Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. Positive momentum indicates pent-up demand since the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was higher than any time since 2018. Local Manufacturing Will Grow. Download Webinar Recording.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Intra-company and intercompany, across the supply chain and across the globe, from the operator level to the management suite, information on all aspects of production, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution is increasingly visible and accessible at all levels, so that appropriate decisions can be made and applied.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 231

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. PMI looked at four different solutions in late 2018. It was predictable.

Modeling 179

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. Also, for whatever reason, Gartner limits the scope of the Top 25 to companies in the manufacturing, retail or distribution sectors. Media Image. transactionID. Media Type. Media Image.

Gartner 81

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

A 2018 Update. Therefore, we thought it might be a good idea to revisit each of the trends listed below, with a brief update as to how the situations have developed, and a look at the state of play in 2018. State of Play in 2018. What Happened to These Trends? This article was first published in June of 2015.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 excel at orchestrating a variety of technologies to find new ways to excel at product quality, improve shop floor productivity, meet delivery dates, and control costs. no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 11, 2017

The evidence is in; and it appears that consumer products manufacturers now have a wide range of choices for both cloud and on-premise solutions to managing the second largest line item in the company P&L. planning, optimization, settlement, analytics, etc.) I’ll bet you’ve never seen THIS attribute ranked in any formal reviews.

Vendor Strategies 110

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ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

As the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Home Depot is an excellent example of a business powered by an evolving global supply chain. Home Depot had transformed its supply chain in 2018, which led to aggressive growth and investment return. Digital and mobile commerce have transformed how humankind buys.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Optimization Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award. To decide winners, we analyze post-recession period performance of 2010-2018 by peer group. At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity.

Supply Chain Software 30

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2018

CSAT Solutions was recently recognized by Dell EMC at the annual SDS Service Partner Forum, where they were granted the Global Service Parts Partner Excellence award for 2018. Medline is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical products with patient-centered solutions, services and expertise across the continuum of care.

Material Savings 72

Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Warehousing 72

Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

For example, manufacturing may be tasked to fill all orders which requires having inventory on-hand in distribution centers. Cognitive technologies can improve manufacturing. Consumers will purchase more and more goods and services online. An objective function scores an outcome’s utility so the best outcome can be chosen.

Columbus 100

Columbus Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

Reverse Logistics 98

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

At the same time, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years. AI can also analyze workplace safety data and inform manufacturers about any possible risks. Scouting for the Needle in the Supply Chain Haystack.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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

ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

As the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Home Depot is an excellent example of a business powered by an evolving global supply chain. Home Depot had transformed its supply chain in 2018, which led to aggressive growth and investment return. Digital and mobile commerce have transformed how humankind buys.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Optimization Software 52

ThroughPut

JULY 28, 2020

As the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Home Depot is an excellent example of a business powered by an evolving global supply chain. Home Depot had transformed its supply chain in 2018, which led to aggressive growth and investment return. Digital and mobile commerce have transformed how humankind buys.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Optimization Software 52

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Advanced and predictive analytics Advanced and predictive analytics are deployed in real- or near-real time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 23, 2019

This year’s Customer Excellence Award for Best Supply Chain Transformation goes to Ferrara Candy – for making incredible strides in its digital transformation journey amidst a string of M&A activity that continues to add extreme complexity to Ferrara’s global supply chain. Ferrara has come a long way since its founding in 1908.

Supply Chain Transformation 40

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018, the highest level in a decade. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4% trillion and motor carrier costs rose 10.1%

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

I also worked in manufacturing during the period of 1978-1992 trying to plan demand. Most demand planning happens in Excel Ghettos not in the expensive technologies implemented in 90% of manufacturing companies. Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to translation into an order. Moving Forward.

Supply and Demand 158

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 158

Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Digital technologies, such as additive manufacturing, blockchain, and more secure IoT infrastructure, advance the freedom, speed and security of these flows. Digitization – increased computing power, more analytical software, the availability of data – have made it possible in a week.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning 40

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. eAuctions technology can reduce the cost of purchasing products and services by up to 20%. It’s time for the Auctioneer to take the stage!

Vendor Strategies 139

Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 139

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award. To decide winners, we analyze post-recession period performance of 2010-2018 by peer group. At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity.

Supply Chain Software 33

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 33

ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

First-mile delivery refers to the process of transporting finished goods from a manufacturer or supplier’s facility to an online retailer’s warehouse or multiple distribution centers — the last destination before products are delivered to the end user. Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 52

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course. data scientists), hardware and software across industry.

Pricing Training 54

Pricing Training Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 54

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Alex Bekker is the Head of Data Analytics Department at ScienceSoft. Three of the biggest are IoT, AI and data analytics. Marc Tuinier.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The Deloitte executive also pointed out that this year’s holiday sales estimate shows what he called expectations for consistent growth over the course of the holiday season, adding that 2018 holiday season retail sales did not meet expectations. What do they buy from us? What do they buy from other retailers? Footnotes. [1]

Retail 100

Retail Cost Reduction Strategies Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2020

A role that I left end of 2018. With this the demand for analytics is rising too. The main push comes from manufacturers and brands. It is the people’s greatness and buy-in that drive achievements and success. Emissions are released when raw materials are converted, processed, and manufactured into goods for consumption.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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