Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints. Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations.

Sourcing Strategies 227

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Specialization & Expertise: While many companies offer 3PL services, it’s critical to choose a specialized 3PL provider like ModusLink with expertise in handling, storing, and kitting electronic components. For high-volume manufacturers, proficiency in efficiently managing large quantities of the same components is essential.

Electronics 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For industry, the ability to better connect machines, objects, and devices is what is driving excitement for this technology. Patrick Arnold, a research analyst at ARC Advisory Group, says that suppliers of industrial solutions are responding by investing in new product design and incorporating 5G into their portfolios. “5G”

Supply Chain Design Software 212

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. These solutions were proven to increase productivity significantly. The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. This worked.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 287

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2024

The recent eP Summit conference, the Pitti Immagine event focused on the latest digital and technological innovations tailored for the fashion industry, featured approximately 800 specialized operators and an extensive program of roundtables and presentations. Here are our top three takeaways from the conference: 1.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Last year, many in the supply chain technology industry were warning companies all over the globe to prepare for the unknown. Adding sourcing, quality and supplier management enables supply chain technology providers to create an agile and resilient supply chain for their customers through the entire lifecycle of a product.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 281

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues. They can move the goods more efficiently about the warehouse and often more quickly than human workers and aid overall workflow productivity.

Sourcing Strategies 253

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2023

Thanks to continued business growth, Gaviota now manages an extensive network of production plants, subsidiaries, and distributors worldwide, as well as 25 manufacturing divisions operating from 50 warehouses. The company manages a portfolio of over 40,000 products, many of which are seasonal and involve heavy industrial processes. “We

Inventory Reduction 156

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

Steel plays a crucial role in almost all industries—even in those where its application is not as apparent. The food industry, for instance, depends on steel for its use in building greenhouses. For example, old steel used in an industrial context can be recycled into consumer products such as home appliances, automobiles and more.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices. LCI helps us identify the environmental hotspots in a product’s life cycle, highlighting areas with the highest impact.

Inventory Reduction 84

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Trey and his Co-founder Taha Zinifi started Amplio in Summer 2021 to help solve one of the most critical supply challenges facing the industry. Trey and the Amplio team believe that sourcing electronic components should be easy and predictable. Trey Closson and Joe Lynch discuss the Amplio story. About Trey Closson. About Amplio.

Manufacturing Procurement 182

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Last week, we reviewed the challenges facing the retail industry and standard tech stacks in regard to expanding networks and the increasing fulfillment complexity – from proliferating fulfillment centers and rapidly shifting market conditions to built-in OMS logic designed for a different economic age. Click here ! Class is in session.

Purchasing Skills 156

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

How are shippers developing agility and flexing their supply chains to match consumer demand and sales opportunities while managing continued uncertainty over product component availability? Visit the booths to network with industry experts. Peter Koltai, Senior Director International Logistics at Audi AG. Was 2020 a one-off?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

Max focuses on making AI more useful in real-world applications, especially in the manufacturing supply chain and industrial industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to transform the supply chain from incoming materials, through production, quality inspection, packaging, and shipping. About Max Versace.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The manufacturing industry is constantly searching for new and inventive ways to improve inventory management. From Vilfredo Pareto’s 80-20 principle to just-in-time and pull-based manufacturing, minimizing excess inventory has been a continuous quest—spurred on by the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0.

Inventory Management Software 294

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Complex dynamics shape the global automotive industry’s transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

And while the industry faced a lot of complexities and challenges in 2023, we continue to face more every day. And while the industry faced a lot of complexities and challenges in 2023, we continue to face more every day. Mr. Elliott made two statements early in his presentation that stuck with me. Workforce Efficiency.

Course 225

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Dassault Systèmes announced that the program to optimize plant performance by digitally transforming production planning and scheduling is now live as part of its partnership with BMW Group. E-Drive component assembly lines are now connected to the DELMIA Quintiq virtual environment for production planning and scheduling.

Supply Chain Planning 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Specifically, I asked Mile and Jonathan to give me some background on Open Sky Group, as well as a rundown of the Kaleidoscope platform, and the different components that link the end to end supply chain. Consultancies have also taken their experiences a step further and standardized their knowledge and capabilities into products.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 219

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With a looming economic headwind on the horizon, the industries of the world can navigate through these challenges by riding three major trends: supply chain disruption, sustainability, and workforce turnover.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 5, 2024

Data Integration: The Ultimate Challenge In today’s rapidly evolving world, effective collaboration between engineering, sourcing, and the supply chain is paramount, particularly when it comes to managing costs and mitigating risks in the electronics industry.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

A significant addition to our Inventory Hub® product, Dynamic Fulfillment leverages advanced optimization logic to determine what to ship, from where, in real-time, to reduce shipping costs, improve margins, and satisfy empowered customers. Looking for a deeper discussion on Dynamic Fulfillment?

Optimal Sourcing 291

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Manufacturers across industries are facing overwhelming volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic, the effects of which are still impacting the global market and supply chains, regulations, customer expectations and more. In this new reality we live in, change is the only constant. How can this be achieved? Manufacturing a resilient future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 18, 2023

On the demand side, end manufacturers are facing fierce global competition, innovation pressure, and ever more short reaction time to deliver their products to their customers. Is productivity and sustainability contradictory? Consumers are dictating when, where and how they wish their orders to be delivered.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In light of the global pandemic, resiliency and business continuity come to the fore for the C-suite across many businesses and industries. Corporations across industry verticals are looking to diversify sources of supply beyond China. The automotive industry is increasingly coalescing towards a regional hub and spoke model.

Manufacturing Procurement 230

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Logility

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In a world characterized by market volatility and unpredictability, businesses constantly navigate supply chain disruptions, erratic demand patterns, and unexpected risks. While traditional forecasting methods have served us well, they often fall short when addressing the evolving challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape.

Forecasting 216

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products can only be sold and consumed within the state that the original plant was grown.

Supply Chain Design 235

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. The company has over 300,000 products. A Complex Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Transformation 194

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, device & module solutions, healthcare, and social system solutions. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

Supply Chain Software 245

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

IDC’s March 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency & Spending Survey showed that almost 50% of finance organizations are prioritizing consistent ESG practices and/or policies when considering industry ecosystem design and partners. Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Global Complexities Terence: Industrial manufacturing companies are modifying their supply chain landscape and operations to prepare for the new world. Sunil: The No.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

If a supplier’s continued material flow becomes questionable for a wide range of reasons, the way that supplier’s components flow to various factories and nodes in the supply chain is graphically illustrated and the appropriate commodity managers are automatically notified. In riskmethods risks are elevated using heat bubble maps.

Risk Management 194

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of solution management for global trade services at SAP. Both are leaders in this market.

SAP 194

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides key highlights and added supply chain and production perspectives on Tesla ’s recent report of Q1-2024 financial performance. Further added is that the revised next generation new models will be aimed at production among Tesla ’s existing global production facilities vs. planned new facilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2024

The Masters: a tradition unlike any other. And a golfer unlike any other is looking to make history this weekend at the annual golf tournament played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia: Tiger Woods. Actually, Woods is looking at 2 records this weekend, one of which is more attainable than the other.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The sectors affected—semiconductors, microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence—are integral to critical industries such as defense, intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Treasury Secretary to impose limitations or bans on U.S. China trade tensions and strategic rivalry, as the U.S.

Automotive 94

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I decided I didn’t like being the dumbest person in the room about every type of fabric, so I decided to focus on the jeans industry. Most of the garment industry at the time was sort of “old fashioned”, a bit rude and unpleasant, but the jeans industry in the 60s and 70s had Levis, which was a fun company, and was growing like crazy.

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