QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. What is RFID Technology? RFID tags can reduce out of stocks by up to 80.3%

Manufacturing Procurement 92

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I recently talked to a former executive at a global automotive manufacturer. The project was focused on the spare parts supply chain – the delivery of car parts and aftermarket accessories to automotive dealers and repair shops across Europe from their OEM vendors as well as their own manufacturing facilities in Europe.

Vendor Strategies 230

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2020

AJ Khanijow is the founder of Fulfyld , a warehousing and fulfillment company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Fulfyld is an e-commerce fulfillment and warehousing company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Fulfillment centers typically used a warehouse management system (WMS) to manage orders. Lack of inventory planning.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 189

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). I look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference!

Automotive 52

Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings 52

BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

Automotive and industrial manufacturing plants are being shuttered around the world, which has affected not just the OEMs but also their Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 suppliers. As finite labor in the warehouses is stretched because of constrained resources, organizations need to look into improving throughput with a lower headcount.

Automotive 87

Automotive Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 87

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. We are raping the planet to make inventory to sell at a deep discount.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead.

Warehousing 60

Warehousing Los Angeles Supply Chain Design Software Automotive 60

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

A McKinsey’s report published in 2022 indicates that 32 per cent of people from industries like automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical find demand variability and forecasting responsible for value chain disruptions. Companies that predict demand, will be able to respond efficiently. billion by 2025.

Supply Chain Software 130

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IQMS

MARCH 22, 2021

Bottom line: Constrained by shortages across their supply chains, manufacturers prioritize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to keep production on schedule, so customer shipments are made on time – proving how invaluable every effort focused on improving warehouse management performance is today.

Inventory Reduction 54

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 54

6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

Warehousing 97

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. Therefore a supplier who is manufacturing all or a portion of their parts overseas is expected to import to their own domestic warehouse or distribution center.

Automotive 100

Automotive Supply Chain Design Software Shipping Manufacturing Procurement 100

Stord

APRIL 11, 2022

The out-of-stock sticker shock we experienced in the past few years is forcing retailers to take a hard look at how they plan inventory. Why Has Inventory Been so Hard to Come By? Near the start of the pandemic, the inventory-to-sales ratio in the U.S. This approach would have an inventory-to-sales ratio of close to 1.0.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 78

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

DENSO Corporation , a global automotive components manufacturer, is bucking that trend with tighter collaboration and a different outlook on supply chain disruption. Planners also have better visibility to make critical decisions faster, such as expanding a warehouse or moving stock elsewhere to free up the operation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 184

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 184

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. As was quoted, “no one mentions the supply chain when it works, but when it fails….”

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices. Orchestrating the efforts of suppliers, manufacturers, truck drivers, warehouses, retail employees, and other critical links in the supply chain was no small feat. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Distribution management includes forecasting, transportation, warehousing, and delivery within the larger universe of logistics and supply chain management. Warehouse inventory management systems (WMS). Click here for warehousing and distribution options available to you. What is Distribution Management? Communication.

Inventory Reduction 89

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings 89

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

JITS is the acronym for “just-in-time-sequence,” a common supply chain practice in the automotive industry that eliminates or significantly reduces the need to maintain parts inventory at the assembly plant. Cost savings in warehousing and floor space along with associated reduction in personnel required.

North America 75

North America America Material Savings Inventory Reduction 75

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Since then, lean practitioners have gone on to make great strides and contributions, not only in the automotive industry but in many other types of businesses and organizations. But we have also seen companies misinterpret the lean message when it comes to inventory. It's good to trim bloated inventory and free up working capital.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Lean Inventory 120

Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . About 9% even had stopped offering free shipping to recover costs, while 7% held off on ordering peak inventory to see if prices would level off.

Just-in-Time 98

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

15% decrease in inventory. With Blue Yonder capabilities, Mahindra & Mahindra Spares Business Unit (M&M SBU) now has greater visibility regarding demand, inventory, supply and distribution plans and are able to make more accurate and timely supply chain decisions. 10% increase in both forecast accuracy and revenue. Challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 179

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Small shipping companies have grown into larger third-party logistics providers , and warehouse management has become more focused on efficiency and accuracy instead of quantity of shipments. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The need for track and trace capabilities in industries such as food and beverage, manufacturing or automotive industries is obvious: the threat of contamination or recalls impacts public safety, and the responses to those events are highly regulated. Organizations need to know what goes into their products and their location at all times.

Reverse Logistics 182

Reverse Logistics Supply Chain Risk Management Inventory Management Software Beverage 182

Vinculum

DECEMBER 9, 2020

There are few industries where a high-quality warehouse management system (WMS) is as vital as the 3PL (third party logistics) vacillate trade. A quality 3PL supplier should be a fast track to rearrange and distribute excellence providing the warehouse system in the situation is strong enough. On-line visibility. Measurability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

Whether you’re looking for drivers or warehouse workers, they’re harder to attract, hire, and retain than ever. In addition to the increase in labor costs, warehousing space post-pandemic has become scarce and more expensive. 3PLs that offer shared warehousing models can help offset these expenses.

Supply and Demand 52

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Shipsy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Let’s take a look at 5 major challenges being faced by Indian automotive industry. High inventory levels are a mark of supply chains that are not optimized. Simple mobile apps can guide trucks within warehouses to their exact parking bays with IoT enable bins and trolleys automatically arriving for the unloading processes.

Automotive 40

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chris Castle, the vice president of product management at Nulogy, said that collaboration in the consumer goods industry was more even handed than in industries like automotive. In automotive, the OEM says “jump” and the suppliers asks “how high?”. They provide predicted times of arrivals for those shipments.

Supply Chain Design Software 157

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

The biggest benefit of a just-in-time delivery system is that the manufacturer’s need for on-hand inventory is greatly reduced – freeing up more space for core operations. JIT as part of a 3PL manufacturing logistics operation So, if the inventory is no longer with the manufacturer, where does it go?

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Material Savings 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 18, 2021

By setting up a smaller, more convenient – and often automated – warehouse to fulfil orders, businesses can cut their fulfilment times significantly. It uses localised warehousing and combines it with the efficiency of automation – from order receipt to picking, packing and same-day delivery.

Inventory Reduction 104

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Without it, your inventory stays on the shelf, and your customers look elsewhere to get what they need. Inventory management techniques. It involves: Inventory management. Warehousing. If they have many items, these will need to be selected from different zones of the warehouse and placed together in a shipping box.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings 52

RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

The automotive industry manages complex inventories in addition to facing vast outside pressures. Many automotive companies have found long-term success with mobile barcoding software. Learn why three real-life companies in the automotive industry implemented mobile barcoding solutions and their significant results.

Automotive 98

Automotive Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 98

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2016

As you would expect in this day and age, the automotive technician has a complete checklist of what needs to be done for the car based on the service milestone. The automotive technician failed to check the headlights and noted that everything was operative. In the automotive example, the quality check gave 100%.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This removes the ‘storage’ element of warehousing logistics, and saves on costs, warehousing space, time and labour. In a cross docking system, goods are not stored onsite – making it different from warehousing Cross docking vs warehousing – what’s the difference? Why is cross docking used?

Case Study 92

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As Our customers identified a need for a data insight tool that shows trends in their inventory and transactions,” Evans says. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The automotive industries–with the poorest capabilities to plan and manage suppliers–will suffer the most. In the sector, the bullwhip impact is high, the inflationary pressures of crude oil prices immense, the variability from energy outages painful, and inventories relatively low. Focus on right-sizing inventories.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Kanban is a process management tool that visualises the status of each job on a company’s radar, and controls the flow of production from customer requests back to the warehouse. Then, when the warehouse runs low in stock, it reorders from preferred vendors. What is Kanban? Goods are only taken from one bin at a time, until it empties.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

About 9% even had stopped offering free shipping to recover costs, while 7% held off on ordering peak inventory to see if prices would level off. In short, JIT is designed to minimize inventory and boost efficiency – relying heavily on short cycle manufacturing ( SCM ), steady production, reliable suppliers, and predictable sales cycles.

Just-in-Time 52

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 52