ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor held an Innovation Summit at their headquarters in New York City on March 18 th and 19 th. billion for 2024, is the third largest supplier of enterprise resource planning software applications. For example, Google Maps app is a public cloud application. Infor, with anticipated revenues of $3.4

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QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Updated: February 15, 2024 Published: March 25, 2021 If I think back to my childhood days and recall the shopping experience for food & beverage products, my first thoughts are about local grocery stores and smaller neighborhood specialty shops. Manufacturers have had to adjust product offerings to match that mentality.

Beverage 96

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2023

Here’s a recap of the conversation host Bryant Miller had with Shannon Wu-Lebron , Corporate Vice President, Global Retail Industry Strategy; Hong Mo Yang , Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing Industry Strategy; and Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Supply Chain Execution Industry Strategy. The answer is, “No.”

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Although inflation has eased in many countries over the past summer, CPG prices are still rising faster than real wages and showing no signs of leveling off in 2024. For example, inventory levels can be right-sized to outsmart unpredictable demand so that all consumers’ needs are fully met without the burden of excess carrying costs.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This annual event, which facilitates sharing ideas on supply chain innovations, has been a draw among customers and features many repeat attendees. One example shown was in the context of an integrated business planning/S&OP process.

Supply Chain Design Software 72

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big “buzzwords” of 2024, which is a shame because the technology’s analytical capabilities have a lot to offer supply chain planners – if you can cut through the hype. Take forecasting consumer buying patterns for example. I’m never one to jump on the bandwagon with emerging technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. The example they gave me was to understand the yield for a burger with pickles at a QSR.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Let’s see the most common trends in 2024. For example, you can scan a QR code on a product and instantly access its entire journey from raw materials to the store shelf.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 27, 2020

The next generation of wireless network, 5G, will begin to take hold, for example, and may work as a catalyst for other things like smart cities and smarter mobile and wearable devices. 2] Those trends include: Trend 1: Breakout moment of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing. Companies hasten to innovation.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2020

Instead of being discouraged by unfilled positions, excess overtime and insufficient staffing, companies need to find ways to augment and empower these smaller workforces with technological innovation. 89% of manufacturers report difficulty finding skilled workers. Capitalizing on an Opportunity for Barcode Automation.

Supply Chain Software 98

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We sat down with Resilinc Directory of Advisory Services Rick Freeman for his greater insights around PFAS, nearshoring and reshoring, and regulatory challenges such as UFLPA that will affect the high-tech industry well into 2024. What are the top 3 challenges facing high-tech and semiconductor global supply chains today?

Supply Chain Strategy 58

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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

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2020

Instead of being discouraged by unfilled positions, excess overtime and insufficient staffing, companies need to find ways to augment and empower these smaller workforces with technological innovation. 89% of manufacturers report difficulty finding skilled workers. Capitalizing on an Opportunity for Barcode Automation.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 8, 2019

A recent Financial Times article stresses that now is the time for manufacturers to diversify their product portfolios to reduce risk.”[3] He predicts, “By 2023, talent shortages in the supply chain for 75 percent of the top 500 manufacturers worldwide will largely have been mitigated using supply chain digital assistants.”[6]

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For beverage manufacturers the question is: How do these trends translate into business opportunities? The NOLO market is expected to continue growing at pace and in particular it’s no- and low-alcohol spirits that are predicted to be the big winners, with volume CAGR forecast to be around 14% until 2024.

Beverage 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A survey conducted earlier this year by IDC Manufacturing Insights across Asia Pacific manufacturers found that organisations are currently focusing ESG efforts related to environmental sustainability on the following (1) : Energy efficiency requirements of products and operations. Sustainable Transformation Requires Digitalisation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The new drone, dubbed MK30, will go into service in 2024 and replace the existing MK27-2, the model that will be used to make deliveries in Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas, this year. The new unit has a longer range, can fly in a wider range of temperatures, and has new safety features, Amazon said. Boston, and Chicago.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 2, 2024

The demand for A&D is expected to continue to grow into 2024. In this Q&A, Peter shares his expert insights into AI, supply chain compliance, industry challenges and opportunities, export bans, and future outlooks for Aerospace and Defense in 2024. For example, imagine a business solely sources from vendor A.

Aerospace 61

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2017

Automation has sped up production but for the most part, manufacturing techniques and advances have left the automotive industry in the metaphorical dust. How can existing automotive manufacturers bridge the skills gap in automotive engineering between their current manufacturing techniques and these new invaluable skills?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 20, 2020

Some things seem destined to go together; for example, a wink & a smile; bed & breakfast; cookies & milk; and fish & chips. Peter Fretty ( @pfretty ) writes, “Properly leveraged, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to empower manufacturers with data-based insights specific to their individualized operations.

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Unleashed

MARCH 25, 2024

Private consolidation warehouses are owned and managed by the business that uses them, such as a retailer or a manufacturer. Consolidation warehouse: An example An example of successful consolidation warehousing in practice is evident in the strategic integration between Unleashed and Amazon.

Material Savings 52

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Unleashed

JUNE 20, 2021

Like many food and beverage manufacturing industries, the alcohol industry worldwide has taken a hit from the pandemic – whether from restaurant and bar closures, or restrictions on valuable export and import markets – global sales volume dropped 6.2% By 2024, it is forecasted to grow to US$1.75 trillion industry by 2024.

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QAD

MARCH 21, 2024

The spring 2024 release includes improved user experience and additional capabilities. Figure 3 - Example Non-conformance Figure 4 - Example CAPA We believe these improvements will not only elevate your experience with QAD EQMS but also empower you to achieve greater efficiency and compliance in your quality management initiatives.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

E-commerce, sustainability and digitization are driving packaging innovation at breakneck speed and giving way to new products that are sustainable, stronger and smart. Many of the trends shaping our industry in 2023 will continue in 2024, and there’s a lot you can do to prepare right now.

Packaging 94

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

The shipping industry has an abysmal history when it comes to caring for the environment: as an example, reports are indicating that container ships built as late as 2013 were, on average, 10% less fuel-efficient than those constructed in the 1990s. The ship will alone reduce diesel-powered truck transport by around 40,000 journeys per year.

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Unleashed

MARCH 22, 2022

Here we get inside the NoLo industry boom – from what’s behind it, to how brewers and beverage manufacturers are taking advantage of it, to what the future looks like. beer & wine) that traditionally include alcohol, but are manufactured so that alcohol is either eliminated or reduced significantly. What is NoLo alcohol?

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Leading the way in these innovations is artificial intelligence (AI). AI, machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), and other intelligent technologies are accelerating innovation and reshaping how products are conceived and designed throughout the product development process—bringing both new opportunities and challenges.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Say you’re a manufacturer , refining your production and capacity planning. Let’s illustrate cultural touch points with some examples. If you’re a manufacturer , have you produced enough? There are innovative ways to tackle these challenges, but first let’s examine how they put a hitch in your supply chain. Stock Outs.

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Unleashed

MARCH 5, 2024

Investors and customers alike are demanding more transparency around how a company operates – making sustainability in the supply chain essential to SMEs in 2024. I think for a smaller manufacturer the challenges they’re really facing are resource: what can they actually put on their supply chain?

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

According to Analysts such as IDC, “by 2024 over 60% of manufacturers will rely on AI (Artificial Intelligence) to drive digital transformation across the supply chain, leading to productivity gains of 20%” and according to Gartner “by 2023 at least 50% of large companies will be using AI, advanced analytics and IoT in their supply chain operation”.

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DynaSys

APRIL 16, 2020

Why do manufacturers need to transform their operations to a circular model? Historically the reasons for manufacturers to engage in any sustainability initiatives were mainly regulatory or social. For example, the coffee market in the US declined 1% in 2018, whereas those coffee products with a sustainable image grew on average 1%.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

For manufacturers and other organisations looking to improve their inventory management processes, cloud technology represents a major opportunity – especially when it comes to remote working. Many businesses just couldn’t afford to focus on innovation over stability. billion by 2024 (up from $14.9 The benefits of 3PL for SMEs.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

Enter our list of supply chain trends for 2024. Even those in the early stages of adoption can leverage its strategic advantages, making 2024 a pivotal year for transforming supply chain execution.

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USC Consulting Group

MAY 15, 2023

In the manufacturing sector, these tasks often involve data collection and manual data entry, which many consider to be inefficient given the availability of advanced automation software in today’s market. Innovative automation programs are designed to automatically collect, upload, or synchronize data into a system of record.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 1, 2024

Welcome to our very first episode of DeviceTalks Tuesdays in 2024. Once again, very happy to have Arena as our first sponsor of 2024, and I’m going to introduce our panelists. A lot of disconnection across people, data, and systems as they work to put all this effort and innovation into a product. It’s great to have you back.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

The whole eco-system knows exactly what the source of the information was and the technology enables the authentication, thus, removing the need to verify the information again through the use of test certificates, bill of lading or letters of credit as an example. Manufacturing sector. Tackling conflict minerals supply chain.

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