SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of manufacturing and maintenance, effective spare parts management is essential for maximizing equipment uptime and reducing costs. Ensuring Timely Repairs: Having a well-managed inventory of spare parts ensures quick and timely repairs. Yet, handling spare parts can be tricky and needs careful planning and execution.

Inventory Reduction 63

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

During periods of growth, manufacturers of all sizes tend to come to the same realization: they’ve run out of space for equipment and people and need to expand. Historically, manufacturers utilized what’s now referred to as a “just in case” logistics model. Enter the Just in Time (JIT) delivery system. This took up (i.e.,

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Here are some trends affecting the consumer goods manufacturing industry today: Consumer Goods Manufacturing Trends Challenges remain on the road ahead, but the ride is getting smoother. Supply chain woes. Geopolitical instability. No, it’s not over yet.

Consumer Goods 40

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Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2017

However, on a recent trip to a mega grocery store I started meandering up and down aisles looking at the variety of both national and store brand products available for purchase. Some private label manufacturers leverage point-of-sale (POS) data provided by the retailer.

Modeling 200

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Optimization 200

QAD

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We’ve developed a 28-question Digital Commerce Checklist to help enterprises understand if their B2B solutions are responsive to today’s online buyers. Another great resource is QAD’s eBook: Preparing for the B2B E-commerce Tidal Wave. The Value of B2B e-Commerce. How Well is Your Current e-Commerce Platform Performing?

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Matías Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0 Matias has worked on multiple projects for clients that you can access on his SCMDOJO Expert Profile.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59

GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Learn more about reverse logistics and core considerations by downloading the ebook: Mastering Reverse Logistics Guide. For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. Retailers could persuade 40% of customers to keep items with discounts as low as 5% on a future purchase.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Procurement Cost. The cost of procurement includes not just the purchasing cost of inventory that is negotiated with suppliers, but it also includes hidden costs related to transportation, negotiation, duties and more. Inventory Turnover (Cash). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Process chemical manufacturers face complex supply chain challenges including dealing with hazardous and perishable ingredients whose characteristics (potency, color, composition, etc.) I believe there are several key ingredients to formulating a winning process manufacturing supply chain. can vary from lot to lot.

Chemicals 100

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

FREE EBOOK. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. They prioritized projects that reduced inventory and logistics expenses. Meanwhile, they were also being asked to take advantage of business opportunities that arose from their economic conditions.

Inventory Reduction 163

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

One of the reasons cited for the shortage was insufficient forecast information to provide adequate planning for the 22 week lead time, which is typical of semiconductor manufacturing. Poor inventory management and lack of full inventory visibility, including inventory held by next tier suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 88

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Two years ago it was reported by CNBC that the inability to efficiently manage inventory cost retailers $1.75 trillion due to inadequate inventory control as it relates to out-of-stock, overstocked, and returned inventory. FREE EBOOK. trillion dollars. And for the record, that’s did cost, not could cost.

Real-time Visibility 113

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software 113

Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

“ Gartner reports that the predominant inputs to demand-sensing solutions are daily point-of-sale (POS), customer inventory, transactional data, and order and shipment history. Demand sensing does not help supply planning and has no effect on inventory management. And now back to that crux.

Supply and Demand 102

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 73

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Robots are the future of automation and Amazon is on top of it with their purchase of Kiva. They’ve built Amazon Robotics from this purchase and have since grown their robots in 2020 to 45,000 and counting. Amazon will optimize the seller’s warehouse using Amazon’s own warehouse management software.

Inventory Reduction 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. That is the purview of Procurement. Supply Chain oversees Inventory levels and Inventory turnover, Accounts Payable terms, the cost of goods and services, timing of cash inflows and outlays and which define cash flow. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

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Logility

JUNE 26, 2017

Procurement and manufacturing plans need to be created and executed based on forecasts. These are near impossible to model accurately with basic tools. Long-term forecast accuracy is vital for determining pre-build / pre-purchase inventory plans. eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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Logility

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Their solution: by sensing and reacting to customer demand at the point of purchase there is no longer a need for projecting demand based on history. Proponents for getting rid of demand planning claim that if you base production on actual customer demand at the point of consumption, you can eliminate or minimize static inventory.

Supply and Demand 119

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AFFLINK

JULY 13, 2016

Indirect spend can consume up to 50% of purchasing dollars and turn profitability into loss. This flip from profit to loss can be avoided if the tools are in place to monitor proper product usage that determines spend and provide your company with measurement standards across the broad spectrum. Office supplies: paper and pens.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Lead time is the length of time it takes from when a purchase order is generated to when an item is delivered. The time it takes to complete each element of your supply chain affects your inventory planning and cash flow. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 98

QAD

JULY 12, 2022

However, this is not surprising as many automotive manufacturers operate in silos among quality, supply chain and IT. A two-part e-book titled “ Delivering on the Promise of Delivery ” and a podcast were created to provide solutions to our findings, and generate discussion and next actions around the issue.

Supply Chain Software 91

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

Get Our EBook here. The backbone of the integrated hardware and software in our digital world, and in the future, is I/T. We had a consumer packaged goods (CPG) customer for whom we would receive their coffee pods shipped in bulk from the manufacturers. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

GET our EBOOK HERE. The supply chain is transforming fast and by drastically altering how companies design, source, manufacture, transport, and service goods, digital innovations can increase competitive flexibility. Manufacturing – Flexible solutions to meet supply chains demand. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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AFFLINK

JULY 19, 2016

Many manufacturers fail to assess their indirect supply chains because often, the well-intentioned effort to optimize the process gets redirected by the culprit that is reviewed every day, thus is easier to identify, and much easier to “fix”… the direct supply chain. Go through every item that you purchase and categorize each commodity.

Manufacturing Procurement 48

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 6, 2021

Get Our EBOOK HERE. While manufacturing and consumer needs change relatively slowly, the distribution system can change overnight as companies implement disruptive new technologies. Manufacturing develops new technologies, but it takes time to change production lines, test new products, and ramp up new production. Email Address.

Distribution 98

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Not to mention the industry is growing at nearly four times the rate of B2C eCommerce, as distributors like you respond to the growing demand among buyers to purchase online and on-the-go. Get the ebook by filling out the form below! Manufacturers should streamline their order management by adopting B2B eCommerce for several reasons.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 5, 2019

Delivery is the fulfillment of the entire customer experience, a journey that begins with brand awareness, continues with the purchase on- or offline, and culminates in the critical moments when customers wait to receive their order. Last Mile Delivery and the Amazon Effect: Solutions for Today.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 51

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2021

Get Our EBook here. Supply chain reaches into planning, operations, finance, asset management, procurement, logistics, distribution, sales, marketing, I/T, executive management, third-party partnerships, and leadership of all the above. Additionally, more attention must be paid to strategic inventory planning. Subscribe Here!

Supply Chain Software 59

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The blog series will discuss shifting consumer behaviors, a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide and scale service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes, the ability to define and deliver an agile and scalable framework of capabilities that can aggressively respond to emerging trends and more.

Waste Reduction 40

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