Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. There was limited demand planning that tied back to our actual manufacturing capabilities,” Mr. Baker explained. S&OP is the key process in effectively balancing supply – what can be made – with demand – what customers want to buy. You know it’s really good.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

GM 3D prints 60,000 parts to keep up with deliveries. When faced with an inability to produce a component needed for delivery of the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, General Motors engineers turned to a novel solution: 3D printing. GM continues to invest in 3D printing, and it should be an ongoing part of its supply chain processes.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

Even industries that are moving to 3D printing are faced with shipping printers, materials, and replacement parts — you cannot print a replacement part for a 3D printer if the printer is broken. Build a model of your demand — this you can do easily from your history, or forecasts, or demand proxies. Read on to see how.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

How can creative solutions like localized manufacturing (3D printing) and omnichannel fulfillment (BOPIS, curbside pickup, ship from store, etc.) How can creative solutions like localized manufacturing (3D printing) and omnichannel fulfillment (BOPIS, curbside pickup, ship from store, etc.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

HP launched its new commercial Metal Jet S100 Solution in September 2022 and two months later showcased the 3D printer for the first time publicly at the Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, along with a new John Deere production application. Companies, for their part, are pushing to close the gender bias, and will continue to do so.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases. In order for retailers to appeal to this demand, they are having to bear the brunt of orchestrating difficult reverse logistics processes and eat the costs of doing so themselves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

Ford, HP re-use 3-D printing materials in injection molding to reduce waste. Us consumer demand is leading to more imports, which keep piling up. We have seen the impact 3D printing , or additive manufacturing, can have on supply chains, with more and more automotive companies looking into the technology to produce spare parts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2022

The reasons for this are clear: sustainable packaging is more cost-effective, better for the environment and more popular with consumers, and it aligns better with current regulatory demands. Printing directly onto any type of packaging. How can marking and coding technology systems aid packaging sustainability?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

During the pandemic, demand fell, and it was now available. New Problems Require New Solutions. The average demand latency for a grocery retailer is eighteen days, three weeks for consumer manufacturers, and six-to-nine months for chemical companies. My left arm hurts. I replied, “Isn’t it all the same?” I now understood.

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Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

One emerging way to combat demand variability is to locate (some) manufacturing closer to the customer. Highly flexible manufacturing goes a step further by moving from a Built-to-Stock to a Built-to-Order system for the most erratic demand pattern. Revenue management systems at airlines have successfully pursued this path for decades.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 9, 2024

Manufacturers should question whether such items can survive the pressures of ESG reporting requirements, carbon taxes and consumer demand for ESG.” Technology is starting to make such decisions easier, with advances in 3D printing and robotics, making it possible to transform manufacturing conversion costs.

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Synovos

JUNE 22, 2023

Unlocking the Potential of 3D Printing for Spare Parts Availability Creating a new supply channel can be problematic. But the potential benefits demand the attention. While 3D printing has been available for more than 20 years, it exploded in popularity since the pandemic. and criticality.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

International shipping and fulfillment grew more complex with time, and the demand for more efficient operations replaced the need to develop services. According to Michael Hu of AT Kearney , shippers focused on placing assortment closer to demand, revisiting the topic of last-mile delivery improvements and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Booming Ecommerce is a Megatrend; AMR last mile delivery is one potential solution. Increased the need for last mile solutions. We are still looking for better solutions here. Advanced supply chain planning solutions support this. ARC is getting ready for our Supply Chain Forum on February 16 th and 17 th. Urbanization.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

CNC machining and 3D printing can help businesses cut down on costs. The 3D printing software has advanced to the point that even the most basic models can be reproduced. CNC Sales Driven by Increased Wood Consumption Demand. How CNC Machines Are Changing Manufacturing as We Know It. What does the Research Say?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Allyson Hatfield, demand planner at MARS Petcare presented. ” The answer lies in the need to redefine work to improve the demand planner’s ability to model. This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

According to the latest reports, the boom in e-commerce demand is abating, as consumers are shifting their spending from goods to services. Supply chain shortages have caused prices to rise globally on just about every consumer good imaginable. And mangoes are no exception. That’s a tough break for the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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Stord

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Customers demand a consistent shopping experience and our port-to-porch logistics solutions enable brands to meet and exceed customer expectations. Additionally, Veritiv provides print and publishing products. We look forward to continuing to make supply chain a competitive advantage for all brands.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For o9 Solutions, the marketing message is the “Digital Brain.” I know, a head-scratcher. My conclusion? Sometimes organizations are too sure and chase shiny objects, push a fad, or fall prey under the spell of a Supply Chain Conquistador. Let’s take a look: Digital Brain. What is a digital brain? I have no idea. My question is simple.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 23, 2023

They’re] using it to shape demand and manage supply chain complexity during times of uncertainty. I’m proud to note that Enterra Solutions ® is leading the way in Autonomous Decision Science; providing data-enabled prescriptive and anticipatory analytics and insights for companies across a broad range of industries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Recent releases of Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) refined but did not transform initial software concepts. Little modernization despite the evolution of new technologies to enable: 1) Demand Sensing. Despite a 2-3X increase in demand latency, there is still a strong belief that the order represents market demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 13, 2021

For example, ten years ago, speakers postulated that 3D printing and autonomous cars would be a reality in 2020. We will be riding the bumps of demand and supply variability for many months, even years. The objective is to create the right environment for business and technology leaders to ideate together. ” I find it true.

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QAD

JULY 21, 2022

What is it and what can we do to strengthen supplier relationships, improve demand and supply chain planning, and simplify supplier collaboration? The bullwhip effect has multiple causes that distort the supply chain, including: Changes in demand forecasting. What is the Bullwhip Effect? Causes of the Bullwhip Effect.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Customer Satisfaction: Consistent production and timely deliveries are key to satisfying customer demands. In this detailed guide, you’ll delve into the most effective ways to manage spare parts. Ready to enhance your spare parts management? This, in turn, extends the lifespan of equipment.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2022

Integrated Order Management and Inventory Planning “Proper demand planning beyond replenishment plans. People invest so much money in packaging, but it's mostly a static investment (no ROI can be measured) once a design is printed on a box. Orders have been placed. Your customers are waiting…but for how long? 2020 sales plus 20%).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Most of these fresh considerations involve reducing demand for traditional carrier services. Based on this context, a shipper will send a parcel to Group A, Group B, etc.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

As people have grown more comfortable with virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR), the demand for new inventors has increased. In addition, cloud-based systems can manage whole-system solutions. Platform SaaS solutions also lead to better visibility across the entire supply chain, asserts Synchrono of Supply Chain 24/7.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2018

For nearly a decade, pundits have been touting the transformative effects of additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing). ” Another reason 3D printing has excited manufacturers is design. He explains, “3D printing means low infrastructure requirements, more mobility, more programmability and more adaptability.

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Unleashed

MAY 26, 2021

3D printing supports low-volume, specialised products. Commonly known as 3D printing and rapid prototyping, the terms refer to two of the independent processes that are subsets of additive manufacturing. Also referred to as 3D printing or powder bed and inkjet. 7 categories of additive manufacturing. Binder jetting.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Further, Ukraine supplies more than one-half of the world’s neon gas necessary for printing circuits on computer chips. Worse still, drivers feel the impact as service demand declines in the target markets. What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. WRITTEN BY STEFANY MARTIN / POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2022.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. It involves using electron beams, lasers, or thermal print heads to melt or partially melt fine layers of material, followed by blasting away excess powder.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Unlike the lean supply chain, the agile supply chain uses real-time data and updated information, as reported by Martin Christopher in Industrial Marketing Magazine , to leverage current operations and real-time data against demand forecast, which helps to improve the overall efficiency and productivity of the given entity.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Therefore, supply chain planning has huge potential to reduce the environmental impact of production and transportation, and DELMIA Supply Chain Solutions play a pivotal role in making this happen. “Dear Guest, every day, in hotels all over the world, millions of gallons of water are used to wash towels that have only been used once.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

This all makes sense given the rapid change in consumer power in the economy as well as the task by Supply Chain Directors to remain efficient, meet customer demand, all while driving value up and costs down. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? I hope you enjoy! Read the Full Blog Post.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

The good news: an ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help ensure goods and materials are located where they should be, delivered to the shop floor just-in-time (JIT) based on demand, stored in compliance with regulations, and accurately picked for dispatch to the customer. Or a mixture of both?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

The good news: an ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help ensure goods and materials are located where they should be, delivered to the shop floor just-in-time (JIT) based on demand, stored in compliance with regulations, and accurately picked for dispatch to the customer. Or a mixture of both?

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