Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 27, 2023
When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Unfortunately, most companies cannot, and will never be able to, consistently rely on highly accurate forecasts. Absolutely!
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 21, 2024
The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. 40-50% of items are not forecastable at an item/location level. Instead, we need to Jump. The So What?
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 15, 2023
Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. The misalignment can result in multitude of negative consequences such as high warehousing costs, cash flow difficulties, loss of sales, which can lead to permanent loss of loyal customers.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 11, 2023
The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 30, 2023
Each executive has a different perspective on the definition of supply chain excellence, but they are never discussed and aligned. His organization purchased an advanced planning technology from well-known best of breed provider, and the implementation should have been successful, but it was not. What Is The Ring of Fire?
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. If businesses cannot accurately forecast revenue, the organization is not resilient. My answer is why are we spending so much money in technology and human capital to degrade the forecast with an exponential impact on inventory.
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 4, 2023
So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. At that point, each SKU will be taken to any convenient storage location in the warehouse.
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