Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

Third Party Logistics 60

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 1, 2020

Catastrophes like the fire in a Bangladeshi factory that killed over 100 workers, or the factory collapse in 2013 that killed over 1100 workers, are not only awful for the people involved, but can seriously impact the supply chain. But that’s not the only source of waste. Source sustainably. Modernizing the Supply Chain.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here we share the answers to the questions that we get the most often about this research: What is the source of data? We placed them in the industry that they were the most like, e.g., the primary source of revenue. Which companies were considered in the study? How did you select the final list of fifteen companies ?

Pharmaceutical 179

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. We find that this is true of too few companies.

Optimal Sourcing 301

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JULY 7, 2021

Growing up with a father who developed inventory management software for a living spawned some interesting conversations around the dinner table. source: tradingeconomics.com. It hasn’t been lost here at Herlitz Inventory Management! source: thebalance.com. appeared first on Herlitz Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

We find that the companies with the most marked improvement in a balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are smaller and less well-known. However, no company wants to share insights from failure. So, regarding the Gartner Top 25, industry perception is not reality.

Gartner 346

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. The sustainable purchase becomes easier through the year with fewer barriers as customers increase their demands for environmentally friendly goods (Vishal Gupta, 2013). Vishal Gupta, 2013). 2013, January).

Waste Reduction 78

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

They write, “When supply chain issues first surfaced earlier this year, the initial culprit was a lack of inventory. The argument was that for years supply chain managers had put too much emphasis on working capital, implementing just-in-time inventory management, and relentlessly pushing inventory levels to absurdly low levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2013

Last week at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference, I led a discussion session titled “At the Intersection of Social and Business Networks” with about fifty senior executives in supply chain and procurement. Ariba plans to expand into supply chain, logistics, and inventory management processes, with the first solutions coming out in 2014.

Supply Chain Network Software 138

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

On the 2nd of April, I sat before a board discussing how a company could exceed expectations in the delivery of Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and superior operating margins and fail at the delivery of customer service and inventory. An Orbit Chart of Customer Service (Case Fill) Versus Inventory Turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 279

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 279

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 restaurant industry made in 2013. About 81% of Walmart merchandise passed through those centers in 2013, the website said. Decades in the Making.

Gartner 120

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2014

In a statement on Sunday, GM was quick to note that it did not have a direct relationship with Zhongrong , which it described as a Tier 2 supplier, and added that Tier-1 suppliers such as Dicastal are “required to source from Tier-2 suppliers who must meet both in-country environment and safety standards as well as quality standards.”.

Supply Chain Visibility 169

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2015

According to reports on 3DPrint.com and the Wall Street Journal , Amazon filed for a patent in Novmeber 2013 titled, “Providing Services Related to Item Delivery via 3D Manufacturing On Demand.” Source: Amazon patent filing. Increased space to store additional inventory may raise costs for the electronic marketplace.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

When you look at the potential benefits in inventory savings, freight savings, and on-time fulfillment improvements, it’s not that difficult to build the business case. billion in sales in 2013) has 3,200 small footprint stores and 20 regional distribution centers. So, what’s been the problem? A key constraint has been speed.

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crisp

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A bittersweet need for data Founded in 2013, Honey Mama’s bars sparked fanfare at the Portland State Farmers Market in Oregon. At this time – with a need for visibility into their expanding supply chain – sales and inventory insights were more necessary than ever.

Portland 52

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Still in all most fabricators have seen steel sales rise and customer demands and inventory requirements increase over the past several years. The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains.

Manufacturing Procurement 236

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service). The focus has been on sourcing and managed costs. Be sure to not overlook the inventory carrying costs and the impact of demand latency.

Modeling 236

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2013

Quantifying and incorporating insights from these sources can have a measurable impact on a hotel’s performance and on its ability to captivate this hyper-connected traveler. Social networking sites like Facebook provide a forum to share travel stories and photos. Embracing a Smarter Approach to Pricing.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

ROI for collaboration and visibility projects can be defined in many areas of the supply chain, and by way of example (real projects) I can more easily share the value: A large grocery retailer had negotiated complex, long term, vendor managed inventory (VMI) agreements with several consumer goods suppliers. Reducing in store stock outs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2016

Source: PINC Solutions. Unfortunately, most organizations place too much emphasis on data that is sourced from human input, which is prone to error, so degrading the quality and potential insight the data could provide. This provides the basis for managing and refining processes. Matt Yearling is CEO of PINC Solutions.

Supply Chain Software 100

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores. Even Amazon offers a B2B marketplace, Amazon Supply.

Supply Chain Software 120

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. The goal is to keep inventory levels at a minimum to meet customer needs. Review Inventory turns and Return on Assets. Other areas to consider measuring as it relates to transportation: Managing inventory.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone. From 2002 to 2013, the cost of manufacturing in China increased almost 500%, making China significantly more expensive than places like India.

Supply Chain Disruption 78

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

Services that can be shared among the various business units of a company include finance, purchasing, inventory, payroll, hiring, and information technology. Retrieved on 2013-07-26 The post Supply Chain Executives are building “Centers of Excellence” – because they support business strategies!

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image. transactionID.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A supply chain is an end to end process which typically begins with the sourcing of raw materials and concludes with the sale of a good to the final customer.”[1] Sourcing : “Source processes involve obtaining goods and services to meet either planned or actual market demand. 3] Lora Cecere, “ Sage advice?

Optimal Sourcing 100

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Unfortunately, most organizations place too much emphasis on data that is sourced from human input, which is not only expensive on the labor side, but it also introduces error into the picture. Utilize automated technologies to locate and track inventory. Matt Yearling is CEO of PINC Solutions.

Supply Chain Software 0

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 14, 2020

In many industries, sourcing executives have embedded their supply chains in Asian regions, noting that “…these jobs will never return to Western countries. ” To establish alternative sources that are competitive, qualified, and at-scale would cost much more than the 25% in tariffs companies are paying today in the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

Supply chain concepts are generally understood in a linear pattern of consecutive planning in the form of plan-source-make-distribute-return/dispose. In 2013 B2C e-commerce sales accounted for more than 1.2 Consumers are becoming increasingly more concerned with how their products are manufactured and sourced.

Sourcing Strategies 120

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) defines supply chain management this way: “Supply chain management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. eft, 1 February 2013. [5] 3] Laura V.

Supply Chain Software 130

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

Brian Krzanich Brian Krzanich, a former CEO of Intel Corporation, served in this position from 2013 to 2018. Still, during his tenure at Ford, he is credited with implementing new logistics and supply chain management strategies, including consolidating suppliers, streamlining production processes, and improving inventory management.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain 118

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

The year 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of the use of supply chain management as a cross-functional process for source, make and deliver in the commercial sector. I define the term as the processes that align the processes of sell, deliver, make and source outside-in from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

” Institute for Manufacturing, 2013. __. In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012. How value chain activities are carried out determines costs and affects profits.”

Optimal Sourcing 283

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3rdwave

JUNE 21, 2019

In the vast majority of companies, trade compliance gets involved in product classification after the critical product manufacturing and sourcing decision have been made. By assuring that factors affecting CBP and PGA delays at the border are avoided a company reduces the overall transit time from source to destination.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction 87

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting. In July 2013 E2open announced it acquired supply chain vendor icon-scm , and in June 2014 E2open announced its acquisition of SERUS Corporation, a “cloud-based manufacturing and product management provider.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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