Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. There are signs of new orders softening- cited in 16 percent of general comments, compared to 17 percent in June- as panelists are increasingly concerned about excessive inventories and record high lead times.”. .

Manufacturing Procurement 99

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Taiwan 99

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Counties reaching new highs were noted as Italy, noted as reaching a ten month high, Greece, Ireland and Spain. China’s official PMI index compiled by country’s Statistics Bureau and weighted toward state-owned manufacturers recorded its highest reading since April 2012 at a reading of 52.6 for February. in February, increasing 6.9

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 52

MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 10, 2013

Reducing inventory is probably the most obvious strategy for liberating these financial resources, particularly for companies that maintain high stock levels. The longer pipeline and corresponding increase in uncertainty require higher inventory volumes, which eats up precious cash reserves.

Cost Reduction Strategies 70

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 70

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. They saw a steady drop in inventory and reduced working capital by about 50% over the period of 2011-2015. Impact of Demand Sensing on Inventory Levels. A Brief History of IT Investments. Planting the Seeds.

Demand Planning Software 272

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 272