Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Causal AI offers the tantalizing promise of being able to unravel the intricate web of cause-and-effect relationships that govern business operations. Available-to-promise functionality seeks to ensure a company has the requisite manufacturing and logistics capacity to deliver an order to a customer on the date they want it.

Georgia 225

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. But even multi-sourcing is not enough.

Supply Chain Transformation 194

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

We have 135 restaurants, four distribution centers, and we also manage three manufacturing facilities, with more than 5,000 SKUs, and we deliver to each restaurant up to three times a week. Rafael: The main two challenges we’ve had are volume, in our case reduction, and the forecast uncertainty. We had to close within one day.

Supply Chain Planning Software 296

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

The current taxonomy (or frame/models) for the engines does not address the issues of the global multinational manufacturing company. In the Global Supply Chain, there are More Constraints To Address Than Just Manufacturing. Companies need a planning solution to analyze the trade-offs between make, source, and deliver.

Optimal Sourcing 314

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) Without clear governance, customer data never sees the light of day.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In manufacturing, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the technology that will allow companies to purposely instrument their equipment and products to collect data and then use it to improve, experiment and develop value. IIoT refers to the usage in areas such as manufacturing plants and supply chains. Manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Software 111

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). We started the conversation with sourcing. Lucas had a team that dictated sourcing based on excel spreadsheet analysis to reduce cost and improve tax efficiency. Beating the growth forecast and improving margins drove lucrative bonus programs. Sourcing Decisions Via Spreadsheet.

Procurement Analytics 219

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 219

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

While the terminology evolved, the underlying thesis of S&OP has stayed the same, i.e., bridge the divide between sales forecasts and operational plans while respecting the budget. For example, forecasts are generated using the past three years of history, implicitly assuming history repeats.

S&OP 244

S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 244

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Building optionality in the supply chain through collaborative sourcing: Supply chain teams can proactively identify choke points within the existing network by leveraging emerging technologies such as digital twins and advanced analytics, and modeling their end-to-end supply chains.

Optimal Sourcing 188

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 188

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By the end of 2022, half of all manufacturing supply chains will see the benefits of supply chain resiliency, resulting in a 10% reduction in disruption impact. By 2024, 40% of APeJ-based supply chain forecasts will be automated through the use of artificial intelligence, improving accuracy by 5 percentage points.

Predictive Analytics Software 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). We started the conversation with sourcing. Lucas had a team that dictated sourcing based on excel spreadsheet analysis to reduce cost and improve tax efficiency. Beating the growth forecast and improving margins drove lucrative bonus programs. Sourcing Decisions Via Spreadsheet.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain. End-to-End and Real-Time Logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 245

QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Early adopters of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives should be patting themselves on the back. ESG activity, initially driven by consumer demand and a general desire to do better, has grown into a massive movement that’s captured the attention of customers, investors and governments worldwide.

Procurement Solutions 93

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, the lessons garnered during the pandemic will likely drive inventory management toward less of a dependency on global-wide sourcing and more toward product postponement sourcing and customer fulfillment strategies. World economic growth was forecasted to slow from 3.5 percent in 2024. and the United Kingdom.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

Predictive Analytics Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 59

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

For AGCO, a public company with over $11 billion in revenues, a supply chain risk management application helped the agricultural equipment manufacturer stay agile during COVID. In forecasting lock downs, they looked at infections per million people (PPM) per country. Once infections got to 50-60 ppm, then governments begin to act.

Risk Management 194

Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Risk Management 194

Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Access to publicly available environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information can be leveraged throughout the planning process. Producers are impacted by poor yields in the fields, soaring costs in growing and transporting crops, and fewer growers to source from.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Scenario Planning 191

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

My colleague Jason Miller from Michigan State is an expert at navigating the many different publicly available government database, and interpreting the tea leaves. Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. Price is still the determining factor here.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 94

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Grab yours now!

Optimal Sourcing 75

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

On one extreme, there is an argument that forecasts are always wrong, “Why do them at all?” ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” I do believe in demand planning, but most companies overstate forecast improvements.

Supply and Demand 158

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) Operation Air Bridge by the US Government was also a welcome relief. This cross-functional group (sales, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution) is an operational team to manage the day-to-day issues and exceptions in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 443

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 443

Logility

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

More than ever before, globalization and the associated falling costs of manufacturing, transportation, and coordination present businesses with a tremendous opportunity to produce and deliver products and services at scale. Supply chains that are socially sustainable are crucial for the creation of value in these, as well as economic, areas.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability Supply Chain Strategy 130

QAD

MAY 24, 2023

Global supply chains change enough to necessitate comprehensive visibility and shared views across entire manufacturing enterprises and other industries. Supply chain leaders need effective tools to share real-time information across networks of suppliers, customers, carriers, distributors, and government agencies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability. Pharmaceutical manufacturer Amgen built a new biomanufacturing plant in Singapore that uses 70% less carbon than traditional facilities. These examples address the source, make, and deliver areas of supply chain. Buffering creates waste.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning 299

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Until recently, most businesses saw commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, as a charitable move that lowers returns on investment. Armed with better data, companies can develop accurate supply and demand forecasting models, localise the procurement of resources and restructure contracts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 223

USC Consulting Group

MAY 4, 2020

economy went from being healthy to being forecasted to enter a recession, as over 25 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits and over 700,000 jobs were lost in March , according to government data. In other words, could it have been forecasted? The same can be said for those who use dual sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Sourcing Strategies 72

QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

For example, roughly 85 percent of companies incorporate sustainable procurement practices due to government regulations and policies and the risk of being noncompliant – not in response to consumer attitudes. The needed connectivity between manufacturers and suppliers means relying on increased digitized processes and solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement 97

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

.” Unlike diagnostic and descriptive analytics, which were designed to analyze situations after they happened, predictive analytics utilizes advanced data analytics techniques to forecast future outcomes. Time series forecasting focuses on predicting future data points based on past sequences.

Predictive Analytics 52

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QAD

JULY 15, 2021

Given the demand for critical care equipment like ventilators, personal protective equipment, and key medicines, life sciences companies were left scrambling to produce and in some cases source these important life sustaining products at an unprecedented rate. Are manufacturers ready for the next disruption? .

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 96

20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

However markets recovered themselves in 2021 to greater extent and the economists are forecasting an expansion of that steady growth in the year 2022 as well. This is a direct result of the overstocking/stockpiling that happened in Asian manufacturing and retailing sectors. They are emphasizing on renewable sources of energy.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Asia Currency Policies 83

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Doing business with suppliers located overseas or in another country can be an overwhelming and daunting task even for expert Sourcing professionals. He knew what his cost point had to be on the product which meant that he had to have the product manufactured overseas. The other gentleman had invented a new product.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. Solicitation, award and distribution of grant funding requires significant effort from government administrators and experts in the areas of grants compliance. Reason No.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In a prior 2023 predictions focused initial blog we highlighted the IMF’s sobering economic forecast which calls for 2.7 In a prior 2023 predictions focused initial blog we highlighted the IMF’s sobering economic forecast which calls for 2.7 The IMF Global Economic Outlook Forecast anticipates 3.2 Global Economic Themes.

Supply Chain Software 52

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Forecasting and planning. Advanced Analytics let you share complex data and collaborate with critical stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy, better respond to consumer demand, reduce inventory, improve production, and grow profits. Sourcing and supplier performance. Regulatory Compliance.

Analytics Software 52

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

Even the rush to invest in new semiconductor manufacturing is exacerbating the shortages. Even the equipment used to make semiconductors requires a lot of semiconductors, accordingly “lead times for new semiconductor manufacturing equipment are out 12 months.”. Then the Delta variant hit, changing demand again.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Modeling 62

QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

Brent discusses how now is the time for enterprises to redouble their efforts to upgrade their operations with digital technologies and innovations that improve sourcing and supplier management. Three steps to achieve improved sourcing and procurement via ERP are: . Spreadsheets, emails and guesswork complicate the sourcing process.

Optimal Sourcing 93

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Prescriptive Analytics Software 93

Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

If you are wondering of what use these capabilities are, Muktabh Mayank Srivastava, Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist at ParallelDots, provides a few examples for all the stakeholders in the retail supply chain from manufacturers on the supply side to consumers on the customer side.[3]

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