Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

Unleashed

JUNE 15, 2021

Contract manufacturing is when a business outsources certain manufacturing requirements to another. It is often used by major companies requiring the mass production of goods that find it more financially viable to outsource the manufacturing. Who uses contract manufacturing? How does contract manufacturing work?

Manufacturing Procurement 80

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Modeling Material Savings 80

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 6, 2016

Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2016. Last updated on January 6th , 2016. RLCON 2016. ARC Industry Forum Europe 2016. ISC Europe 2016. Supply Chain Innovations. Global ManuChem Strategies 2016. ISC Turkey 2016.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement Gartner Optimal Sourcing 60

Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

For more on SOLAS, read the following guest commentaries we have published in recent months: GT Nexus: Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 27 – July 1, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

” There are now chartered groups to innovate the business models. Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer. Therefore, a company like BASF with a mature supply chain ranks 25 out of 30 for the post-recession period of 2010-2016. Performance Data for the Chemical Industry for 2006-2016.

Supply Chain Planning Software 197

Supply Chain Planning Software Chemicals Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 197

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

The past two years has strongly focused the logistics industry to introduce innovative solutions to keep functioning despite many challenges. The introduction of advanced supply chain technologies, has given organisations the ability to adapt to new imperatives of continuous innovations, customer centricity and agility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand. 2021 was also the year of new technologies.

Supply Chain Software 270

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 270

IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable with machine learning. Manufacturers care most about finding new ways to grow, excel at product quality while still being able to take on short lead-time production runs from customers.

Manufacturing Procurement 42

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Modeling Manufacturing 42

Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

Amazon supply chain management is driving innovation and change at a pace that’s putting the pressure on other businesses to find a way to keep up, or fold. It has leased 20 Boeing 767 aircraft to shuttle goods around the US, and helped ship at least 150 cargo containers from China since October 2016.

Supply Chain Planning Software 203

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 203

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The original 2016 driver for this shift seems hard to believe in today’s freight environment: a focus on long-term business viability spurred by ocean freight rates so low that they precipitated the bankruptcy filing by ocean carrier Hanjin. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. The difference… and the looming carrier threat.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Furthermore, the notion of Sustainable Supply Chain Management is often linked with social responsibility or environmental management (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). This will aim at reducing environmental impact from the acquisition of raw materials to the final use and disposal of the product (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016).

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago , Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone , a U.S.-based based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation. In 2021, this column highlighted Blackstone’s acquisition of the company for $1.4

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Network Optimization Software 52

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The ease of accessibility of this technology causes many organizations to shift towards E-Procurement as an effective and innovative Supply Chain support system to help companies reach goals including operational efficiencies, sustainability, and profitability. Namulo, 2017).

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 78

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Industry Week, March, 2016). Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post How to Sustain a Lean Culture in Manufacturing & Supply Chain appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Flex is eight (8) years into its Lean journey. The Flex CEO, and board members are corporate leaders of this competitive event.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2022

Although there is a lot of talk about near-shoring or reshoring manufacturing, global trade remains an important aspect of the global economy. It also involves weaponizing supply chains — various legislative loopholes in the US still allow states and companies to source supplies such as personal protective equipment from China.”

Global 130

Global Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 79

Logility

MARCH 13, 2020

These are questions everyone from manufacturing to retail must analyze now. Our digital supply chain platform will help to quickly evaluate multiple scenarios and start to work through our response to rapidly identify the supply constraints and define alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple time horizons.

Modeling 211

Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 211

Enterra Insights

JULY 12, 2019

Nigel Duckworth ( @nigelduckworth ), a marketing strategist at One Network Enterprises, notes it can be difficult for manufacturers to concentrate on the long game with a swirl of new technologies constantly vying for attention. Sixty-four percent of the manufacturers surveyed are looking for increased market share in their existing markets.

Manufacturing Procurement 113

Manufacturing Procurement Industrial Industry Predictive Analytics Software 113

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. How can food and beverage manufacturers reduce their waste? The following five strategies can help food and beverage manufacturers to manage and reduce their food waste: 1. Commercial composting.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Food Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Launched by the Saudi government in 2016, the Saudi Vision 2030 Program is a sweeping reform initiative with the aim of diversifying the country’s economy and reducing its reliance on oil production. However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction Price Reduction 49

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

Our previously published commentary authored by The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group provided a mid-year assessment of our specific 2022 prediction that restoring more direct control of tactical and strategic materials sourcing would be a driving force for businesses and their supply management teams during 2022.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

Since its introduction in 2016, the innovative Pratt GTF has been dogged by a series of reliability and manufacturing quality issues. Initially, problems centered on metal composition of the engines, complex turbo fans. The issue is a familiar one for the industry.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning 52

Exiger Perspectives

MAY 16, 2023

The acquisition marks a major milestone for supply chain risk management (SCRM) as Exiger becomes the first and only technology company to illuminate every dimension of the supply chain, including corporate relationships, physical products, manufacturing processes, raw materials and now software. Their proprietary risk model analyzes 1.5

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Software 52

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 26, 2017

By the end of 2020, one-third of all manufacturing supply chains will be using analytics-driven cognitive capabilities, thus increasing cost efficiency by 10% and service performance by 5%. Manufacturers that can speed their adoption of digital capabilities in order to create business value will be the leaders of their industry.".

Supply Chain Design Software 95

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 95

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. In our recent analysis of supply chains that are “working well” , we find higher performance when companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the supply chain organization. Our target date for this year’s report is July 2016.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp., Source: Machine Learning & AI in Transport and Logistics, Frank Salliau & Sven Verstrepen Logistics Meets Innovation Vlerick Brussels – Nov. no opt-in). 15th, 2017 (PDF., no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 73

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

In 2016, total revenues for American Software were $113.9M. The American Software company in 2016 invested 9.9% A significant source of revenue for the company is maintenance renewals. In general, solution innovation lags the industry. Adapachain, 2016, integration, price undisclosed.

Logility 60

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 60

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

However, today, the FDA recognizes that embracing digital capabilities enables manufacturers to reduce errors, optimize resources, and enhance patient safety. The main sources for this requirement for the medical device industry in the United States and internationally are: 21 CFR 820.70(i) FDA and international requirements.

Optimization Software 81

Optimization Software Software Sourcing Strategies Innovation 81

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

From May 2016 through the end of August 2017, “17 CEOs of public Big Food manufacturers and retailers had departed, or announced their intention to,” according to an article published last September in Fortune. There are seismic shifts in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and outsourced manufacturing world.”.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 101

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 101

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 17, 2017

At HVAC manufacturer Lennox Residential , now that nearly all planning decisions have been automated, they are starting to redefine their customer service around new business models. Our team was snowed under with forecast exceptions and overrides,” said the senior director of inventory planning and sourcing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 120

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Manufacturing Employment Impacts Across Europe and the United Kingdom , a significant period of production contraction has led to added manufacturing job losses. With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 59

Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Amazon’s innovation is redefining eCommerce faster than Wal-Mart can keep up. Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

Recycling rates did improve slightly from 63% to 64% but have been stagnant since 2016, underscoring the pressing need for more effective packaging waste management solutions. Collaborate with your suppliers to initiate necessary changes, such as minimizing packaging, sourcing alternative materials, or investing in recycling initiatives.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Packaging Material Savings Expense Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. Building the Network of Networks.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Arkieva

JANUARY 17, 2017

In the supply chain, manufacturers have been increasingly focused on customers, with demands for customer centricity spawning the release of individualized products, as well as, creating an entire supply chain process that is customer focused. Read Also: How to Perform a Supply Chain Management Assessment for 2017. Going to the Cloud.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 60

ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The security of the products can be monitored by research design to increase the safety of the product during manufacturing and assembly, storage and picking, and transport. These sensors result in simple access to absolute quality products from the manufacturer and longer-lasting solutions (impacx, 2020). & (2016).

Packaging 78

Packaging Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 78

Arkieva

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Image source: Amazon website. While Gartner predicts that by 2018, retailers engaged IoT partnerships with major manufacturers will gain a significant market share from competitors, it’s still unclear if IoT order buttons will cause a direct increase in demand at the initial stages.

Gartner 74

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 74