Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Interestingly enough, the first episode of Breaking Bad that aired in 2008 reflected what it was like being in supply chain risk management at the time: “Hey, a science teacher is cooking meth, how much worse could it get?”. Inventories were stranded as supply chains scrambled to understand the impact on their customers.

Supply Chain Risk Management 214

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain 214

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network. Reductions in Profit Growth.

Modeling 130

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

His breakthrough came in 2008 with the launch of the Apple AppStore, prompting him to focus on ChaiOne, which created digital solutions based on behavioral science, where he uses data-driven insights to revolutionize the industrial sectors. Inspired by his father’s journey, Gaurav pursued higher education in the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Optimization Software Analytics Software 246

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

Stuck, the company struggled with customer service levels and high inventory write-offs. I worked with the World Kitchen team in the period of 2002-2008. The process helped World Kitchen manage inventories through bankruptcy filing in 2002. The company was unable to design and implement a process to reduce item complexity.

Supply Chain Design Software 335

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Case Study Forecasting Software 335

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 29, 2014

I just don’t think the comparison of very different industries in a spreadsheet based on growth, inventory values, and Return on Assets (ROA) is meaningful. The metrics of growth, Return on Invested Capital, Inventory Turns and Operating Margin have the highest correlation to market capitalization.

Gartner 367

Gartner Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 367

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

To see these regulations through, the IMO is aiming to reduce total annual greenhouse emissions by 2050 by at least 50% compared to 2008 [4]. It is the IMO’s strictest environmental regulation to date and ushered shipping and terminal sectors in a new era to transform the way marine supply chains operate. Operational Considerations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2024

His breakthrough came in 2008 with the launch of the Apple AppStore, prompting him to focus on ChaiOne, which created digital solutions based on behavioral science, where he uses data-driven insights to revolutionize the industrial sectors. Inspired by his father’s journey, Gaurav pursued higher education in the U.S.

Optimization Software 264

Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 264

Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. Here at resupply points, inventory was stored for up to 8 days. Moreover, Supply Chain is not the result of Marketing/Production Planning/Operations Management interface as stated by Mentzer et al 2008.

Supply Chain Planning 248

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Military Supply Chain 248

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

Back in 2008, just before the U.S. In lean consulting, you would often find excess inventory, rework, over processing and other wasteful practices inside a warehouse. “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” Sun Tzu. When mapping a supply chain, I would always put a big red circle around the warehouse. Genco ATC .

North America 162

North America Warehousing America Logistics Network Optimization Software 162

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

As the world moved forward, the basic concept of managing warehouse inventory did not change much. The 1900s to Late 1930s: World War I Witnesses the Introduction of Hand Trucks for Moving Materials and Managing Inventory. The 1980s to 1990s: AS/RS Becomes Obsolete, Replaced by a Shift to Managing Inventory in Smaller Batches.

Supply Chain Design Software 163

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 163

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Solution: Work toward end-to-end supply chain visibility with insight to planned and current demand, inventory, capacity, constraints and supply at any desired level of the product hierarchy. While demand is picking up, and companies are responding by increasing their production, suppliers are still cautious after the recession of 2008.

Automotive 175

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 175

Enterra Insights

APRIL 14, 2020

Some experts believe there are lessons to be learned from the 2008 recession. Back in 2008 Nigel Hollis ( @nigelhollis ), Chief Global Economist at Millward Brown, wrote, “Everyone is talking about recession. Back in 2008, the focus was primarily on financial issues. ” Millward Brown, April 2008. [3]

Price Reduction 130

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling 130

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Companies tightly coupling the budget to S&OP have significantly higher inventories and lower growth than their peer group. Deployment of deeper statistical engines for inventory management with a focus on safety stock will improve inventory levels. Let me explain.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Pharmaceutical companies are struggling with falling margins and rising inventories. In our work with pharmaceutical companies, most executives wince when we mention inventories. However, most do not realize that the Days of Inventory for the industry has grown 33%. It is rising inventory levels. What Can We Do?

Pharmaceutical 170

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Procurement Analytics 170

RFgen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Managing inventory effectively is a constant challenge for businesses. Misunderstandings about the dynamics of inventory fluctuations, like the bullwhip effect, can exacerbate these challenges. Misunderstandings about the dynamics of inventory fluctuations, like the bullwhip effect, can exacerbate these challenges.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. This was part of the reason the company missed its 2008 goal to reduce aircraft emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2020. FedEx invests $2 billion in sustainability initiatives. Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Businesses may struggle to balance inventory, increasing the likelihood of either overstocking, tying up valuable capital and incurring storage costs, or understocking. Double-Edged Sword of Inventory Management: Declining demand presents a significant dilemma for inventory management. scenarios of -20% and +20% change).

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It starts back in 2008. . Businesses whose inventories ran down slowly since March started restocking. Untapped vacation money shifted to spending more on goods, and the move from brick and mortar to eCommerce required inventories. . And it can be fixed. But first, how did we get here? Alliances fill in the blank (sailings).

Purchasing Skills 218

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 218

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It starts back in 2008. Businesses whose inventories ran down slowly since March started restocking. Untapped vacation money shifted to spending more on goods, and the move from brick and mortar to eCommerce required inventories. . And it can be fixed. But first, how did we get here? Alliances fill in the blank (sailings).

Purchasing Skills 217

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 217

QAD

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

When the recession of 2008 hit, many would not have guessed the industry would survive. It wasn’t just the upholstered furniture industry that turned to the FTZ program during the 2008 recession. Leveraging FTZs for the next recession Since 2008, the FTZ program has become significantly easier to access.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Given low inventories and dwindling spare capacity, the oil market cannot afford large supply disruptions,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo in a Reuters article. Russia is strongly believed to have used cyber weapons to attack Georgia during the military incursion into the country in 2008.

Price Reduction 264

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

In our analysis, only one out of ten companies successfully improves operating margins and inventory turns at the same time. When this happens, we find that the organization is more aligned and perform(s) better on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter –growth, inventory turns, operating margin, Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). (We

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2022

Even though companies have their hands full dealing with today’s uncertainties, they are well-advised to start thinking about how to prepare for a downturn that could compare to the 2008 financial crisis. Companies will desperately try to offload bloated inventories. precipitously.

Global 97

Global Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software 97

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award. Meet Ernest.

Supply Chain Software 34

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 34

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In short, what I wrote back in 2008 still holds true today: “Green” is good for business, but mainly because, for the most part, only “green” projects that are good for business (or required by law or Walmart) get done. Inventory (inventory management policies and practices, optimizing inventory flow). Forecasting.

Innovation 198

Innovation Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

Orbit Chart Comparing Syngenta and Monsanto Progress on the Effective Frontier – Balancing Inventory Turns and Operating Margin for the Period of 2005-2014. Orbit Chart of Syngenta and Monsanto of Progress on Operating Margin and Inventory Turns. In 2008 the market was ballistic. The times were tough.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

In the past, supply chain professionals are trained to handle the service issues through a planning of inventory , service level and after-sales operations. Nevertheless, they hit a very important milestone of reaching $1 billion in gross sales in 2008. So they had to adapt in order to survive in the bad economy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 154

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

The Vice President Supply and Inventory Management Europe/Asia was chosen as Supply Chain Professional of the Year 2014 on Wednesday 4 June 2014, narrowly beating Marcel van Rossum from Johnson & Johnson and Bart van Schaik from Arla Foods. Jeroen van Weesep, Vice President Supply and Inventory Management Europe/Asia, Lego.

Supply Chain Strategy 97

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Europe 97

Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The demand planner is a critical role in any supply chain—these people can commit a company to millions of dollars in inventory or capacity. He suggests this can be linked to reduced headcount following the 2008 global recession and greater use of automated demand planning solutions. ” This is a problem.

Supply and Demand 102

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Logility

OCTOBER 3, 2016

One could argue that Machine Learning could contribute to meeting cost, revenue and customer service goals, but clearly there’s more focus today on basic supply chain planning capabilities like Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Sales & Operations Planning, and Supply Planning and Optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The demand planner is a critical role in any supply chain—these people can commit a company to millions of dollars in inventory or capacity. He suggests this can be linked to reduced headcount following the 2008 global recession and greater use of automated demand planning solutions. ” This is a problem.

Supply and Demand 100

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Survey 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

Import space out of Asia to the US continues to be tight, and thanks to positive retail sales, retailers are having to quickly restock to ensure they have enough inventory. From 2008 until about mid-2017, air cargo had been in a prolonged recession and airlines had taken capacity out of the market – reducing air cargo shipping lanes.

Capacity 124

Capacity Transportation Forecasting North America 124

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award. Meet Ernest.

Supply Chain Software 30

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

But for anyone harking back to the last major recession in 2008, the stakes are far different this time around for consumers and retailers.”[4] ”[4] On a more positive note, Lacy points out that retailers are better equipped to deal with a downturn than they were in 2008. The reason, she explains, is digital technology.

Retail 130

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2019

As inventory volumes increase, warehouses still using traditional manual-entry processes are at risk of becoming overwhelmed. Too many warehouses continue to use outdated inventory management processes for handling large quantities of material. Inventory status. You have trouble tracking your inventory using existing processes.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Warehousing 52

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Lineage has grown its cubic feet by 60% annually since 2008 to 1.9 Due to customer demand for faster transit times, food inventory must be stored closer to customers. billion cubic feet, making it the largest global temperature-controlled industrial REIT. Meanwhile, the bar has raised for food producers. Eric Ristow.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

Lineage has grown its cubic feet by 60% annually since 2008 to 1.9 Due to customer demand for faster transit times, food inventory must be stored closer to customers. billion cubic feet, making it the largest global temperature-controlled industrial REIT. Meanwhile, the bar has raised for food producers. Eric Ristow.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 130