The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. These technologies have the potential to automate processes, improve forecasting accuracy, optimize inventory management, and enhance decision-making capabilities.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Even in Malaysia, retail sales during Christmas and Chinese New Year showed an 26.5% This is forcing organisations to change the way business and logistics management are being handled to improve forecast accuracy, ensure compliance, reduce costs of goods and to handle delays effectively.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies. Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. Using a contract manufacturer allows companies to focus on their core competencies, which usually are not designing a product for manufacturing, production, or supply chain management.

Supply and Demand 41

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 41

Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2018

Firms expressed discomfort as euro-area manufacturing growth accelerated to a record in December, capping a solid year for industry. Global growth also got a boost from a solid reading in China’s manufacturing sector. Car manufacturers are among those who have ramped up supply or felt the pressure of demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 58

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Purchasing Skills 58

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Figure 1: Identifying gaps in supply chain competency Overall Findings from three segments of industry were identified namely logistics, manufacturing and trading. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

After Celestica I went to work for Psion Teklogix before starting my own Solar panel manufacturing company. Over my career I have established supply chains for global leaders like EMC, Cisco, HP and others in China, Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mexico and across North America.

Purchasing Skills 42

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 42

EazyStock

AUGUST 8, 2023

Chinese New Year shutdowns Every year factories in China (and other countries that celebrate the Lunar New Year, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei) shut down so that their workers can celebrate Chinese New Year. For example, how much extra stock do you order to cover your forecasts?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Forecasting Scenario Planning 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

Physical logistics will become more and more important, which comes down to fundamental process execution, performance measurement, teamwork, and communication…in other words, back to the basics! Everybody seems to think that digital devices will somehow reduce all this complexity. This is likely to continue. More of the same.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Elementum

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Dr. Yossi Sheffi is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL). Consider manufacturing companies: “It used to be—go to China for products, parts, and material. Operations managers now must be more discerning. It still hurts!’”

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Pricing Training Supply and Demand 60

Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2017

Forecast to grow by a CAGR of 7.5% by 2020 globally, the logistics industry is booming. Logistics, the complex operation involving the movements of people, facilities, and supplies, is applied in every industry from manufacturing to retail to trade. The global logistics market is expected to grow from US $8.1T

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Company Logistics South America 60

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. . I took up a role to develop and facilitate the regional S&OP program for BlueScope steel, spanning, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. For example, a forecast is relevant for longer-term planning but not relevant for immediate action ( i.e. , supply chain execution). Toyota's profits over the last 20 years have made most other automobile manufacturers around the world envious.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 84

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is famed for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer chips, Intel needs little introduction. Deere & Company.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

This young, publicly listed American software vendor recently bought out Terra Technology, a specialist in demand sensing (short-term forecasting based on point-of-sale data). Lao People's Democratic Republic. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Liechtenstein. Luxembourg. Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of. Madagascar. Marshall Islands.

Supply Chain Planning Software 79

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 79

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The map indicates the actual and forecast growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) of fast-growing countries. The logos illustrate the manufacturers’ choices about whether or not to produce close to their sales markets. The Blue Banana represents the key sales market for many brands in Europe. Production and distribution. Luxembourg.

Europe 60

Europe SCM Guinea-Bissau Virgin Islands 60