Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Mr. Baker spent over 34 years leading procurement teams at The Dow Chemical Company. They have implemented the demand solution, supply planning, and are working on rough cut capacity – a more advanced form of supply planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On the supply side, material shortages, staffing challenges, and shipping capacity constraints are all happening at the same time. For the longest time modeling and designing such nodes, modes, and flows has been the realm of Supply Chain Design. The demand patterns significantly shifted in terms of the product and channel mix.

Supply Chain Design Software 189

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 189

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

” Greater Computing Capacity. Quantum computing may sound like science fiction (especially the weird principles on which it relies); nevertheless, businesses are beginning to pay attention. ” It wasn’t long ago that quantum computers existed only in the minds of computer scientists and physicists. .”

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Trends Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 325

QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Rail transportation is the best choice to move raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished goods and essential supplies like fuel, solvents and processing chemicals.

Scenario Planning 96

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning S&OP 96

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today. Will the environment improve in 2022 or get worse? Resilience through technical capability and consistency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Refractories are products that have been chemically engineered to resist high temperatures. The majority of make the stock items are tied to just-in-time or other supply chain value-added service program with their customers. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries.

Optimal Sourcing 157

Optimal Sourcing Innovation Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 157

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Last year at this time, I sat down with my crystal ball to try and sort out some indicators for people to see that a “green” future is in the works. It is that time of year for me to see how my predictions panned out and make some new ones! The Green Corridor: Predictions Are In The Green! by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio.

Predictive Analytics Software 130

Predictive Analytics Software Singapore Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 130

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It brings to light just how badly disasters can set us back. Transporting hazardous chemicals in the wake of a disaster is also a concern. Food, water, fuel — it all ends up scarce just before and after a major event. This is the time when strong supply chain partnerships and relationships come in handy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. It was predictable.

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Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 178

Logility

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This is the first time I have owned a pool and it has taken some time to understand how to sense, analyze, and respond to changing water chemistry to ensure the optimal pool experience at the lowest total short and long-term operating cost. I know, I sound like a supply chain person but I just can’t help myself!

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Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

As air cargo rates reduce, indicating a return of freight capacity, but could this also signal a massive carbon emission increase? Not just because it is good for the planet, but also because the infrastructure of logistics has moved undeniably toward a post-fossil fuel future. I think not! The pace needs to quicken.

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Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sustainability Logistics Network Optimization Software 217

Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Process manufacturing companies — such as those in the packaging, specialty chemicals, and rolled and woven goods sectors — are dealing with overcapacity as well as price pressures and continuing supply chain uncertainties. Real-time, actionable business intelligence for process manufacturing planning and production.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2020

Industrial-sized battery storage for electricity has been a long time coming, and today we’re closer than ever before. Smart grids are just what they sound like: It’s where transmission lines, generation stations, utility companies and end-users are all equipped for data-gathering and two-way communication.

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 227

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

This type of response is just not helpful. Orbit Chart for Ecolab at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin Versus the Chemical Industry for the Period of 2010-2019. Grounded during this pandemic, and unable to interact with clients in person, I try to write 3,000 words a day. ” When this happens, I sigh.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

A clear opportunity ripe to be addressed is the shifting of the prior focus of just-in-time driven, end-to-end efficiency flow of materials and resources, to an outside-in flow of physical and digital based information focused on customer or channel focused fulfillment material, resource and support needs. Background.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We ordered a fridge last August, paid for it – and just got a notice that delivery has been pushed out to July! As a result, I am also of the opinion that the supply chain pressures will continue for much of 2022, which could further dampen production at Ball, and lead to continued reduced capacity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2021

Throughout this time pyrotechnicians, or alchemists, continued to advance this technology, including the addition of elements so as to provide enhanced colours and shapes, various beautiful effects, and more elaborate displays. All of this time they were increasingly used for more and more celebrations, big and small. In the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Below, Jason shares his insights and offers recommendations for what shippers can do to obtain capacity and plan for the coming months. for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

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Michigan Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 82

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Case Example: Profitable Production Capacity Planning. Here’s how one of our customers is bridging the gap between planning and design to tackle a common business problem: capacity planning. This is just one example—imagine being able to rapidly build an app to address virtually any unresolved planning problem?

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

This won’t endure just for the next six or 12 months but for the foreseeable future because there aren’t any near-term solutions to re-balance supply and demand.”. Companies and countries investing in new capacity is also driving shortages because the equipment to make semiconductors is highly automated,” said Vakil.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Modeling 62

MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply chains as social entities Supply chains are more than just faceless corporations and transactional flows. We had a hard negotiation and then a really good dinner and spent time together, and we’re always seeing each other at different events. and the Future of Work.

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

China is the global leader in exports for both rare metals, exporting around 80% of the world’s gallium and about 60% of the world’s germanium. Unfortunately, China has just issued critical restrictions on these commodities, creating a cause for concern for many businesses and manufacturers in the high-tech and semiconductor space.

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Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Predictive Analytics Software Japan 62

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Most companies rely on on-time delivery, price reduction, and quality service from suppliers to make more profit. We are talking about a key business process that impacts multiple functions beyond just organizing purchasing or quality. How is it possible? Supplier Ratings – An indicator of how suppliers are performing.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. ”[2]. ”[2]. Hospitals from the U.S. ” Consequences of Chinese Lockdowns. ”[4].

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 10, 2015

I’m a chemical engineer and I worked in a crop protection chemicals plant for fourteen years. That was bought for by AstraZeneca’s agricultural chemicals business in the late 1990s. There are very long lead times in R&D. And with genetically-modified seed, the development times are quite long.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chemicals South America Supply Chain Design 60

BlueYonder

JANUARY 11, 2021

If the actions are done well throughout the supply chain, the vaccines will be distributed to all the desired destinations, on time and in good condition (based on the a specific range of temperature for each vaccine). The Moderna vaccine just got authorized, so we are yet to learn about their supply chain issues, if any.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Supply Chain Optimization 81

OptiProERP

JANUARY 7, 2020

Without process visibility, positive cash flow becomes elusive and ever harder to achieve. . – Jack Welch, Former General Electric CEO, author and chemical engineer. Manufacturers and distributors live or die by real-time data. Invoices are emailed in batches so customers receive them in a timely manner . It can be: .

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Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction 86

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Manufacturing in Belgium. Industrial production is growing at about.2

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Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

With a total area just slightly smaller than the U.S., Manufactured products in Brazil include shoes, textiles, chemicals, cement, aircraft, motor vehicles and machinery and equipment. Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world. Brazil would eventually become a republic again in 1985.

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Brazil Argentina South America Paraguay 92

OptiProERP

JANUARY 7, 2020

Without process visibility, positive cash flow becomes elusive and ever harder to achieve. . – Jack Welch, Former General Electric CEO, author and chemical engineer. Manufacturers and distributors live or die by real-time data. Invoices are emailed in batches so customers receive them in a timely manner . It can be: .

Real-time Visibility 72

Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 72

ThroughPut

JUNE 14, 2019

Dating back to 2009, bottleneck elimination came in the form of chemical engineering homework sets examining flow rates, pumps, and other levers. ThroughPut was a math problem that worked in the real-world, and it worked all the time. Why was no one else looking at bottlenecks this way, all the time?

Resource Reduction 40

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software 40

ThroughPut

JUNE 14, 2019

I felt there would be a time and place to reveal it all, at a scale that would not dilute the message. I had the team review it several times, and was convinced this was the moment. Maybe the content was too daring, bold, and just not media-friendly. Why was no one else looking at bottlenecks this way, all the time?

Resource Reduction 40

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 40

Elementum

MAY 31, 2018

Supply chains everywhere operate under the assumption that “as long as my supplier is delivering on time and giving me a good rate, my business is safe.” These are just a few of the actions businesses can take to ensure that their supply chains are planet- and consumer-approved. 5 Ways to Achieve Sustainability. For this to happen?—?you

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Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 60

Elementum

MAY 31, 2018

Supply chains everywhere operate under the assumption that “as long as my supplier is delivering on time and giving me a good rate, my business is safe.” These are just a few of the actions businesses can take to ensure that their supply chains are planet- and consumer-approved. 5 Ways to Achieve Sustainability. For this to happen?—?you

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Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 60

Arkieva

JUNE 28, 2016

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a continuous business process that enables firms from hospitals to chemicals to respond to emerging situations intelligently. The growing availability of data both in quantity and relevant time frequency. The growing availability of data both in quantity and relevant time frequency.

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S&OP Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Supply and Demand 63

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Forty years ago as a chemical engineering student, I learned the tedious craft of chemical plant design. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. Instead, they just happened.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150