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

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Clients have included third party logistics providers (3PL’s), asset-based providers, shippers (manufacturers and distributors) and vendors to the industry (transportation technology/fleet solutions). We partner with clients across North America to help them identify the most qualified candidates for their niche hiring needs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 168

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Third Party Logistics Supply Chain Network Software 168

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 Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing 52

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. Her unique approach to research and strategy is based on a decade-long career launching successful B2B and B2C programs and products across North America.

Price Reduction 222

Price Reduction Company Supply Chain Strategy North America 222

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.

Cost Reduction Strategies 147

Cost Reduction Strategies North America Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2021

Clients have included Third Party Logistics providers (3PL’s), Asset-Based providers, Shippers (Manufacturers and Distributors), and Vendors to the industry (transportation technology/fleet solutions). We partner with clients across North America to help them identify the most qualified candidates for their niche hiring needs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Third Party Logistics Supply Chain Network Software North America 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. The issue was that none of these ex-McKinnsey and Deloitte consultants knew how to model variability, feasibility, and constraints. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months.

Procurement Analytics 217

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 217

Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

As fast-growing businesses turn their attention to upcoming holiday demand, Ware2Go has tapped our internal experts and the latest industry data to create insights around what to expect and how to plan for peak season. Let’s take a closer look at how these three factors play into ocean freight shipping decisions.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Freight 98

Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Whether it’s deforestation from farming grains or livestock; carbon emissions from transport and production plants; or chemical waste produced manufacturing household products, it’s important for a business to understand all the ways in which it impacts the environment – and to take action to minimize its footprint.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 116

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. The issue was that none of these ex-McKinnsey and Deloitte consultants knew how to model variability, feasibility, and constraints. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

But how to do this was very ambiguous. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Initially, Mr. Beery found the technology intriguing, but he was not sure how to leverage their solution. One of those companies was Aera Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ".

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical, surgical and laboratory products, is focused on continuous improvement of service. The Cardinal Health Supply Chain Cardinal Health’s medical segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 175

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

Tompkins is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has offices throughout North America. How to handle VUCA environments and unprecedented times. COVID and the associated VUCA forced us to completely redesign what we do and how we do it. How to be more resilient? VUCA Environments.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. In addition to making a significant amount of audio and visual supplies, CaliBaja is also a major manufacturer of medical equipment—a status that has kept them as active as ever during the pandemic. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

Resource Reduction 92

Resource Reduction Mexico North America Predictive Analytics 92

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends. How to Become a Shipper of Choice.

Trends 182

Trends Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 182

Logility

MARCH 13, 2020

Everyone is working hard to figure out how to stay safe, what is going on, how to minimize the impact to our personal lives and the companies we work for, and to plan for the future. These are questions everyone from manufacturing to retail must analyze now. Where will you place that inventory?

Modeling 211

Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 211

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Determining how to optimize the flow of goods throughout your supply chain network from source to demand – where do you buy and make goods, where do you store them, and how do you optimally move them through the network. Most (44%) rate it as “somewhat effective” and 22% rate it as “not very effective.”

Network Design Software 156

Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design 156

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Determining how to optimize the flow of goods throughout your supply chain network from source to demand – where do you buy and make goods, where do you store them, and how do you optimally move them through the network. . Most (44%) rate it as “somewhat effective” and 22% rate it as “not very effective.”

Network Design Software 159

Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design 159

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Initiatives planned to reduce lost containers include the MARIN Top Tier project, which was founded in 2021 by several member lines and a range of maritime stakeholders to perform research on concrete data about the causes of containers overboard and how to prevent further incidents. But industry voices have noted concerns.

Negotiating Skills 202

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 202

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

We'll talk about how to get to near-perfect fill rates, but first let me first reaffirm that companies are achieving it. Diageo North America , the world's leading premium drinks business, did the same. For example, one consumer products company I know has a dedicated organization of 23 expediters, just for North America.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 0

DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Beef, poultry and pork producers from Europe and North America all share a similar challenge: how to get the most value out of an animal. Different departments work in silos. The left hand does not always know what the right hand is doing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 189

Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

The “reshoring” of manufacturing operations from China and elsewhere to the United States continues to make headlines. And earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published an article about how the toy maker K’Nex has moved most of its manufacturing operations from China to its factory in Pennsylvania. Be Sociable, Share!

Manufacturing Procurement 173

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing 173

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

However, a common question asked by end-users, is ‘how do we power electronics inside a sealed enclosure?’. Glands are manufactured using different materials, including: Aluminium. You’re more likely to replace or upgrade computer hardware a few times before your manufacturing facility needs a new enclosure.

Industrial 189

Industrial Industry How To North America 189

Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

In some key trading routes, such as Asia–Europe and Asia–North America, the rate spikes are even higher and the delays more frequent.”[4]. ”[9] Regionalization is more in line with Howells’ call for rebalancing manufacturing strategies than it is with national reshoring policies. ”[4]. Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The primary challenge is figuring out how to locate and gather the right data, and then delivering it along with existing order documentation. They tie together raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and 3PLs. Others have already started planning for the move.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 100

ivalua

MAY 7, 2020

And sellers in the Japanese market, such as Australian mining companies, had to find new customers to replace those Japanese manufacturers who were forced to halt production due to the quake. We had a good understanding of risk and how to mitigate it , whether it be political, financial, environmental, strategic, operational, etc.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Japan South Korea 130

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 27, 2015

The West Coast port congestion in North America proved to be a game changer for businesses, with preparation being the winning factor. How do you avoid spending additional millions to cover extra inventory costs and shipping delays? Textile manufacturer, Vlisco, reduced production lead time by 50 percent.

Inventory Reduction 120

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 120

QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Few understand this conundrum, or know how to solve it, better than Cathy, Jan and I, having seen it firsthand more times than we can count. Episode #48: Lean Manufacturing | Thriving or Dying in Today’s Automotive Supply Chain What does Lean mean to you? Click here to listen to the full episode.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 79

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 79

AB&R

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A Key to Manufacturing and Warehousing Success in Arizona The Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding cities are booming with new warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants right now. AB&R helps thousands of companies across North America identify, track, and manage their critical assets and inventory.

Arizona 52

Arizona Warehousing Optimization Software Manufacturing 52

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

Even if consumers in North America do a better job of reducing food waste, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the food they save will end up where it is needed most. Fortunately, manufacturers are working with scientists to develop new types of packaging that are both good for the environment and good for preserving freshness.

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Food Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

Even if consumers in North America do a better job of reducing food waste, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the food they save will end up where it is needed most. Fortunately, manufacturers are working with scientists to develop new types of packaging that are both good for the environment and good for preserving freshness.

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Food Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64 It describes a system for on-demand apparel manufacturing, allowing for custom-made clothes delivered quickly.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 79

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2015

Tomorrow, I have a call with a manufacturing company to answer the question, “ What is the most important concept in the book?” The book outlines how to drive a guiding coalition. I am planning a book tour in Europe in March and North America in April. Dialogue with global supply chain teams energizes me.

Metrics 150

Metrics Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 150

IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 Defining How Mid-Market Manufacturers Derive and Deliver Value. One of the most valuable findings of the study is that mid-market manufacturers need more evidence of Industry 4.0,

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 56

Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. A Boston Scientific medical device is used somewhere in the world every two seconds, but the company is much more than a medical device manufacturer. Manufacturers find themselves at a crossroads.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

Inventory Reduction 156

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