SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 15, 2023

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. The misalignment can result in multitude of negative consequences such as high warehousing costs, cash flow difficulties, loss of sales, which can lead to permanent loss of loyal customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

Examples include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management (WMS_ or Advanced Planning (APS). The IT taxonomy for visibility is supply chain analytics. As you implement supply chain analytics and use control theory with well-defined reference data with clear bands for control, process improvement ensues.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. With supply chain management analytics software, companies can improve decision making, take a proactive approach and quickly mitigate issues before they explode into bigger problems.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Here are some interesting predictions from a reputable international research firm, IDC, which highlight key areas of technological applications regarding the impending digital revolution of the international supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2022

Recent press reports around food supply chain issues have emphasized the essential nature of a solid, well-managed supply chain where managers can predict (and respond to) potential delays or scarcity. A fast, reliable supply chain reduces purchasing spending by ordering only the required units, particularly for higher-value items.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

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RFgen

MAY 16, 2023

The role of data analytics in optimizing inventory management processes has become increasingly important. Analytics help organizations make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. But your analytics is only as good as the underlying data. That’s why most inventory handlers leverage data.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

2) Supply Chain Analytics | 22k Subscribers. The Supply Chain Analytics Channel is funded by the Ministry of HRD government of India as part of its National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The Supply Chain Analytics Channel is highly detailed and will always be recommended for years to come. Subscribers.

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Logility

JUNE 15, 2021

Food and beverage companies can use demand sensing to predict sudden market trends and prepare for actual supply needs. For example, an F&B business that supplies perishable goods knows that these goods have a limited shelf life and therefore must accurately project how much to purchase at once.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list. This complexity is occurring in many forms.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On this tour, I heard Jeff Ma, a former member of the MIT blackjack team, speak on the use of analytics to make better decisions in “beating the house.” The outcomes are less predictable or clear. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. Closed Loop.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) Figure 1 shows a market-by-market planning model by a sinus drug manufacturer. Recovery Team. Bottom line?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. And what is sitting in the warehouse. The impact? And for our global supply chains, that transformation cannot happen fast enough.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 17, 2022

Manufacturers and distributors can optimize their inventory management using some of the latest emerging technologies, including machine learning, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Getting this right, the first time is impossible, as it involves multiple people, processes, logistics, warehousing, and more.

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable with machine learning. Manufacturers care most about finding new ways to grow, excel at product quality while still being able to take on short lead-time production runs from customers.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. I took on the challenge of writing a condensed version of all the current Procurement challenges. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain. Procurement Domain Name. Manufacturing supply.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Between rising costs for materials and endemic labor shortfalls in the warehouse, many supply chain professionals may feel trapped in an endless cycle of shrinking profit margins. To start with, inventory costs go beyond the initial purchase price of goods. From there, the goods are received and put away in the warehouse.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This integration allows for the automation of straightforward tasks, freeing up resources for more complex processes that require AI’s predictive capabilities and decision-making. Predictive analytics forecast potential disruptions, allowing for proactive measures to minimize delays and enhance customer satisfaction.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Inventory forecasting ensures manufacturers have the proper inventory to meet customers’ needs while minimizing excess inventory costs. With data-driven forecasting tools, manufacturers only need to purchase what they require for a given period.  Reduced cost  Inventory is equivalent to money.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Professionals in this field often find themselves venturing into manufacturing, IT, technology, ERP systems, and even commercial roles. Eight core competencies stand out, encompassing crucial aspects of SCM.

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Requis

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

He is based in Germany, and, as a founding partner of the supply chain practice at McKinsey & Company , consults on a variety of supply chain-related business problems, including S&OP and advanced analytics. I found logistics, hardware logistics, and warehouse planning very interesting. Highlights from the Conversation.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 17, 2022

Supply chain execution refers to the process of driving the flow of goods within the supply chain – starting from procurement all the way through final-mile delivery. Activities included in supply chain execution are manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation. Procurement and manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. In this posting we highlight our fourth prediction. Prediction Background.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. In other words, robots will gain new movements, capable of picking items from shelves in warehouses and storefronts. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Procurement strategy was not always evident.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors. This will in turn impact manufacturing operations up- and downstream as much as raw material mining.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

Demand planning helps your business understand the current demand for a good or service and predict future demand. Look at past trends, historical data, and other analytics to predict future customer demand. Use barcoding and order tracking technology to gain insights into your supply chain from procurement to order fulfillment.

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Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

Through the 70’s and 80’s, computers brought the next major advances, with sophistication and speed for tracking, routing, and higher-order functions like analytics and planning. The US alone houses ten billion square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? Also in the US: 4.9

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The stark truth is that planning and optimizations are done in many departments within a business, such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, transportation, budget, labor, and so on. For example, manufacturing may be tasked to fill all orders which requires having inventory on-hand in distribution centers.

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