Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The question is: Should we think of this as a temporary crisis that will be resolved as the system returns to something approaching normal? 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. The Omicron Virus. ”[3].

South Africa 130

South Africa Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. There will be one view of inventory across the entire distributed network.”. The conveyor system is a marvel with 20 diverts to ensure the right goods flow to the right station. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

Salaries You Can Expect in Supply Chain Management Region-Wise: Here is a list of salaries for different supply chain designations: Demand planner, Supply chain analyst, Master scheduler, Purchasing manager, Inventory manager, Logistics manager, Procurement manager, Materials manager, Supply chain manager, and Supply chain director.

Supply Chain Design Software 71

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design 71

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

SYSPRO Africa first visited Mombasa Kenya at the main gathering in East Africa of CIOs – CIO 100. Sure, train software use, train software system-admin, all essential, but just as important is to expose the implementing techies to your business. Here we shared our experiences. Looking at the CIO.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

This, together with lack of visibility, poor planning capability and outdated assets due to high cost of capital, results in ad hoc decisions made in functional silos that are more focused on cost and inventory risk avoidance and less on service, thereby contributing to inefficient (and often, inflexible) supply chain processes.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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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. Faster response times means far less buffering to respond to all sorts of disruptions, such as exchange rate fluctuations or inventory uncertainty. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Gartner 189

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Founded in 2001, Seamless Distribution Systems (SDS) listed on the NASDAQ First North Premier are renowned for enabling the digitization of sales and distribution processes across more than 50 markets. The acquisition was key to opening doors to expansion in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Supply Chain Design Software 147

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. Supply partners’ integrated systems provide competitive advantage through shortened supply operations and speedy decision-making. Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) are key enablers for Industry 4.0.

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

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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. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Source: Commerce Dept. View full report.

Sourcing Strategies 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

It was badly implemented by a system integrator. The cost was 60% more in than average; but even more unfortunate, they never got a good understanding of how to use the planning system. Frequent and systemic supply chain design. Focus on the level of inventory. The client’s question was a simple one. Little clarity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

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

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Let’s cover just three areas where ERP drives greater sustainability: Responsible Sourcing – Manufacturing ERP systems support efforts to identify responsible, sustainable sources of materials. Many ERP systems support lean approaches to drive efficiency and reduce waste resulting in a lower carbon footprint by doing more with less.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

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 80

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 80

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. appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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

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. Instead of owning an inventory, they can transfer the incoming order to manufacturers or wholesalers to send it directly to customers. billion in 2022 from $26.9

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

After recognizing the importance of pollution within the economic systems, a tax was suggested for environmental pollution caused by industries (EM Ojo). When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. Retrieved from Triple EFF. consulting. EM Ojo, C. Corporate news.

Waste Reduction 78

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While this may prevent critical stockouts, it’s created another problem: All their cash is tied up in inventory, leaving manufacturers desperately scrambling to pay bills and employees on time. In South Africa, there are a lot of third-party fulfilment companies , so costs were going up with them.”

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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

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.’ How it will self-manage customer inventories. ” Cognitive technologies, like the Enterra Enterprise Cognitive System ( AILA ®) — a system that can Sense, Think, Act and Learn ®, fit the bill.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Learning Systems. In five years, I believe that we will have supply chain planning systems that learn while we sleep. 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. Technologies are changing. Network of Networks. Figure 1: Supply Chain 2020.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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

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. By establishing the concept of eco-friendliness in your supply chain, a green logistics system can be introduced. parts per million. Route Optimization.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Combined with the expertise within the Pernod Ricard supply chain team, the flexibility of the application has helped Pernod Ricard UK achieve an ongoing improvement in demand forecast accuracy and a more optimal inventory level. Spain is set to soon go fully live, and South Africa will be live at the end of 2016.

Forecasting 60

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 60

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

MatchBack Systems Launches MatchAdvisor™ to Optimize Inland Street-Turns. The combined companies will have a more balanced geographical footprint with approximately 61% of revenue in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, 17% in Americas, 16% in Asia (APAC) and 6% in Sub-Saharan Africa. Inventory Management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

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. With heavy volumes of goods and sensitive information to be handled, it is necessary for the supply chain industry to strengthen its cyber security systems.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2016

Recently, concern over the Zika virus affects harvesting and manufacturing in Africa and shipments around the world , according to Computerworld. If children, the elderly or people with compromised immune systems contract Zika disease, it could prove deadly. West Africa has seen the greatest number of infections.

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. If children, the elderly or people with compromised immune systems contract Zika disease, it could prove deadly. West Africa has seen the greatest number of infections.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

We do not believe that there is much value in putting all companies into a spreadsheet and shaking them up… or looking at singular metrics without analyzing the intricate trade-offs of the supply chain when viewed as a complex system. When companies look at singular metrics (labor costs or inventory), they have moved backwards.

Supply Chain Design Software 254

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

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Persistent planning biases can tie up cash by driving excess inventory. Demand management General News Products Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain collaboration Supply chain management Academic publishing Africa Airline Animation Aviation Week & Space Technology BASIC Inventory MBA Supply chain'

Forecasting 100

Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Scenario Planning 100

Requis

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

HP was using an SAP system for their operations. SAP had announced a new planning system that they called APO but it was about two years from being released. In about six months ICON had the first version of the planning system. It became the most used planning system in HP back in those days. We expanded into automotive.

Predictive Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 19, 2014

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. They struggle to manage the supply chain as a complex system and power improvement on the Effective Frontier (shown below).

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The manufacturer would benefit from lower inventory levels, while the 3PL operator could gain a better profit margin for being responsive and reacting “on demand”. How does a logistics planning and optimization platform differ from a transportation management system (TMS), and which one is best for 3PLs to leverage on?

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 281

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. Initiatives include establishing efficient storage and transport systems for produce and training farmers on good harvest practices.

Waste Reduction 68

Waste Reduction Material Savings Food Resource Reduction 68

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. A network system of record is required to manage bifurcated trade, scorecards and deductions.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Elementum

MAY 29, 2018

The Food and Agriculture Organization runs various projects in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific regions to reduce post-harvest losses. Initiatives include establishing efficient storage and transport systems for produce and training farmers on good harvest practices.

Waste Reduction 60

Waste Reduction Food Material Savings Resource Reduction 60

Pivot88

MAY 6, 2020

They have all the necessary data available in their system, in order to make faster and more informed decisions. They immediately know which components, products and suppliers are at risk, which allows them to anticipate potential inventory problems and take instant action.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Inventory Reduction 52

Pivot88

MAY 5, 2020

They have all the necessary data available in their system, in order to make faster and more informed decisions. They immediately know which components, products and suppliers are at risk, which allows them to anticipate potential inventory problems and take instant action.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 52

MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

I’m no fan of Big Government, but there are some cases where a system-wide view is much more efficient than a localized, distributed view. In the maritime example I cited above, the lack of a centralized management strategy for our nation’s port system puts us at a competitive disadvantage.

Government 58

Government Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 58

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. Over the past two years, P&G made impressive gains in operating margin and inventory turns, but the company failed to equal the ROIC test for asset utilization. It is clear.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150