Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2022

What is Product (or Master) Data Management? If you’re an eCommerce seller or manufacturer, you need to know BOMs (bill of materials). How do you create a bill of materials? What Is A Bill Of Materials? A bill of materials lists the materials and processes required to create a product.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 19, 2024

Today’s A&D products are more sophisticated than ever, incorporating intricate electronics, materials, and digitized systems. Parts and materials are sourced from a vast and highly interconnected global supply chain network. Any deficiencies in the supply chain could compromise the quality of the final product.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Fortunately, numerous leading manufacturers have already begun to make their products more sustainable. These efforts have already led to the use of more sustainable materials and packaging and a 13% reduction in emissions. Limestone is an essential raw material to improve the quality of certain products.

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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. The subway system is the lifeblood of New York City, pre-COVID carrying an average of 5.5

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

However, effectively dealing with these challenges and optimizing a manufacturing business’ processes is challenging without adopting and implementing a Bill of Materials (BOM) to accompany an organization’s ERP system. What is a Bill of Materials? Benefits of Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturers.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the world is clamoring for finished products from their usual suppliers; but dwindling cargo space, skyrocketing transportation costs, and component delays make it difficult to keep shelves stocked. Get your product portfolio in shape. Determine the strategic value of each product in your portfolio.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The company aligns channel requirements with available donors and successfully drives bi-directional orchestration programs to manage the reverse bill of materials (red cells and plasma) and demand-shaping campaigns to drive the right donors to the blood drives based on inventory levels. I love the questions when I present. The reason?

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TradeGecko

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

As we touched upon in the last article of our product manufacturing series , creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) is a critical step in the manufacturing process.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 23, 2024

Despite this growth potential, there are many legal and regulatory barriers with getting UAM products to market. They include: Identifying cybersecurity and safety risks Determining what product functionality and infrastructure need to be regulated (e.g., billion (USD) in revenue and achieve a 16.7%

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP. The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization. Indirect materials are not seen as being significant to supply chain management.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 5, 2024

This intricate dance of teamwork is what often makes or breaks successful and timely product development. Diverging Data Sources A significant challenge in this collaborative effort lies in the fact that bills of materials (BOMs)—the heart of product development—often reside within product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With SO99+ v8.60, we are proud to deliver the most comprehensive version of our product yet, with innovative, AI-powered dynamic planning capabilities that will continue to allow our customers to navigate uncertainty and make better, faster decisions. Automatic Machine Learning Tuning V8.60

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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. These businesses get products to market faster and more efficiently. Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 28, 2019

To illustrate, this blog will look at bills of material (BOM) and a manufacturing environment, though the same principle applies in scenarios where items are consumed from your supply chain inventories by different customers, distribution centers or even the BOMs that reside outside the four walls of your supply chain operations at customer sites.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Because of the pandemic and resulting product shortages, the topic has never been more discussed. The primary payback for demand and supply solutions comes in the form of reducing the amount of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory a company needs to carry. Supply chain management has been in the news.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

A sustainable chain involves implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life disposal. Product design – use of appropriate materials; design the product for extended future use.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Grow revenue by increasing production velocity, improving quality and reducing costs. From inventory optimization to real-time scheduling to machine integration on the shop floor, manufacturers are seeing a measurable reduction in stock on hand, rework, and material waste. With the introduction of many of the ‘Industry 4.0’

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In today’s world, the manufacturing industry faces the critical challenge of balancing product innovation and sustainability. Their constant striving to create cutting-edge products needs to also incorporate a reduction in their environmental impact. The key to achieving this delicate equilibrium lies in leveraging the right tools.

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My Office Apps

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

One key to achieving seamless production and satisfied customers is managing resources effectively. This is where Material Requirements Planning (MRP) comes in, a vital tool that plays a fundamental role in any manufacturing process. What is MRP? Challenges with MRP MRP systems are not without their challenges.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

PTC’s CEO, Neil Barua, said, “In parallel with our SBTi commitments, we’re broadening the ways in which we support manufacturers’ efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of their products.” PTC gives manufacturers the power to create sustainably conscious products and drive environmental sustainability.

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3rdwave

JUNE 16, 2021

In this blog, we'll discuss why the effective management of Product Master Data is not possible without the capability to accommodate detailed Bills of Material.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Its best-known brands are Vans , Timberland , The North Face , and Dickies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

The continuous innovation they are speaking about is not limited to product development, but more broadly entails the way HWI goes to market. The continuous innovation they are speaking about is not limited to product development, but more broadly entails the way HWI goes to market. Monolithics are unshaped refractory products.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 9, 2024

The board writes, “[Countries] are discovering that no matter how hard they push on the net-zero string, costs never come down, green jobs never materialize to replace industrial employment, and the subsidy bill never declines. ”[1] However, agreement and action are two different things.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products. Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another.

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Logility

JUNE 12, 2023

The growing demand for sustainable products and services is another driver of supply chain sustainability. Consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental and social impact of products they buy, and they are increasingly looking for products that are sustainably sourced and produced. What is Supply Chain Sustainability?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 17, 2018

What manufacturer doesn’t want to maximise production efficiency? A Bill of Materials (BOM) takes complicated parts and raw material information and presents it in a meaningful way for producers to review with the aim of understanding their inventory manufacturing cycle inputs and improving upon them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. And what are the comparative costs of building versus buying?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2024

Srinivas Mukkamala , a computer scientist, AI expert and Chief Product Officer at Ivanti, explains that addressing AI hallucinations will be critical in the future. Some people anticipate great things happening thanks to AI, while others feel only deep anxiety about humanity’s future. 2] Simply stated, an hallucination is an AI lie.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 5, 2021

Material Requirements Planning software can be a good solution for modern manufacturers. Material Requirements Planning is a software-based practice for manufacturers that helps them juggle the different elements of the manufacturing process in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Learn more: What is a Bill of Materials?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. Feature Article by Blume Global.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

From the moment a customer requests a quote to the final product delivery, a complex web of processes is in play. The quote-to-cash process encompasses every step, from the initial request for a quote to the receipt of payment for the delivered product or service. What is Quote-to-Cash? Quote-to-Cash Steps 1.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This article describes a streamlined supply chain department, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. Here’s why a structured approach is important: Efficiency A structured department creates a clear division of labor and defines processes for procurement, production, distribution, and returns.

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Arena Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

ENSURING THE PLM/QMS SOLUTION ALIGNS WITH YOUR PRODUCT INNOVATION GOALS As a product company focused on innovations that change the world, you don’t want to be blindsided by your product lifecycle management (PLM) or quality management system (QMS) solution’s hidden weaknesses. PLM vs. QMS ).

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. This is not only because of the network, but also because of product proliferation, digitization, and companies from different cultures working together. Sunil: The No.

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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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