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Have You Given Your Planner Love Today?

Supply Chain Shaman

In Figure 1, note the lowest satisfaction is Generation X (birth years of 1965-1980) in manufacturing organizations. Note that academics and employees of technology software companies have a statistically significant higher level of job satisfaction. Note the comparison to the larger population. The response is often surprising.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” A common issue in financially-driven companies is the heavy utilization of manufacturing assets past reasonable limits throwing the supply chain out of balance. Background. These are natural shock absorbers.

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The Future of the Supply Chain is More Warehouses, Everywhere

AFFLINK

For comparison, that’s an area just of almost 200 square miles, or about nine times the size of Manhattan. Since 2007, the average new US warehouse has grown 143% -- with a corresponding height rise of 3.7 Since 2007, the average new US warehouse has grown 143% -- with a corresponding height rise of 3.7 On the minus side….

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Seven Misconceptions on Managing Inventory in a Market-Driven World

Supply Chain Shaman

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” This type of benchmarking is the most powerful in the comparison of like competitors. The Market Leaders in Inventory Management Technology Have the Best Solutions.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

And when Mark Goodson and Bill Todman began shopping a modernized revival of The Price Is Right, Bob Barker joined on as the host, a role he would hold until his retirement in 2007. Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

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GAAP for Accounts Payable: What it is and why it's important

Precoro

Trade payables typically refer to amounts owed for purchases of inventory or other goods and services directly related to the company's core operations. Saving and organizing documents and records for AP transactions, such as purchase orders , receipts, vendor invoices, and payment records.

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

Unleashed

Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. A benchmark baseline will establish fair and standardised testing and comparisons. Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions.