Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? How a large manufacturing business might structure its IT system.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

In this industry specific Supply Chain Matters commentary , we provide perspectives on aerospace and commercial aircraft producer Boeing ’s added challenge in 2024, that being on the labor relations front. It is no exaggeration to say that the future of the 107 year-old manufacturer hangs in the balance.” The future of a U.S.

Negotiating Skills 52

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

David describes himself as a ‘pracademic,’ or practitioner academic, having held various global CPO roles across a number of industries, including retail, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, and banking. Adoption challenges and future of Procurement. We put in place a very ethical plan.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Procurement 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. Does this solve the problem?

Supply Chain Design Software 256

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 256

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As third-generation CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Jeff oversees sales, marketing, and the company’s industry presence. He is on the board of directors for the National Industrial Transportation League and chairs its Highway Transportation Committee. About Jeff Tucker. Key Takeaways: Breakbulk Americas.

America 182

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Resilinc

APRIL 8, 2024

Discover which industries may be impacted by the 7.4 Taiwan is the global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, producing over 60% of the world’s semiconductors and over 90% of the most advanced chips. magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, as well as current port closures and supply chain challenges. magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan.

Taiwan 90

Taiwan Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 90

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

We do so in the lens of supply chain management and manufacturing. With the latest developments there is a growing sense that the ongoing crisis now has major implications for Boeing along with dependent industry supply networks. They are not good for the industry as a whole.

Quality 59

Quality Manufacturing Procurement Alaska Aerospace 59

Procurement Academy

MAY 11, 2022

London 4 th May 2022 – Supply chain and procurement professionals have a key role in progressing their organizations’ sustainability agendas. The report surveys 210 supply chain and procurement professionals in the UK and US, and includes interviews with leading academics and professional experts on the topic.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Buyer Training 52

Procurement Academy

MAY 11, 2022

London 4 th May 2022 – Supply chain and procurement professionals have a key role in progressing their organizations’ sustainability agendas. The report surveys 210 supply chain and procurement professionals in the UK and US, and includes interviews with leading academics and professional experts on the topic.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Buyer Training 52

Bristlecone

AUGUST 18, 2020

To remain competitive in today’s global economy and keep pace with market demand, industries like engineered products, complex assembly manufacturing, and aerospace and defense must continue to innovate and introduce new products. Integrating engineering/design to manufacturing collaboration. DISCOVER MORE.

SAP 64

SAP Manufacturing Procurement Aerospace Supply Chain Design Software 64

Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Learn more about the most significant extreme weather and climate-related risks procurement professionals should pay attention to in 2024: How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024? 1 Production delays Manufacturing facilities in the hurricane’s path may be damaged or forced to close, leading to production delays or stoppages.

Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain How To Forecasting 91

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” Does this solve the problem?

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Rail Software 130

IQMS

AUGUST 9, 2019

By 2023, 30% of manufacturing companies with more than $5B in revenue will have implemented Industry 4.0 Blockchain’s greatest potential to deliver business value is in manufacturing. provide valuable insights into how blockchain can improve supply chains and manufacturing. no opt-in).

Manufacturing Procurement 48

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Pharmaceutical 48

RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

These counterfeits featured markings normally found on legitimate parts from “approximately 35 major electronics manufacturers, including Motorola, Xilinx, and National Semiconductor.” The defense industry routinely failed to report cases of suspect counterfeit parts.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2023

In prior Supply Chain Matters commentary , we have highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems was involved in tense labor contract renewal talks with upwards of 6,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

Wichita 52

Wichita Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Kansas 52

Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

If you’re a manufacturer, you likely know the answer. See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. Third-party procurement. Imagine that you are a manufacturer.

3PL 98

3PL Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings 98

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2023

In a prior Supply Chain Matters blog commentary published on Monday of this week , we highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems has reached a tentative agreement in labor contract renewal talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

Wichita 52

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This announcement is noted as again taking an extended industry lead from rival Boeing. 2024 Production Goal This week, commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus established a goal to deliver upwards of 800 commercial aircraft this year. Each represents their own unique set of transformational challenges with high business stakes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Today’s supply chain—with greater outsourcing, global manufacturing, and complex bill of materials–requires synchronization of the links.

Optimal Sourcing 171

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 171

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2023

Background In our ongoing coverage of commercial aircraft and aerospace industry supply chains, we have highlighted and described the various ups and downs of this industry. We will provide added commentary in a future industry specific commentary. Akbar Al-Baker (video recording).

Qatar 52

Qatar Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 52

QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

This means involving stakeholders from across the company, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, maintainability, serviceability and sustainability, plus key suppliers. By addressing these risks upfront, the team can design the product and the manufacturing processes to prevent failures before they even occur.

Price Reduction 93

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 93

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. Notice the patterns, the industries of specific interest and the implications being drawn. What To Expect In The New Normal- Fostering More Connected Manufacturing And Supply Network Synchronization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

As a result, when tragedy strikes like an earthquake affecting Japan or flooding rains overwhelming Bangkok, automakers and electronics manufacturers are unable to identify which of the suppliers upstream in their value chain may have been impacted.

Supply Chain Design Software 207

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 207

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?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Just-in-Time Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

DynaSys

DECEMBER 17, 2019

In this post, I want to describe two ways in which manufacturers may be impacted. Sourcing and procurement decision-makers are confronting a perfect storm. However perhaps more importantly, procurement leaders will influence product design to allow for easier recovery of raw materials from the product once it reaches end-of-life.

Manufacturing Procurement 54

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 54

Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Walk into the manufacturing sites of many large companies and you’ll observe a finely tuned inbound logistics operation, with parts and raw materials arriving at the factory for that day’s production requirements. Here are some of the ways that 3PLs can help smaller plants take advantage of logistics services in the manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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DynaSys

MARCH 19, 2019

In any area, across domains of activity, from farming to aerospace, cosmetics to mechanics, innovation should be part of the companies’ DNA. The vast majority of products are indeed manufactured in a country different from the ones they are consumed and for years now English is the language most commonly used.

Buyer Training 74

Buyer Training Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand 74

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

First of all, the world is becoming more global, and the ability to manage a diversity of manufacturers and suppliers is a source of competitive advantage. As our interviewee and Procurement guru Wael Safwat put it a few months ago , “it’s no longer the organizations that are competing. It’s the Supply Chains that are competing.” .

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 100

ivalua

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Our clients are procurement visionaries who expect a committed, flexible consulting partner with leading edge technical skills and a proven method of achieving measurable outcomes. We’ll help you implement and fully adopt these innovative cloud SaaS platforms and achieve your return on investment.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. The manufacturing industry leads all others in the volume of data it produces on a yearly basis.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 73

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As noted in our recent Supply Chain Matters update , FAA Administrator Mike Whittaker has indicated in industry media interviews that: “ We’re (FAA) shifting from more than an audit approach to a direct inspection approach.” Some industry experts point to such facilities as “ the hidden factories.”

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software System Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

Last week’s announced recall of in-service Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines is likely to have yet another impact for commercial aircraft industry supply chain efforts to ramp-up monthly production. The issue is a familiar one for the industry.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning 52

Kanban Logistics

MARCH 30, 2023

In the regulation-heavy world of the aviation, space, and defense (AS&D) industry, adherence to quality management system (QMS) standards is a necessity. This applies not only to suppliers and manufacturers, but also to service providers throughout the aerospace supply chain. What are AS9100 Standards in Aerospace Logistics?

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization 52

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

defense industry tends to follow a waterfall-phased lifecycle development approach beginning at the concept level and concluding at the subsystem/component level. Research suggests that up to 80 percent of the total cost of a product is ‘locked in’ by the procurement organization during this early engineering concept and design.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 6, 2013

This includes consistency in manufacturing operations, order-to-cash processes, and customer service. I do not think that this will happen through the repurposing of indirect procurement networks (e.g., Instead, I think that this will happen through the evolution of industry-specific business networks. What do you think?

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