QAD

JULY 18, 2023

Change is coming whether we like it or not, and it’s usually something I welcome in manufacturing. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam Gupta , Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and the host of “The Voice of ERP” series, to discuss this very topic and how the right ERP solution can help manufacturers prepare for tomorrow, today.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. It had been a long night. However, I had little time to be tired. ” I smiled.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

70% of global supply chain shipments are by sea, 18% move by road transport, 9% go by rail, 2% by inland waterways and less than 0.25% by air. Consumer goods manufacturers will pay 60-70% more in retail deductions, and the retail struggle to source for the holidays will worsen. Redesign to orchestrate transportation market-to-market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 13, 2021

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. Today, hype centers on transport telematics and artificial intelligence. Price and availability of transport stratify based on shipper behavior.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

Amazon Air’s CVG hub is a critical component in that strategy. helps it facilitate the rapid transport of packages. It strives to reduce waste and increase energy efficiency at its facilities and transportation fleet. The 800,000-square-foot facility’s central location in the U.S.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

A growing number of consumers are asking the brands they buy from to invest in sustainability throughout the supply chain, from the materials they use to make products, to the transportation options they use to deliver products. We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 14, 2021

By United Nations estimates, the world will have 43 megacities with populations exceeding 10 million by the year 2030. To marshal worldwide objectives of scalable and transformative urbanization, cement manufacturers need to look at intelligent supply chain logistics. 3 strategies to avoid stockout situations by leveraging AI.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. The trucking industry was down 80,000 drivers in 2021, and that shortage is anticipated to balloon to 160,000 by 2030. million by 2030. In February alone, 22,000 people in the U.S. It’s a global problem. China, which had a worker surplus of 55.2 million to 75.3

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 17, 2022

Automation in manufacturing can help be the driving force to lift some of the burden felt by many distributors across the globe. Upstream Supply Issues Manufacturers are struggling with the same product and shipping delays as consumers. Top Distributor Challenges: 1. Over the last 12 months, 58% reported additional demand increases.

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crisp

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We’re providing insight on the retail trends surrounding the 2023 holiday season, and how businesses can leverage data-driven strategies to meet them head-on. However, challenges still exist, especially in domestic transportation. In order to meet this upcoming season’s demands, precise holiday planning is crucial.

Waste Reduction 52

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Logility

JANUARY 31, 2023

billion by 2030. This can be achieved through forecast-driven stocking strategies and a supply chain designed and configured for efficiency. For delayed and constrained supply, scenario planning enables manufacturers to explore how various constraints will impact customer service. times per customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2021

Over the last few years, supply chain sustainability has become increasingly important, as manufacturers and retailers have taken the lead on green initiatives across the full spectrum of the supply chain, including in the warehouse, store, and through transportation. Sustainability initiatives cannot exist in a vacuum.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Learn more on how to overcome today’s supply chain challenges by securing the free guide, 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. To make the point, let us start with a discussion on Consumer Products manufacturing. Smaller companies have greater clarity of strategy and less process latency in decision-making. The answer?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those customers who were quick to recognize new conditions, and respond with innovative strategies, have fared far better in the face of continuing uncertainty than companies taking a more reactive stance. This broad view allows the logistics team to react in an orchestrated, synchronized way at the earliest sign of disruption.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Commitments to aggressive emissions reductions targets by 2030, with net zero by mid-century, are now accepted as base requirements in our pursuit to keep planetary warming within 1.5 Hope is not a strategy. This is especially true for the manufacturers of the world because they build the stuff that keeps the global economy going.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The automotive sector has switched lanes into a new digital world, where the pace of change is also hurtling manufacturers into oncoming traffic in the form of geopolitical, economic and natural crises. Tier 1 suppliers, in particular, are being squeezed by increasing material costs, supply chain disruptions and rising transportation costs.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Let’s take a look at the strategy to achieve environmental sustainability in the supply chain, the tools available to help, and the capabilities that will help companies achieve these goals. . It’s predicted that AI can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 4% by 2030, which is 2.4 billion tons of CO 2 emissions. .

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Production and transportation activities are energy-intensive, but this also means the potential for implementing greener practices lay here. dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. The global green technology and sustainability market is expected to see tremendous growth— 417.35

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. They enable logistics teams to identify disruptive events such as transportation roadblocks, missed incoming deliveries, asset downtime and labor shortages. Warehouse Robotics.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2021

One oft-discussed strategy to save the planet is transitioning to a circular economy. As the SmartCitiesWorld news team writes, “While the circular economy is still in its infancy, it is a key sustainability strategy being adopted by world and industry leaders in their fight against climate change.”[1] ” Element 3.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2017

The decision support technologies that we use today–price management, trade promotion management, network design, supply chain planning, transportation planning, supplier risk management–are on the cusp of redefinition through new forms of analytics. Only 7% of manufacturers are experimenting with cognitive computing.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2023

The emergence of ESG strategies Over the past few years, we have been investing heavily in our planet. Companies worldwide are using concepts such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in their sustainability and supply chain strategies. UK’s zero-emission vehicle mission The U.K.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2021

According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 This process involves not just rethinking packaging and shifting sourcing strategy but also restructuring production processes, rearranging distribution systems, and developing closed-loop supply chain methods that help keep wastage to the minimum.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Our commentary reiterated that over the last three years there were reports indicating that Apple was instructing its contract manufacturers to begin evaluating and seeking out new hardware sourcing outside of China , specifically India and Vietnam , with the former garnering the most attention.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

My first job was in manufacturing in the 1980’s. I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. The focus of APICS is manufacturing, CSCMP’s foundation is in logistics, and ISM serves the procurement organization. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines. Inventory control.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. Currently, the primary route for transporting goods from Europe to Asia is the Swiss Trade route.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Shifts in Traditional Supply Chain Processes in the Building of Capabilities for Supply Chain 2030. Retail forecasts are never a good source of data for the manufacturer. Is a Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? In my discussion, I used the chart in Figure 1. To make my point, I stressed that: New Forms of Data.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines. Inventory control.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to our State of Manufacturing Report for 2023, 85% of surveyed companies have already integrated AI solutions, with supply chain management functions expected to be impacted by 45% of them. This report highlights that 97% of respondents anticipate AI impacting product development and manufacturing. #2

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 16, 2021

The review focused on four specific supply chain areas: “semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging; large capacity batteries, like those for electric vehicles; critical minerals and materials; and pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).”[1] 100-Day Report Findings. Therefore, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

The caller had prior experience with a major household products company and recently transitioned to a smaller, but global discrete manufacturer. I urged him to take his corporate strategy document and set up a meeting with each profit center manager. The company had a strong manufacturing culture, and the focus was on the urgent.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 23, 2021

”[3] In fact, a recent poll found that most consumers blame manufacturers for the packaging waste problem. What are CPG Manufacturers Doing? 2 consumer goods company will leverage the learnings as part of a strategy to scale up paper packaging for more wide incorporation throughout its portfolio.”[10] ”[8]. .”[7]

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