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? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Inventory Management Software 97

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

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. Why don’t manufacturers just kit their own parts?”. What is inbound logistics?

3PL 98

3PL Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings 98

RFgen

MAY 5, 2020

With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. Companies in the electrical and electronics manufacturing industry need to replace unsustainable manual processes to stay competitive in today’s climate. Challenges in Distribution and Manufacturing. Billion from 2020-2024.

Real-time Visibility 54

Real-time Visibility Electronics Inventory Reduction Inventory 54

RFgen

MAY 5, 2020

With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. Companies in the electrical and electronics manufacturing industry need to replace unsustainable manual processes to stay competitive in today’s climate. Challenges in Distribution and Manufacturing. Billion from 2020-2024.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Electronics Inventory Reduction Inventory 52

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This removes the ‘storage’ element of warehousing logistics, and saves on costs, warehousing space, time and labour. Cross docking is widely used by manufacturers, but there are alternatives like direct shipping – and there are significant differences between the two. This brings us to direct shipments.

Case Study 92

Case Study Cost Reduction Strategies Study Inventory Reduction 92

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

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. For example, when I used to ship ice cream by reefer container to China from the west coast, the time on the ship was 12-18 days.

Supply Chain Design Software 251

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 251

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

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility 191

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. Conveniently located by Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, we provide prompt support to Arizona companies.

Arizona 52

Arizona Warehousing Optimization Software Manufacturing 52

RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Using spreadsheets to track and manage warehouse inventory is a common practice. And since you never have a complete picture into your actual inventory levels, human error and inaccurate data can cause miscommunication throughout your warehouse.

Inventory Reduction 54

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Inventory 54

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.” For example, when I used to ship ice cream by reefer container to China from the west coast, the time on the ship was 12-18 days.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

RFgen

JULY 7, 2020

Many companies rely on spreadsheets to track and record warehouse inventory movements. Using spreadsheets to track and manage warehouse inventory is a common practice. And since you never have a complete picture into your actual inventory levels, human error and inaccurate data can cause miscommunication throughout your warehouse.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Inventory 52

RFgen

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Delayed, rushed or overnight shipping costs. Delayed, rushed or overnight shipping costs. If you’re an aerospace and defense contractor, can you effectively trace counterfeit parts? In one case, food manufacturer Sunland Inc. The post Why Doing Nothing Can Cost You Big in the Warehouse appeared first on RFgen.

Cost Reduction Strategies 57

Cost Reduction Strategies Real-time Visibility Warehousing Inventory Reduction 57

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

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

RFgen

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Delayed, rushed or overnight shipping costs. Delayed, rushed or overnight shipping costs. If you’re an aerospace and defense contractor, can you effectively trace counterfeit parts? In one case, food manufacturer Sunland Inc. The post Why Doing Nothing Can Cost You Big in the Warehouse appeared first on RFgen.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Real-time Visibility Warehousing Inventory Reduction 52

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

To highlight the scale of the issue in the retail sector without a suite of statistical decision and visibility tools offered with RFID, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) suggests average losses incurred through inefficient supply chains stand at: • Out-of-stocks = 4% loss of sales (approximately $17.5 Loss to manufacturers = $7.5

Supply Chain Planning Software 154

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Demand Planning Software 154

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

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Ukraine Supply Chain Planning 40

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Not surprisingly, manufacturing and distribution made up more than half of the industries represented, though others included life sciences and wellness, aerospace and defense, and food and beverage. Warehouse technologies, such as mobile barcoding, offer next-level inventory automation.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 52

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

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

And when equipment breaks down unexpectedly, your manufacturing operation can be hemorrhaging money by the second. For manufacturers, it all comes down to the bottom line: If your machines are down, you’re not making product and you’re not making money. Digitizing technology is already making waves in MRO across the globe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

RFgen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Compared to manual handling, mobile inventory management delivers higher performance at much lower cost, enabling your operations to hit critical warehouse KPIs. If your warehouse operations use manual inventory control or old inventory software, then you likely struggle with a wall of challenges. A modern solution is crucial.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 52

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. What type of offer would be best for a customer?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 52

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

Amazon to open five new warehouses in India (Reuters). New Breed specializes in services for omni-channel distribution, reverse logistics, transportation management, freight bill audit and payment, lean manufacturing support, aftermarket support and supply chain optimization. . Dun & Bradstreet Launches Supplier Risk Manager™ 2.0.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies New York City 150

IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The machine learning algorithms in IBM’s Watson platform were able to determine if a shipping container and.or Machine learning is gaining adoption in Logistics Control Tower operations to provide new insights into how every aspect of supply chain management, collaboration, logistics and warehouse management can be improved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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

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.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

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

Waste Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Clear Spider

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Picture this: you’ve got hundreds, maybe even thousands, of SKUs stored across multiple warehouse locations. Until your warehouse processes start quickly becoming disorganized. You don’t have a warehouse management system so you start losing valuable time and money because your manual processes have led to order fulfillment mistakes.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The warehouse was bursting at the seams and the calculation did not seem quite right. Insufficient warehouse capacity and a lack of containers while supply chain shortages make headline news. How might you ask, “Can we have shortages in warehouse space while we also have empty shelves?” The end result?

Supply Chain Planning Software 256

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

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The warehouse was bursting at the seams and the calculation did not seem quite right. Insufficient warehouse capacity and a lack of containers while supply chain shortages make headline news. How might you ask, “Can we have shortages in warehouse space while we also have empty shelves?” 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

The warehouse was bursting at the seams and the calculation did not seem quite right. Insufficient warehouse capacity and a lack of containers while supply chain shortages make headline news. How might you ask, “Can we have shortages in warehouse space while we also have empty shelves?” 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

I can find only two good examples of value networks creating value: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) in the semiconductor industry and Performance Based Logistics in Aerospace and Defense. It will also impact the factory with a redesign for digital manufacturing. Pyrex bowls they had shipped without packing materials broke in transit.

Pricing Training 261

Pricing Training Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Purchasing Training 261

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The enforcements of draconian lockdowns, various economies have experienced severe shocks, adversely affecting global trade, global tourism & travel, International Aviation and Airports as well as International Shipping and Ports. SMEs have been hit hard with mounting job losses and financial haemorrhaging.

Supply Chain Disruption 41

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 41

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 30, 2017

In logistics or the world of “trucks and sheds”, meaning shipping and warehousing, manual labour is a huge part of operations. Even in warehouses today, somebody must drive the forklift trucks, pick the items to packed for shipping, and organise loading. No more warehouse operatives. Let’s start with warehousing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 42

Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing Material Savings Logistics 42

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

million in 2018, according to court filings […] Employee costs for NEMF’s workforce — more than half of which is represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers — is also ‘substantially above industry norms,’ according to court papers.”. Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 20

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 20

Unleashed

JULY 19, 2023

Factory automation involves introducing technology to your manufacturing processes with a focus on improving efficiency, limiting human error, and automating dangerous or unpleasant jobs. The type of factory automation you opt for depends on the product you manufacture, the level of demand for your product, and your investment budget.

Inventory Management Software 40

Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Procurement Solutions 40

Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

Major industries in the state include agriculture, automotive, aviation/aerospace, banking, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. The state is also ranked #5 in GlobalTrade Magazine’s “ Best States for Manufacturing.” Total manufacturing output was over $103 billion in 2018. have opened major manufacturing facilities.

North Carolina 52

North Carolina Distribution Warehousing Charlotte 52

RFgen

AUGUST 5, 2020

Tracking inventory in the warehouse, shop floor or out in the field using paper checklists, spreadsheets, data entry into the ERP, or using no system at all, is not effective. Mobile barcoding software can help businesses eliminate bottlenecks in multiple areas, such as: Shipping & Receiving. Warehouse Management.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 82

AB&R

MARCH 2, 2023

How to Get a New Arizona Facility Running Optimally in a Hurry If you’re setting up a new warehouse or manufacturing facility in Arizona, you will want to make sure you’re being as efficient as possible in everything you do. Workers can read an entire room’s worth of RFID tags in minutes using a single handheld reader.

Arizona 52

Arizona Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Price Mitigation Strategies 52