GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments.

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OptiProERP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Although we have entered into the new normal, the pandemic has brought several operational challenges to the manufacturing industry ( State of Manufacturing report, Fictiv 2021 ). Learn how to get ready for manufacturing industry trends in 2023. Industrial manufacturing production can be very challenging to manage.

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OptiProERP

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Did you know: 90% of manufacturing leaders see a positive relationship between their performance and the sustainability transformation of their organization? 62% of global Co2 emissions come from manufacturing sectors? 54% of global energy consumption is from the manufacturing and production sector?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

David Menzel, the President and Chief Operating Officer at Echo, in the earnings call transcript , explained it this way, “strong freight demand combined with tight capacity were the two themes that dominated Q4. While rates and costs are top of mind, sourcing and capturing capacity is the first priority in many industries.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There can be surprises that potentially offer a better upside: demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc. billion transactions annually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

A pound of apples costs about the same as a pound of steel, yet steel is a complex product produced using high-tech metallurgical and manufacturing processes. IBP is a multifunctional planning process that includes sales, marketing, demand planners, manufacturing, and finance. A ton of steel can cost as little as $700.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The system must also have the capacity to function regularly, and as a result, cloud-based platforms or TMS double down on this benefit. Additive Manufacturing Brings Manufacturing Close to Consumers. Last Mile Technology Includes Big Data and Data Analytics. Technology must function 24/7.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Manufacturing Planning. Agility and flexibility, capacity planning, shift from Just in Time to agile and resilient operations. Escalating freight rates and severe capacity crunch. Recovery Imperatives: Phase II.

Pharmaceutical 246

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Logility

MAY 12, 2020

As a former Director of Supply Chain Management for a multi-national, multi-channel food manufacturer, I experienced first-hand the variety of challenging problems faced by supply chain planners in the unforgiving Food and Beverage Industry. I definitely earned some grey hair while leading supply chain activities in the F&B industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Can we build collaborative platforms for role-based discussions across commercial (sales and marketing) and operations (manufacturing, logistics, and purchasing) teams? Seasonal Inventory Build or Asset Capacity to Ramp for a Seasonal Demand Usually. MRO Additive Manufacturing Not Forecastable Machine sensing to improve proactivity.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 7, 2023

There have been many significant developments in the digitization of manufacturing in the past few years. Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower. However, there’s no escaping the increasing digitalization of the manufacturing sector.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Smart factories, smart warehouses and smart transportation are becoming a reality as manufacturers invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and more. Digital innovation across every node of the supply chain is occurring – and fast.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 24, 2024

Companies that leveraged the data they collected to enable more accurate demand planning, distinguished themselves from their competitors. However, the pandemic upended all processes that involved manufacturing, supply, and delivery of goods. The unavailability of raw materials and changing consumer patterns heavily impacted demand.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

As noted by Wayne Eckerson via TechTarget , an established data governance structure—the standards that BiTA is currently developing, is a stepping stone to reaping the greatest benefits from Big Data Analytics. Wait, that’s a bit of a tricky concept.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Importance of Supply Chain Analytics Five Types of Supply Chain Analytics Benefits of Supply Chain Analytics Challenges in Implementing Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Analytics System Architecture Role of Big Data What is Supply Chain Analytics? What are some examples of Supply Chain Analytics?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Most are capacity constrained. For years Campbells strove to grow the soup category only to lose share in the soup category due to limited manufacturing capacity for the Swanson’s brand. With air capacity limited due to the decline in air travel, companies moving products using cold chain assets will struggle.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Smart factories, smart warehouses and smart transportation are becoming a reality as manufacturers invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and more. Source: JDA Intelligent Manufacturing Survey. Source: JDA Intelligent Manufacturing Survey.

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Shipchain

APRIL 2, 2019

As blockchain is now a frequent topic of discussion among supply chain circles, it is essential to consider how it could affect electronic device manufacturers. Marrying electronic device manufacturers and blockchain software vendors will have a profound impact on reducing the spread of counterfeit products and more.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

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Logility

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Supply chain digital transformation is all about the effective use of ‘Big Data’ through the application of advanced solutions to simplify, automate, optimize and accelerate supply chain operations while minimizing costs, reducing lead times and increasing agility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This is not a new problem; but it is exacerbated by volume increases, COVID labor issues, and port infrastructure capacity issues. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. There is no oversight or coordination. What to do?

Analytics Software 195

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2018

To survive in today’s highly competitive global environment, manufacturers need to piece together the many parts of the supply chain puzzle to lay the foundation for more mature capabilities in the future. An estimated, 75% of available supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system. What’s next?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 4, 2014

But how does it impact industrial manufacturing? To get some Expert Insight on this topic, Supply Chain Nation spoke with Simon Ellis, practice director, supply chain strategies, for IDC Manufacturing Insights. How does this impact industrial manufacturers? Ellis: I think it impacts all manufacturers. If so, how?

Manufacturing 65

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Logility

AUGUST 22, 2018

To survive in today’s highly competitive global environment, manufacturers need to piece together the many parts of the supply chain puzzle to lay the foundation for more mature capabilities in the future. An estimated, 75% of available supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system. What’s next?

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This is not a new problem; but it is exacerbated by volume increases, COVID labor issues, and port infrastructure capacity issues. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. There is no oversight or coordination. What to do?

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when a negative event has occurred or may be about to occur. Many of their suppliers were using the same sub-tier manufacturers. The pandemic changed that.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

The holiday mishap of late-delivered Christmas packages confirms that online demand outstripped capacity. Impact : UAVs Will Ease Capacity Constraints — But Not Solve Them. Trend # 3 : Data Analytics – Not Just Big Data – Will Thrive. Impact : Data-based decision making will grow.

Trends 162

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. This allows companies to determine if they will have the production and warehouse capacity to meet long-term demand.

Forecasting 189

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Logility

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As a former Director of Supply Chain Management for a large multi-channel food manufacturer I experienced first-hand the variety of challenging problems faced by supply chain planners in the unforgiving F&B industry. F&B manufacturers that have more than one manufacturing facility need two different levels of manufacturing planning.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. Download: The Impact of Big Data in the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Industry Webinar Replay, Transcript & Presentation.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

.” The staff at CAF Worldwide agrees that logistics is subset of supply chain management; however, they describe the differences this way: “ Think of a supply chain as a network — of manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, etc. However, the data hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.”[6].

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

However, the digital supply chain has grown increasingly reliant on the use of “smart technologies,” such as those involved in automated data capture, analyses and the Internet of Things (IoT). In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine.

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Logility

JULY 4, 2018

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. Accurate demand forecasts lay the foundation for an effective supply chain.

Chemicals 113

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 113

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Predictive demand can propose prices changes, subject to stock levels and replenishment capacity. Machine learning and big data analytics augments critical roles in supply chain efficiency, problem solving and cost saving.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Intelligent warehousing pertains to all levels of data-driven warehouse management, such as storage, retrieval systems, and robotic automation of material handling. . Advanced analytics drawn with Big Data analysis can not only inform these processes but create better processes for ensuring in-full, on-time delivery.

Inventory Reduction 52

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