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2023 Manufacturing Trends: How to Get Ready Now

OptiProERP

2022 has proven to be both positive and disruptive for the manufacturing industry. Despite the pandemic, recession fears, supply challenges, a tight labor market, and economic instability, manufacturing companies continue to survive and evolve in the “new normal.”. helped transform many manufacturing businesses. Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Diagnostic: A Four-Step Process

Supply Chain Shaman

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. Here I share insights on how to get started using a four-step process. Determine Forecastability and Forecast Value Added (FVA). Executives will ask, “What is a good target for forecast error?”

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How to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions with Mobile Barcoding

RFgen

Manufacturers are facing serious threats in today’s current economic climate. The supply chain, the lifeblood of manufacturing companies, is constantly being disrupted, leading to challenging inventory operations and the fulfillment of clients’ needs. In fact, the National Association of Manufacturers is forecasting that 2.1

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Building A Guiding Coalition for Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Through case studies, research, and facilitated discussion, we will jointly imagine the possibilities for Supply Chain 2030. As we begin the new decade, 2030 feels the same. The job of planners becomes more like a weather forecaster. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030.

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The Dire Need for Data Automation in the Manufacturing Industry | AFFLINK

AFFLINK

Automation in manufacturing can help be the driving force to lift some of the burden felt by many distributors across the globe. Unpredictable Consumer Demand Trends Traditionally, organizations got away with loose forecasting and just-in-time (JIT) inventory management to match production to consumer demands.

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A Story of Throwing the Baby Out With The Bathwater in Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

An enlightened leadership team wanted to be sure that the organization knew how to make money through bi-directional orchestration of the bill of materials. The organization is not clear on the role of the forecast. In discussions, the role of the forecast and the budget are intertwined without clarity.

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Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street

Supply Chain Shaman

Meanwhile, turbulence is the norm for manufacturing supply chains. My forecast? As I sign into the front desk-after-front desk at manufacturers, and open the signature book, I notice a large number of system integrators diligently working on the implementation of traditional enterprise technologies. I watch in amusement.