The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” If ERP system input includes lead time, why is there such bloat and a problem with inventory restatements?

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Aerospace and defense contractors face an uncertain future with a possible reduction of government surge spending. If the golden age of government surge spending is ending, then aerospace and defense contractors must act quickly to support future profitability. Mobile barcoding software automates inventory data collection.

Optimization Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

” E2E also means being able to see things when they are not in transit, such as raw materials upstream, inventory in a warehouse or yard, products in retail outlets, or shipments stuck in customs. According to McKinsey, an auto manufacturer, on average, has around 250 tier-one suppliers – and 18,000 across the full value chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities. These counterfeits featured markings normally found on legitimate parts from “approximately 35 major electronics manufacturers, including Motorola, Xilinx, and National Semiconductor.” A fighter jet suffers a critical system failure during flight.

Aerospace 52

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Alloy 120

RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Today’s challenges require modernizing manual inventory tracking with digital automation like mobile barcoding technology. Too many companies rely on inefficient, inaccurate manual processes like recording inventory movements in spreadsheets.

Inventory Reduction 54

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Inventory 54

RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Today’s challenges require modernizing manual inventory tracking with digital automation like mobile barcoding technology. Too many companies rely on inefficient, inaccurate manual processes like recording inventory movements in spreadsheets.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Inventory 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. Reduce your inventory and speed up the cash cycle. What is inbound logistics?

3PL 98

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A similar story could be told for manufacturing industries whose supply chains extend into Florida. Florida is a major hub and home to a variety of industries including: aerospace, high tech, healthcare, electronics, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, agriculture, manufacturing, security, and more.

Pharmaceutical 62

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Aerospace and defense contractors face an uncertain future with a possible reduction of government surge spending. If the golden age of government surge spending is ending, then aerospace and defense contractors must act quickly to support future profitability. Mobile barcoding software automates inventory data collection.

Optimization Software 52

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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

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Changing the way people buy apparel Matthew Wallace has worked in a number of apparel management roles over his career, including as a Senior Director of Sourcing for Merchandising at Walmart, a senior VP at apparel manufacturer PVH (which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein), and currently the CEO of Project DXM (Digital Xpress Model).

Modeling Software 52

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

Walmart’s new, high-tech consolidation center will improve inventory flow. Anticipating possible regulatory hold ups or added expenses to its supply chain after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the aerospace giant is moving spare parts to final destinations earlier than normal.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 11, 2016

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , the all important ASN , and international shipping. Note: This is the last in a series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices.

Automotive 100

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

There are maintenance technicians to direct, labor to allocate, assets to keep track of, spare parts inventory to worry about and supplier networks to maintain. And when equipment breaks down unexpectedly, your manufacturing operation can be hemorrhaging money by the second. The Materials Supply Chain (MRO Inventory).

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In the context of supply chain management, prescriptive analytics leverages raw historical data and performance data to determine the best probable courses of action, supporting supply chain decisions through network design, inventory and warehouse optimization, and supplier management.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The drug manufacturer, Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, uses 3D printing to create a more porous pill. It has become additive manufacturing. Traditional manufacturing requires the creation of dies or molds that can cost thousands of dollars to create a prototype. I also discovered, from an article the Guardian that the U.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Modeling 120

RFgen

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If you use manual inventory processes, you can’t make adjustments. To navigate these changes, supply chain companies are prioritizing automation technologies like mobile inventory. This begs the question: If you haven’t automated inventory workflows, then how much are your inefficient manual processes costing you each day?

Cost Reduction Strategies 57

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Shining a light in the world of visibility, asset management and inventory tracking, is that of radio frequency identification (RFID). Loss to manufacturers = $7.5 In the aerospace industry, where RFID adoption is high, Bell Helicopter uses RFID for warehouse management, tracking containers and parts. billion to retailers).

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RFgen

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If you use manual inventory processes, you can’t make adjustments. To navigate these changes, supply chain companies are prioritizing automation technologies like mobile inventory. This begs the question: If you haven’t automated inventory workflows, then how much are your inefficient manual processes costing you each day?

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Real-time Visibility Warehousing Inventory Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

We have been taught, as supply chain leaders, that over the last decade supply chain processes have improved costs, shortened cycle times, improved customer service and decreased inventory. Based on our recent research, we find that only 1% of process-based companies are making progress on both operating margins and inventory.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is widely used by manufacturers, but there are alternatives like direct shipping – and there are significant differences between the two. As the name suggests, this means the goods are shipped directly from the manufacturer to the end customer. This brings us to direct shipments.

Case Study 92

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 12, 2023

Here is another blog post from Rajinder Bhandal… I had another wonderful opportunity to catch up with Peter Guinto , the President of Government, Defense and Aerospace Business at Resilinc , to talk further on the subject of contested logistics planning.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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AB&R

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A Key to Manufacturing and Warehousing Success in Arizona The Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding cities are booming with new warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants right now. AB&R helps thousands of companies across North America identify, track, and manage their critical assets and inventory.

Arizona 52

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As fall quickly approaches, shippers are busy preparing for the stressors of the peak shipping season. For example, if a customer ships 175% of their baseline shipping volume for the Ground Residential service in a given week, they will be charged $2 for all packages that go above 105% in baseline volume. ”

Pharmaceutical 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With the arrival of Costpoint 8 , higher inventory visibility, accuracy, traceability and efficiency is more achievable than ever. To illustrate the effectiveness of modern data collection solutions for Costpoint, let’s explore three use cases from RFgen Software that produced stellar results: Insitu Mobilizes Inventory, Saves Labor Costs.

Inventory Management Software 65

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 65

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 machine learning algorithms in IBM’s Watson platform were able to determine if a shipping container and.or no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

At present, these challenges arise from these ongoing factors: Geopolitical tensions Economic fluctuations Climate change Evolving regulations While China seems to have moved away from its Zero COVID Policy , freeing up production and shipping streams, unpredictability is still present. 3PL specialized in storing and shipping products.

Waste Reduction 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With the arrival of Costpoint 8 , higher inventory visibility, accuracy, traceability and efficiency is more achievable than ever. To illustrate the effectiveness of modern data collection solutions for Costpoint, let’s explore three use cases from RFgen Software that produced stellar results: Insitu Mobilizes Inventory, Saves Labor Costs.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 52

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Aerospace Industry is characterized by high material costs (about 65-80%). Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Let’s Start With a Discussion on Inventory. When we look at table 1, we see burgeoning inventories in some industries and extreme shortages in others. We are not good at inventory management. Inventory Levels Over the Quarters of the Pandemic. Companies struggle to have the right inventories. The end result?

Supply Chain Planning Software 256

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 256

RFgen

APRIL 20, 2023

OVERVIEW: Overview of Mobile Inventory Solutions What Problems Does Mobile Inventory Solve? With the growing reliance on digital technologies and reliable data, Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM has emerged as a powerful platform, enabling organizations to optimize their inventory control practices.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Let’s Start With a Discussion on Inventory. When we look at table 1, we see burgeoning inventories in some industries and extreme shortages in others. We are not good at inventory management. Inventory Levels Over the Quarters of the Pandemic. Companies struggle to have the right inventories. The end result?

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Let’s Start With a Discussion on Inventory. When we look at table 1, we see burgeoning inventories in some industries and extreme shortages in others. We are not good at inventory management. Inventory Levels Over the Quarters of the Pandemic. Companies struggle to have the right inventories. The end result?

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Most companies have made their own organizations more efficient (ROA), but they have not reduced inventories and they have pushed costs back in the supply chain on suppliers that are less able to bear them. It will also impact the factory with a redesign for digital manufacturing. It is fun work, but the results are shocking.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

RFID, which usually comes in the form of a miniscule chip that utilizes radio waves in the identification and tracking of specific people, objects, tools or vehicles, offers a number of benefits to the manufacturing industry in general. It’s also useful in enterprise resource planning and shipping logistics. . As the U.S.

Automotive 163

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

That history also explains the current state of the “barcode industry” – especially for manufacturing, distribution, life sciences and wellness, aerospace, and food and beverage companies. For an in-depth look at current industry trends, download our 2022 Digital Inventory Report: A Brief History of the Barcode.

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