Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

When I walk into a room at most Fortune 500 manufacturers, I am amazed at the loss of collective understanding of the principles of supply chain planning. As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. What has changed are brief innovation periods to create better engines.

Supply Chain Planning Software 251

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Supply and Demand 251

BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2018

Manufacturers and retailers are transforming their businesses towards digitalization, which means the supply chain will be expected to run much faster, everything is becoming more intelligent and connected, more autonomous devices will be operationalized and much more data will be generated. Breaking the Innovation Trap. percent).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Innovation Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 75

AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Innovation is at the heart of many kinds of success. For supply chain management, innovation means making a business more efficient by improving the way inventory and logistics are handled. Rethink Robotics , for example, uses robotics and machine learning to respond to customer demands in the manufacturing center.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Innovation 48

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 17, 2023

A New Era of MES and MOM Expertise In the dynamic realm of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), collaboration often becomes the cornerstone of innovation and growth. Here’s to a collaboration that promises innovation, growth, and long-lasting relationships!

North America 291

North America Benchmarking Innovation America 291

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My previous blog post focused on defining what a Warehouse Execution System (WES) is, as well as the benefits this solution delivers for retailers, manufacturers and logistics services providers (LSPs). Technology innovation and leadership. The company should also have a commitment to ongoing innovation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 95

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

While this may have been innovative in the 70s, futures are now a central part of how multinationals plan to minimize the risk of price volatility. We had long-term plans to introduce the same innovation in the financial markets as Ray Dalio brought to Chicken McNuggets. Take a global manufacturer and retailer of mattresses.

Negotiating Skills 177

Negotiating Skills Shipping Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning 177

BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies. Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The Percentage Gap.

Third Party Logistics 42

Third Party Logistics Modeling 3PL Modeling Software 42

Logility

JANUARY 14, 2021

Benchmark Based on Global Survey Highlights Logility’s Leadership in Ease of Use and Driving Rapid Benefits. Our relentless passion to deliver the highest level of customer service and to ensure our customers around the world can rely on the supply chain innovations we bring to the market is paramount.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies. Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The Percentage Gap.

Third Party Logistics 40

Third Party Logistics Modeling Modeling Software 3PL 40

BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2018

Manufacturers and retailers are transforming their businesses towards digitalization, which means the supply chain will be expected to run much faster, everything is becoming more intelligent and connected, more autonomous devices will be operationalized and much more data will be generated. Breaking the Innovation Trap. percent).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Innovation Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company. In their benchmarking, they believe that the closest company as measured by complexity is Nestlé. The use of 3D-printing enables smaller batches, lower manufacturing costs, and shorter lead times compared to traditional machining. Growing Pains.

Case Study 254

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 254

PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

With expectations of higher on-shelf availability and lower inventory costs, the pressure on delivery performance has intensified—as has the need for manufacturers, retailers, and carriers to work together to create efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chains. The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF. Survey Says….

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Metrics Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Simmons Foods Simmons Foods is a farm to fork poultry manufacturer. Then we are pulling out of an animal nutrition production facility and taking those finished products to a pet food manufacturing facility. They learned that Emerge could do more, they had an innovative freight procurement solution.

Procurement Solutions 203

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 203

Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth. Strategy 3: Optimize product designs and product management for supply, manufacturing, and sustainability to accelerate profitable innovation. FREE EBOOK.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

NC State SCRC

MAY 10, 2022

I was delighted to hear from Matt Wallace, Project DXM ‘s CEO, that the company had been named to the WEF’s list of Technology Pioneers – growth-stage companies from around the world that are using new technologies and innovation poised to significantly impact business and society.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 52

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2016

You’ll have a different experience at the Quintiq World Tour 2016 in Frankfurt with best practice presentations from speakers from diverse backgrounds including manufacturing, metals, logistics and rail. Why are yesterday’s benchmarks no longer useful? And how will advanced analytics help you make better decisions?

Conference 120

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Innovative companies are using these active, connected trading communities to address a number of supply chain challenges that have vexed the industry for years, like achieving industry-wide information standards and performance benchmarks. Best practices and benchmarking have always been tricky in traditional communities.

Supply Chain Network Software 100

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This data is direct feedback that supply chain managers can leverage to assess what leadership tactics are effective and which fail to drive workforce benchmarks.” As Davis notes, “Risk-resilient supply chains integrate design, planning, manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, and service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. However, it’s important to review your pattern of freight spend in relation to sales so that you may set a benchmark. Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 120

NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Prior to Gilead, Joydeep spent 10 years at Biogen, in roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of process sciences, manufacturing and supply chain. Number 3 – I always benchmark the performance of any business function I manage, against a broader dataset. And I ask myself how can we make ourselves better?

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability Supply Chain Design 52

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

But manufacturers have long felt that perfect order performance is an admirable yet unattainable goal. According to APQC Open Standards Benchmarking data, organizations that are median, or midpoint, performers on this measure have a perfect order index of 90. Share data. Printer-friendly version.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 100

BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how consumer packaged goods manufacturers can improve supply chain competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability.

Consumer Goods 70

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 70

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. How can food and beverage manufacturers reduce their waste? The following five strategies can help food and beverage manufacturers to manage and reduce their food waste: 1. Commercial composting.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Food Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

Elementum

OCTOBER 13, 2017

It's no surprise then that the company became a signatory of t he Chemical Footprint Project (CFP), a project of Clean Production Action, which provides a tool for benchmarking companies as they select safer alternatives and reduce their use of chemicals of high concern. Impact to Industry.

Material Savings 97

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software 97

BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the conference, 90 executives from the manufacturing, retail and logistics industries attended the Executive Exchange, sponsored by KPMG LLP (KPMG). The survey found that trying to keep up with customer expectations is driving retailer investment in the supply chain, while agility and innovation is driving manufacturer investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Survey Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the conference, 90 executives from the manufacturing, retail and logistics industries attended the Executive Exchange, sponsored by KPMG LLP (KPMG). The survey found that trying to keep up with customer expectations is driving retailer investment in the supply chain, while agility and innovation is driving manufacturer investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Survey Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

Online retail has had a striking effect on manufacturer and retailer supply chains, changing how they work. These trends have pushed innovation, and the need for new logistics technology up and down the supply chain. Innovation should be about enabling collaboration and supporting decision making throughout the logistics function too.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Three reasons why it’s important to improve supply chain agility: Remain adaptable to market changes: Responding quickly and effectively to changes in customer preferences, demand patterns, and product innovations helps you to capture new opportunities and gain a competitive edge. How can I assess the agility of my current supply chain?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Sourcemap

JUNE 8, 2017

That’s why we’re introducing a new kind of social network for brands and manufacturers within an industry to map their shared supply chains and collect data every step of the way – data essential to establishing benchmarks for social and environmental impact. GEC’s Catalyst Awards honor sustainability achievements in two categories.

Supply Chain Design Software 56

Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Gartner 56

ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Just-in-Time Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

However, to capitalize on this opportunity, manufacturers need to step up. The presence of large South African manufacturers was limited at the conference (as was the thought leadership of global multinationals with operations in Africa). Instead, they are innovating in new ways on mobile devices.

Africa 230

Africa South Africa Internet of things Kenya 230

SCMDOJO

JULY 11, 2023

Consider getting a master’s in manufacturing degrees , which will give you an overview of contemporary global manufacturing operations and help you apply the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed by managers in cross-functional environments.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

This shift is a notable effort to reduce waste and create a stronger internal market for recycled plastics and innovative packaging solutions, leading to the promotion of fair competition among packaging manufacturers.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Packaging Material Savings Expense Reduction 52

Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

I threw in a healthy dose of interesting (globalization, shipping trends and the business of logistics), a dash of history (the evolution of longitude), a sprinkle of next generation manufacturing (lean manufacturing) and some great company success stories (FedEx, Walmart. Ever hear of Lean Manufacturing? Got some suggestions?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain 120

GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2017

Although the new administration is focused on restoring manufacturing in America, companies that fail to meet the administration’s standards, which are subject to change, may face large fines and penalties. You need better insight into what products will sell, and how to make the per-product overhead cost as close to zero as possible.

Analytics Software 122

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Our whitepaper on Supply Chain Management Assessment outlines four main areas that should be the focal point of your supply chain management assessment, namely: The level of coordination between different operations from forecasting to manufacturing to order fulfillment as well as the effectiveness of the current supply chain planning operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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QAD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Such decisions have set benchmarks that workers in other parts of the automotive ecosystem, especially within major automotive suppliers, are bound to take note of. This agreement with GM has far-reaching implications for all these battery JVs, including the other Big 3 members, Ford and Stellantis.

Automotive 95

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