Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

Identifying these barricades can be a challenge, but several key areas should be examined to boost supply chain efficiency. It involves the coordination and integration of various activities and processes to ensure the delivery of products and services from suppliers to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

QAD solutions include industry-specific software applications and systems built to increase profitability, improve productivity and manage key manufacturing business processes for scalable growth opportunities. Digital Supply Chain Planning. Future-proof Manufacturing System Upgrades with an Adaptable Software Platform.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2020

Business management tools like spreadsheet software and invoice-creation tools saved significant amounts of time and aided recordkeeping. Authorized parties could use those products anywhere and at any time over active internet connections. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms also paved the way for supply chain improvements.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This technology sifts through complex data to forecast potential disruptions and market trends, allowing companies to plan ahead instead of reacting in the moment. In this blog, we’ll delve deeper into the potential of advanced supply chain analytics and understand why it is the need of the hour. is advanced supply chain analytics.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

The evolution of demand forecasting mirrors technological advancements and the proliferation of data analytics, transforming it into a precise and strategic function that influences a wide array of business decisions, from production planning to financial management. Let’s get started with definitions, differences and benefits.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 5, 2024

It can affect production, sales, turnaround time, customer satisfaction and even profitability. Until recently, this process was complex and time-consuming, particularly for large manufacturers and enterprises due to involvement from multiple stakeholders. What is Inventory Management?

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EazyStock

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s already apparent that those supply chain management (SCM) teams that can adapt their operations and respond quickly to these issues will be one step ahead of their competition. It also offers improved efficiencies and powerful data insights, providing a wealth of functionality to help during these difficult times.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In our blog last month, we discussed how the automotive industry must learn this time from yet another semiconductor shortage by improving management of essential supply chain processes or we will find ourselves in another shortage crisis. The starting point is recognizing and managing long lead times and critical parts.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Their findings show that 58% of manufacturers already have a digital transformation strategy and have implemented Industry 4.0 Based on the findings in this study, the key takeaway was that manufacturers should aggressively invest in Industry 4.0 5 Steps to Achieve a Successful Digital Transformation. technologies.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Years ago, I saw a statistic that many people do not purchase a fire extinguisher for their residences until after they experience an actual incident. There are probably other examples in the same light that we can conjure up; spare house keys, an extra pair of eyeglasses, and so on. Prioritize Risk.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

As your operation gets bigger, you will probably need to investigate potential upgrades for your systems. Invoicing takes too long, slowing cash flow If you are experiencing a few of these signs, it’s time to seriously think about moving to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. View the full post or view the snippet below: I think I first heard about supply chain as a phrase in 1998.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Some ‘green’ practices are simple – like energy efficient lighting in the warehouse and planning delivery routes to minimize mileage & fuel consumption. Green supply chains are the key to 2020 as consumers continue to call for environmental practices and global governments seek to add environmental legislation.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. To help you prepare for the transition, we reached out to a panel of warehouse pros and asked them to answer this question: “What’s the #1 factor to consider when moving to an automated warehouse?” Robert DeStefano. Rupy Sawhney.

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My Office Apps

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Is an ERP system the key to your company’s success? One way to help optimize and streamline these processes is by implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Data in real-time. Efficiency and Traceability.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

When buying business software you have two basic approaches to choose from: building a best of breed stack, or opting for a single vendor solution. At a software level the key difference is generally how specialised the different software solutions are: best of breed products are typically narrower yet deeper in their focus and functionality.

Inventory Management Software 98

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OptiProERP

JULY 1, 2021

Once you select an ERP system best suited to your company, it will be time to implement the software. No matter which ERP system you chose, implementation consists of multiple steps to get the software up and running. Choosing the Right ERP Partner. Easy to use and intuitive system.

Optimization Software 52

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My Office Apps

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The Hidden Costs of Delaying an ERP Implementation. When a business is first formed, the leadership team needs to put in place processes to manage their business operations. As business grows, small signs start to appear that the business is outgrowing the systems they have in place. How about your company?

Purchasing Skills 52

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My Office Apps

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Hidden Costs of Delaying an ERP Implementation. When a business is first formed, the leadership team needs to put in place processes to manage their business operations. As business grows, small signs start to appear that the business is outgrowing the systems they have in place. How about your company?

Purchasing Skills 52

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

by Trevor Miles I have been in the advanced planning and scheduling (APS) space since 1995 when I joined i2 Technologies in Europe. The key point is that I have spent a lot of my working life focused on the value generated by more advanced planning solutions. Now they want to deploy an S&OP process. Their words.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. Let’s face a hard fact: the supply chain planning market is a mess. I think that it is time for some straight talk. Yowza: Excitement or approval. Background.

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My Office Apps

JULY 31, 2019

What to Think About When Selecting an ERP System. When companies start thinking about acquiring a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, they typically assess their activities, processes, and evaluate their current resources. What to consider when selecting an ERP system?

Inventory Management Software 42

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. At the same time, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years. ACCURATE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.

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QAD

JULY 14, 2021

Reasons to Upgrade or Replace Your ERP System. Deciding to upgrade or replace your ERP system is a big business decision. An ERP switch affects your financials, personnel and operations globally. So, what warrants an ERP upgrade or replacement? Your current ERP system may not be able to scale globally.

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QAD

JULY 6, 2021

Finding the Right ERP Implementer. When it’s time to design and plan the ERP implementation process , QAD customers have three choices for expert ERP implementers. A blend of QAD Consulting and Transformation services team combined with QAD certified implementation partners.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In this article, we'll dive deep into the invoice approval process and discover AP best practices that save their business time, money, and reputation. The invoice approval workflow is a set of procedures and steps a company implements before submitting the invoice for payment. What Are the Invoice Processing Steps?

Procurement Solutions 52

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction We’ve written quite a few articles on specific aspects of demand planning, but we’ve never written an introductory piece for beginners or those looking for a refresher course. We plan to do this for sales and operations planning (S&OP) and some other areas of supply chain planning as well.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 18, 2022

From digitalization and changing workforces to trend reversals and inventory overloads, distributors have their hands full when it comes to tackling the latest supply chain challenges. Large distributors have lots of locations, and each location or distribution channel is making individual, autonomous planning decisions. .

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, decision making is plagued with challenges, and to make things worse, complex and critical decisions are often made by people with severely inadequate information, time, or experience. Businesses, however, need real-time, relevant, and actionable intelligence to effectively manage increasingly complex supply chain networks.

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2021.1, the latest version of QAD’s next generation ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise Platform. QAD Adaptive ERP 2021.1 Highlights. Complete Customer Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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QAD

AUGUST 11, 2021

Cloud ERP vs On-Premise ERP. To understand what cloud ERP is, you first have to understand the on-premise ERP model it evolved from. ERP, which stands for enterprise resource planning , is a term that was introduced in the 1990s referring to software that automates business processes across a company.

Modeling Software 52

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When it comes to new product development (NPD) and new product introduction (NPI) , companies today need a single source of product truth that enables all teams to collaborate in real time anytime and anywhere. parts, bills of materials, change orders) into your new system. Leveraging the Cloud to Speed Product Launches.

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Clear Spider

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You don’t have a warehouse management system so you start losing valuable time and money because your manual processes have led to order fulfillment mistakes. What’s the point of storing inventory in a warehouse if the items can’t be found when it’s time to fill a customer’s order? Sound like a nightmare? What is a WMS?

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This was driven home to me in a recent discussion with a Gartner analyst. She noted that the research firm used to give sustainability a weight of 10% in scoring the top 25 manufacturing companies; this year the weight is 15%, and next year, it will be 20%. Let’s look a little closer at these. According to the U.S. billion in energy costs.

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EazyStock

JULY 19, 2019

You’ve heard of inventory management, and you probably already have some inventory management practices implemented in your supply chain. But those who account for uncertainties within their supply chain will be one step ahead of their competition and better prepared to meet customer demand. So what is inventory optimization?

Optimal Sourcing 55

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The accuracy of the BOM is critical to ensure a profit is made, to guide procurement when ordering the items, and to prevent having not enough inventory , or the wrong inventory. If the BOM is not accurate, labor and components that comprise the production jobs will be wrong, and therefore capacity planning for the factory will be wrong.

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