Kinaxis

JULY 30, 2018

This question of demand management led me to wonder if any bullwhip manufacturer or supplier ever ran into a situation that caused them to experience the bullwhip effect in their own supply chains. However, the upturn in interest from the movies in the bullwhip did not bring about any undue stress on the industry supply chains.

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Unleashed

MAY 22, 2022

The Unleashed Roundtable Series: SME Supply Chain Resilience Part 2: Scaling in a Compromised Supply Chain In part 2 of our SME Supply Chain Resilience roundtable, we ask our experts how to maintain system agility when your business is scaling in a compromised supply chain. The lesson?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

billion globally, and I forecast it to grow to $9.9 Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. billion in 2019. Well, I am saying it.

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Unleashed

MAY 20, 2024

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: REI Co-op gives back $270 million to global communities 6 quick ways to improve supply chain visibility An ecommerce logistics insider shares her best industry advice Job opportunities from McLaren Racing, Hello Fresh, and more Not subscribed yet? Forecast demand.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Specifically, the PMI results of the two followed indexes related to China especially caught our attention since they both reinforced a concerted shift toward contraction in production and supply chain activity. reflects broader weakness in the entire chain of global manufacturing.” percent this year compared to 5.2

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

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QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There was no online shopping, and the grocery stores of the day were not much bigger than most standalone pharmacy chain stores are today. That was the value chain. It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops.

Beverage 94

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2022

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2022 increased by 11% to $6.0 Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the Company in the fourth quarter include: Ariela & Associates International, Bemis Manufacturing Company, Bondi Sands Australia Pty Ltd.,

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. While digital twin technology is not new, it has only recently begun to gain ground as a supply chain tool.

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Unleashed

APRIL 28, 2024

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. manufactured?pet on pet supplies—including food?and?wellness

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain and add value to our Supply Chain. In 2021, COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain will not be incompatible.

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Unleashed

MARCH 21, 2023

New research suggests that manufacturers will be able to significantly improve cash flow as they recover from the inventory crisis of 2022. Last year, data from 4,500 manufacturers using Unleashed inventory management software revealed firms were typically spending twice as much on stock as they were before the pandemic.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit the Xmas supply chain. With over 1,000 factories already producing hoverboards, Shenzhen is already the ‘hoverboard manufacturing capital of the world’. We have reached the era of the on-demand, responsive supply chain. importers brought in 1.86

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Just in Case stock control is an inventory replenishment strategy in which extra stock is kept in reserve as a buffer in case of unexpected demand or supply chain disruptions. JIC, on the other hand, is about ensuring there is a sufficient buffer of spare stock in case of demand surges or supply chain troubles.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2022 increased by 13% to $5.4 These methods help companies take massive data sets and turn them into digestible, actionable insights for their supply chain practices. million compared to $9.5 million when compared to $4.8

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Logility

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Update on the Christmas Express Supply Chain. Around this time last year I had a call with the jolly old man of the north to talk over some ideas on how he and his army of elves might improve the Christmas Express Supply Chain (CESC). Our conversation then shifted to Santa’s efforts to improve forecast accuracy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

Overstocking became a necessary evil for many companies as they struggled to meet customer demand throughout the recent onslaught of supply chain disruptions. In addition to his work in accounting, Zander is also an entrepreneur and investor; he cofounded and currently manages The XETA Group Australia and is the CFO of ECOHEADS.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Forecasts by Korn Ferry cited that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs might go unfilled as there won’t be enough skilled people to fill them. The demand for retail workers to fill positions in stores, warehouses, and the manufacturing plants of vertically integrated retailers is not decreasing anytime soon.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. million in funding to operate a logistics network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia.

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QAD

MARCH 25, 2021

The grocery stores of the day were not much bigger than most standalone pharmacy chain stores are today. That was the value chain. It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. Consumers’ tastes have changed.

Beverage 98

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

The vitamin and supplement industry manufactures and sells goods to support dietary requirements, including products to complement health and fitness regimes. Products manufactured include vitamin and mineral supplements, along with dietary products designed to support weight-loss and strength-building.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

But nobody is talking about the supply chain for these vehicles, and the capacity required to build them. Converting an entire supply base of automotive suppliers, who are all focused on building of combustion engine-powered vehicles, and moving them all to electric vehicles, will be a superhuman feat. And how will we mine them?

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. Highlights from the Conversation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub. P&G Redesigning Supply Chain Network.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

and a forecasted market valuation of US$107.85 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. Planning and forecasting. Supply chain management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. But obviously, the difference between pre-Covid and now is that this push has been largely driven by issues of safety in food manufacturing and the supply chain , and also protection of food industry workers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a result, Global Supply Chains have experienced severe “Supply side Shocks” with massive disruptions impinging on all sectors. It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Crisis Recovery.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

We continue to see increasing adoption of cloud-based supply chain transformation solutions, resulting in accelerating backlog growth as measured by our Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), which increased 63% to $122 million in the first quarter when compared to last year. Logility, Inc. and Demand Management, Inc., Logility, Inc.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

“Third quarter fiscal year 2021 saw continued adoption of our cloud services offerings with a 29% growth in Subscription Fees and a 24% increase in Annual Contract Value, reflecting the increasing momentum across the industry towards cloud-based supply chain transformation solutions,” said Allan Dow, CEO and president of American Software.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2021 increased by 6% to $5.3 Many companies are evaluating their social and environmental initiatives and are finding that a majority of their impact can be traced back to their supply chain practices,” continued Dow.

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EMERGE App

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

And JIT requires a finely-tuned supply chain that may not suit some products and markets. Safety stock is stock that is held as a buffer against unexpected swings in demand and supply, and thus avoid stockouts. Not every business can forecast sales with accuracy or make u-turns for sudden changes that affect their product.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

By doing physical inventory counts you can improve demand forecasting, minimize stockouts, maintain inventory shrinkage, and more. This helps you understand trends so you can be better informed during inventory procurement and when you’re forecasting demand. Demand forecasting is predicting future orders by using historical data.

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EMERGE App

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Despite your best efforts in forecasting sales and adjusting for seasonal demand, you cannot completely predict or have any control over the supply and demand for your products. You are just a player in a complex supply chain. Drops in Supply. Furry Beer Can Coolers from Australia. New Product Launches.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Joint Microsoft and ToolsGroup planning solution will support POOLCORP’s goals of improved service to customers and increased profitability amid demand and supply volatility. Combined with continued supply chain challenges, these trends accelerated POOLCORP’s desire to create a more robust and resilient supply network.

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