Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

In my forty years of studying supply chain planning, the groups became larger, but with questionable results. If I had a magic wand, I would redesign work to transform the planners to become data orchestrators with supply chain planning becoming self-service by business leaders. Why Jump Now? The answer lies in business outcomes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I overlooked the sophistication required to support widespread and ongoing projects in support of constantly advancing cellular communication networks. Although the company has its roots in regional development, its growth opened up opportunities to gain efficiencies from centralized supply chain planning. But I was wrong.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

Steel is a very versatile material as its composition and internal structure can be adjusted to tailor its properties. There is another important aspect of this material: recyclability. Steel is one of the most recycled material in the world. Reaching the goal of ‘net-zero’ emissions will require digital transformation.

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IQMS

AUGUST 10, 2020

Bottom Line: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software helps to keep manufacturing operations in balance by managing all inventory requirements and resources necessary to meet production demand while maintaining lean inventory levels.

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My Office Apps

AUGUST 16, 2023

Unveiling the Magic Behind Material Requirements Planning Ever heard of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and wondered what the fuss is all about? Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a systematic approach used by businesses to manage and control the flow of materials required for production.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2021

In a recent digital transformation in supply chain planning study conducted by CSCMP and ToolsGroup, 45% of respondents said the pandemic caused supplier instability/shifts and 30% were struggling with staffing shortages/reduced productivity, while 45% indicated demand for their products and services had increased at the same time.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Meeting these objectives, on top of addressing existing industry challenges, requires steel manufacturing companies to become more efficient and flexible in their operations—and this means optimizing their master production schedules. As your steel manufacturing operations transform, so too will the complexity of your planning needs.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning. However, creating a market-driven demand plan that people in different business areas and roles can use to develop individual operating strategies can be challenging. And that’s pretty astonishing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Coupled with the art of trying to balance unpredictable material demand with volatile prices and its effects on the business, with the need to keep raw material to a minimum to free up capital juxtaposed to the need to import raw material with long lead times. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) can be a crucial tool in MTO.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Investor concern about material risks from climate change have created new reporting frameworks, such as those by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. It is well understood disconnected planning and execution processes can lead to costly disruptions, missed opportunities, and inefficiencies. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

All manufacturing echelons–raw materials suppliers, factories, distribution centers, and wholesalers–need to ensure that the right stock is in the right place at the right time to truly serve the end customer. So how does this approach improve inventory planning? The basic approach to inventory optimization.

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My Office Apps

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This is where Material Requirements Planning (MRP) comes in, a vital tool that plays a fundamental role in any manufacturing process. In simpler terms, MRP is a planning method that ensures the right materials are available at the right time to meet production demands. What is MRP?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

Probabilistic Bill of Materials delivers more comprehensive inventory planning for raw materials, assemblies, subassemblies, parts, and components, while allowing for flexible planning based on the probability of a component being used. We call this dynamic planning. Version 8.60 Version 8.60

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Enterprise risk planning: In a highly disruptive business environment, more effective risk management has become a necessity for companies. DELMIA’s solution for material synchronization enables industrial equipment companies to connect and improve inbound material flows, line-supply and outbound material flows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Usually, a supply plan can’t be fully executed. Robust supply plans can optimize across distribution, manufacturing, and logistics constraints and deliver an optimal plan that hits service objectives at the minimum cost. It is better to have an optimized plan than not, but money is left on the table. Concurrent Planning.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As manufacturers continue to innovate with new brands and flavors, the existing brand portfolio must be managed to control excess finished goods stock, raw material and container inventory. Therefore, the key to success will come from integrating their innovation pipelines with their sales and operations planning (S&OP).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution. Months went by, but we were in the thick of the pandemic, with global supply chains under immense pressure, so I just assumed materials shortages were to blame.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

For example, some companies have implemented sustainable packaging solutions that use biodegradable materials to reduce their environmental impact. This transformation is long overdue, as the continued use of legacy planning tools, systems and processes has led to some companies lagging behind the current pace of innovation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 9, 2020

In addition to adapting strategic operations, manufacturing companies also require a tactical ability to plan and execute flawlessly at the facility level. Only purpose-built solutions deliver realistic plans that can meet customer orders while managing the variability of supply and demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

S upply chain planning requires constraints to be mapped. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP). Supply chain planning is a complex solution. Supply chain planning solutions can have a very good payback. Supply chain planning solutions are tradeoff machines.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In the case of fruit and vegetable peelings for instance, I actually use them as material for composting, for my garden. I bought some apples, which require nutrients in soil to grow. Local food wastage is reduced, importing raw materials for beer from overseas is eliminated and emissions all around are done away with.

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

 S&OP and Multi-Horizon Integrated Business Planning Manual supply chain processes are a real headache. And next to impossible is creating plans in a timely manner when monitoring unrelated KPIs across multiple disconnected sources of data. Supply chain organizations are no strangers to this frustration.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Logility

MAY 6, 2021

Dramatic shifts are happening too quickly to reserve strategic planning as a traditionally annual exercise. The True Meaning of What-If Scenario Planning . What should the company do if emerging challenges require unprecedented operational changes? A Prime Entry Point for Intelligent, Integrated Business Planning .

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The first step in achieving these aims is called production planning. Production planning is where you map out how your business will operate – the resources, strategies, equipment, and labour required to hit your production goals. In this production planning guide What is production planning?

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My Office Apps

MARCH 19, 2024

Efficiency and Productivity Pain Points: Long lead times, production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, high defect rates, inefficient use of materials. data entry, material handling, assembly). production planning, quality control, inventory management). production planning, quality control, inventory management).

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

While Its primary purpose is to manage the entire process, from procurement to delivery, efficiently and cost-effectively, it also coordinates with production to automate processes and planning, etc. Furthermore, a structured approach allows for contingency plans and smoother handling of disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today, a business footprint touches everything from growers and materials suppliers to manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and consumers. The ability to gain broad and deep insights—including into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements—is nothing short of mission critical.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2022

Interconnected supply chain planning enables faster, more empowered decision-making. Even their ability to keep up with demand is challenged by a combination of resource material shortages and shipping and receiving delays. Achieving Interconnected Supply Chain Planning. Factories run the risk of closing without advanced notice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. A unicorn has a valuation of over $1 billion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks.

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Logility

APRIL 3, 2024

With long lead times to market, short product shelf life, and strict regulatory requirements, life science products require an exceptional digital twin. You can then take it a step further with multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO), which provides visibility to everything from raw materials, to finished goods.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

Material Requirements Planning for a modern manufacturing environment Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is software that helps companies estimate the required quantities of raw materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure manufacturing has all the items needed to make products to satisfy demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Resiliency, which is the ability to withstand supply chain shocks and bounce back quickly, has become the most important requirement for supply chains. Risk events that happen in one part of the supply chain can cause a disruptive effect that is amplified multi-fold given the complex connectivity of labor, raw materials, and capacity.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

You lack visibility into your finances Inventory management is challenging and you either find yourself running out of material or overstocking your supplies, tying up cash. Does this sound familiar: “How can we have so much inventory in the warehouse and yet we never have the right materials for production?”

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