MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Part 2: Lessons from Comparing Disruptions In the previous post in this two-part series, The 7 Core Capacities of Supply Chain Resilience , we identified the core capacities that are the building blocks of supply chain resilience. A side-by-side matrix Our analysis is captured in the comparison matrix below. Source: James B.

Capacity 52

Capacity Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain 52

QAD

MARCH 16, 2022

One of those areas is capacity requirements planning. Proper capacity requirements planning is critical to manufacturing success, as this process determines if a company can even deliver on orders. What is Capacity Requirements Planning? What are the Steps for Capacity Requirements Planning?

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Scenario Planning 52

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This relative stability in September – though these rates, even with elevated volumes, are still partially facilitated by significant capacity restrictions by carriers – could point to the consistency in volumes projected by the NRF and the possibility of a moderate but sustained peak through October. Europe – N. kg since early August.

Asia 290

Asia Europe China Freight 290

ThroughPut

JUNE 22, 2021

Gain Control Over Your Production With Effective Capacity Planning. Perhaps, a process that matches your production capacity with sales demand can be the solution in this case. Capacity planning is the answer you’re looking for. Now to answer the basic question, what is capacity planning? Of course, it will!

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Scenario Planning Resource Reduction 52

ThroughPut

JUNE 22, 2021

Gain Control Over Your Production With Effective Capacity Planning. Perhaps, a process that matches your production capacity with sales demand can be the solution in this case. Capacity planning is the answer you’re looking for. Now to answer the basic question, what is capacity planning? Of course, it will!

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Scenario Planning Resource Reduction 52

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

America weekly prices increased 2% to $1.70/kg. Weakening demand would support the observation that this year’s short and relatively modest peak is behind us.

Negotiating Skills 247

Negotiating Skills Asia Price Reduction Europe 247

ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Introducing ThroughPut Capacity Planning Module: Optimize Your Capacity Plans With The Power Of AI. Moreover, it has re-surfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. Signaling risks in a capacity shortage where certain products may not be in actual demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Capacity Optimization Software 40

ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Introducing ThroughPut Capacity Planning Module: Optimize Your Capacity Plans With The Power Of AI. Moreover, it has re-surfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. Signaling risks in a capacity shortage where certain products may not be in actual demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Capacity Optimization Software 40

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Transpacific rates dipped 1% to the West Coast last week, with East Coast rates decreasing 5% last week and falling further to about $2,600/FEU so far this week. compared to 2022 while capacity will climb 8%.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Resource Reduction Asia Cost Reduction Strategies 177

MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2021

In this article, we introduce the seven core capacities that are the building blocks of resilient supply chains. These are plans to restore lost capacities, independent of HOW the operational capacities were lost. This approach requires them to build resilience?—?not not just to focus mainly on managing risk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Seasonal Inventory Build or Asset Capacity to Ramp for a Seasonal Demand Usually. Maximize up time Agile Supply Chain Insights, 2024 Getting Started To understand the progression of thought, let me walk you through the final homework analysis of a student from my recent class on outside-in processes. Plan for patterns of demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2021

How AI-Powered Capacity Planning is Changing The Manufacturing Landscape – a ThroughPut Perspective. The answer to all these questions is capacity planning. Capacity planning helps you determine resources as a manufacturer in proportion to the output you need to generate to meet the demand. Of course, there is!

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 22, 2021

Descartes Systems Group, a global provider of SaaS for logistics business, announced it has used its global trade intelligence solution to assess sourcing risks for the critical supply chains identified in the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains, including semiconductors, large capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and strategic (..)

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis The latest data from September showed continued strength among US consumers as retail spending increased.07% America weekly prices increased 1% to $1.71/kg. 07% compared to August.

Asia 177

Asia Europe Price Reduction Freight 177

BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2020

Bobtailing and suboptimal routing are two glaring examples of wasted capacity. Enabling truckers and shippers to better match their freight and capacity is key to margin improvement on both ends. What if this gap could be closed, not by introducing more drivers but by being smarter in how we match capacity with loads?

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Modeling Price Reduction Optimization Software 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 13, 2021

Why do businesses need Capacity Planning in food supply chain management? Overworking your limited resources or late deliveries can never be long-term solutions and that’s why every business needs capacity planning. Now you might think, capacity planning isn’t too complicated. Capacity planning is so much more than that.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Capacity Food 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 13, 2021

Why do businesses need Capacity Planning in food supply chain management? Overworking your limited resources or late deliveries can never be long-term solutions and that’s why every business needs capacity planning. Now you might think, capacity planning isn’t too complicated. Capacity planning is so much more than that.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Capacity Food 52

GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. Contributors to Capacity and Trucker Shortage.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 120

River Logic

MARCH 9, 2021

Manufacturing network design software focuses on optimizing plant locations, capacity, and product flow paths. Since COVID-19, companies need more flexibility and agility in scenario analysis, so they can ensure their networks are resilient to continued disruption.

Network Design Software 222

Network Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Network Design Supply Chain Design Software 222

Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The capacity crunch continues, and the ELD mandate has lowered the number of trucks available. This creates a major problem for managing e-commerce fulfillment when orders spike and shippers need to understand how data analysis may help. Lackluster insight into freight spend and poor freight management controls. Order picking accuracy.

Analysis 53

Analysis Data Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software 53

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price. This made the data analysis easier. This made the data analysis “painful.” The freight market is mercurial.

Procurement Solutions 203

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 203

Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

Busy times for all of us and in particular supply chain managers who are dealing with capacity constraints, delays, the rise of e-commerce, forecasting in this crazy environment, identifying and analyzing data, and putting the data to use in strategies.

Modeling 64

Modeling Capacity Supply Chain Planning Software Transportation 64

Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Powerful scenario analysis identifies optimal locations for future plants, warehouses or 3PL locations and quickly presents impacts to cost and service in an interactive environment. Manufacturing Analysis: Optimize the total landed costs of production decisions. Check out the 6 top uses cases for network optimization below.

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Network Optimization Modeling Optimization Modeling 130

GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

While COVID-19 had a significant impact on the current state of the LTL market, capacity was already constrained prior to the pandemic as carriers right-sized their fleets and were challenged with the ongoing driver shortage. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit.

3PL 253

3PL Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Real Estate 253

Logility

JULY 7, 2021

Using IBP, sales leaders can study traditional sales data, such as history and forecasts, juxtaposed with inventory projections and manufacturing capacity. Celebration gives way to a fight for capacity. Using IBP’s “what-if” analysis capabilities, companies can assess whether they’re prepared to handle new business.

Supply Chain Planning 215

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Forecasting Inventory Reduction 215

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 6, 2020

As the season progresses, you need to perform a thorough analysis to adjust sales and operational plans when factors change. Capacity, for example, needs to be reserved when additional production is required for best-selling items – something which becomes visible in such an analysis.

Scenario Planning 296

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Food Modeling 296

Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

According to Gorman, that level of clarity and open-minded analysis, delivered through multi-horizon integrated business planning, paves the way to the S&OP maturity of a resilient supply chain. One of the things we hear in the market today is the desire to assess the network more as part of the S&OP process.

S&OP 199

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 199

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

“However, at its heart, production in the Asia-Pacific region was severely curtailed for a period of time for issues ranging from the COVID impact on worksites to energy shortages, to port capacity limits. Mr. Ryan’s statements are based on a sound quantitative analysis of what is occurring. So, there was supply chain disruption.

Supply Chain Software 291

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain 291

Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To gain control over their costs and pricing, supply chain leaders must capitalize on the recent stabilization of production capacity and inventory levels. Suppose a CPG brand decides to shift its manufacturing capacity from Rhode Island to a higher-cost, yet more-sustainable, alternative in Colorado.

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 130

Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Predictive planning and brilliant seasonal preparation are essential to offset the impacts of capacity issues and changes in demand and supply levels ahead of the coming economic surge. Why a Lack of Shipping Capacity Is Happening. Added Ways to Get Ready for lack of Shipping Capacity During Peak Season.

Capacity 52

Capacity Shipping Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 52

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market.?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 308

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 308

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

An analysis of improvement, performance, and value of over 500 public companies in 28 industries over a decade. (I Note to the reader: we selected these metrics for the balanced scorecard for the analysis after work with Arizona State University to understand which metrics, in combination, most closely correlated with market capitalization.

Supply Chain Design Software 235

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 235

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

All struggled, during the initial supply chain COVID-19 response, to run effective “what-if analysis” in their supply processes. The applications were too hard-wired into the IT architectures making ad-hoc analysis impossible. How much smoke-free product footprint capacity does the company need to build? The reason?

Manufacturing Procurement 200

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 200

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Over 1,300 shippers place their trust in DAT iQ’s rate and capacity analytics solutions, which empower confident decision-making and transportation planning and management. DAT.com provides real-time information on trucking rates, capacity, and market trends, allowing users to make informed decisions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 240

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 240

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 11, 2021

It is crucial for wire and cable manufacturers to optimize forecasting and production capacity. A comprehensive digital planning solution like DELMIA Quintiq S&OP centralizes all enterprise-wide data and facilitates demand forecasting with in-depth statistical analysis capabilities.

Modeling 268

Modeling Scenario Planning Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 268

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

EcoVadis’ focus is helping suppliers accelerate their journey by measuring and improving their sustainability management system, collecting and reporting their data, building capacity to ultimately drive reductions in impact. Schnieder Electric’s analysis showed that their direct emissions were 20 times less than their suppliers.

Resource Reduction 223

Resource Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 223

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 30, 2023

MCT connects all stakeholders for timely and more effective communication, and supplying real-time data and metrics enables data analysis for manufacturing and operations, empowering teams to make critical decisions faster and more accurately.

Manufacturing 156

Manufacturing Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Industrial 156