GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Analytics has been a buzzword in recent years. Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. To guarantee your business’s success in the modern supply chain, you need to understand a few things about analytics in distribution and manufacturing.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing. Lean thinking helps manufacturers consume less of everything, from packaging and raw materials to energy.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This question is at the heart of any lean supply chain strategy. By implementing the right process improvements, technology, and efficiency optimizations, merchants can create a lean supply chain that: Significantly cuts their logistics costs. What is a lean supply chain? Why retailers are creating lean supply chains.

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an essential process for achieving maximum success in manufacturing. Effective implementation of workforce optimisation strategies ensures you have the valuable workforce resources you need for the growth of your manufacturing operations. Greater efficiency WFO practices improve manufacturing efficiency and eliminate waste.

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USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

If you’re in manufacturing, you’ve certainly heard of two process methodologies, Lean and Six Sigma. Lean, which has been around forever and has recently migrated from the manufacturing floor into other industries (they’re even talking about Lean HR methods) and Six Sigma, a newer technique.

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

The production of steel is an energy-intensive manufacturing process and the amount required for it is typically generated by burning fossil fuels whose carbon emissions further contribute to the global climate crisis. The graphic above highlights key metals manufacturing trends that are in place today. Technological challenges.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Consider the unique requirements of your manufacturing process. For high-volume manufacturers, proficiency in efficiently managing large quantities of the same components is essential. Comprehensive Kitting Services: Tailored kitting solutions to meet the unique needs of electronics manufacturers.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

In no time at all we were debating between lean versus EOQ. It doesn’t matter if you’re a technician working on the shop floor or an executive in the board room, if you’re in the business of manufacturing then this is a conversation you’ve had before. Lean relies on minimization of, among other things, lot sizes, inventory and waiting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Predictive analytics will quicken demand response and involve product-use insights to improve accuracy against external factors affecting demand (e.g. fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines). Agility and visibility.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 29, 2021

The SAP S/4HANA manufacturing suite is a powerful, end-to-end suite of solutions that enables intelligent manufacturing and supply chain processes from design to operations. AI-enabled analytics for better decision-making. Manufacturing Execution. Manufacturing Network. Manufacturing Automation.

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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. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog. Manufacturers need to look at the entire buying journey and ensure they are supporting the customer at every step.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

These ongoing disruptions mean manufacturers and distributors must navigate challenges while rapidly addressing the needs of their people, customers, and suppliers. With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges. Digitalization to thrive into the future.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Consequently, all processes, including inventory management, logistics, data analytics and ongoing performance management, as reiterated by the staff of Supply Chain 24/7, improvement, can be optimized, creating a more efficient, direct and intelligent supply chain network. Agile = The New Lean.

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RFgen

MAY 16, 2023

The role of data analytics in optimizing inventory management processes has become increasingly important. Analytics help organizations make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. But your analytics is only as good as the underlying data. That’s why most inventory handlers leverage data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Solutions Group. Lean can deliver on this promise because they are the pioneers in helping U.S. Predictive Analytics. Visibility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The pandemic has led to many shifts in manufacturing including new challenges to overcome. Here is a list of challenges and solutions for manufacturers to remain resilient and maintain growth momentum. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future. Optimizing the use of data for manufacturers. Obstacles on the data journey for manufacturers.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As smart devices become more common, medical device manufacturers will need to look at how technology can improve manufacturing and the customer experience. The medical device industry designs and manufactures a wide range of products to diagnose, monitor, and treat patients. Challenges in the medical device industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. How ERP helps Assemble To Order (ATO) manufacturers. By using business analytics tools in the forecasting process, the quality of forecasts can be assessed and trends analyzed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

A lot of blame has been attributed to many different causes, which raises the next question – are Lean and JIT manufacturing the cause of these supply chain disruptions? . Many individuals and organizations blame Lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing for the situation we find ourselves in today.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

This also includes delays in local manufacturing as well as inflationary pressures due to escalating costs because of the increased fuel prices – increases are already at 10% and shipping is about 30%. The post How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Supply chain challenges.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2020

What is Just-in-time Manufacturing? Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is described as a production model in which products and services are produced to meet specific demand and not necessarily created in surplus, in deficit, or in advance of actual need. Difference between Lean Manufacturing and JIT Manufacturing.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

What are Total Manufacturing Costs? Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. This looks at all stages of the manufacturing process from raw materials to work-in-progress to final result.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing.

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QAD

MAY 7, 2020

Increasingly, we see manufacturers placing less emphasis on cost savings and more importance on supply chain adaptability, risk management and speed. The following are four key areas that can help manufacturers mitigate supply chain risks and build adaptability for future shocks. . Reevaluate Lean Inventory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 28, 2023

By digitising, streamlining and automating business processes, manufacturers can free up time and cut operating costs. Providing better visibility of business operations One of the challenges facing small businesses, unsurprisingly, is small, lean teams in which one person may manage multiple business responsibilities.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2020

What is Just-in-time Manufacturing? Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is described as a production model in which products and services are produced to meet specific demand and not necessarily created in surplus, in deficit, or in advance of actual need. Difference between Lean Manufacturing and JIT Manufacturing.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2018

The revolution is being triggered by technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing). is predicted to make manufacturing more efficient and effective and to eliminate many manufacturing jobs. Industry 4.0 ” 3.

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Loop Supply Systems

JUNE 15, 2016

Laying a Lean foundation with loopPFEP. Over the years lean manufacturing has become more and more popular; companies have recognized that they can grow with less. In some ways, Lean can also be described as the way of the future in the manufacturing industry given the popular lean initiatives.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Supply chain leaders are leaning on technologies to keep up with evolving customer behaviors– the top driver of supply chain digital transformation. The pandemic accelerated digitization plans across multiple industries according to the ToolsGroup/CSCMP 2021 Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning survey.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2023

John’s company is a process-based manufacturer and Anne’s ERP solution is a better fit for configure to order which leads to limitations. Anne is a lean disciple and sees all inventory as Muda. Would Love Your Help I am researching the value of a network in managing contract manufacturing and could use your help.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 27, 2021

Advanced demand analytics like machine learning can help to gain better insight from downstream demand data like point-of-sale (PoS), promotion, social media, NPI, weather, IoT, and more to improve near-term forecasts. “We We had one customer re-up because we could provide them service they couldn’t get anywhere else.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

How Lean Thinking Helps. Lean principles are applied to drive out waste. The reduction of lead times and lot sizes through lean in manufacturing has focused on reducing setup time to eliminate waiting and work-in-process inventory, as well as the frequent use of physical and visible signals for replenishment of consumption.

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