Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It only took days following the announcement out of South Africa that a new coronavirus had been detected for that variant pop-up around the globe. Pharmaceutical companies will continue to play whack-a-mole with new variants and we know variants will continue to emerge and spread. The Omicron Virus. ”[3].

South Africa 130

South Africa Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

SYSPRO Africa first visited Mombasa Kenya at the main gathering in East Africa of CIOs – CIO 100. Relook business processes and opportunities – yes pick the low hanging fruit – but only if it’s a priority for your company and it brings significant improvement and returns. 7% of companies say they are fully recovered.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Kenya Distribution Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Large international companies like Procter and Gamble typically hire financial analysts three years out of school and put them through a two-year internal supply chain program. Putting Africa on the Supply Chain Map. Rob: So has there been much progress on that, particularly in Africa? And I thought, what a real tragedy.

Pharmaceutical 85

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Modeling Africa 85

ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

The Economist says that more companies are sourcing with proximity to their major markets – for instance servicing the EU from Eastern Europe and Northern Africa or the US from Mexico. But converging costs have reduced the need for far flung supply chains in many industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Gartner 189

Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

By 2017, the market research company expects the number of global smartphone users to increase to 2.50bn and represent 33.8% Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. This represented about 24.4% of the total population. of the total population.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Gartner Innovation Supply Chain Optimization 120

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chains over the years have predominantly focused more on minimising end-to-end costs, reducing inventories while driving up asset utilisation. Supply chain challenges.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

In previous years, many companies only focused on getting product into Jakarta (the country’s largest city) and satisfying demand there. Not knowing how much inventory is at each location. These large distances between demand centers increase the inventory exposure to maintain a consistent service level. Transfer taxes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 159

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The LSP market is highly competitive and each company operates on very tight margins.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 112

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 112

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Then, in 2019, SDS acquired French digital transactions technology company, eServGlobal. The acquisition was key to opening doors to expansion in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Their scalable solutions have proven to help companies reduce their logistics costs and optimize their supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 147

Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 147

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 7, 2023

Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower. Automation of processes such as inventory management, regulatory compliance and invoice verification helps organizations focus more on improving quality and growth.

Analytics Software 52

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

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 5, 2016

In the 1970s and 1980s companies realised that they couldn’t function as islands any more. In the initial years, companies focused on outsourcing functions like finance, customer service and HR. In the initial years, companies focused on outsourcing functions like finance, customer service and HR. Is this for your company?

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 120

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. As seen in the chart below from the Commerce Dept.,

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software California 60

EMERGE App

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Inventory costing or valuation is an accounting concept that has a direct impact on your gross profit and thus taxable income. Methods of valuing inventory are simply different cost-flow assumptions about how to allocate your cost of goods available for sale. We’ll start by explaining why inventory costing is important.

Purchasing Skills 58

Purchasing Skills Inventory Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 58

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Quick solutions to employee shortages, remote working, and to ensure health and safety across the company need to be deployed. This boosts revenues and optimises inventory. This can be applied to inventory management, fleet and order tracking, ID badging. Companies can develop resilience in two main ways.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 230

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 13, 2017

How is it that two world-class companies like BMW and Bosch – who likely have top of the line IT systems – are finding it difficult to identify the fallout of a disruption, as well as when and how it can be rectified? Flexible inventory buffer windows. Still, auto production can usually be made up by adding extra shifts.”.

Optimal Sourcing 0

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Global 0

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Any steps taken to become greener will favor companies in visibility, credibility, and develop a leadership reputation. When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. Companies in India. Bhattacharjee, 2015). The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

It’s easy to get excited about a new product launch, especially when there’s historical evidence in the company to validate it. Protecting profit margins from ALC inflation ALC (Average Landed Cost) is a crucial metric in demand forecasting and inventory valuation.

Forecasting 96

Forecasting Supply and Demand Modeling Forecasting Software 96

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

EOQ attempts to optimize lot size by balancing manufacturing cost ( Fixed + variable costs) with things like inventory holding costs and capacity utilization. Lean relies on minimization of, among other things, lot sizes, inventory and waiting. of that plan. of that plan. So, how do they make that transition?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 100

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Like the companies highlighted above, many manufacturers now have published objectives and separate sustainability reports or incorporate the information in annual reports. Consider the effects of excess inventory and unnecessary shipments. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 4, 2014

You may recall the inventory chaos of the vuvuzelas in team colours at the previous competition in South Africa. Post World Cup must be a dream for those companies that specialise in liquidating excess stock. The majority of items adorned with the World Cup logo are sensibly generic and not directly linked with any one team.

S&OP 185

S&OP Brazil Supply and Demand Costa Rica 185

Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

COVID-19 also highlighted the dangers of what happens when you have lean supply chains, as many brands found out fast by running out of inventory and not keeping pace with customer demand. PLM integrates people, processes, information, and systems to empower businesses, enable innovation, and enhance top-and bottom-line company success.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 79

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. Supply chain risk management maturity levels define how well a company has developed the risk management processes in comparison to industry benchmarks.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. More time and energy is spent on forecasts to reduce inventory that is no longer in use. parts per million, in comparison to the 1960 levels of 316.91

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Vinculum

JANUARY 7, 2022

billion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The activities requiring satisfaction include receiving the goods to be sold and storing the inventory. Even small and mid-sized companies can do the same if they contain only a limited amount of stock. billion in 2022 from $26.9 It grew from 2-3% in 2019 to 5% in 2020.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Saudi Arabia Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

I also believe that growth in Asia and Africa will spur new thinking in supply chain processes for the use of mobility and sensor data. While the companies in the post event discussions, liked the predictions and were ready to take the jump, they struggled on the how. Figure 1: Supply Chain 2020. There is continuous pressure on costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 150

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Tim Wright: Founder of two medical equipment manufacturing companies and currently MD of Langcroft Consultancy – specialists in digital transformation. In South Africa, there are a lot of third-party fulfilment companies , so costs were going up with them.” We’ve been using Unleashed since very early 2017,” he says.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Monthly design of the supply chain including form and function of inventory and inventory placement. Focus on the level of inventory. Inventory is often focused on as a singular metric, not as part of a complex supply chain system. Tomorrow, I board my long flight from South Africa. ” So, help me out here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 216

RFgen

MAY 2, 2016

Recently, concern over the Zika virus affects harvesting and manufacturing in Africa and shipments around the world , according to Computerworld. There are stories of workers refusing to return to business locations where the disease was detected and companies have to deal with consumers wary of buying goods from specific regions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

RFgen

MAY 2, 2016

Recently, concern over the Zika virus affects harvesting and manufacturing in Africa and shipments around the world , according to Computerworld. There are stories of workers refusing to return to business locations where the disease was detected and companies have to deal with consumers wary of buying goods from specific regions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

For most companies, growth has slowed. We believe that supply chain excellence helps a company to better balance demand and supply. We also believe that it helps companies to be more resilient: weathering demand and supply volatility while maximizing opportunities and mitigating risks. Companies are competitive.

Supply Chain Design Software 254

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 254

Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Smartphone use in countries like India and Kenya is growing rapidly as companies like Xiaomi offer more affordable models aimed at users in developing countries. . $1.672 trillion online this year—about 7.3% More like tapping ‘buy’.

Kenya 60

Kenya Indonesia Africa Purchasing Skills 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 19, 2014

Nine out of ten companies are stuck. In short, they have been able to drive improvements in one or two metrics; but, they are struggling to improve a portfolio of metrics that includes customer service, cost, inventory turns, and growth. Due to the shortage of supply chain talent, many have come from different companies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Price Mitigation Strategies Inventory Reduction 278

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2015

Walmart Charging Vendors for Inventory, The Panama Canal is Filling Up, Apparel Companies See Africa as Next Source of Low Costs, China Stock Market Tumbling, Impacts to Follow

Panama 32

Panama Africa Apparel China 32

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Join top supply chain executives from leading companies including John Lewis, Lego, Nokia, British American Tobacco and HP in discussions on omnichannel retail, S&OP, Africa and more. Connect with 100+ senior supply chain executives from retailers and manufacturers and build your professional network.

3PL 79

3PL Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 79

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

He explains, “I almost feel that we should be shouting ‘Vuka’ which in Xhosa (one of the South Africa languages) means ‘wake up.’ Industry analysts believe it’s the proactive companies that adapt in order to beat these disruptions that will come out ahead in the end.” How it will self-manage customer inventories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Global Supply and Demand 100

Elementum

AUGUST 28, 2017

The Food and Agriculture Organization runs various projects in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific regions to reduce post-harvest losses. Companies such as Imperfect Produce, Oddbox, and Fishbox sell “ugly” or surplus produce and by-catch seafood that are usually rejected by major supermarkets. Packaging company It’s Fresh!

Waste Reduction 68

Waste Reduction Material Savings Food Resource Reduction 68

RFgen

APRIL 27, 2016

Here are three stories from the recent news about companies prioritizing green manufacturing and distribution techniques and what it meant for their overall success: 1. The company’s information indicated 75 percent of the organization’s carbon footprint stems from its supply chain. Apple Wants to Stop Climate Change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction 52