It seldom snows in Belgium: the city sits in anticipation. Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. I also do not know a team that has been successful implementing a solution across make, source and deliver processes without clearly defined goals and process workflows. It is 1:00 AM in Antwerp. I cannot sleep. MORE

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Belgium. MORE

”[6] Also on the rise, according to many sources, is the consumption of insect proteins, veggie meats, and lab-grown proteins. Benchmark analysts note, “Chefs are looking for new sources of protein. In contrast, 75% of consumers in Belgium or the Netherlands said that they would be willing to try the products.” They can be augmented with additional data and insights to improve forecasting, enhance target marketing and better align inventories to demand. MORE

It seldom snows in Belgium: the city sits in anticipation. Progress on the key performance metrics of cost, customer service, inventory, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are going backward; not forwards, for most companies. I also do not know a team that has been successful implementing a solution across make, source and deliver processes without clearly defined goals and process workflows. It is 1:00 AM in Antwerp. I cannot sleep. MORE

In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy. A recent report from Auburn University summarizes these changes quite neatly: Inventory – consumer demand for flexible delivery times and pick-up options is changing inventory management. Source, make, and deliver reporting to a common leader. MORE

The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups. Belgium is very cosmopolitan, with three official languages — Dutch, French and German. Manufacturing in Belgium. MORE

For one company the added value will lie in avoiding running below capacity and in reducing inventory while for another it will be the controlled scaling up of new products and services, but it always revolves around being able to anticipate and adapt the chain to developments in a timely and integral manner in order to achieve the strategic objectives. However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. MORE

It is inevitably becoming a major source of revenue in today’s global economy, led by the likes of Uber and Airbnb. Nestle combined parts of its supply chain for fresh and chilled products in Belgium with PepsiCo, a clear rival. MORE

We’ve grown strongly over the past ten years, particularly in France and Belgium, and that’s one of the reasons for us to make that investment now. The freshness of the potatoes is crucial to the quality of our crisps, for example, which makes it necessary to be based close to the source. She adds that SAP is also important for the supply chain because it means that information about inventory and sales now comes from a single source. MORE

They saw a steady drop in inventory and reduced working capital by about 50% over the period of 2011-2015. Impact of Demand Sensing on Inventory Levels. By leveraging demand sensing and the Multi-tier Inventory Optimization (MEIO) platform– using machine learning and some cognitive technologies–from Terra Technology on top of SAP APO, Shell successfully launched an analytics platform initiative to improve the demand signal and reduce safety stock. MORE

Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.” According to Ti’s white paper on the topic, some goods manufactured in Asia-Pacific could be near-sourced to the US or Europe. Also, the mass customization of products would mean that inventory levels fall, as goods are made to order. MORE

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period of 2006-2015. If you trace the year-over-year pattern, you can see that P&G made progress on inventory turns and operating margin 2006-2007, 2009-2010. Today, I unpacked my bags. MORE

Arrange your inventory based on how often you need to use it. View the full post or view the snippet below: Over the last 5 years, I have seen many companies launching inventory reduction programs. When launching an inventory reduction program, companies should be aware that inventory, as a part of Cash, should always be balanced with Cost and Service. Supply Chain Complexity 1 – Plan/Source/Make/Deliver/…. Struggling with Multi-Echelon Inventory Adoption. MORE

As defined by the source of all knowledge, Wikipedia, “glocalization is the adaptation of globally marketed products and services to local markets.” Their regional menus offer things like the Chicken Maharaja Mac in India, the Croque McDo in Belgium and the KiwiBurger in New Zealand. And optimizing inventory. by Alexa Cheater Nope, that’s not a typo. I really did mean glocal. MORE