Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. unionized auto companies. Specifically for the U.S. southern states where right to work and non-union labor laws are practiced. automakers facing bankruptcy.

Negotiating Skills 59

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 59

RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Raw Material Tracking Traceability from the raw materials stage through the consumer tracking stage enables lean manufacturing and gains in productivity. Production Tracking Production tracking involves tracing the movement of a product throughout the manufacturing process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Localized manufacturing. Shipment and manufacturing of the unit of one. As growth slowed post 2007 recession, companies fought back. As I talk to innovators like Lean DNA, Orchestr8, and Retail Velocity, I keep hearing about the virtues of Microsoft BI and Azure for Software as a Service applications.

Supply Chain Planning Software 169

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 223

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pricing Training Los Angeles Purchasing Training 223

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” A Demand-Driven Value Network as defined by AMR Research in 2007: A network that senses demand with minimal latency to drive a near real-time response to shape and translate demand.

Material Savings 181

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. For example, in the recession of 2007, DuPont missed the downturn in the market. Help drive a cross-functional understanding of demand latency as waste through lean programs. Include the supplier’s warehouse and manufacturing locations. In my opinion, we need a jump-start of sorts….

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Advanced Planning Systems(APS), focused on projects in lean and flow, and driven maturity programs for Sales and Operations Planning. The market for multi-tier inventory management was overhyped and largely underdelivered in the period of 2005-2007. These efforts are not enough. Seven Misconceptions.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 150

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Compare logistics infrastructure using Logistics Performance Index World Bank has produced Logistics Performance Index (LPI) report since 2007 to aid policy makers to benchmark logistics infrastructure in their countries. Studying about lean manufacturing and can't find free VSM software? Resource: Commodity Flow Survey 7.

Resource Reduction 124

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

This year, more Americans will give thanks for the opportunity to travel to friends and family than any year since 2007,” Doney said. Consumers are READY TO BUY This Holiday Season, Lean on a 3PL to Not get Mired in the Muck. Raw materials (groceries), manufacturing (preparation), delivery (presentation), etc.

Turkey 120

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 8, 2020

On June 7, 2000, Dassault Systemes announced the creation of DELMIA, its new brand for e-Manufacturing. DELMIA consolidated Deneb, DELTA and SAFEWORK under a unique brand to become the premier brand for digital manufacturing and production solutions. An Amazing Journey Onward. 2008 PLM comes to life with Version 6!

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimization Software 31

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate. Ironically, as global manufacturing jobs decrease, there is a need for talent for the global supply chain. However, globalization comes with responsibility.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 191

Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. Consumers are often disconnected from understanding or thinking about how products are manufactured, harvested, transported and of the resources required for their production, and sale.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 4, 2013

Likewise, in today’s supply chain environment, I find that supply chain leaders favor a single function of logistics, manufacturing or sourcing. It is harder to understand lean body mass. Similarly, only 23% of manufacturers can easily measure profitability. They have not forced themselves to learn all three.

Price Mitigation Strategies 266

Price Mitigation Strategies Training Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 266

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 7, 2021

Johnson ( @Brett_W_Johnson ), a lawyer at the firm of Snell & Wilmer, notes that back in 2007 the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated, “Pandemic influenza is not necessarily imminent, but we believe it is inevitable. According to Jahre supply chains have become too lean. ”[4].

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

At Cerasis, our customers are manufacturers from the American Manufacturing Industry. A big part of that is because it is proven that the more labor productive and the more output the American Manufacturing industry produces, there is a large multiplier effect on the rest of the economy for creating jobs and economic sustainability.

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