GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

However, with most of our customer base in the manufacturing field, with the remaining in distribution and other industries, we thought it was vital that we featured some of the other manufacturing blog posts that were also popular in 2014. Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America. We hope you enjoy!

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Logility

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In December 2020, the US Customs and Border Protection issued a detention order on cotton products sourced from some parts of China. The values a brand stands for must be observed at every level of production, from product design to manufacturing and delivering the materials that go into them.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

These technologies can examine huge portions of data from multiple sources, and recognize patterns and tendencies that would be impossible for humans to discern. According to a recent survey, 91% of manufacturers plan to “spice up” AI technology with supply chain data analytics by the end of 2024.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2023 FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together professionals from various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, and third-party logistics, to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities in the food industry. In a dynamic market, continuous improvement is essential for staying competitive.

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Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A common platform for storing verified sustainability data from multiple sources would mean fibers could be sourced and used in ways that directly impact the brand’s carbon footprint. But consumers are more concerned about the one item they purchased. Embracing Continuous Improvement and Building Resilience.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

It advances digitization efforts, facilitates data cleaning, and streamlines supply chain planning, procurement, and execution. By doing so, machine learning offers stakeholders valuable insights, facilitating continual improvement and making problem-solving more straightforward than ever.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting for organizations emitting over 25,000 metric tons of GHGs per year, and those in specific industries like vehicle manufacturing and industrial gas. Example: The tea company purchases a new truck and factory. What are scope 3 emissions?

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TransAudit

JULY 6, 2023

It advances digitization efforts, facilitates data cleaning, and streamlines supply chain planning, procurement, and execution. By doing so, machine learning offers stakeholders valuable insights, facilitating continual improvement and making problem-solving more straightforward than ever.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work?

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Over the last several years, all manufacturers have faced tremendous disruptions and the wine industry is no exception. Truck transportation continues to be challenged with driver shortages , tight capacity, and warehousing is likewise finding it difficult to source workers. That’s not all. Lara: The easy answer is YES.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. While companies want to improve supply chain performance and drive value, it is easier said than done. Only two of the ten industries did not improve employee productivity.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

A backorder presents an opportunity for businesses to continue to make sales on products that are temporarily out of stock. Goods available to be purchased on backorder can mean the difference between a lost sale and a satisfied customer. The inability to purchase out-of-stock goods will usually send a customer elsewhere.

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synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet of efficiency (collaboration) is through greater supply chain visibility. A single – visible – version of the truth.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

Which sources of knowledge do you use the most to stay informed of supply chain industry trends? If you are a supply chain and logistics practitioner from a manufacturing, retail, or distribution company, I invite you to learn more about Indago and join us. There’s a way to do it better. We are now ready to grow our community.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It involves coordinating and integrating various activities, from procurement to production to distribution, to ensure the seamless flow of goods and services. Overview of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management encompasses the planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of products or services.

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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. No Purchase Orders were used. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

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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?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

In addition to large distribution orders, many retail and business-to-business facilities are shipping rising volumes of direct-to-consumer orders. These new technologies are helping operations and engineering teams move beyond continuous improvement to continuous warehouse optimization. The Transformation Imperative.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers. Driven by aggressive targets and retailers’ “supplier scorecards”, their progress has been enabled by advances in materials engineering and manufacturing technology. .

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

These interviews are often the best source of information and are not published. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Examples might be a “state of the industry” report purchased from a consulting company or a publicly available database such as the Census of U.S. Descriptions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. However, visibility of channel relationships–customer orders and consumption/purchase–in the demand network, or the use and consumption of materials in the extended supplier network, is an ongoing issue. An Old Gal on a Mission.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

It talks about how more and more companies are adding Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCO’s) to their executive groups – companies ranging from emerging startups like eCommerce glasses retailer Warby Parker to established, highly-regulated Fortune 500 companies like defense contractor Raytheon. A relentless focus on continuous improvement.

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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.

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Alloy

MAY 16, 2022

Marketing, sales and merchandising will need to coordinate with manufacturers as well as the retailer in question and account teams and planners will need to formulate a plan to meet demand. That is, until a new PO is placed by the retailer. It’s up to a brand to accurately forecast and fulfill orders to the retailer.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 5, 2020

Source your products. Before you build an online store, you need to source your products. One of the key ways to succeed in online selling is by finding an affordable and reliable manufacturer or supplier. You can check out potential manufacturers by looking up their businesses online, and seeing what they have to offer.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When companies leverage data from various sources such as sales history, market trends, and external factors, predictive analytics paired with supply chain intelligence provide valuable insights that enable better decision-making and proactive planning – like never before.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

A lot of the products being shipped by Hanjin are headed to US and European retailers getting ready for the holiday season (toys, electronics, clothing, furniture, etc). According to sources, Stevedores are demanding advance payment in cash. Any such event will cause congestion in the ports.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Improves customer satisfaction with quicker delivery. In this article, we’ll discuss why lean supply chains are gaining popularity, why ecommerce retailers should consider moving to lean supply chains, the best lean supply chain techniques, and how to use the right 3PL partner to help you transition to a leaner supply chain.

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6 River Systems

MAY 8, 2020

However, with many countries asking their citizens to shelter in place and non-essential retailers to shutter their physical operations, it is regarded as the perfect storm for eCommerce to leapfrog prior estimates for growth. Post COVID-19, we will realize how much further we have to go with improving this aspect of the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. .” Walmart’s Supply Chain Forged Over Decades.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Forecasting Cost : Food, fashion, and retail all have seasonal turnover. Purchasing can place the order and negotiate prices; Production Planning can release these items based on the latest Material Requirements Planning (MRP) report. Source: [link]. Understand Lean Principles and How to Use them to Cut Out "Waste".

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. What drives my passion? Bio-engineering?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Before taking her current position, she served in several capacities including Seagate’s product design and manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets. The source of data for this blog comes from market triangulation. Sadly, only 7% of companies test before purchase. Frustration abounds. For example.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Drought conditions at the Panama Canal are not a good match for its high water demands; it takes at least 50 million gallons of water , with some sources citing much more, to move a single ship through the 51-mile waterway. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you can focus your management team on continuous improvement in the following eight areas, your supply chain shouldn’t run into the sort of difficulties which sometimes scupper newly-established or small businesses. Confusing Strategic with Single (Sourcing). Do These Things Right For Supply Chain Success.

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