Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

As governments and hospitals work to stamp out Covid-19, manufacturers are also struggling to manage the virus’ impact on their supply chains. Many are quick to blame just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing for their lack of components and raw materials. It quickly grew in popularity and not just for car manufacturers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Improve lead times and performance. 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 Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The SCOR model defines functional improvements, but falls short in defining cross-functional supply chain transformation. The traditional supply chain is inside-out, triggering processes on the back of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay financial processes. Let’s start by addressing the barriers. Barrier #1. Inside-out Thinking.

Supply and Demand 150

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Launched in 2018 with Shui Mahieu, Sustain gave us an opportunity to embellish our gallery with portraits of responsible purchasing professionals. Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing? Pascale de Felix .

Manufacturing Procurement 10

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 10

FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business. In essence, where the agile supply chain is nimble and able to easily handle any surprises that occur, the lean supply chain focuses on continuous improvement and operating with minimal dependencies and safety measures.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. I saw how core S&OP concepts could be applied in various types of businesses, outside of the traditional legacy industries where S&OP was initially applied (manufacturing businesses).

S&OP 60

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. These forms key contributors to an effective transformation exercise. Procurement Blog. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

Resource Reduction 38

Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Optimal Sourcing 38

ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. When faced with a pandemic like COVID-19, establishing a good understanding of the impact on supply chains and contingency plans can help manufacturing companies deal with uncertainties in the right way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management, by F. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, by Robert M.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

A means of optimizing Supply Chain performance in which the manufacturer is responsible for maintaining the distributor’s inventory levels. The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. Under VMI, the manufacturer generates the order*, not the distributor.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 120

QAD

MARCH 11, 2021

Automotive manufacturing companies, and especially tier one suppliers, don’t want to be considered just manufacturing companies, they want to be “technology companies.” ” That is precisely why automotive manufacturing companies do not want their products to become a commodity. I hear it all the time.

Pricing Training 64

Pricing Training Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Training 64

Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2016

Author’s Note: The following is the forward I wrote for a new textbook published by MercuryGate (a Talking Logistics sponsor) on “ Modern Technology for Transportation Optimization ,” which is available for purchase on Amazon.com. The word “optimization” is ubiquitous in the supply chain and logistics industry.

Optimal Sourcing 101

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 101

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. This exercise prompted Whirlpool to question whether having a single logistics provider was the best structure to exceed customer expectations and maximize cost savings.

Case Study 120

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Build a Baseline for Continuous Improvement. Whether you need to improve cost, service or other aspects of supply chain performance , both internal and external supply chain benchmarking exercises are a great way to identify, set, and work toward continuous improvement goals. Transportation fuel consumption.

Benchmarking 40

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy 40

EcoVadis

APRIL 18, 2017

In the recently released EcoVadis/HEC Sustainable Procurement Barometer , 97% of organizations surveyed consider sustainable procurement important or critically important. It is clear that mass adoption of sustainable procurement has arrived.

Survey 40

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QAD

MARCH 4, 2021

This describes the iterative loop of continuous improvement. Other design considerations should include design for manufacturing, assembly, and service to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction, so involving people from those disciplines will be critical. Exercise discipline when containing defective product.

Predictive Analytics Software 82

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OptiProERP

MARCH 21, 2019

It’s the same with digital transformation in the workplace, and particularly in the manufacturing environment. Much of the data analysis required, to find the information for decision-making, in many manufacturing companies is done this way. The problem is, it is never current, and it is usually kept on someone’s workstation.

Analytics Software 65

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RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

By hosting on cloud servers, businesses can avoid the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining physical servers. Unified Data Source: With a centralized database, cloud ERP ensures that all employees are working with the same information, reducing discrepancies and enhancing overall data accuracy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

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QAD

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I have seen companies using a single design engineer to think through a design FMEA with no consideration for manufacturing, purchasing, packaging, etc. There are other specific risk analyses done in manufacturing through FMEA. design for manufacturing, design for assembly, design for service, etc.)

Quality 97

Quality Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 97

KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Through this exercise, we clearly see how the essence of Supply Chain Management (systemic approach, vision sharing, animation principles…) is essential to face all challenges emerging. A simple mapping exercise reveals how complex SC became. Just In Time (continuous flow, closed loops, takt time mngt…). STATEMENTS. #1

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2015

Second, analyzing, evaluating and tweaking roadblocks and delay points in the supply chain can be done on a continuous-improvement basis to improve performance. Better construction, insulation and window manufacturing make for more energy-efficient homes that are more economical to operate. There are no real shortcuts.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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