Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away. When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. My focus was simple.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 21, 2019

Manufacturers today are faced with a range of evolving requirements that complicate this process and leave many businesses merely accepting this process as the cost of doing business. Although not new, product labelling and barcodes do not reach their complete usefulness if not used in tandem with a manufacturer’s entire operations.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Coca-Cola supply chain can be a role model for how beverage manufacturers can improve efficiency. With 48% of global market share and two of the world’s top three beverages, it’s no secret that Coca-Cola is a successful brand. But what makes Coca-Cola so unique is not just its product. Manufacturer.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Therefore, a strategic approach to managing these costs is not just beneficial but essential for maintaining a competitive edge and financial health. To start with, inventory costs go beyond the initial purchase price of goods. Hidden costs may accumulate after purchase if not meticulously monitored and managed.

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

The food and beverage industry must adapt to disrupted supply chains, urgent consumer safety and unpredictable demand. Food and beverage companies face a unique set of challenges, including food safety concerns, traceability requirements and market spikes. The food and beverage industry is a vital part of our economy.

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2022

The answer just might be controlled environment agriculture or “vertical farming” to assist in solving potential future food shortages and as a means to re-invent the food industry as a whole. The benefits could provide solutions to many disruptive forces currently impacting agriculture, farming and food manufacturing.

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

The food and beverage industry must adapt to disrupted supply chains, urgent consumer safety and unpredictable demand. Food and beverage companies face a unique set of challenges, including food safety concerns, traceability requirements and market spikes. The food and beverage industry is a vital part of our economy.

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DynaSys

MAY 25, 2021

In today’s competitive food & beverage marketplace disruptions are a daily occurrence. These disruptions are occurring more and more frequently and wreaking havoc on all aspects of food and beverage manufacturing operations, especially the supply chain. Supply chains today must be agile, quick and nimble.

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 21, 2018

As such, contamination – and subsequent food recalls – are a fact of life for many food and beverage (F&B) companies. Even so, the first half of 2018 has seen an abnormal spate of recalls from some of the world’s largest growers and manufacturers. Why is that, and how can F&B manufacturers speed up the process?

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QAD

AUGUST 6, 2020

Get the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantity. Most manufacturers attempt to plan this out by defining their supply chain network, especially CPG companies. Most manufacturers attempt to plan this out by defining their supply chain network, especially CPG companies.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since much of the previous year in business and elsewhere was defined by a global pandemic, we are left asking what will 2021 look like for food and beverage shippers. These buyers want to continue food and beverage trends in a similar direction that we saw in the latter 2010s. Here are some things to look out for in 2021.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

CBD products come in many forms, such as supplements, beverages, skincare, pet care, and more, so it has also become a popular product among ecommerce sellers. ShipBob can only fulfill orders for CBD products from our US fulfillment centers that meet the following criteria: Products are manufactured by a US-based company. What is CBD?

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Rogers pointed out three sources of food supply chain woes: war, COVID-19, and climate change. Everybody has to eat and demand for food products has not decreased just because supply chain disruptions have occurred. Just as importantly, shipping delays can negatively affect getting fresh produce to market.

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PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

In these uncertain times, companies are turning to technology to help them comply with social distancing rules and to keep their workers and drivers safe in any conditions. The global pandemic has thrown manufacturers, distributors, and retailers into a mode that most have never experienced before.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Being perfect isn’t possible 100% of the time. What Does that Mean for Your Retail Shipping Efforts? With all that is at stake with out-of-stocks, retailers have built in strict delivery deadlines that require their vendors to fall into on-time compliance. There are many moving parts in retail shipping.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Get the insights beverage companies need to meet today’s biggest supply chain challenges. Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting the Beverage Industry.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. While tracing the origin of a food source and viewing transparent information about its manufacturing process has certainly grown over recent years – there’s no doubt the pandemic has sped up consumer demand for this.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The supply chain can be the roadmap to follow to determine the how, the what, the why, the when and the where’s the source of the problem as the supply chain covers the entire cycle of the process from ingredient to finished product. Transportation Vessels – Trucks, ships, rail cars, tankers, etc.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 20, 2022

According to a study conducted by Cone Communications: 87% of customers are confessing that they will purchase a product because a company advocated for an issue they cared about. 76% of customers will refuse to purchase a company’s products or services upon learning it supported an issue contrary to their beliefs. Table of Contents.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Manufacturing in Belgium. Manufacturing accounts for about 22 percent of the GDP.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

The diamond and gold, tea and coffee, beverage, food, and automotive industries all have participants with blockchain applications under test, operating as pilots, or implemented as digital solutions to improve supply chain operations. Blockchain in the Jewellery Supply Chain. The system has been enjoying success throughout its early phases.

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Vinculum

APRIL 15, 2020

In fact, as mentioned by Selics in its most recent survey, brands are facing shipping issues but more than 28% of respondents continue to say sales are going up for some eCommerce based brands. Some retailers say that this is a fairly good time to be in the eCommerce market and upscale sales. Isn’t it surprising? Beauty and cosmetics.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Knocked back just 7% in sales volumes during the height of 2020 lockdowns, according to Unleashed Software’s own data, the beer industry overall has shown remarkable resilience – for somewhat obvious reasons – and appears likely to continue its expansion. And that’s just the beginning. That’s what this guide provides.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Visibility has been a logistics technology trend for quite some time, but its prevalence and importance are higher than ever. . And it functions as a strategic advantage in customer service that allows parties to track shipment status, location, arrival times, departure times, and other vital data.? .

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

Instead of trying to cut costs silo by silo, these companies take an integrated view of operations (product design, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management). The prize is huge for manufacturers that get it right. Procurement: Buy Better, Spend Better. Supply chains are suddenly under threat.

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

Recessions bring hard times. The data is aggregated from over 3,000 ecommerce merchants who collectively ship out millions of items every month through ShipBob’s fulfillment centers. It’s painful to think back to the last recession and financial crisis, which wasn’t that long ago, with all of the damage it caused.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

The second principle is that the supply chain needs to be managed cross-functionally, end-to-end, from the customers customer to the suppliers supplier; and as such, it cannot be viewed as just another function. Food and Beverage Company Performance on the Supply Chain Index for the Period of 2006-2012.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? As a part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Lynch. About Andrew Lynch.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 15, 2021

The decisions facing executives and demand planners and the data required to analyze those choices effectively has increased, while the time necessary to analyze the data has shortened. Forecasting demand does not just assist in demand planning; it also enables organizations to shape the direction and respond swiftly to changes in the market.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

Large scale chemical plant explosions have caused revenue-impacting delays globally several times in recent years. Yet explosions and fires impact supply in just one or a few industries. Demand is usually not dramatically affected; just the ability to meet it. Robert Drew gives you Takeaways to Future Supply Chain crisis.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2015

Last week I explained how individual tastes, compounded by geography, climate and less developed distribution and logistics infrastructure challenge beverage manufacturers in Asia. Short production runs challenge operational efficiency with more frequent changeovers, added time lags, and higher transport costs. The result?

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

A recent research report conducted by the University of Adelaide studied numerous purchasers at different phases of the supply chain to see what data leads to their final decisions. Manufacturers and suppliers need to supply production and distribution data to meet the demands of consumers, restaurants and retailers.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

A recent research report conducted by the University of Adelaide studied numerous purchasers at different phases of the supply chain to see what data leads to their final decisions. Manufacturers and suppliers need to supply production and distribution data to meet the demands of consumers, restaurants and retailers.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With last-mile delivery costs contributing to more than 50% of total shipping costs, the rising expectations in home delivery increases the risk of encountering inefficiencies. Inspite of having a loyal customer base, many businesses experienced a downfall in their revenues. Rewind to 2021!

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RFgen

MARCH 12, 2024

How to Track Your Inventory Anytime, All the Time GET THE GUIDE » The Financial Transparency of FIFO Since FIFO aligns inventory operations with financial reporting, inventory valuation transparency increases. This is because the newer inventory is purchased at a higher inflationary value. But how does FIFO work?

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