Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. HarbisonWalker International Manufactures and Distributes Refractory Products. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries.

Optimal Sourcing 157

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable with machine learning. Automating quality testing using machine learning is increasing defect detection rates up to 90%. New products are proliferating in manufacturing today, and delivery windows are tightening.

Manufacturing Procurement 42

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

A New Perspective on Inventory Management Inventory management can feel like a constant game of cat and mouse—chasing after ever-changing demand while trying to balance stock levels. As revealed in the RFgen Digital Inventory Report , a major challenge in inventory management is having too many challenges.

Inventory Management Software 52

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During her 24 years at Honda of America, she helped implement many of the supply chain best practices that have now become renowned, including cost modeling, supplier development, supplier quality assurance, lean manufacturing, and many others, which evolved under the original North America leadership of Dave Nelson.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. 72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. Real-Time Monitoring’s Many Benefits Are Fueling IoT Growth.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Coca-Cola supply chain can be a role model for how beverage manufacturers can improve efficiency. The product starts with Coca-Cola, which sells the necessary components to bottling manufacturing companies. Quality control. The company has incredibly strict quality control standards across its various products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

From balancing costs to reliability, sourcing the right PPE to developing maintenance strategies, data on total cost of ownership to evidence of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), their concerns represent both longstanding issues and newer ones. “I I have learned a lot about the challenges they face.” The solution?

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

What does best-in-class forecasting and inventory management look like? Now in its ninth year, E2open’s 2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study is the most consistent, comprehensive and useful study of its kind.

Forecasting 40

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. Simply put, the quality of an AI decision depends on the extent of the data available – to recognise patterns and glean insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Offshoring is basically when a company moves manufacturing to a foreign country in an attempt to save money. For a time, this model of manufacturing seemed to be the paragon of effective business. Reshoring Vs. This may include research and development, product manufacturing, product packaging, and shipping processes.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Logility

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Possessing a core Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Supply Chain competency, our professional services organization is one of the largest dedicated implementation practices in North America made up of proven certified consultants. About Logility.

Logility 130

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Logility

MARCH 13, 2020

A retail industry analyst said the clients he is speaking with are scrambling around focused on near-term tactics to find inventory to place on shelves and serve consumer needs. Where will you place that inventory? These are questions everyone from manufacturing to retail must analyze now. The responses vary quite a bit.

Modeling 212

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are a lot of hard-headed realists in the procurement and supply chain profession. In this Q&A, Chaturvedi shares his views on rebuilding American manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, and other topics of the moment in supply chains. Resilinc: What’s the current status of reshoring manufacturing? That’s good news.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company.

Procurement Analytics 261

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 excel at orchestrating a variety of technologies to find new ways to excel at product quality, improve shop floor productivity, meet delivery dates, and control costs. no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory and warehouse management practices. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. The only problem: Most U.S.

Material Savings 52

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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. Source: DHL, Artificial Intelligence in Logistics, 2018 (PDF, 45 pp., no opt-in). 15th, 2017 (PDF., no opt-in).

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction 274

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

Most, but not all companies, have ensured that their manufacturing know-how and secret sauce have remained inside their American engineering teams, but some may have had to relinquish control and exposure to those important day-to-day production details. Loss of manufacturing know-how is a loss of leverage. Moves back to the U.S.

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Purchasing Skills 132

IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

By 2020, Discrete Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics and Utilities industries are projected to spend $40B each on IoT platforms, systems, and services. The senior management team at the manufacturer says the pilots are worth it if they can find a way to increase inventory turns just 10% using blockchain and IoT.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

The manufacturing industry is a thriving area that keeps finding applications for upcoming technologies in its various processes. Manual methods that relied solely on a keen eye are now the core of some leading manufacturing software. What is spare parts inventory management? Why is spare parts inventory management so important?

Inventory Management Software 97

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Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

Review existing inventory management systems. For a more detailed guide on how to pick the best inventory management software for your business, check out our comprehensive guide. Review existing inventory management systems. Use the downtime to reflect on your inventory management systems and practices.

Material Savings 106

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IQMS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Bottom Line: High performance, integrated food & beverage supply chains are the lifeblood of successful manufacturers in the industry, enabling them to flex in response to customer demand. Six Factors Driving Greater Integration of Supply Chains, Inventory and Warehouse Management.

Beverage 44

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Beef, poultry and pork producers from Europe and North America all share a similar challenge: how to get the most value out of an animal. To maximize value, the right quality and cuts need to be assigned to the corresponding demands. Offer high service levels while keeping inventory levels low.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 16, 2022

In today’s business world, organizations rely on an agile and efficient supply chain to remain competitive and deliver quality products to consumers everywhere. Depending on the type of product and the demand, cross-docking can reduce inventory, operating costs, and distribution costs while facilitating just-in-time delivery.

Expense Reduction 52

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Like manufacturing, warehouses, and the systems that manage them, are going through an inflection point. A recent survey completed by IQMS of 151 North American manufacturers found that the fastest growing manufacturers can orchestrate analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), mobile and real-time monitoring to grow 10% faster than their peers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 41

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IQMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Bottom Line: Food and beverage supply chains are the fuel that drives the growth of every food & beverage manufacturer today. The proliferation of new food and beverage products has also created a challenging environment for manufacturing companies relying on legacy WMS applications.

Beverage 51

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Leveraging the best manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, maximising productive efficiency, and accessing management expertise early , are the strategies that will set the best apart. How many raw materials/ingredients issues/returns to suppliers were there – are you monitoring inbound quality? Product quality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

Also, it allows companies to track, refill, and manage their inventory levels. At this stage, businesses check if items are safe and secure and if the inventory levels are accurate and optimized for better space. Only the manufacturer produces, stores, and ships the product. Yes, it is.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Unfortunately, most organizations place too much emphasis on data that is sourced from human input, which is not only expensive on the labor side, but it also introduces error into the picture. This, in turn, degrades the quality and potential insight that the data will be able to provide. in the case of fresh produce).

Supply Chain Software 0

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory management practices. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. Getting a Global Perspective.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Shipping Saudi Arabia 52

IQMS

JUNE 15, 2020

Bottom Line: Capturing machine process and measurement data with real-time process monitoring helps manufacturers improve quality and compliance, while also increasing production yields and shop floor productivity. Using Real-Time Process Monitoring To Create A Manufacturing Fitness Plan. Augustine Plastics, Inc.

Manufacturing Procurement 75

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

I had the opportunity to sit in on a very thorough presentation by a member of the Economist Intelligence Unit at the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies meeting today. Dual sourcing and longer term contracts – This is always a challenge. Finding these qualities anywhere else is not easy.

Conference 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 14, 2024

Systems like the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) have been producing operational data for decades. All the accounting systems, worker time logs, payroll slips, inventory ledgers, bank ledgers – anything with transaction data (a recorded) event is data. If the answer is yes, it’s time to get procurement involved.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. This complexity is occurring in many forms. Cost Pressures Will Continue to Escalate.

Predictive Analytics 117

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