Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Finally, they have an aftermarket parts division. How many parts do we need? Goods flow to consolidation centers where their 3PL partners scan the parts into a container. Will the needed parts arrive at their plant on time? The ZF supply chain is complex.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

Automotive 73

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Salim: From a macro standpoint, we are seeing that the industry is going through a significant upheaval.

Automotive 69

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ToolsGroup

MAY 19, 2021

This is true for any business with sizable turnover in the product portfolio and especially in industries like retail , electronics, and aftermarket parts. Demand forecasting is tough, and getting it right over the entire product lifecycle during the course of launch, maturation, and end-of-life is tougher still.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors.

Automotive 52

Automotive Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 52

ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2021

Polaris, which manufactures a wide range of vehicles including motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, and agricultural vehicles, deployed ToolsGroup’s supply chain planning software to optimize spare parts inventory in its complex European distribution network against the high target service levels that its customers expect.

ToolsGroup 120

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The report finds compelling business cases for spare part digitization and provides recommendations on the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the aftermarket. The aftermarket is changing. Aftermarket services are extremely important for many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Enter Supply Chain Inspector.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 85

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

As part of the partnership with Consus, REV has implemented Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, to achieve a more focused and faster source-to-contract cycle. REV Group ® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2020

With 100 years of experience, Nordco is a veteran of the railway industry. The company provides the products and services that rail-related industries need to stay on track, including substantial aftermarket spare parts and equipment production. Balancing high service levels with inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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Logility

MAY 25, 2011

Just the other week I met with one of our consumer high-tech customers who spoke about the impact of the pace of innovation on their industry. He mentioned how the supply chain organization, particularly aftermarket parts , has changed and how they have had to evolve their forecasting and inventory management practices.

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Logility

APRIL 30, 2020

Evidence for this can be found in the increasing number of companies choosing to report on CSR initiatives and the thriving cottage industry that provides a variety of CSR-related certifications. Servicing aftermarket parts can also improve sustainability, but if not done strategically can be costly and ineffective. Key Drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Part of the story of this retailer’s employment of the disabled in their DCs is a story of technology adoption. Preferred methods involve having their industrial engineers minutely examine processes and standardize on the safest and most productive way to do those tasks. Technology Can Aid in Hiring the Disabled.

Modeling Software 210

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Roambee

JUNE 10, 2021

The automotive spare parts industry is a highly competitive domain. Spare parts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers are continually battling unclear demand signal, demand-supply fluctuations, and friction in the automotive supply chain.

Real-time Visibility 52

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Co-founded by o9 and Supply Chain Insights, Project Zebra is an open-source industry effort to define and activate outside-in processes to prove the value of outside-in supply chain planning processes. LKQ Europe also captured significant insights by measuring the impact of the bullwhip effect as part of the Project Zebra pilot program.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. In the Part 1 blog post last week, we addressed key imperatives and attained benefits.

Automotive 85

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 85

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 3, 2017

The ToolsGroup customer base of more than 300 companies has allowed us to access a wide array of supply chain planning data for benchmarking in different industries and different circumstances. We wanted to share the results from our study, including industry leader best practices. Industrial. Industrial. Consumer Goods.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2012

According to Gartner, the typical company provides support services and parts for an average of more than seven years after an initial product sale. alone, consumers and businesses spend more than $700 billion per year on spare parts and services. Systems and processes in place to cleanse and classify service parts data.

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AB&R

JANUARY 25, 2022

28, 2022, prices on most of Zebra’s hardware and parts will increase 4% to 7%. Our industry is facing unprecedented cost increases in cargo rates and raw materials. All Industrial Scanners will increase by 4%. Barcode Printers: All ZD4, ZT4, ZE5, RFID Printers, and all parts, printheads and batteries increase by 4%.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

Postal Service, Amazon Logistics and others will seek to handle any fallout, the sheer volume level exceeds available industry capacity and will result in cascading disruptions for industry supply chains. Industry supply chain teams at this point have obviously made their own contingency plans as best they can. economy in $71.1

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BlueYonder

APRIL 13, 2023

I spoke with Blue Yonder’s Hong Mo Yang , SVP, Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live session where he shared the top supply chain opportunities and challenges, what to expect this year from ICON 2023, and some of the key highlights for manufacturing sessions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

History of Reverse Logistics is at the Core of The Stories of War, Retail, eCommerce, and Automotive Aftermarket : As you will see today the history of reverse logistics is quite older than the buzz word of it being thrown around more often today, due to the rise of internet retailing, also known as eCommerce. Read the Full Post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

These use cases come in the form of parts for new products, parts for aftermarket, jigs, fixtures, tools, molds, medical devices, and apparel to name a few. Parts for New Products. The part is printed using laser powder bed fusion techniques. Parts for Aftermarket. Thyssenkrupp.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The Internet’s large-scale global penetration has spawned an increasingly large number of technology and web-savvy consumers, creating a huge opportunity for both industrial manufacturers and their end customers. Manufacturers will sell more parts directly to consumers, even if it’s still through their dealer channel.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts , materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. Deep industry and regional knowledge and expertise. Increased velocity.

Reverse Logistics 120

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 27, 2015

The 9th Annual Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit brings together the biggest players and brightest minds in the industry to establish best practices and discuss future trends that will be impacting your business. Get expert overviews from the top academics, consultants and specialists on the biggest challenges facing the industry.

Electronics 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

For many companies, reverse logistics has become an integral part of their business plan, offering them the ability to maximize the efficiency of their operations. There is no doubt in what direction the industry is going, and a 3PL can be an integral part of a viable reverse logistics solution for your company.

Reverse Logistics 61

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The Smart Software

JANUARY 4, 2024

Do MRO companies genuinely prioritize reducing excess spare parts inventory? In industries where assets supported by spare parts cost hundreds of millions or generate significant revenue (e.g., From an organizational standpoint, our experience suggests not necessarily.

Inventory Reduction 83

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Elementum

JULY 19, 2017

Indeed, established automakers are all mounting their niches in the booming EV industry, but Volvo’s plan to phase out ICE cars and to transition to electric vehicles is yet the first and the biggest bet made by a major traditional car manufacturer. Volvo’s plan also brings the mining industry into the spotlight.

Modeling 0

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts, materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. Reverse logistics system practices vary based on industry and channel position.

Reverse Logistics 120

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. The stakes could not have been higher—Picone knowingly supplied counterfeit parts for use in nuclear submarines. A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities.

Aerospace 52

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Slimstock

MAY 7, 2019

If you’re rolling a new hybrid CUV off the assembly line or chrome-plating exhaust tips for the aftermarket, the automotive industry runs on parts. In 25 years of working with manufacturers and distributors, we know that demand planning and inventory optimization are evergreen topics in the auto industry.

Inventory Reduction 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

A summer job I had during my University years involved the dismantling of old computer input/output machines and the recovery and salvage of all of the parts. At the same time the disassembly of most every part of the machines for refurbishment, reuse, and recovery also seemed to be a worthy cause. Case 1 – The Bad! Conclusion.

Reverse Logistics 60

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

One example is using machine learning in the aftermarket industry where, with the help of sensors on machines, it can detect patterns and determine in advance when a part will break.

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The Smart Software

MAY 23, 2023

Every organization that runs equipment needs spare parts. Some of the problems, however, are industry specific. The post Electric Utilities’ Problems with Spare Parts appeared first on Smart Software. All of them must cope with issues that are generic no matter what their business.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2018

is forming its own company with a major seat supplier to the auto industry. Boeing, the biggest gainer last year and so far this year on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell less than 1% to $333.76 Spare parts for the seats will be sold through Boeing’s Aviall subsidiary. after the close of regular trading in New York.

Aerospace 40

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GlobalTranz

JULY 16, 2015

It’s an integral part of helping your company thrive in today’s competitive business world. A key part of that is that you fully understand not only what reverse logistics involves and how it can help you, but what its history is. The Aftermarket Auto Industry And The Use Of Transportation Reverse Logistics.

Reverse Logistics 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. The use of Vendor Managed Inventory model has gained acceptance in many industries. Further, Fleet Equipment magazine identifies six emerging trends in the dynamic commercial vehicle aftermarket.

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