The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 22, 2016

Because the quantity and the type of foods donated by the local communities are uncertain, Feeding America finds it difficult to allocate the right quantity and the right type of foods when they do not have access to timely information about the inventory level and the demand level of different food categories (e.g., pickles). .

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. Financial forecasts tend to have a negative bias (forecasts less than market potential) to ensure that employees have a better probability of meeting their bonuses. Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level.

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Stord

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The partnership includes a multi-facility, nationwide fulfillment footprint, equipped with automation, robotics, and Stord’s proprietary inventory and order management software (OMS), to best serve Athletic Greens and its customers as the company grows. Learn more at drinkAG1.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. We will see a lot of slow steaming to meet emission standards. Molex Realizes it Needs Better Visibility.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Similarly, during the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, which disrupted air travel across Europe, fashion retailer Zara showcased its agility by rapidly adjusting its distribution network to ensure timely delivery of products to customers. They ensured that food supplies remained available, minimizing the impact on consumers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Today, over 90% of companies have deployed ERP and APS, but as shown in Table 1, inventory levels have grown not decreased in over 80% of industries studied. And, while inventories in automotive have decreased slightly, this progress is primarily due to the shifting of inventory back to suppliers versus overall value chain improvement.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Efficient Inventory Management . The Santa Clara Medical Center reported that 383 medical items went missing between 2010 and 2014, including incubators, heart monitors and mammography machines. The investigation concluded that the equipment was lost due to an inefficient inventory monitoring system. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2017

When I started this research in 2010, I believed that P&G and Wal-Mart would meet this criteria. In Figure 3, the orbit chart is on inventory turns and operating margin. Note that for the period of 2010-2016, P&G under performs the industry peer group in both growth and ROIC. The analysis surprises me.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

In 2020, Coca-Cola achieved a goal to reduce relative carbon emissions by 25% by 2020, against a 2010 baseline, and is now working on further reductions. Increasing numbers of global manufacturers have instituted objectives to boost the number of suppliers that meet defined social and environment standards.

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QAD

MAY 12, 2022

He has been quoted as saying he knew he would leave Compaq and join Apple within five minutes of meeting Steve Jobs. “ Contributions to Manufacturing Sustainability. Contributions to Manufacturing Sustainability. Shortly after joining Apple, Cook streamlined Apple’s supply chain.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How much inventory do you want to carry versus the impact of being down for hours or a day? Another target is annual inventory optimization, which is balancing inventory to meet maintenance requirements without ordering excessive quantities. This means negotiating competing demands.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How much inventory do you want to carry versus the impact of being down for hours or a day? Another target is annual inventory optimization, which is balancing inventory to meet maintenance requirements without ordering excessive quantities. This means negotiating competing demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

When companies implement a demand management or replenishment system, the goal is usually to improve customer satisfaction while holding less inventory. Pinnacle Propane was founded in 2010 through the acquisition of several retail propane companies in Central, South and West Texas. Pinnacle Propane Delivery to a Farm.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva.

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synchrono

DECEMBER 4, 2017

When consumer demand dropped due to the recession, this excess capacity could no longer be ignored because it led to mountains of unsold inventory and raw materials sitting in the supply chain. Opinion makers and pundits differ as to whether the recession actually ended in 2010, so that finding might have been a bit premature.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

percent annually between 2010 and 2014. Changes in transportation and storage of inventory costs made up significant portion of the 2016 SOL. Inventories are a major issue analyzed by the 2016 SOL as well. While inventories had steadily grown since 2005 at 5-percent annually, growth of inventories in 2015 flattened out.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The more that I work on supply chain metrics, the more that I believe that both the SCOR model and the Gartner Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics (which I worked on for the period of 2006-2010) reward functional, not end-to-end supply chain behavior. But, until we meet, here in this blog, I want to give the renegade’s riposte.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. Decades in the Making.

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Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

Review existing inventory management systems. 85% of companies that were growth leaders before a recession toppled during bad times, according to a 2010 study by Harvard Business Review. For a more detailed guide on how to pick the best inventory management software for your business, check out our comprehensive guide.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The problem is so severe that last month, a group of American shipping companies petitioned Congress to allow larger capacity trucks on the roads, to help companies meet demand surges and save on operating costs. manufacturing experienced its highest quarterly growth since 2010. Last year U.S.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We started our Logistics Division in 2010, which became its own L.L.C. Organizations are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations by adhering to the principles. This customer-centric approach requires logistics companies to continually assess and meet customer needs and expectations.

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

Overstocking became a necessary evil for many companies as they struggled to meet customer demand throughout the recent onslaught of supply chain disruptions. As a result, significant amounts of cash flow remain tied up in unmoving inventory. It’s getting the basics right.”

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Original version published in APICS Extra , July 2010. They prioritized projects that reduced inventory and logistics expenses. Companies must deploy dynamic planning capabilities and continually fine-tune operations to ensure responsive agility to meet changing demand. By Maha Muzumdar.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

I wrote those words in December 2010 , one of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2011. IBM’s acquisition of Sterling Commerce in 2010 was a big spark, followed by HighJump’s acquisition of TrueCommerce, SAP’s acquisition of Crossgate, and many other deals since. According to the press release: In the U.S.,

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Elementum

MARCH 6, 2018

billion in funding, Xiaomi took the Chinese smartphone market by storm in 2010 when it was founded by Chinese entrepreneur Lei Jun. To do so, Lei Jun went on an aggressive campaign to woo and cater to the highest quality suppliers in East Asia, averaging over 10 supplier meetings a day for the first five months of Xiaomi’s existence.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

billion in funding, Xiaomi took the Chinese smartphone market by storm in 2010 when it was founded by Chinese entrepreneur Lei Jun. To do so, Lei Jun went on an aggressive campaign to woo and cater to the highest quality suppliers in East Asia, averaging over 10 supplier meetings a day for the first five months of Xiaomi’s existence.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

billion in funding, Xiaomi took the Chinese smartphone market by storm in 2010 when it was founded by Chinese entrepreneur Lei Jun. To do so, Lei Jun went on an aggressive campaign to woo and cater to the highest quality suppliers in East Asia, averaging over 10 supplier meetings a day for the first five months of Xiaomi’s existence.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

billion people are going to join the global consuming class which is a 75% increase over 2010. Meets customer expectations. Along with meeting expectations, social responsibility and brand reputation (and awareness) can be improved by placing an emphasis on sustainability. Implement an inventory management system.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

It was cheaper than producing products in the US, manufacturers could produce large inventories with little capital up front, and consumers did not really have a public voice. At minimum , a product of acceptable quality meets a set of previously agreed-upon specifications. Meeting the Specs of Quality.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Instead of setting up brick-and-mortar stores, or keeping inventory on hand, you can start offering this new product on your new store. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. Between 2010 and 2014, the number rose to about 171,000 units.

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E2open

AUGUST 30, 2016

While many companies rely on growth through innovation strategies to drive sales, the sad reality is that innovation is driving complexity instead of sales, with a 31% increase in SKUs since 2010 and only a 6% increase in sales. With safety stock being proportional to error, this means 50% more inventory required to support new items.

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E2open

AUGUST 30, 2016

While many companies rely on growth through innovation strategies to drive sales, the sad reality is that innovation is driving complexity instead of sales, with a 31% increase in SKUs since 2010 and only a 6% increase in sales. With safety stock being proportional to error, this means 50% more inventory required to support new items.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

When you consider that Apple introduced its iPad in the year 2010, and now tablet sales are about to overtake the combined sales of desktops and laptops, it becomes apparent. The idea is to give clients more control of transportation and inventory since they are looking for more visibility. How Consumers Behave .

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In 2010, the U.S. By exercising best practices for scope 3 emissions reporting, CPG organizations can meet growing retailer expectations and gain full-range visibility into their supply chain to identify areas for sustainability and continued improvement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. Today, Unilever fails to meet the average performance of the peer group for operating margin. You can see this in my writing during the period of 2000-2010. Who Does the Best?

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RFgen

OCTOBER 19, 2015

The Journal reported the number of new products introduced between 2010 and 2015 expanded by 32 percent, but sales in that time only increased 4 percent. Innovative items may take precedence to meet certain schedules of advertising hype or the business might rely on consistent performance from standard stock to support new strategies.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 19, 2015

The Journal reported the number of new products introduced between 2010 and 2015 expanded by 32 percent, but sales in that time only increased 4 percent. Innovative items may take precedence to meet certain schedules of advertising hype or the business might rely on consistent performance from standard stock to support new strategies.

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