Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As an example, in the latter half of 2020 and the first half of 2021, large as well as specialty retailers were financially benefiting from the post-pandemic economy in the U.S. and specifically increased demand for many forms of pandemic related consumer goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 59

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Small businesses getting squeezed out in push for warehouse space. Walmart said it is now more committed to embedding sustainability into every conversation it has with suppliers, service partners, store and club managers, truck manufacturers and other important parts of its massive supply chain. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 186

Logistics Network Optimization Software Real Estate New York Logistics 186

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. A storm may leave roads closed, warehouses shut down, utilities lost, and employees stranded. million in 2020 , with compromised employee accounts the most common cause.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 309

Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2020

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” but leapfrog many manufacturers into Industry 4.X. ” Advanced analytics.

Analytics Software 113

Analytics Software Industrial Industry Supply Chain Software 113

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Other insights pointed out in the May LMI report are that the current rate of contraction is strongest in upstream firms, namely manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, compared to their downstream retail industry counterparts. Further reported was that volumes of U.S.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Material Savings 52

3PL Insights

JULY 15, 2021

Last week’s applications count marked the lowest level for claims since March 2020, the month the pandemic hit the U.S. million in the week ended July 3, also the lowest level since March 2020. million in the week ended July 3, also the lowest level since March 2020. Evans Distribution Systems, a Melvindale, Mich.-based

St. Louis 52

St. Louis Resources Michigan Demand Planning Software 52

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

From demand planning to manufacturing to trade promotion optimization, data is essential for almost every aspect of consumer packaged goods (CPG) company operations. Unfortunately, these sources are limited in providing any meaningful insight into the $760-billion consumer packaged goods market. Footnotes. [1]

Data 100

Data Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 100

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The stark truth is that planning and optimizations are done in many departments within a business, such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, transportation, budget, labor, and so on. For example, manufacturing may be tasked to fill all orders which requires having inventory on-hand in distribution centers.

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning 130

Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

Supply chain concerns, however, don’t focus solely on the movement of consumer goods. … Beijing’s zero-tolerance approach to Covid has idled factories and warehouses, slowed truck deliveries and worsened container logjams. Hospitals from the U.S. ” Consequences of Chinese Lockdowns.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Resilinc

MAY 17, 2022

And for OEMs in virtually every manufacturing industry, supply chains are where much of their climate change risk lies. In recent years, WWA has determined, for example, that climate change made rainfall and flooding worse in Western Europe’s July 2021 floods and Southern Africa’s winter 2022 floods—but not in Vietnam’s fall 2020 floods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 62

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 8, 2021

Trucking is a massive industry responsible for hauling the vast majority of goods that make it to the end consumer. Nearly every consumer good is loaded onto a truck at some point in its journey from manufacturer to destination. Truck Driver Short Exacerbated by COVID-19 Demand . Compensation Struggles .

Freight 91

Freight Forecasting Logistics Network Optimization Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 91

Stord

APRIL 11, 2022

in July 2020 and bottoming out at 1.07 To top it off, while average inventory levels are still low, there are retailers at the opposite end of the spectrum today, struggling to find warehouse space for excess products. of excess inventory because their current warehouse simply didn’t have space for it. in April 2021.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 78

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars is one of the largest fast moving consumer goods companies in the world. In terms of finding a 4PL solution provider, Mars wanted a company that could engage in truck loading and route optimization, and schedule shipments into and out of their warehouses. This private, family-owned business is headquartered in the US.

Supply Chain Planning Software 209

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 209

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. in March, and the lowest level recorded since August 2020. Manufacturing Indices. According to the J.P. down from a reading of 52.9

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement China Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning 52

o9 Solutions

JUNE 21, 2021

The partnership, which was announced in 2020, has already proved to be extremely valuable to Chinese customers. The ability to execute and deliver value to multiple customers in the consumer goods and manufacturing industries has proven to be a success. o9 selected vTradEx as its official reseller for the Chinese market.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. The effect has been cash and working capital headwinds and growing demands for warehouse space. . Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed. percent of GDP to 6.2

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. Chinese manufacturing output had reportedly dropped by upwards of 30 percent as consumers shifted spending to services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Global Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To say that the pandemic made 2020 a very challenging year would be a gross understatement. And how can consumer goods companies learn from their performance in this pandemic to prepare for the future? They provide these solutions to some of the largest consumer goods and food & beverage companies in the world.

Inventory Reduction 223

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Performance Cost Reduction Strategies Supply and Demand 223

Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

Whether it’s the goods you require for your everyday life, or it’s the dollars pouring into the economy from the goods and services other people are buying, society’s wellbeing is directly connected to the health of the global supply chain. The US alone houses ten billion square feet of warehouse and distribution space.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Logistics Managers, Manufacturing Directors and other Supply Chain leaders often rose from the shop floor, from front-line warehousing and transportation positions. However a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low. Supply Chain is no longer a back-office, transactional function.

Gartner 54

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 54

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Truck manufacturers also find it challenging to keep up with demand, and waitlists for driver courses continue to increase. Despite a global pandemic, many in the consumer goods industry posted a strong 2020 driven by increased demand for their products as consumers redirected spending away from experiences to CPG.

Freight 52

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Los Angeles Purchasing Skills 52

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Consider the demands placed on retailers, hotels, restaurants, and the stadiums themselves as they attempt to meet the very specific, time-sensitive demands of millions of tired, hungry, thirsty consumers. Again, demand localization and delivery timing are critical — and conditions will change quickly as the tournament progresses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 72

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 96

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 96

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Company executives cited good progress in addressing the previously acknowledged overbuild of customer fulfillment and warehousing capacity while overall number of employees was reduced by 6 percent. The manufacturer has now reduced its expectations for industrywide smartphone shipments to flat or minimal growth.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Price Reduction 52

IQMS

APRIL 3, 2020

Leveraging DELMIAWORKS manufacturing ERP system, Core Technology Molding Corporation reallocates manufacturing resources to meet the spike in manufacturing demand for medical testing kits in the wake of COVID-19. Core Technology Molding Corporation is a custom injection molding manufacturer based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Demand Planning Software 69

Demand Planning Software Optimization Software Manufacturing Supply and Demand 69

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 156

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In the latter half of 2020 and the first half of 2021, large as well as specialty retailers were financially benefiting from the post-pandemic economy in the U.S. and specifically increased demand for many forms of pandemic related consumer goods. As an example, one year ago, Walmart reported a 5.2

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2018

“As logistics becomes the backbone of every industry like retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, and healthcare,” writes Nahata, “the business world today is aligning its strategies with respect to the ongoing and upcoming logistics trends, such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

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. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers. trillion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. JD.com has been rapidly growing its logistics unit by focusing on warehousing growth, including in international markets.

Los Angeles 163

Los Angeles Long Beach Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 163

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

For example, by 2020, Unilever expects to sustainably source 100% of its raw materials, even those used for packaging. Unilever’s pursuit of environmental responsibility even reaches out to consumers, by developing products such as washing powders which are effective with minimal quantities of water. The Sustainability Drive.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Gartner 40

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

Full-to-bursting warehouses means fewer orders for manufacturers, which translates into lower levels of business activity and, ultimately, weaker growth. Amazon had planned to roll out such a service in February 2020. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Active’ jobs denote positions open for application.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 166

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Panama Washington 166

Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold earlier in 2020, supply chain has become a household word. That’s where a lot of the money had been deployed up until March 2020. Aoaeh points out that sustainability goes beyond the feel-good, to align with reducing costs for organizations. Anderson agrees. Emerging trends. “If

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 130

ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

8 recession-proof product types in 2020. Ecommerce consumer sales during COVID-19 are up by 52.20% across all markets, according to Common Thread Collective. . percent in April 2020, ecommerce is on the rise. Since March 2020, pet food brands have seen a sudden surge in sales. . Despite unemployment rate jumping to 14.7

Price Reduction 111

Price Reduction Food Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 111

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

These inventory limits determine how many units of various products sellers can send to a warehouse at any given time — thus, any changes made to inventory limits could impact whether or not a seller is able to keep enough product in stock. The proprietary Truckload Demand Indicator hit 58 — the lowest since June 2020.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 183

Logistics Network Optimization Software New York City Logistics Inventory Reduction 183

3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

According to a January 2020 Marketing Analysis Report by Grandview Research , the global paper market is expected to reach $275.1 This growth is largely due to rising demand in the pharmaceutical, fast-moving consumer goods and hospitality industries. This requires a daily inspection of the warehouse for signs of moisture.

Case Study 52

Case Study Study Warehousing Buyer Training 52

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Occasionally, a year comes along to which we gladly bid adieu — 2020 is one such year for many individuals and companies. Irish-American author Stewart Stafford summed up the feelings of many when he wrote, “You don’t need 20/20 vision to see that 2020 is a giant caca burrito getting forced down our throats.”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 140

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Optimization 140