AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes our best supply chain analytics blogs and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Looking for a software provider for Business Analytics, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, Production Planning & Scheduling or SC Network Design?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 156

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

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory. You will also gain insights on the Network of Networks group’s work on blockchain along with insights on wearable/IOT to redefine digital manufacturing. Technologies.

S&OP 157

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 157

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

This case study aims to delve into the significance of supply chain capability for enhancing a company’s competitiveness and how it serves as a competitive advantage for companies. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.

Inventory Reduction 77

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 77

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. 2017 was the year that blockchain technology finally made world headlines, but it was mostly for the wrong reason. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts. Download white paper.

Supply Chain Design Software 411

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 411

Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The answers were revealed at the SummerCon 2017 conference a couple of weeks ago where LLamasoft introduced “Planning by Design” and SupplyChainPlanning.com, which the company describes as “building blocks to improve your current planning capabilities through design technology.”. What would this “next generation solution” be?

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning 60

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory. You will also gain insights on the Network of Networks group’s work on blockchain along with insights on wearable/IOT to redefine digital manufacturing. Technologies.

S&OP 153

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 153

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Business technology spend is moving outside IT – In the keynote presentation, Gartner analyst Mike Burkett said that 38% of business technology spending is now outside IT, which Gartner sees climbing to 50+% in 2017. They see the highest spending priorities in e-commerce software, supply chain optimization and cost analytics.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. inventory turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 254

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 254

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Note that neither company is making progress at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. Performance of BMS and Merck at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin. Sharing this story is the goal of this case study. This goes from product design to manufacturing line till final delivery.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 150

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

In attendance are manufacturing representatives from BASF, BerryGlobal, Corning, Covestro, Grace, Evonik, Intel, Monsanto, and Smith’s Detection. Technologists and manufacturers working together to try to define multi-tier processes to redefine B2B. Stuck, only 10% of manufacturers are driving improvement. (90%

Supply Chain Network Software 190

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 190

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

You will enjoy it if you like to learn new concepts from case studies. Prior knowledge of lean manufacturing is required. The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World Pros: This book will show you how to plan and execute sourcing strategies like the world's leading companies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Covering wide ground on manufacturing. At the manufacturing track, the speakers covered various topics on production optimization, from constraint-based planning to analytic adoption to an insightful firsthand account of Quintiq’s business operations-supporting capability. Did you attend Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia?

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Innovation Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

billion write-off charge associated with the auto makers 2017 investment in fully autonomous driving technology start-up Argo. Some readers might question whether the global automotive industry has indeed embraced the lessons of a GE Digital or other business case studies. Added Thoughts.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Report 52

RELEX Solutions

MAY 13, 2019

Case Arena: Optimizing a Complex, Global Supply Chain. Customers » Case Studies. It outsources manufacturing to Europe and the Far East. When the project started in 2017, only 35% of production was made to stock and the rest should have been made to order. Claudio Perna, Planning and Inventory Manager, Arena.

Supply Chain Optimization 28

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 28

RELEX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Case Saarioinen: Improving processes all the way from production to the consumers. Customers » Case Studies. Saarioinen doesn’t aim to keep inventory as it’s in everyone’s interests to keep freshness paramount and spoilage levels at a minimum already early on in the supply chain. Finnish convenience foods manufacturer.

Forecasting Software 28

Forecasting Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 28

RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Raw Material Tracking Traceability from the raw materials stage through the consumer tracking stage enables lean manufacturing and gains in productivity. Production Tracking Production tracking involves tracing the movement of a product throughout the manufacturing process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Inventory shortages. If it doesn’t align with the objectives of your business, you have some work to do. .

Inventory Reduction 101

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 101

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. One of the greatest opportunities to use sensor data is in the building of digital manufacturing strategies.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Equipment that we’ve seen increasingly automated includes: Automated storage & retrieval : Robotic order picking systems and other storage or retrieval technology lets robots find, pick and move inventory around large warehouses – at a much faster rate than humans can and with less risk to safety. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 98

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. Meet Ernest.

Supply Chain Software 34

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 34

Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

billion annually starting 2017, mainly to upgrade its supply chain and technology infrastructure, as it races to reduce stock shortages and pushes for online growth.” In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 0

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. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer chips, Intel needs little introduction. Deere & Company.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This idea was further confirmed when we held a roundtable discussion with the supply chain industry’s leaders at the 2017 CSCMP Edge Conference. Case in Point: 85 percent of supply chain leaders define innovation as “process improvements” or “business model innovation.”.

Innovation 45

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 45

Logility

JUNE 20, 2017

’ You can read lots of case studies, attend other user presentations, or participate in benchmark surveys to get a bearing on where you are at and some great ideas that can be applied. SPANX uses Logility Optimization Services and has been able to slim down their inventory, reducing DoS 5 by an impressive 36 days!

Supply Chain Design Software 119

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Clorox was a Supply Chains to Admire Winner in 2016 and in the top-tier of performance within the peer group for 2017/2018.). As shown in Figure 1, the company now has sales of 6.1B$, manufacturers 40+ brands in 24 countries while selling products in 100 countries. Clorox Company Business Overview. Reflections.

Inventory Reduction 170

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Material Savings 170

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

I called the customer service line for the manufacturer and was told that the only thing I could do was call a maintenance specialist. At the Supply Chain Insights Global Conference in 2019, an attendee stopped me after the third case study of the Supply Chains to Admire award winner. Customer Service Failure. He got the point.

Customer Service 324

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 324

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. For this case study we interviewed Peter Smith, currently the EVP of Supply Chain for Carter’s. Inventory Turns. About the Supply Chains to Admire Research.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica recently strengthened its position in the industry by vertically integrating with the world’s largest lenses manufacturer, Essilor, in January 2017 [2]. Luxottica has manufacturing facilities in five countries: Italy, China, India, United States and Brazil. Manufacturing is outsourced to offshore factories in China.

Manufacturing Procurement 112

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 112

Kinaxis

JULY 26, 2019

Take for example Keysight Technologies who turned to Kinaxis® RapidResponse® to provide end-to-end visibility into suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. The foundation they put in place was put to the test in 2017 when wildfires destroyed parts of the company’s headquarters. Don’t leave your product outside of customers’ reach.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Modeling Software 170

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

While Wal-Mart invested in fleet assets to drive distribution costs down, Kmart persevered with the use of external carriers and did nothing to try and reduce inventory touch-points. Direct purchases from producers or manufacturers, instead of buying through wholesalers (if your company is engaged in retail commerce).

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 45

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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 157

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 157

synchrono

APRIL 30, 2018

Earlier this year, the MAPI Foundation increased their projection for manufacturing sector growth for 2018 – 2021 from 1.5% We haven’t seen overall growth like that in a long time, and it should spell a welcome relief for many manufacturers. during 2017. Capital Spending: A Leading or Lagging Indicator of Profitability?

Modeling 51

Modeling Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Waste Reduction 51

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica recently strengthened its position in the industry by vertically integrating with the world’s largest lenses manufacturer, Essilor, in January 2017 [2]. Luxottica has manufacturing facilities in five countries: Italy, China, India, United States and Brazil. Manufacturing is outsourced to offshore factories in China.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 60

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 23, 2018

Aftermarket parts is a big net margin producer for many manufacturers, and yet service levels and inventory in these operations are often woefully sub-optimized (See CapGemini statics above). Million cash to the company’s bottom line, solely from inventory savings. Click below to read or download the Lubinski case study.

Supply Chain Planning Software 174

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Optimization Software 174