IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. Sustainability Is The Cornerstone Of Manufacturing Competitiveness.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Additionally, recent global supply chain disruptions have made it difficult to predict supply and demand, making sustainable operations even more difficult. Manufacture with agility and quality: Pressure to manufacture new products right first time to protect the brand and secure market share.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 156

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

As vulnerable as our planet is becoming, individuals, governments, and businesses are feeling the pressure to make changes using new concepts and frameworks that focus on creating products and services that are more sustainable and more circular. Using renewable energy sources that can create long-term sustainable energy consumption.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle. There has never been as much awareness and urgency, locally and globally, to drive sustainability. This is especially true for the manufacturers of the world because they build the stuff that keeps the global economy going. Green Really Is Green. Getting To The Core.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. What is just-in-time manufacturing? What is just-in-time manufacturing? Here’s how it works.

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QAD

AUGUST 25, 2020

No manufacturer would be blamed if they put operational sustainability plans on the back burner during the current environment. Yet it seems sustainability will surely survive this moment, which means manufacturers must stay vigilant. . Tackling sustainability does not need to be a one-manufacturer show.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers.

Waste Reduction 98

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

Optimal Sourcing 242

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. The question is, how do we navigate our way out of this never-ending chaos to continue driving sustainable growth? Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. HOW DID WE GET HERE? MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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QAD

MARCH 23, 2023

Today, the choice for CPG manufacturers and supply chains is clear: future-proof with digital manufacturing technologies that can meet the customer where they are or be left behind. many businesses are left with a supply chain and manufacturing ecosystem that looks – and functions – a lot different than it used to.

Manufacturing Procurement 94

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

In fact, at least 70% of consumers say they are willing to pay a 5% price premium for more sustainable goods. These practices, in turn, help your business operate more efficiently and sustainably. Think Lean to Go Green Lean inventory management is a greener approach to managing your inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 96

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Material Savings Sustainability 96

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Industrial equipment manufacturers today are operating in an increasingly complex and ever-evolving landscape. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries. In this sector.

Material Savings 156

Material Savings Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 156

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

In the following graphic, you can see why steel already has excellent circular economy credentials and can even have the potential to drive more sustainable operations for many organizations. Instead of waiting for those large-scale changes to happen, steel manufacturers can start now and transform their operations for greater efficiency.

Material Savings 317

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Logility

MAY 1, 2019

Fifteen years ago, I worked for a company that embraced Lean 6 Sigma as a core operating fundamental. Just about every member of the management team was a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt and many had attained a level of Master Black Belt. Fifteen years ago there were few resources to help apply lean principles to supply chain planning.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 102

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Lean was born out of simple necessities and a desire to work in more effective ways. In today’s environment of change and disruption nothing seems simple nor efficient and yet there are still amazing opportunities to apply basic principles in our organizations to help us develop more resilient cultures and build sustainable business.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing. Lean thinking helps manufacturers consume less of everything, from packaging and raw materials to energy.

Manufacturing Procurement 131

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Innovation Expense Reduction 131

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Staffing Solutions, which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Staffing Solutions. Lean Staffing Solutions provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 leading 3PLs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 244

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King® and our extended portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. “ Trane Technologies is developing shop floor digital twins to optimize all manufacturing process development.”

Waste Reduction 317

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

The internal processes of a manufacturer are critical to the success of the overall business. This article breaks down 11 of the most effective process improvement techniques in manufacturing that you can implement in your workplace today. Deep dive: Check out the 2023 Manufacturing Productivity Guide.

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Logility

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today, Lean is a concept, a philosophy, a practice, and a set of tools all wrapped in one. The focus of Lean is to maximize quality, minimize unnecessary steps and optimize customer value (provide them what they want when they want it). Why wouldn’t adopting a Lean philosophy help?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 102

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! However, there is one aspect that has grown significantly in terms of importance and visibility in recent years: running a more sustainable business. Below are four ways to run a more sustainable business. Change the manufacturing process. Renewable energy.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 29, 2021

Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs continue to grow in importance as organizations strive to become agile and remain competitive. Unfortunately, all too often this charter is left to lean managers and is driven as part of individual projects or reactions to disruption or quality issues.

Continuous Improvement 296

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Consider the unique requirements of your manufacturing process. For high-volume manufacturers, proficiency in efficiently managing large quantities of the same components is essential. Comprehensive Kitting Services: Tailored kitting solutions to meet the unique needs of electronics manufacturers.

Electronics 78

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

So how do you become a successful, sustainable and customer-centric organisation? Customer centricity in manufacturing requires a real shift in business strategy that puts the customer first, both for your products and your services. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It is no secret that the manufacturer and distributor sectors have been some of the hardest hit by the global health crisis and recent geopolitical instability. Tackling the various hurdles faced by manufacturers and distributors requires a strategic approach. Implementing innovative cost-saving for a manufacturer.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I learned about “lean manufacturing” (or simply “lean”) back in the 1990s when I met James Womack and read his book “ The Machine that Changed the World ”. Based on MIT's five-year, fourteen-country study – one of the largest and most thorough ever undertaken -- the book describes the entire managerial system of lean production.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2021

The scale of the disruptions’ impact have forced companies to reexamine their existing operations and decision-making processes, especially in operations and manufacturing. For A & D manufacturers it is now a chance to restructure and implement new capabilities that will help them be more efficient once production ramps up.

Aerospace 296

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RFgen

JULY 2, 2017

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can pay dividends as retailers face pressure in the supply chain. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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RFgen

JULY 2, 2017

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can pay dividends as retailers face pressure in the supply chain. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Solutions Group. Lean can deliver on this promise because they are the pioneers in helping U.S. Sustainability. Optimization.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Prior to serving at e2open, he spent three years at i2 Technologies in Product Management, where he helped companies in the manufacturing, transportation and retail sectors optimize key business processes for maximum profitability. E2open is committed to sustainability and is helping its customers reduce their environmental impact.

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Demand Driven Technologies

JUNE 8, 2023

As an avid Lean practitioner, I have an instinctive aversion to batch sizes. For a long time, I thought that the ideal would be that when a consumer needs something, it should be manufactured and made available, by the unit, almost immediately. Let’s face it.

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