Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This number can then be used as a benchmark for continual improvement, supporting sustainable business growth. Inventory carrying cost is the total sum of any expenses associated with holding inventory within a warehouse or storage facility until it is sold or used in production. What is inventory carrying cost?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 52

synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. These reports give everyone in the supply chain information about how to focus their continuous improvement energies. Pull Manufacturing with Kanban. Eliminating inventory waste. I’d like to hear it!

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 40

Unleashed

DECEMBER 12, 2023

An intentional approach to bill of materials (BOM) management is essential for improving the efficiency of your manufacturing process. These components help manufacturers to effectively plan, source, and manage the production process. What is BOM management?

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

Reverse Logistics 98

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 98

synchrono

JANUARY 8, 2018

Many manufacturers saw it as a way to reduce inventory levels and costs. For the supplier, VMI was a win, too, because it allowed them to lock in the manufacturer’s business. But VMI came with inherent risks to both the manufacturer and the supplier. Demand-Driven Manufacturing Technology Makes VMI Easier.

Vendor Strategies 75

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Inventory Manufacturing Procurement 75

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

manufacturing in the 1990’s. A number of warehouse operations add a sixth “S” for safety, a “6S” process. Total Employee Involvement: The real secret of Lean is that it creates a learning organization that focuses on continuous improvement (kaizen). All work needs to be rigorously documented.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 113

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 113

QAD

MAY 16, 2019

MMOG/LE is used by automotive customers to select and evaluate production and parts, service and warehousing processes. Facilitate continuous improvement. A deeper alignment between strategies, objectives and continual improvement. Benchmark supply chain operations. Increase customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Material Savings Automotive 101

Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Focused on specific information—such as warehouse automation—this data is virtually useless for the shipper that wants to streamline and gain visibility over its yard processes. This, in turn, degrades the quality and potential insight that the data will be able to provide. It should also provide immediate value.

Supply Chain Software 0

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Procurement Solutions 0

RFgen

MAY 26, 2023

Stockouts Stockouts occur when the warehouse runs out of a particular item. For manufacturers, the quantity has reached zero and the company is unable to fulfill an order or production requirement. For any business, retail or otherwise, the result is the same: lost sales opportunities , productivity, and continuity.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. I took our line of fasteners: bolts, nuts screws and washers and put them in one location in the Warehouse.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Digital Supply Chain has as its core enabling capability the end-to-end electronic connectivity of the entire Supply Chain. Digital transformation leaders must be in the know and looking for ways to continuously improve. Standing still is not an option. Conclusion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. Segment customers and suppliers against the business strategy and digitize–electronic definition of the relationships and record exchange–based on the segmentation activity. Tease out the future of your supply chain by examining how the electrons and molecules are shifting.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

These tools include sophisticated IT platforms such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software; electronic data interchange (EDI); or transportation management systems (TMS). Track, Trace and Collect Data from Key Partners.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Unilever wants to improve its planning and differentiation. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Interestingly enough the industries with the greatest challenges – high-tech and electronics – post the greatest progress. Warehouse inventory using drones.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 60

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Continuous improvement At set intervals, create returns reports and investigate all the return reasons and associated costs from that period. Rebecca, a customer, purchases a new electronic device online. The company decides to issue a product recall and decides to use a different manufacturer for that product moving forward.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

This self-service 4-session course provides an overview of how to build a strong transportation management foundation, with a focus on strategy development, procurement, the role of technology, and the importance of enabling a continuous improvement culture and processes. Through direct connectivity with U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 0

RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Prior to the pandemic, widespread changes were occurring – from the rise of mobile inventory solutions to robots in warehouse automation. Percentage of electronic data capture (AIDC). Inventory and Electronic Data Capture Percentage. Fortunately, there are low-cost SCM technologies available to bolster your business.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 52

RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Prior to the pandemic, widespread changes were occurring – from the rise of mobile inventory solutions to robots in warehouse automation. Percentage of electronic data capture (AIDC). Inventory and Electronic Data Capture Percentage. Fortunately, there are low-cost SCM technologies available to bolster your business.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 52

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

When you have a warehouse full of inventory piled in front of you, it can seem overwhelming. Yet, neither of these people would shy away from optimising their inventory stock and how it flows out of the warehouse. Let’s say you manufacture electronics. Find out how to improve efficiency in the warehouse.

Inventory Management Software 64

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Warehousing Resource Reduction 64

Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain? Despite its promise for continuous improvement over time, we’ll see that a singular focus on costs and reduced waste has had serious unintended consequences. How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain?

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction 78

PINC

APRIL 14, 2020

is a global chemical company that makes performance chemicals used by the oil refinery, agricultural, automotive, energy, and consumer electronics industries. the manufacturer’s logistics operation includes 63 global warehouses and 47 contract manufacturing locations. Based in Wilmington, Del.,

Chemicals 130

Chemicals Global Company Manufacturing Procurement 130

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Velocity Mail (June 2018) : “an electronic transportation network that provides global air carriers with mail and parcel shipment scanning and tracking solutions.”. Velocity Mail (June 2018) : “an electronic transportation network that provides global air carriers with mail and parcel shipment scanning and tracking solutions.”.

Supply Chain Design Software 20

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 20

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. Electronic communication between suppliers and customers (zero latency preferred).

Supply Chain Network Software 198

Supply Chain Network Software Automotive Modeling Software Supply and Demand 198

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Thorough market research is conducted to shortlist manufacturers that align with the client’s needs and preferences. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

Purchasing Skills 74

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 74

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Make your supply chain center of excellence (CoE). “Although it is entirely possible to create a virtual center of excellence by having experts across the company collaborate electronically, they often can be more effective if they work together in the same location.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Kanban Pull systems reduce wasteful complexity in planning and overproduction that can occur with computer-based software programs such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) which creates a Push system with too much wasteful inventory going into the warehouse. Supply chain visibility and increased performance measurement. Risk Management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 2, 2016

eCommerce and electronic shopping carts drove new forms of commerce. Data sits–examples include images, map and location data, sentiment, telematics, warranty, and weather– on the doorstep of manufacturing companies and retailers. Companies struggle to make progress in their continuous improvement programs.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 150

Arena Solutions

MARCH 1, 2024

If there are process issues, or opportunities, this is then fed into the quality management system to ensure a continuous improvement of your processes. And having a electronic PLM system that’s connected to your product record, and also to your QMS together in one system, was quite the advantage of those companies.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2016

eCommerce and electronic shopping carts drove new forms of commerce. Data sits–examples include images, map and location data, sentiment, telematics, warranty, and weather– on the doorsteps of manufacturing companies and retailers. Companies struggle to make progress in their continuous-improvement programs.

Supply Chain Network Software 110

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 110

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are a core practice of measuring the effectiveness and for continuous improvement in any business outsourcing model. KPIs for Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement was created. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

Case Study 120

Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

The Lean Supply Chain

MARCH 22, 2015

3. Quality Assurance goes to your suppliers, qualifies them for their quality systems and enables them to ship to a point of use on the production floor to avoid sitting in a warehouse as wasteful inventory. The New Role of the 3PL. Be collaborative and work with your 3pl in the spirit of cooperation and trust. What about a 4PL?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 40

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From raw materials sourcing to warehouse operations , logistics technology , order fulfillment and beyond, there are dozens of points throughout the supply chain, all of which contribute to overall supply chain efficiency. I think when your business is self-reliant, you never have to deal with lost shipments, late shipments or anything.

Optimal Sourcing 55

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 55

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Then, as a treat, we have 10 more bonus supply chain trends for 2016 in the form of an infographic from irms 360 Enterprise, a Cloud Warehouse Management System. Many computers and other electronics contain high levels of metals, such as copper, iron, or steel, which may be sold for reuse in new devices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Optimization 120

ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

The Automotive Industry is being disrupted on all sides and is upending the traditional models of vehicle manufacturing that have evolved over the past 120 years to dominate the world. Even Ford CEO Jim Hackett talks about auto manufacturers’ decades of proprietary consumer, vehicle and test data as a market differentiator.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Automotive 40

Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recall how manufacturers had to limit their on-site staff due to coronavirus safety regulations; more recently, food production in Ukraine was disrupted, which in turn affected the sales channels of Ukrainian products and everyone around the world who uses or distributes them. In situations like these, every cent matters.

Material Savings 105

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Reduction 105