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How the World Wide Web Disrupted Manufacturing

QAD

Disruptive technologies have become the standard in manufacturing, so much so that it’s easy to forget the unprecedented rate of change we’ve all become accustomed to, and that it all began with a single piece of software that changed life as we know it: the World Wide Web (WWW). McKinsey & Co.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

Those goods flowed through three regional hubs – in Singapore, Panama City, Panama and Stabio, Switzerland – to 49 distribution centers, 24 of which VF operates. VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing.

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Introducing QAD Adaptive ERP 2023 and Enhancements for QAD Adaptive Applications

QAD

QAD has bolstered our cloud offerings with new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities that enhance user productivity and support informed and intelligent decision-making. It provides the production insights needed to rapidly respond to unplanned inventory shortages, equipment failures and productivity slowdowns.

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Patient-centric networks at the heart of pharmaceutical supply chain management: Lessons from LogiPharma Europe 2018

Kinaxis

In early April I attended the LogiPharma Europe 2018 conference in Montreux, Switzerland, an event that attracted more than 800 attendees, including practitioners and executives from pharma and medical device industries, along with software vendors and many service providers. Concurrent planning breaking down silos.

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Target Hires New Inventory Management Leader to Revamp Supply Chain

RFgen

Specifically, Cook will serve as the senior vice president of global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment. Specifically, shoppers are increasingly turning to online stores, signaling necessary adjustments to the supply chain, particularly with logistics and inventory management. Why Inventory Management Matters.

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Target Hires New Inventory Management Leader to Revamp Supply Chain

RFgen

Specifically, Cook will serve as the senior vice president of global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment. Specifically, shoppers are increasingly turning to online stores, signaling necessary adjustments to the supply chain, particularly with logistics and inventory management. Why Inventory Management Matters.

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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Operational Excellence in the New Normal- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

This second in this series provides a specific focus for the now growing importance for increased operational excellence and efficiencies for companies whose products are anchored in process and batch manufacturing process environments. It is a complex challenge requiring consistent and relevant information.