Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

We’d like to know what you believe your managers and staff need from a supply chain education program. … Well… As you may know, we have an education division in our group called Supply Chain Leaders Academy, and every so often we like to make sure our program is still up-to-date and relevant.

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

Process improvement techniques like lean manufacturing and Kanban help businesses achieve optimal business health. There are also five stages of Six Sigma for new processes: Defining Measuring Analysing Designing Verifying These can be remembered by the mnemonic: DMADV. In addition to the Six Sigma concept is Lean Six Sigma.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Adoption of automated solutions by companies in such a scenario facilitates optimization of functional activities thereby expanding their line of operations and adding value to their supply chain. The system is designed to provide the most optimal route for carriers. Role of Technology in TMS Systems. Performance management.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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QAD

JUNE 25, 2019

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. Cycle count to identify any stockroom or warehouse process problems.

Procurement Analytics 103

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2016

An excerpt from our book “The Procurement Value Proposition” got a nice section of CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly edition this week. I had the opportunity to also witness the evolution of the field now known as “supply chain management” over the past 25 years.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

That is the Warehousing Design Question! Network optimization is a critical issue across all Supply Chains. So we launched our Global Process Excellence program and we restarted our Lean program to drive massive improvements in our operating efficiencies. Benchmark metrics (eg. Subscribe Here!

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

These include inventory management, supply chain operations, procurement, project management, financial management, risk management and compliance. CAM is a way for manufacturers to create goods directly from a computer design, rather than having to set up their equipment and operate it manually. Who is CAD best for?

Inventory Management Software 97

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6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

Most warehouses are on an ongoing mission to maximize productivity by optimizing workflows, automating processes and reducing waste (both time and resources). More than 50% of your warehouse labor is in pick and pack, so start there. ” — How to Maximize Warehouse Efficiency , Parcel Pending; Twitter: @ParcelPending 5.

Sourcing Strategies 56

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This isn’t just a hopeful vision, but the prime objective of Pfizer’s supply chain modernization. The story of the Pfizer supply chain goes beyond just moving products. Efficient supply chain technology and manufacturing processes are two major factors that contributed to over $58.4

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Creating efficient warehousing processes can result in less downtime, lower running costs, and better customer service. Here, we’ll talk about what receiving efficiency is, how to measure it using warehousing metrics, and cover a few different ways to optimise your inward goods process. What is receiving efficiency?

Inventory Management Software 52

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The efficiency of order fulfillment from warehouses has become an important focus in logistics management as customers demand quicker deliveries. Warehouse order picking is an important factor in efficient order fulfillment. ” – Shawn Lynch , How to Improve Order Picking Your Warehouse , FlexQube; Twitter: @FlexQube 2.

Inventory Reduction 52

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Luckily, the current movers and shakers of the logistics and supply chain world are all too happy to dole out sage advice in the form of blog posts, interviews, podcasts — you name it. The tips below cover everything from unified supply chains to automated collaboration integration and beyond. Make room for collaboration.

Inventory Reduction 75

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The Lean Supply Chain

AUGUST 26, 2015

Key Performance Indicators: When discussing statistics for a warehouse many key performance indicators are mentioned. So what are the most important figures needed to run a warehouse? Depending on the warehouse design and complexity there are at least a hand full of statistics that any manager needs. Order Duration.

Warehousing 40

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

With this varied inventory, plus a large direct sales force in more than 170 countries and an unpredictable sales cycle, effective supply chain management is critical for continued growth. Using a Service Level Agreement with effective, realistic Supply Chain & Logistics KPIs helped considerably.

Case Study 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 16, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective™: The Mystery of the Prima Donna Boss! It was another case for the Supply Chain Detective™! Supply Chain is uniquely positioned in most organizations for the management of Cash flow. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Supply Chain Planning 51

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6 River Systems

JULY 30, 2020

Managing warehouse inventory, on its face, seems a simple concept: Keep enough stock on hand to fulfill orders, but not so much stock that your warehouse is filled to the brim with inventory that won’t move for months (or years). Is demand likely to increase, decrease or remain the same over the coming weeks and months?

Inventory Management Software 101

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Unleashed

MAY 2, 2022

By using it over time, you’ll be able to compare your current lead times to previously established benchmarks – perhaps your average lead time, or an agreed target. If you drop below the benchmark, it’ll show you that something has happened to slow you down. then you probably need software that’s designed for the task.

Inventory Reduction 98

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

In few years only, Supply Chain Management became one of the trendiest topics for organizations facing globalized markets. Through this exercise, we clearly see how the essence of Supply Chain Management (systemic approach, vision sharing, animation principles…) is essential to face all challenges emerging. STATEMENTS. #1

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