RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Inventory Management/Optimizat. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. OReilly Auto Parts drives inventory management to stay in the fast lane. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting.

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Not too long ago, in 2014, Walgreens had a $1 billion forecasting error that led to the exit of two executives. Whereas supply planning projects and manages inventory or supply to meet consumer demand. Organizations can then make shrewd business decisions about inventory and production.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This work started in 2014 when the Colgate team challenged me for giving so much admiration for the P&G team in my first book, Bricks Matter. Colgate outperformed P&G in Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), and P&G exceeded Colgate in inventory turns. The question was, “What mattered? What Worked.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

However, for elements like forecast error, customer service and slow-moving inventory self-reported data is not sufficient. It is for this reason, that I discount the reporting by APQC, Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF) and Grocery Manufacturing Association (GMA) benchmarking data. This is one element of inventory.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting?

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Case Studies. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

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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. The potential of the Syngenta and Monsanto businesses is very different.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 6, 2015

Note that they are pushing progress faster than their peer group and outperforming in all areas except inventory turns. If L’Oreal had performed above the industry sub-segment for inventory turns, they would have made the list for the Supply Chains to Admire for 2014. Table 1: Supply Chain Results Beauty Category.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. A Case Study. Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Discontinued in 2011.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Different territories may provide more cost-efficient supplies for manufacturing. Business information organization Bureau Van Dijk said the number of companies worrying about international political stability increased 20 percent between 2013 and 2014 in a Supply Chain Management World report.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Different territories may provide more cost-efficient supplies for manufacturing. Business information organization Bureau Van Dijk said the number of companies worrying about international political stability increased 20 percent between 2013 and 2014 in a Supply Chain Management World report.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Will interest rates continue to climb in 2016, and if so, what impact will it have on inventory levels?

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Case Studies. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

Pharmaceutical 60

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and in 2013 was 307th in the Fortune Global 500 ranking.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. One of the biggest time consuming and mundane activities in warehouse management is the pick up of inventory and the appropriate shelving of inventory. Imagine picking up inventory from the warehouse without having any paper lists or even any barcode scanners.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. Todays WMS is a tightly integrated code between the intrinsic WMS functions like receiving, put away, inventory, picking, packing and shipping, which are the primary functionalities. Posted by Sudhanshu Raj on January 13, 2014 8:57 AM | Permalink. Automotive. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. What is Green Supply Chain Management : Green Supply Chain Management is all about delivering products and services from suppliers, manufacturers to end customers through material flow, information flow and cash flow in the context of environment. Automotive. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. Today, manufacturing companies have adopted software in major part of their supply chain. The habit of constantly monitoring real time manufacturing process through iPad and take real time decisions can drastically lead to waste reduction and optimal inventory.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. We further noted that the upcoming 2011 holiday buying season would once again drive home the premise that MCO and responsive supply chain inventory management are often the best complement to effective multi-channel and online commerce plans. Automotive. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. Let us take an initiative such as Inventory Optimization as an example. Somewhere along the year-long journey of cataloging requirements and assessing gaps, inventory optimization takes a SKU rationalization flavor and the goal turns to the avoidance of SKU proliferation.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. That in-turn raises the challenge of the ability to manage inventories across cross-channel commerce, along with the ability to position and deploy inventory to the most profitable channel and associated store outlets. Posted by: Ronna | January 3, 2014 10:40 AM.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. The state of product demand planning and inventory management among retailers becoming more advanced. Overall,retailers performed a decent job in forecasting holiday demand,managing promotions and overall inventory in the 2010 season. Automotive. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. During the release process, if sufficient inventory is not available, order used to get backordered. Depending on business policies, retailer may allow order placement only against on hand stock, on hand & future inventory or pre-ordering. Automotive. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. On the one hand, Wal-Mart was able to mitigate the availability of certain excess inventory through real-time promotions on Facebook. The realization that available inventory must be effectively optimized to meet order needs across multiple channels is hitting home for many.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

For this case study we interviewed Ralf Busche, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Performance. Our goal in writing these case studies is to share insights from the Supply Chains to Admire winners from 2016. Inventory Turns. Here we share the interview with Ralf. Operating Margin.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 27, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. Build spare parts list (bill of material) for each asset - This will help in identifying the actual problem in case of breakdowns and also in maintaining inventory levels. January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited. Automotive. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. Thus, many retailers, both brick and mortar and online focused, had to dynamically link available inventory with in-store, online and channel related promotional initiatives. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. While much of the retail industry and business media is focusing on retailers attempts to integrate online and in-store retailing, the real test in our view, lies with smarter inventory management and supply chain fulfillment capabilities among retailers. January 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. Moreover, since the SMEs are experts in their areas of expertise only (eg: SMEs for inventory, purchasing, shipping, financials etc.), January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. When customers asked for future delivery dates, retailers mulled over the use of future inventory to satisfy future demand. In retail, ATP is used alongside future incoming inventory into the warehouse to commit delivery date to the customer. Automotive. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. In case of drop ship and 3rd party carrier orders, amendment of address may not be possible after order information has been sent to drop ship suppliers or 3rd party carriers respectively. Inventory and Capacity Visibility to Order Management System. Automotive.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Case Studies. |. Typically these reasons lead to Excess Inventory, Low Asset Reliability, Non-Compliance to safety, Non-Compliance to standard maintenance procedures, reduced decision making capabilities and incorrect reporting. January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited.

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