Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Both consumers and enterprises in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector are taking notice. They will force manufacturers, brands, and retailers to transform and commit to real sustainable business models within the next five years if they want to mitigate short- and long-term risk.”[1] 2] “ Invisible hand ,” Wikipedia. [3]

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Enterra Insights

JULY 29, 2021

As a result, some experts are wondering what effect this trend will have on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. An ABI Research press release notes, “Manufacturers of consumer-packaged goods are utilizing analytics to anticipate customer demand and optimize their processes.”[2] ”[4].

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Our recent webinar offered a glimpse of our findings and shared 3 specific areas teams can work on to keep their supply chain out of firefighting mode. Namely, manufacturing, food, and healthcare. Only 7% of respondents use an off-the-shelf package. Focus on 3 things to improve S&OE capability.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 25, 2015

To meet consumers’ increasing appetite for choice, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers develop a huge amount of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs). This has a direct impact on packaging manufacturers who now need to find ways to cope with more diverse demand. The packaging market is very dynamic. What should change?

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

warehouse order picker packing and sealing cardboard box with tape for dispatch As shippers and importers, there are many factors to consider when packaging and shipping products. That includes packaging and distribution resources. Leverage Bulk Packaging Solutions to Get Lower Costs. Consider this.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2022

The past couple of years have been — to say the least — interesting for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. As Erik Larson ( @erikdlarson ), Founder and CEO of Cloverpop, observes, “The consumer packaged goods industry is experiencing unprecedented change. Joining the Data Revolution. ” Data and Decision-making.

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Unleashed

APRIL 4, 2024

In this issue, we look at: The latest in global supply chain news Manufacturing tips from a safety gear founder 3 simple ways to cut inventory carrying costs Job opportunities from Rolls-Royce, Apple, and more In supply chain headlines New EU due diligence law altered to persuade Italy, Germany. Here’s what he had to say.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The importance of correct packaging. Packaging is an important element that manifests its presence within all stages of the product flow. The role of traditional packaging is to protect a product against deteriorative effects caused by exposure to and usage in the external environment. The three main Packaging levels.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

” Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers know as well as anyone that keeping up with the changing landscape can be difficult — but essential. And consumer packaged goods companies are betting that relocation is a trend that’s here to stay.”[1] ” What does that mean for CPG manufacturers? ”[2].

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

Ford, HP re-use 3-D printing materials in injection molding to reduce waste. President Biden introduces $2 trillion infrastructure package. Workers at a plant in Baltimore manufacturing two coronavirus vaccines accidentally conflated the ingredients several weeks ago, which has contaminated up to 15 million doses of the vaccine.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2020

For medical device manufacturers connected to the Covid-19 pandemic response, 2020 has been a year of growth. However more broadly the industry has faced the same challenges as other manufacturing sectors, with a -4.4% But also on how medical device manufacturers navigate other challenges specific to their sector.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Manufacturers, today, are aggressively pursuing e-commerce strategies. 3) Test and Learn. Could your package be delivered by taxi? They were afraid of retail retaliation. This has changed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 1, 2021

5 Product Packaging Mistakes That Could Cost You Customers! Product packaging checklist article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. When shopping for new products, it’s always the packaging that will first catch the eyes of the buyer. You can find these from packaging experts like Stanley Packaging.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 7, 2024

” CPG’s Rock and a Hard Place Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are well aware of public’s attitude towards shrinkflation. It’s definitely a conundrum for CPG manufacturers and shrinkflation is a strategy that could backfire. Diminished detergent packages. Air-filled bags of chips.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 7, 2017

This week’s guest blog is from Marvin Magusara, who contributed insights into an area often maligned… packaging! The role of packaging is an important contributor to total cost of ownership, as it also impacts cube on trucks, inventory storage, product safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2021

Sustainable Packaging! Packaging optimization article and permission to publish here provided by Mariana Wilona. If there is any stage that can affect the supply chain process, it is the packaging. However, if suitable packaging materials are not used, the items might get destroyed. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

By Rob Kaszubowski in Protective Packaging on September 06, 2018 Three actionable ways to reduce your company’s reliance on expanded polystyrene and environmental footprint in the plant and throughout the supply chain.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

According to a recent IndustryWeek article, middle-market manufacturing companies face many of the same issues their larger peers do, such as growing inflation, supply chain issues, talent attraction and retention, high asset replacement costs, and difficulty hiring and retaining top talent. In the U.S.,

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

Refilling and reusing packaging was much more of a norm back then than it is today. That situation could be changing as consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are experimenting with reusable packaging. ” She adds, “It’s an exciting step toward reducing the use of disposable packaging and cardboard boxes.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

5 Product Packaging Mistakes That Could Cost You Customers! A folding box is a form of paper-based packaging that can be folded and closed to keep your products safe. But with so much reliance on the packaging, the process that creates them must be no less than perfect. Packaging is a vital tool for your business.

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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.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Our recent webinar offered a glimpse of our findings and shared 3 specific areas teams can work on to keep their supply chain out of firefighting mode. Namely, manufacturing, food, and healthcare. Only 7% of respondents use an off-the-shelf package. Focus on 3 things to improve S&OE capability.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

The role that procurement plays in manufacturing organizations is a difficult one. Without digitization, many manufacturing organizations see one or more of these areas suffer due to a reliance on manual processes, a lack of collaboration with suppliers, and little to no visibility of risk during the product development process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

could design and manufacture the advanced computer chips that power everything from lawnmowers to supercomputers on its own soil, instead of having to outsource production to Asia. Unspun’s Vega machine makes clothes on-demand, eliminating the traditional cut-and-sew process of textile manufacturing altogether. Intel wins $19.5

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 6, 2020

One of the unexpected consequences of the pandemic is a new appreciation by consumers for shelf-stable foods and other consumer packaged goods (CPG) products. ”[3] She adds, “It’s also likely to be good for business in the long term.” ”[1] The first impact felt by the CPG industry was panic buying. .’

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2020

This classification extends to the manufacturing facilities and personnel keeping us fed and supplied. Doing more with less is more critical in manufacturing than ever. They might even find themselves conscripted into manufacturing essential products under the Defense Production Act. Here are a few of them: 1. In 2018, the U.S.

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Proxima

JULY 3, 2023

What is the environment in which food manufacturers have been operating? Over the past year, food manufacturers have, for the most part, been able to pass inflationary pressures on to retailers and their consumers. Recent research into consumer packaged goods in the U.S. Food inflation in the UK is up 18.3%

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 5, 2019

Manufacturing has helped lead the way, with the industry contributing $2.2 Manufacturing has helped lead the way, with the industry contributing $2.2 Largely fueling these improvements is the rise of modern manufacturing. What makes manufacturing techniques advanced? million of which were added to payrolls in 2018 alone.

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Kinaxis

JULY 21, 2017

Private labels have gotten better with packaging and presentation, in addition to value for money. A recent wall street journal article about Brandless , a company which sells generic CPG with simplified US$3 (three US dollars) pricing for every product on its site is an example of creative business models that are popping up.

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

With the right technology, process manufacturing strategy, planning, and management can be simplified. Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. 4 Digital Solutions That Address the Top Challenges for Process Manufacturers.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. Different parts of the set may be coming from different fulfillment channels, different manufacturers or some parts of the whole order may be broken or defective.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Kitting in manufacturing ensures that all the elements of a product or sub-assembly are organised and ready to go in advance of a build. As a result, the manufacturing process is more streamlined. What is kitting in manufacturing? In manufacturing, kitting happens before assembly. But kitting isn’t so straightforward.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The article demystifies the complexities of scope 3 emissions reporting, offering key tips to stay ahead of regulatory changes and satisfy stakeholder demands. Until recently, reporting scope 3 emissions – which include indirect sources that organizations contribute to – has been optional. What are scope 3 emissions?

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Synovos

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of Outsourcing MRO Integrated Supply Chain for Food Manufacturers When RS Integrated Supply first started managing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for one US food manufacturer, the client was a fledgling company. “I Food production is, however, different to other areas of manufacturing in crucial ways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. Rob Spilman Jr.,

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