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.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Companies had to survive the disruptions by obtaining visibility throughout their supply chains, some may have done so through large amount of manual effort rather than more automated solutions. but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher. 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. These examples show there isn’t a benchmark inventory management strategy that trumps all others. This allows Amazon to concentrate on other aspects of the transaction, like shipping, returns and processing.

Inventory Reduction 97

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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. The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

As cars become more connected, autonomous, electric and configured to order, automotive manufacturers are increasingly becoming software companies. Software companies operate much differently than traditional manufacturers. Present-day consumers are increasingly seeking a B2C experience akin to Amazon.

Automotive 96

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Shoppers are also less likely to have the hassle of returns, thanks to the ability to see, test, and try-on products before purchasing them. Data source: eMarketer. What exactly are people shopping for online?

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 17, 2023

What’s the real cost of inaccurate inventory management? IHL Services, a global research and advisory firm, estimates that inventory distortion — the combined cost of lost sales from out-of-stocks, along with the deep discounts required to sell overstocks — will drive a $1.77 trillion problem of inventory distortion.

Inventory Reduction 52

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. Outdated forecasting software only increases the risks surrounding a disrupted supply chain. There are Five Symptoms of Outdated Forecasting and Inventory Planning Software: Have you diagnosed your problem– and solution–to improved demand planning? They are reaching out.

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OptiProERP

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Technology Use Is Linked to Growth and Optimism By leveraging technology, small businesses substantially influence America’s economic growth. These technologies include platforms for digital advertising, business software such as ERP , and other apps.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. Not having to manage the indirect procurement process retains advantages for the client.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. Not having to manage the indirect procurement process retains advantages for the client.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 14, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of the food supply chain, some key challenges and trends for New Zealand, Australia, UK and the US, and how the secret to successful food supply chains lies in food manufacturing software. Farmers might use one tool and their supply chain partners request that they use another.

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BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2023

Market-based demand forecasting to help you predict localized demand and placement of inventory Retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer affordable, reliable, and frictionless customer experiences. Read on below for a Part 2 summary of the conversation and then go hear it straight from them on the Blue Yonder Live.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

.”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. ” To make room for new inventory, many of America’s largest retailers are steeply discounting excess goods this summer. … And it’s not just Walmart.”[2]. ”[2].

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BlueYonder

MAY 25, 2018

In this week’s Friday in 5: Best Buy increases inventory to support multiple channels; Americans say their economic prospects are brighter, despite ongoing concerns; Nordstrom bets big on high-touch technology; Parts Town takes a new approach to automation technology; and a new complication slows free trade negotiations.

Inventory Reduction 40

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Inventory management. More agile on fulfilling requests and custom solutions. Warehousing and storage. Track record.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Types of Warehousing Services Warehousing Service Level Agreements Retail Warehousing Strategic Warehousing Warehousing for Amazon Fulfillment Understanding Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Criteria for Choosing a Warehouse Solution Warehousing FAQ’s. By this definition, a warehouse would only provide inventory storage.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

This unlocks enormous value as you eliminate time lags, lower costs, and slash inventory buffers across the network. Planners then implement inventory buffers to cushion and absorb obvious conflicts that arise between trading partners. Reducing volume purchasing cost by 10 to 20%. This then sub-optimises the supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities.

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BlueYonder

MAY 25, 2018

In this week’s Friday in 5: Best Buy increases inventory to support multiple channels; Americans say their economic prospects are brighter, despite ongoing concerns; Nordstrom bets big on high-touch technology; Parts Town takes a new approach to automation technology; and a new complication slows free trade negotiations.

Inventory Reduction 40

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

Read more about eCommerce inventory and sales order management What are eCommerce fulfilment services? This usually covers tasks from storing stock to shipping, but can also include important processes like order and inventory management (more on this below). We’ve covered 11 of the best – so you don’t have to.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In addition, Totaltech members who spend $500 in October will receive a $50 reward certificate to use on Best Buy purchases in December. We have been planning early and leveraging investments in our people, infrastructure, transportation and technology made possible by the Delivering for America plan.

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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. Brewery software: Enterprise Resource Planning for brewers. Brewery software features to look for. Auditing your business.

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Cognira

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

AI isn’t just a tool; it’s becoming the cornerstone of the future of retail promotions, driving efficiency and precise decision-making. Retailers prioritize local e-commerce, waste reduction, and inventory optimization, leveraging AI and IoT to reduce their carbon footprint.

Waste Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Request a Meeting. One auto parts manufacturer has unlocked a new era of ML-backed strategic decision-making – not only increasing the accuracy of their product launch forecasts but also minimizing inventory costs. Recent highlights include: Go-lives across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Read Case Study.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Mobile data collection solutions can help struggling companies more accurately track their inventory. Before we discuss how mobile data collection solutions can help struggling businesses, we need to address just how serious it is that all companies continuously evaluate their supply chain for weaknesses.

Resource Reduction 52

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Mobile data collection solutions can help struggling companies more accurately track their inventory. Before we discuss how mobile data collection solutions can help struggling businesses, we need to address just how serious it is that all companies continuously evaluate their supply chain for weaknesses.

Resource Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

also known as the William Carter Company, is the leading brand of children’s clothing, gifts and accessories in America. They include growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Supply Chain to Admire Winners meet three criteria: improvement, performance and value. Inventory Turns.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

It allows consumers to purchase via whichever channel works best for them. Meet your customers where they are. Because you’re marketing/selling across multiple platforms, it means your customers have the convenience of purchasing where they feel most comfortable. Dreaming of an easy eCommerce inventory system? Learn more.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here we help you answer these questions with an overview of the B2B landscape, including: How B2B marketplaces work The pros and cons of B2B marketplaces The range of types of B2B marketplace The top B2B marketplaces around the world Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What are B2B marketplaces?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

But what if every pizza shop in America all of a sudden asked a single pizza oven manufacturer to build and ship an extra oven per shop? How does a manufacturer organize operations to meet unexpected demand shifts without creating inefficiency for the rest of the year? But inventory is expensive. Technology Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Our mission to SERVE and feed America is fueled by an obsession with natural & organic, specialty, and fresh products. KeHE is fulfilling that need with the help of 5,500 employee-owners and a 16-distribution center network across North America. Through forecasting and replenishment solutions, we can do just that.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

But even as more and more businesses get wise to the advantages of a TMS, many large, multi-national corporations have remained on the sidelines, unwilling to believe in the existence of a truly global TMS that could meet the needs of complex, widespread companies. Myth #2 – TMS providers don’t offer a truly global solution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. The article notes that Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are planning on reducing headcount costs too, by laying people off or moving jobs to cheaper cities. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. They did it by cutting costs.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. The article notes that Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are planning on reducing headcount costs too, by laying people off or moving jobs to cheaper cities. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. They did it by cutting costs.

Expense Reduction 100

Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 100