Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

Whether you work in precision engineering or pharmaceuticals, food and drink or textiles, achieving on-time, in-full (OTIF) has been difficult if not impossible. We analysed 25 different sub-sectors of the supply chain industry to see which ones experienced the most severe shortages during the Covid crisis.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 98

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Every IBP process is rightly different in every company and sector, e.g. FMCG, Pharma, Agri but the basics essentially remain the same. The purpose is to balance demand & supply in the extended supply chain. IBP is performed periodically – monthly or weekly cycles.

Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 100

Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

An up-close look at the the young people who embody the best traits of the new Supply Chain Generation. While the ratio of male-to-female managers in the supply chain field has hovered around 9:1 for an uncomfortably long time, that trend may slowly but finally be changing. 30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2016.

Supply Chain Design Software 69

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 69

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JULY 4, 2018

Some time ago I wrote about the way spreadsheets were undermining expensively assembled ERP’s in FMCG, Brewing and Pharmaceutical companies. They still are, by the way.

Pharmaceutical 124

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Company Forecasting 124

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JANUARY 14, 2021

Ok, I admit it, I started my career as an R&D scientist-type developing FMCG products for the European and Middle Eastern markets. I was actually using my chemistry qualification in industry, which is an opportunity not everyone receives after graduation, so I enjoyed my job.

Pharmaceutical 130

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial 130

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 22, 2018

I started my career as an R&D type who helped bring new FMCG products to the market. Nobody really knew how a product made the transition from bench top and pilot plant testing to the supermarket shelves.

Pharmaceutical 124

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Supply and Demand 124

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 5, 2015

In a related post I took a look at the use of Balanced Scorecards in FMCG, Brewing and Pharmaceutical businesses but in fact they are entirely appropriate for any business. Whatever your business size or offering you will benefit from knowing exactly what is going on and where you need to improve.

Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical KPI Supply and Demand Supply Chain 100

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 6, 2018

Do FMCG, Drinks & Pharma Companies delude themselves on Customer Service? I think some may well be doing this and may or may not know it! Whatever service related KPI you measure, the KPI is designed to asses how you are performing both internally and at a retailer or outlet level, against peers.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Retail 124

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2018

Four years ago Matthew Timms wrote, “Cited by some as ‘the next industrial revolution’, 3D printing is slowly reshaping the traditional supply chain, and could conceivably be the single most disruptive breakthrough since progressive assembly.”[1] The benefits and challenges of additive manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 14, 2017

I have never been a fan of budget airlines and certainly not since one left me sleeping overnight in the back of beyond that is Luton Airport. That may be an exciting addition to a student’s back-pack holiday itinerary but when you have a glass back it is not so appealing.

Supply Chain Performance 124

Supply Chain Performance Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Supply and Demand 124

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 29, 2017

Interim Management is an approach used by companies to “make things happen” within a clear budget and without the headaches of recruiting a full time employee (FTE). The benefits are numerous but initially…….

Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Supply and Demand Company 100

Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Financial Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Innovation 28

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 13, 2018

There is your dilemma. You need to save cash towards an expensive year-end holiday but you really do not know the best place from where to take the money. Do you take it from your day to day current account which is already set up to pay the routine monthly bills and invoices?

Cost Reduction Strategies 133

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Pharmaceutical Jordan 133

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Finally, Friday afternoon and looking forward to running out of school with a whole weekend of football ahead (other sports are available). Just a double Biology lesson to get through and then 2 days of freedom from books, blackboards and bugs. Suddenly, the Bio teacher announces to the acne ridden class that humans have a tail.

Company 130

Company Customer Service Jordan 130