DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s dynamic Transportation & Mobility landscape, the pressure is on to innovate and provide new experiences for customers. Success, and establishing a lasting competitive advantage in new ways, now relies on the ability to modernize manufacturing and operational systems to drive swift and informed decision-making.

Automotive 156

Automotive Manufacturing Real-time Visibility Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. Common performance metrics include process completion rate and the number of automated tasks.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. However, the stories of success are largely project improvements or improvements in vertical supply chain efficiency in manufacturing or transportation. Admitting this truth is a freeing moment.

Inventory Reduction 158

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 158

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. A Look at History. Resiliency.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. You will also gain insights on the Network of Networks group’s work on blockchain along with insights on wearable/IOT to redefine digital manufacturing.

S&OP 155

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 155

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Before I started doing this research, I believed procurement and manufacturing were aligned. While this is the case in 50% of the organizations, there are many organizations with large alignment gaps between finance/operations and procurement/manufacturing. Digital manufacturing is also a disruption. I was wrong.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 0

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. You will also gain insights on the Network of Networks group’s work on blockchain along with insights on wearable/IOT to redefine digital manufacturing.

S&OP 152

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 152

Kinaxis

JUNE 12, 2017

Consolidation followed and innovation took a back seat. As bulk of the action in enterprises shifted from within the four walls of the company to outside the company due to increased use of contract manufacturing and third party logistics (3PL), traditional technologies built on ERP foundation came up short.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 233

Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Circularity can deliver significant material cost savings through value chains and manufacturing processes, and create additional, value and new business opportunities. Manufacturers adopting a circular economy are realizing they need to think differently. When it comes to circular transition there are no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 52

Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Often this data is rolled up organizationally, geographically or in distribution through performance metrics or key performance indicators (targets change with these roll ups). A high-tech contract manufacturer was growing rapidly through acquisition. See Oracle’s Internet of Things Cloud Application for more examples.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Gartner Demand Planning Software 104

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

Today, I’m adding to the list of resolutions, but instead of focusing on things you should do this year, I’m focusing on 4 things you should stop doing in 2017. For related commentary, see “ There’s No Silver Bullet for Supply Chain Visibility ” and “ Forget Innovation, Just Execute Better ”.

Negotiate Pricing 100

Negotiate Pricing Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 100

OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Some standard digital technologies are cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and Big Data. Define Metrics to Measure Success. Define productivity, processes, costs, new revenue, and customer satisfaction metrics. How Does Digital Transformation Help SMEs?

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 52

Arena Solutions

MAY 2, 2023

Circularity can deliver significant material cost savings through value chains and manufacturing processes, and create additional, value and new business opportunities. Manufacturers adopting a circular economy are realizing they need to think differently. When it comes to circular transition there are no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Material Savings 78

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 78

GlobalTranz

MARCH 10, 2017

as well as the Industrial Internet of Things , manufacturers are using technology to enhance their operations in ways they never before thought possible to get manufacturing efficiency. A System of Smart Labels and Sensors To Enhance Manufacturing Efficiency. Integration With the IIoT. Industry 4.0

Manufacturing 159

Manufacturing Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 159

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Supply chain technology is changing rapidly as new, innovative solution providers leave traditional legacy players behind. In supply chain management technology there is a fault line separating new, innovative technology providers and traditional supply chain software providers, and the gap between them is growing. Seismic shifts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

Some supply chains also have inputs from the evolving world of the Internet of Things where machine sensors transmit frequent streams of data. I also like the work that is happening at the Demand-driven Institute on the redesign of manufacturing to be more demand driven. Map the Process Outside-in from the Channel Back.

Supply Chain Design Software 258

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 258

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor. How data can be used to link business goals and metrics. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Analytics Software 111

Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Predictive Analytics Software 111

Supply Chain Network

MAY 27, 2017

Whether it was Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Just In Time (JIT), Just In Time II (JITII), Quick Response (QR), Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) or more recently the very popular Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) I’ve pretty much seen them all.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software Scenario Planning 60

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. In the building of global supply chains, in the last decade, across value networks, outsourcing to third-party logistics, and contract manufacturing accelerated. A Critical Review of the Contract Manufacturing Model. There are many reasons.

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

QAD

AUGUST 1, 2019

While your thoughts on the subject may be lost in the back of your mind, the fact is that ERP solution capabilities are evolving, and so is their role in manufacturing. Smart manufacturing is no longer just a buzzword, it’s now the “way forward” plan for many manufacturers, regardless of the industries they serve.

Manufacturing 103

Manufacturing Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Predictive Analytics Software 103

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

Sit back and listen as companies share insights on the adoption of robotics, the Internet of Things, 3D printing, manless vehicles, new forms of analytics, and the emergence of new business models like Alibaba, Amazon, and Uber. Join us for a critical view of supply chain 2030 through the insights of leading economists.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 150

BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2016

A few weeks ago I discussed some key takeaways from ChainLink Research’s Digital Displacement report , which examined how digital advancements are affecting manufacturers’ products. It’s a deep dive into how digital connectedness will impact manufacturers’ supply chains in the future. It’s a great time to be a consumer.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. This challenge has contributed to the slowdown or cessation of production in some sectors (e.g.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 230

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Internet of and for Things. We’ve talked about the Internet of Things (IOR) before and the implications it has on supply chain, but what I found particularly interesting was WEF chose not to focus on issues like consumers’ growing need for instant gratification. 3D Printing and Manufacturing. Robotics and Services.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

Common sense alone tells you automobile manufacturers face different risks than cosmetics manufacturers. ”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. Identifying risks. It’s a lot to keep track of.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy 100

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Per IDC Manufacturing Insights , the use of robotics will become more platform based through robot-as-a-service, reducing costs of deployment and maintenance. Across the spectrum, robotics will become more versatile and accessible. Furthermore, the speed of operation of robots will increase more than 30 percent by the end of 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Trends 120

RFgen

APRIL 20, 2017

Greater visibility into metrics such as travel time can pay dividends in warehouse settings. Emerging connected technologies, ranging from Internet of Things sensors to IP-enabled vehicles and fleet tracking systems, are coming together to transform the entire transportation industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Transportation 52

RFgen

APRIL 20, 2017

Greater visibility into metrics such as travel time can pay dividends in warehouse settings. Emerging connected technologies, ranging from Internet of Things sensors to IP-enabled vehicles and fleet tracking systems, are coming together to transform the entire transportation industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Transportation 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2015

A constant focus on innovation at all levels. These five things are in our DNA,” Mike said proudly. For me, this means that the supply chain must innovate. We need to be the most INNOVATIVE area of any business. The ability to fail successfully. The absolute focus on what is best for Lenovo and the Individual.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The Internet of Things. Making the digital pivot will embrace all of these disruptions together to drive innovation and new business models. Today, supply chain software leaders struggle with the Innovators dilemma. In supply chain, the Innovator’s Dilemma is alive and well. 3D printing. What happens?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2015

It includes Internet of Things, Digital of Everything, and Commerce of Anything. IBM is good at manufacturing terms that we both hate and love. While the manufacturing clients that I work with have strong IT relationships with SAP, and HANA is more and more a discussion, I think that we are missing several basic discussions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 150

Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

With an ever increasing focus on innovation and efficiency in the supply chain, Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 threw up a host of interesting takeaways. Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and advanced analytics have been some of the most disruptive technologies that leaders are adopting.

Gartner 40

Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies 40

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

getting buy-in from drivers and other stakeholders) and implementing appropriate metrics to measure and drive performance.). There’s been a lot of innovation and improvements in how we collect, analyze, and view data, but there’s also a long way to go before we get to true predictive analytics. There are so many possibilities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 113

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Analytical innovation and digital transformation drove step-change capabilities within the office and marketing. Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting? As a result, many companies are struggling. Intuitively leaders feel there is a better way.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150