Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

With the right technology, process manufacturing strategy, planning, and management can be simplified. Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. 4 Digital Solutions That Address the Top Challenges for Process Manufacturers.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

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. A Focus on Safety Stock Is Too Narrow for Effective Inventory Management. Here are a few of the gaps.

Optimal Sourcing 314

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 314

E2open

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Product quality is also essential to good governance and in FY22 e2open customers received an average of 99.96% uptime, often exceeding contracted uptime requirements. Platform: E2open’s platform is already helping clients in four key areas: transportation, manufacturing, inventory and fulfillment, and partner networks.

Supply Chain Network Software 78

Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Government Optimization Software 78

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network. Robust Inventory Management.

Modeling 130

Modeling Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Packaging 130

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. 2. Managing working capital, cash flow, and inventory costs. investments), cash flow, and rising inventory costs rank as the second-highest CFO priority for 2022.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Cost Reduction Strategies 105

ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. Two of Cornerstone Building Brands’ business units — Aperture Solutions – U.S.,

ToolsGroup 156

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability? Bill of Materials Manufacturers looking to incorporate recycled material in their production process , without compromising the final product, should be updating their Bill of Materials (BOM).

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The food and beverage industry is the most important player in South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing approximately R85 billion a year to South Africa’s manufacturing sector. Improve governance and compliance. The post Traceability for manufacturers today appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Download Now.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement South Africa Manufacturing Beverage 105

RFgen

MAY 5, 2020

Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. The Problem: Lack of Inventory Visibility. Challenges in Distribution and Manufacturing.

Real-time Visibility 54

Real-time Visibility Electronics Inventory Reduction Inventory 54

RFgen

MAY 5, 2020

Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. The Problem: Lack of Inventory Visibility. Challenges in Distribution and Manufacturing.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Electronics Inventory Reduction Inventory 52

OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction 52

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 20, 2022

As an example, individuals pointed to the fact that during COVID, domestic manufacturers sprung up to produce N95 masks, supported by DoD SBR grants. To address this issue, one recommendation I am advocating would be to create government industrial policies that are targeted at supporting a domestic “stop gap” manufacturing capability.

Government 59

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

As vulnerable as our planet is becoming, individuals, governments, and businesses are feeling the pressure to make changes using new concepts and frameworks that focus on creating products and services that are more sustainable and more circular. If anything positive came of the pandemic, it was the effects on the environment and climate.

Manufacturing Procurement 80

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 80

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As China’s economy slows, its leaders worry that emerging foreign government and transnational corporate strategies focused on trade with China will make matters worse. Journalist Spriha Srivastava reports, “Chinese Premier Li Qiang criticized governments in the West for their idea of reducing dependency on China.

Supply Chain Strategy 130

Supply Chain Strategy Material Savings Global Supply Chain Optimization 130

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

of revenue on information technology (IT), only six percent of manufacturers drove performance at the intersection of growth and margin. Rise in Inventories. Less Effective at Inventory Management. Inventories grew twenty days over the decade. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory. Despite spending 1.1%

Supply Chain Planning Software 363

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Manufacturing Procurement 363

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Given the radical changes of the pandemic, one strategic question electronics manufacturers should be asking themselves is whether they are prepared for further changes in the coming five to ten years. That is why many manufacturers opt for an ERP system to help them address their challenges. Manufacturing systems.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Electronics Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing 111

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

The UFLPA prohibits goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in Xinjiang from entering the U.S. But electronics; industrial and manufactured; and apparel, footwear, and textiles make up the bulk of products detained. Historically, an OOM has access to all the company’s inventory.

Supply Chain Optimization 233

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While consumer products manufacturers previously led the way for sustainable manufacturing practices, a growing number of manufacturers in other sectors are treating sustainability as an important operational objective to increase global competitiveness. The Sustainability Movement in Business and Manufacturing.

Waste Reduction 144

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 144

OptiProERP

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Electronics manufacturers have many revenue opportunities, but also many challenges to overcome to be competitive. Electronics manufacturers must adapt to many emerging trends. Let’s review the most common challenges facing electronics manufacturers and how ERP provides technology to manage them. Intricate Supply Chain.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Electronics Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supply chains are in the news, on governments’ agendas, and in the spotlight. Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development. This is an important time for the supply chain profession.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 246

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

McKinsey promises improved agility (not defined) with up to a 30% reduction in operational cost and a decrease in inventory of 75%. (I The technology is the easy part, but making a conscious choice on inventory deployment is challenging for companies. The focus needs to be on how to build governance processes to use the models.

Supply Chain Software 405

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 405

Unleashed

DECEMBER 13, 2023

New manufacturing data reveals the small to medium manufacturing sector remains in recovery mode, with global performance largely mapping to local economic conditions. New Zealand manufacturing, meanwhile, is at an historic inflection point, with stagnant performance in multiple sectors.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Manufacturing Beverage 52

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

Inventory Reduction 95

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 95

QAD

JUNE 30, 2020

This is the new mantra of food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers. The ERP system is the backbone of a manufacturer, especially for food and beverage companies, and an ERP should provide nothing less than reliability, dependability and adaptability in today’s world. Expect the unexpected. The three P’s?

Supply Chain Design Software 106

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Beverage Supply Chain Network Software 106

GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. A need for real-time inventory management has arisen, but until now, we didn't have a way to make it a reality. Let’s take a closer look at why such systems have the power to radically change standard inventory management operations.

Inventory Management Software 120

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Procurement Analytics 120

Vinculum

APRIL 29, 2020

With most manufacturing units/factories being shut down, supply chains have been disrupted leading to auxiliary crises. Inadequate inventory, uncertainties pertaining to logistics, resultant shipping delays are some of the over-the-top challenges encountered by the retail industry. Present scenario. Need of the hour.

Government 52

Government Procurement Solutions Retail Data 52

NC State SCRC

MAY 7, 2020

We have started to put together ideas on what a national governance framework would look like, which would begin by establishing a standing governance model for national disasters. While we may not experience another disaster as severe as this pandemic, we need to assume the worst case in planning a governance model. First case?

Government 52

Government Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. From our lens, the latter is evidence of recessionary manufacturing conditions that are now stabilizing. That stated, the reported 49.6

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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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

Georgia Optimal Sourcing Modeling Modeling Software 225

QAD

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Our health care industry depends on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, and they, in turn, depend on contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for their outsourced manufacturing. Like other manufacturers, CMOs lose efficiency due to the ongoing effects of disruption on their operations.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

Synovos

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing plants are now competing for wages that were unheard of five or six years ago,” explains William Brummett, Vice President of New Business Development at RS Integrated Supply, a global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supply chain services company that provides outsourced procurement and storeroom solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. Hence, some companies will find corded barcode scanners to be all they need, where other companies require wireless scanners to support their online inventory management.

Inventory Management Software 96

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 96

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

regional research into manufacturing and distribution companies during the Covid-19 period to date. Government assisted by reducing tax and other structural reforms, but the research showed regarding actual direct support, that: 51% received no direct funding. The Manufacturing 4.0 Funding – help is at hand – or is it?

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Kenya Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software 104

GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments. How Are Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Being Used?

Analytics Software 120

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics Distribution 120

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Automotive suppliers regularly receive Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) demand signals from car manufacturers. These EDIs keep auto makers informed as to the required quantities of components that need to be manufactured in the coming five days, as well as giving them visibility on long term forecasting.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 98

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Report Global Manufacturing 52