competitive advantage. The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

ToolsGroup 24

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ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2024

Demand planning software is here to stay. Every major supply chain company has demand planners’ toolkits containing it. However, with numerous features and tools available, supply chain planners and managers often wonder which functionalities are truly essential for their operations.

Supply and Demand 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that dropped to an all-time low for May 2023. Noted was a late May decline, largely driven by a more pronounced shift in inventories in the second half of May, reflecting a higher rate of expansion in the first half.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold earlier in 2020, supply chain has become a household word. Investors, like the public, have woken up to the fact that supply chains are the engine driving economic prosperity. Almost perversely, supply chain is also the final frontier of tech-based efficiency optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods. Supply Chain Dependencies. Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Consumers are interested in the story behind the food before they will buy it. Is it locally sourced or imported? Organic food companies need to go beyond just the product; they also need to ensure that the entire farm to fork supply chain is sustainable. Are the farmers being paid a fair price?

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Consumers are interested in the story behind the food before they will buy it. Is it locally sourced or imported? Organic food companies need to go beyond just the product; they also need to ensure that the entire farm to fork supply chain is sustainable. Are the farmers being paid a fair price?

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Consumers are interested in the story behind the food before they will buy it. Is it locally sourced or imported? Organic food companies need to go beyond just the product; they also need to ensure that the entire farm to fork supply chain is sustainable. Are the farmers being paid a fair price?

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Consumers are interested in the story behind the food before they will buy it. Is it locally sourced or imported? Organic food companies need to go beyond just the product; they also need to ensure that the entire farm to fork supply chain is sustainable. Are the farmers being paid a fair price?

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability Waste Reduction 40

Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Consumers are interested in the story behind the food before they will buy it. Is it locally sourced or imported? Organic food companies need to go beyond just the product; they also need to ensure that the entire farm to fork supply chain is sustainable. Are the farmers being paid a fair price?

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability Waste Reduction 40

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Order Management Systems. Retail Supply Chain. Service Parts Management. Supply Chain Risk.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Following the outbreak of the pandemic, many companies were forced to confront the fact that their supply chains were not as resilient as they had hoped they were. National lockdowns and social distancing measures exposed serious weak points in the supply chain, causing huge delays and disruptions, which affected people’s daily lives.”[1]

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 140

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E2open

AUGUST 7, 2017

Whether the original defect came about due to pressures of shortening product lifecycles in the High-Tech industry, variations in local supply chains in the Food & Beverage industry, or challenges of integrating new technologies in the Automotive industry, consumers are often ready to forgive the original mistake.

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