ToolsGroup

MAY 28, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive market, where supply chains need to be agile and responsive, even a minor delay in data can have significant repercussions. Understanding why data latency is a real problem is essential for making informed, timely decisions that can make or break your supply chain efficiency.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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Logility

MAY 1, 2019

Fifteen years ago, I worked for a company that embraced Lean 6 Sigma as a core operating fundamental. Just about every member of the management team was a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt and many had attained a level of Master Black Belt. Fifteen years ago there were few resources to help apply lean principles to supply chain planning.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Just in Time Manufacturing is a business-centric approach focused on efficiency. Lean manufacturing emphasizes customer desires. Each type prioritizes the elimination of waste, improved efficiencies, and a focus on customer value. How do you choose the right manufacturing method for your business?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. While the company has several different goals, two key focuses are improved agility and resilience, and more autonomous planning. A Complex Supply Chain. across 17 different segments and customer personas.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chain challenges.

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QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains around the world and the dust has never settled. Positive cases have been on a downward trend but supply chain disruption shows no sign of slowing down. How Have Global Supply Chains Changed Since the Pandemic?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. What did we find?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

With Blue Yonder capabilities, Mahindra & Mahindra Spares Business Unit (M&M SBU) now has greater visibility regarding demand, inventory, supply and distribution plans and are able to make more accurate and timely supply chain decisions. Challenges. Real solutions. Key benefits.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2024

The Bullwhip Effect is a phenomenon where slight fluctuations in demand at the retail level cause progressively larger fluctuations in demand at the wholesale, distributor, and manufacturer levels. Understanding and mitigating the bullwhip effect enables better supply chain management and more efficient and resilient supply chains.

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Logility

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today, Lean is a concept, a philosophy, a practice, and a set of tools all wrapped in one. The focus of Lean is to maximize quality, minimize unnecessary steps and optimize customer value (provide them what they want when they want it). Why wouldn’t adopting a Lean philosophy help?

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2024

Sustainable manufacturing is about product creation that doesn’t deplete natural resources or harm the environment. Implementing sustainable practices in your manufacturing operations not only protects valuable resources but can lead to financial savings and increased brand reputation. What is sustainable manufacturing?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally. Better demand sensing, shifts in customer behaviours, predictive/prescriptive case studies, shift in inventory stocking strategy and customer service.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Customer centricity in manufacturing requires a real shift in business strategy that puts the customer first, both for your products and your services. Put the customer at the centre. Put the customer at the centre. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog.

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Adexa

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Supply Chain Agility and Resilience Requires Predicting, Not Just Responding Consider how fast China has adapted ecommerce platforms to the tune of $1.7 Step back and examine how Amazon, Walmart and the rest of the ecommerce platforms are impacting the supply chains. trillion in 2020.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In my lifetime, I watched business leaders invest in Y2k, eBusiness, Big Data, Social Commerce, and Digital Supply Chains. Mainly under the guidance of consultants, supply chain leaders try these new concepts in hype cycles. As shown in Figure 1, less than 5% of manufacturing companies are innovators. Figure 1.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency was the primary focus of most supply chain operations. I’m not implying that efficiency no longer matters — it obviously does — but a disrupted supply chain can’t be efficient. They need to take into account cost, speed, profit, customer service, and risk.

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2019

Key Takeaways: Just in Time Manufacturing was designed to improve the manufacturing and the supply chain processes. Lean manufacturing emphasizes customer desires. A strong tracking solution for materials and assets is the cornerstone to JIT and lean manufacturing.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. Regardless of what laws politicians enact, customers want their purchasing dollars to go to those who behave responsibly. Some companies, such as Apple, are addressing their supply chain while making public statements on their climate stance. Want to lower energy costs?

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Negative effects wreak havoc, impacting customer satisfaction and ROI. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? What is Supply Chain Management? Let’s dive in.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Staffing Solutions, which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Staffing Solutions. Lean Staffing Solutions provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 leading 3PLs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. According to their most recent annual report , a strategic goal for the company includes enhancing their global supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It has also emphasized how fragile supply chains really are. Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. How do you ensure delivery if once reliable supply chains break? The new normal for manufacturers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. That is why many manufacturers opt for an ERP system to help them address their challenges.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

If you are in the supply chain industry, you are probably well aware of the constant need to optimize processes and improve communication between stakeholders. And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain. If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, don’t worry!

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

A quick scan of the Internet will yield a long list of “the biggest-ever supply chain disasters”. Demand planning systems unable to forecast demand-slowing associated with economic meltdown. Would access to better supply chain and IT performance information have helped avert or mitigate these failures?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.

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Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2022

Effective supply chain management (SCM) is the cornerstone of business success. As digital marketplaces and JIT stock control become more prevalent, supply chain solutions must evolve to meet customer expectations. A delayed shipment of a critical part can cost thousands of dollars per minute of downtime.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We collaborated on a blog about how to solve the often difficult challenge of balancing service levels with supply chain costs. Two trends have made the classic inventory dilemma of service levels versus costs more difficult: globalization and personalization. Addressing Long Tail Demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I learned about “lean manufacturing” (or simply “lean”) back in the 1990s when I met James Womack and read his book “ The Machine that Changed the World ”. Based on MIT's five-year, fourteen-country study – one of the largest and most thorough ever undertaken -- the book describes the entire managerial system of lean production.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

And it owes its monumental success in part to its supply chain. Because supply chain management (SCM) is so crucial to the quality of the products it produces, Johnson & Johnson has deliberately made SCM a core focus of their business. Johnson & Johnson’s supply chain was put to the test.

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