Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

From the most basic to the most advanced organization, Inventory Optimization is a critical goal and one which underpins the effectiveness of the supply chain operation. Inventory Optimization requires an organization to sustain and maintain the right mix of cost versus service.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. As a result, supply chain leaders focus on unrealistic goals of inventory or costs, they will throw the system out of balance. Companies balance supply chain metrics better in good times than bad.

Inventory Reduction 161

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2013

As we tabulated the data for the report , what fascinated me was how differently each of these organizations view functional alignment. For the supply chain team, the largest area of misalignment is between the supply chain and the sales group. Next week, I will be writing on my new book Metrics That Matter. Why Does It Matter?

Supply Chain Design Software 273

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Container inventory is imbalanced. Fourteen of twenty-eight industries have rising inventories. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Create a group to focus on building network capabilities. The United States is late in investing in port infrastructure.

Analytics Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012.

Optimal Sourcing 294

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Container inventory is imbalanced. Fourteen of twenty-eight industries have rising inventories. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Create a group to focus on building network capabilities. The United States is late in investing in port infrastructure.

Analytics Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

In our research for the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter , we find that this is the case for 90% of companies. While companies want to improve costs and inventory, most are going backwards. While many consultants will wave their hands and promise improvements in costs and inventory through projects, take pause.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process. However, to maximize the effectiveness of S&OP there is a need for a corporate view of data. Metrics Definition. Form and Function of Inventory. Businesses are different.

S&OP 157

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

This boosts revenues and optimises inventory. This can be applied to inventory management, fleet and order tracking, ID badging. Machine learning and big data analytics augments critical roles in supply chain efficiency, problem solving and cost saving. Pricing decisions can be integrated with demand and supply planning.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. Ambiguity in Inventory Visibility, Tracking and Management The Challenge For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain. This is across route optimization, traffic management, inventory movement, and predictive maintenance.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process. However, to maximize the effectiveness of S&OP there is a need for a corporate view of data. Metrics Definition. Form and Function of Inventory. Chose consultants carefully.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

This is unlike many studies that are fielded to B2B panel groups where the identity of the respondents cannot be ascertained.). The SAP and Oracle analyst relations groups are big machines. This week, I am finishing two reports: Sales and Operations Planning, and Inventory Optimization. It is uncomfortable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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USC Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Here, David Newman, Supply Chain Practice Leader for USC Consulting Group, shares his insights into this pressing issue and offers tactics manufacturers can use to mitigate disruption risks. INVENTORY solutions, and 5. Excessive inventories drain cash and they tie up working capital. TIME solutions, 2. PRICING solutions, 3.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Software for process automation and centralisation of data. Big data frameworks. Reduced costs: Reducing waste, upping productivity and managing inventory better lead to lower costs and better cash flow. Indeed, these tools could be several different things, such as: New shop floor layouts.

Six Sigma 52

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

How do you stack up to your peer group? Use our Metrics That Matter methodology to look at improvement and performance. Use our Metrics That Matter methodology to look at improvement and performance. Analyze your DNA against a peer group in the organizational analysis. To leaders that you admire? How does it help?

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Asset Management, Supply Chain Management, and Inventory Management are the hottest areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT adoption in manufacturing today. PwC sees the integration of analytics, APIs and big data contributing to a 31% growth rate for connected factories in the next five years.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrations for modern and frequent data updates – The Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform includes a data integration layer that enables your organization to build modern integrations that support frequent data updates.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Today we will go into detail on using the available data created in the processing of shipments within transportation management and other related logistics management for continuous improvement. . 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Metrics and KPIs.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 14, 2015

When I refer to supply chain technology, I am talking about software to support the fundamental supply chain business processes — Demand, Supply, Inventory Planning, and Sales and Operations Planning. Advanced analytics, cloud solutions, cross functional collaboration, big data, in-memory computing, 3D printing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The algorithms iteratively query data with many using constraint-based modeling to find the core set of factors with the greatest predictive accuracy. Machine learning is proving to be invaluable in analyzing machine-derived data to determine which causal factors most influence machinery performance. no opt-in). Preston, D. no opt-in).

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 13, 2016

On the second day of our executive focus group on the LIVING Supply Chain, the group took the opportunity to share insights regarding the emerging trends in the future of supply chains, with a focus on digitization, development of analytics and a focus on emerging technologies.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I recently presented this slide to a group of consultants, and a person that I love in the audience raised his hand and said, “Lora, let’s just face it. I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows.

Case Study 282

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Last week, I spoke on the evolution of the digital supply chains and my vision for Supply Chain 2020 at the World Trade Group Event in Miami. The issue is that costs need to be continually balanced with customer service, and inventory programs against a business strategy. However, it turned out OK. It is time to make a change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 2, 2017

We had a very successful SCRC meeting this past week, and the speakers provided some fantastic insights to the group on the emerging trends in the digital landscape facing supply chain executives. To provide this level of variety with same or next-day customer service, AAP is by definition a slow-moving inventory business, with about 1.2

Analytics Software 40

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It is at this level that 4PL providers come into their own, making use of digital technologies such as big data and cloud computing to maintain visibility in every link in the supply chain. Even slight delays or inventory shortages can have a severe impact on a company’s bottom line. The 4PL Market is Growing Exponentially.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain. Evolution of Logistics Management Software. Mounting transportation costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain. Evolution of Logistics Management Software. Mounting transportation costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain. Evolution of Logistics Management Software. Mounting transportation costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Formerly, workers would have to manually inspect inventory, recording quantities, item numbers and locations using pen and paper or human memory. From there, another employee would have to interpret the handwriting as they key the data into a computer at a fixed location, using either a spreadsheet or a database.

Supply Chain Software 56

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Formerly, workers would have to manually inspect inventory, recording quantities, item numbers and locations using pen and paper or human memory. From there, another employee would have to interpret the handwriting as they key the data into a computer at a fixed location, using either a spreadsheet or a database.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Silvon Software

JUNE 29, 2022

Spreadsheet apps like Microsoft Excel are very capable tools for handling general data analysis, creating data visualizations, and developing budget scenarios. Inconsistent Treatment of Data. Groups of independent spreadsheets developed by different teams can lead to misaligned or inconsistent representations of your data.

Sourcing Strategies 80

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A “key stakeholder” is any individual, group, or vendor involved in the company’s supply chain. Software systems: Evaluate supply chain software regularly, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, mobile barcoding and inventory systems (IMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS).

Vendor Strategies 52

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. Forming strategic partnerships with a select group of your best suppliers can allow you to capture a wide variety of benefits—including the potential for scale advantages and priority service.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

When it is not in motion, it is classified as inventory. My first Monday in, I asked for a full report of all our supply chain metrics, and my analyst told me he could get it to me by Friday. But this took time – we had to “defrag” our supply chain, and eventually I learned we had 59 days of inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2020

All the organizational tools necessary to mobilize large groups into action. As global economies come back to life, there will certainly be inventory imbalances and price dislocations that would otherwise be hidden from view. Creating clear and compelling presentations. The details and magic of Excel analyses.

Sourcing Strategies 61

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. As a group, spend time brainstorming how sentiment can be used cross-functionally. In a similar vein, their forecasts for the automotive market would have been on new automotive sales and dealer inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

The linkages between the enterprise and local teams are very tight, to ensure that functionally unique applications are inventoried centrally so all parties can leverage these tools. All of these groups (supply chain IT, systems, supply chain analytics, planning and logistics analytics) participate in the Supply Chain Director’s Council.

Analytics Software 40

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