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Metrics that Matter: Inventory Effectiveness

QAD

Managing inventory effectively is a delicate balancing act, affected by lead times, supply chain efficiency , demand variability, product complexity, product life cycles, warehouse space and practices, among other variables. Using Metrics to Measure the Health of the Business. Tracking, Managing, and Choosing Metrics.

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How an ERP can help order fulfilment

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This process involves multiple stages, including receiving the order, getting parts and materials, manufacturing or assembling the items, picking and packing in the warehouse, shipping, and tracking the shipment to ensure successful delivery. Demand Planning — optimal fulfilment can be more easily achieved if the demand is planned for.

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Logistics Metrics You Didn’t Know You Should Be Watching

Supply Chain Collaborator

Troublesome delays can occur while assets are on the yard at DCs, warehouses or manufacturing facilities. . __. Troublesome delays can occur while assets are on the yard at DCs, warehouses or manufacturing facilities. Asset management/inventory controls. Overall yard performance and utilization management.

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Mastering Digital Manufacturing: A Diagnostic Tool

QAD

In its 2021 survey, Deloitte once again affirmed the fact that more digitally mature businesses outperform industry averages on a variety of financial metrics. And we couldn’t agree more. Using modern techniques, the company surpasses its objectives and continues to satisfy customer expectations.

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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

The need to know where products are, whether they are on the way to the warehouse, store, or customer, when there are delays, and alerts for these delays, is critical to ensure a positive experience. But, if a company wants to work with a new supplier, and that supplier is in the network, metrics on that carrier also exist.

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Uncovering the Promise of Artificial Intelligence

QAD

The plan should include route optimization, sales forecasting, product categorization, safety stock calculation, supplier management and warehouse management. Embedded AI solutions from common applications, such as advanced planning, transportation management and warehouse management systems.

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Jumpstarting Your Journey Toward Digital Transformation in MRO for Manufacturers

RFgen

In this article, we will explore how maintenance, repair and operations/overhaul (MRO) can benefit from digital transformation, including: Why you should digitize your MRO and enterprise asset management (EAM) practices. EAM: The Challenge of Tracking Assets. Let’s explore why that is: Best-of-Breed Asset Management Software.