The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. Let’s take a look at today’s vehicle production and distribution market and how companies are overcoming these challenges. million cars.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Days of Inventory Comparison. The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. The second story is about a regional beverage manufacturer. As error increases, there is a need for additional capacity. It takes more capacity as demand error increases.). I have changed the names to provide anonymity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

Robinson’s last quarter earnings in North American Surface Transportation, up 10.8% – which many companies would be delighted with – seem paltry in comparison. While rates and costs are top of mind, sourcing and capturing capacity is the first priority in many industries.” That makes C.H. Managed Trans is Strategic.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 11, 2014

He used the example of a joint project with a customer, a leading worldwide manufacturer of plastic packaging, to drive his message across. Using Quintiq here ensured a significant improvement in comparison with the planning tool used previously. What are your thoughts on digital logistics in manufacturing? The final outcome.

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OptiProERP

JUNE 4, 2021

It’s more important than ever for manufacturers to find ways to effectively manage their operations in the face of Covid-19, supply chain disruptions, inflation concerns, glimpses of recovery, and the many dynamics impacting manufacturers’ bottom lines. ERP demo comparison and detailed evaluation. Final selection and contract.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

When multiple packaging resources are managed to absorb the output capacity of the production line, your brand can deliver the appropriate assortment of finished goods and pull forward demand when necessary. Equally important are plan-versus-actuals comparisons that can be used to assess performance against the plan and adjust accordingly.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. As the Coronavirus outbreak develops into a pandemic, people and businesses alike are feel ing its ripple effects.

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Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

When Chinese manufacturing cities come to a hard stop on short notice, there are serious consequences for global supply chains, with delays spilling over at local ports, nearby alternative outlets, and into destination ports, causing volatility and confusion right across the market.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 29, 2022

The first piece of data is the overall level of capacity utilization for semiconductor production in the United States. We know this because the Census of Manufacturers tells us that the broader computer & electronics product manufacturing sector is itself being hammered by labor and parts shortages (see second graph).

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

Each of these on its own could cause capacity constraints. But since all of them have worked in tandem on the market, capacity is strained beyond previously seen levels. Current conditions continue to be defined by widespread demand imbalances as there is more need for trucking services than available capacity. million openings.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Optimized trucking capacity : Technology companies like 10-4 are optimizing capacity usage, closing the loop between truckers, shippers and brokers. [ 10-4 Systems , @10_4systems ]. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The organization, tightly capacity-constrained failed to forecast and build capacity ahead of market demand. The two primary buffers in the supply chain are manufacturing capacity and inventory.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

Plus, Americans’ spending spree during the earlier years of the pandemic, fueled by stimulus money, boredom and socked-away savings, have made for tough comparisons.”[2] And sales of big-ticket items like jewelry and electronics have weakened. ”[2] Nevertheless, she observes, “Retailers are more on edge.”

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The best way to reduce costs in a manufacturing business is to target the three areas in which costs generally fall: direct labour, materials, and manufacturing overheads. What are manufacturing costs? Manufacturing costs are the sum of costs of all resources used in the process of manufacturing a product.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 8, 2020

’ “Big Three” of toilet paper production – Kimberly-Clark, Proctor & Gamble, and Georgia-Pacific – had already been operating at 100% capacity before COVID-19 became a household name. Kaizen is an approach often used in manufacturing industries, but organizations may also want to consider the Shewhart Cycle.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2021

Over the last two days, I had the honor of attending a virtual C19 Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Summit , hosted by COVAX, CEPI, DCVMN, IFPMA, and BIO. The speakers included a critical number of major vaccine manufacturers, suppliers, government agencies, and NGO’s.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Additionally, when the ports are facing capacity crunch or the tariffs of ocean freight and container skyrockets, it iis airfreight that comes as the savior. Capacity Crunch of Ocean Freight. Certain manufacturing sectors like fashion and electronics are reliant on the airfreight because of the nature of their business.

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Precoro

JUNE 6, 2022

Suppliers can provide raw materials for manufacturing products or act as an intermediary between the manufacturer and the buying company. In this case, the supplier receives a commission from both the customer and the manufacturer. Let's imagine a company A, that manufactures a finished product – sneakers. Blurred lines.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) is a new approach to managing the complex process of getting products from manufacturers to consumers. In a study conducted by Nicholson et al.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 21, 2022

Yet, despite all the technological advancements that have taken place over the past decade on the manufacturing side, S&OP continues to be dominated by ineffective, dated, manual practices in many organizations. There’s no need for S&OP when you have lean manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. In the near term, the shutdown of refineries will lead to higher gasoline prices and you can expect trucking capacity to tighten and rates to go up too. Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Providing your logistics partner with additional lead time can be critical in ensuring better rates and securing capacity in any market. It can help secure scarce capacity and reduce costs associated with highly demanded freight services. More available capacity. Let’s explore why else it matters. Better service.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

A ccording to the May report , growth is increasing at a higher rate for inventory costs, warehousing utilization, warehousing storage prices, transportation capacity and utilization. In reporting April’s data, the authors suggested a worsening of conditions as renewed strains emerge across global supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. Now, it's easy to think of technology as being a manufacturer-only realm.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 19, 2022

As shown in the chart below, Miller notes that the PPI for final demand finished goods (red), appears to have peaked on a year over year (YoY) basis as of June 2022 and is now trending down on the YoY comparison, but still up ~15% YoY. The projection is that it will take at least a year to return to 2018 levels.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

Current outbound tender volume is up 34 percent over 2019 and 38 percent over 2018 in year-over-year comparisons. Simply put, there is more freight than available trucks, which has severely tightened capacity and driven up rates. All-in-all the market when compared to its predecessors, looks exceedingly strong.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They have also necessitated increasingly comprehensive data collection, leading companies to acquire new ERP software with the capacity to handle these features or upgrade their systems accordingly. The final choice for any company ultimately depends on their present needs and financial capacity.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 6, 2023

You’ll also get a quick comparison of the top providers to make your search easier. You’ll need to enter the measurement and capacity information for each vehicle and then use this in combination with your item dimensions to effectively plan loads. Quick rate comparison. Quick rate comparison. Documentation management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

Unfortunately, this produces a distinct challenge for manufacturers and businesses through 2017 and beyond: how will shippers manage to stay afloat with expected increases in the cost of LTL management while pertinent factors continue to drive the growth of LTL? LTL Providers Reach Capacity. to three percent.

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Unleashed

MAY 4, 2022

The 2021 Unleashed manufacturing report found businesses with eCommerce integration in the United Kingdom had a 57% average profit margin, compared to a 46% average profit margin for those businesses without eCommerce capability. Despite this very clear benefit, only 38% of UK manufacturers in the study were eCommerce enabled.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan? What is supply chain planning? The process involved in supply chain planning.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. That’s not just good news for consumers; capacity is opening up for freight carriers. Raw materials (groceries), manufacturing (preparation), delivery (presentation), etc.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Continuing vehicle price cuts across the board have taken a toll without corresponding manufacturing cost decreases. As a comparison, the EV automaker’s automotive gross margin, excluding regulatory credits reached a peak of 25.1 The Q3 results included the reporting of a 44 percent decline in quarterly net income and a resulting 7.7

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QAD

JUNE 16, 2021

Managing the shop floor, inventory, operations and scheduling are some of the keys to ensuring a manufacturing business runs smoothly. As manufacturing and supply chains scale to meet larger global needs, real-time data and software systems allow manufacturers to automate processes and make smart data-driven decisions.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Instant Comparison of Multiple Review Period Volumes. ThroughPut’s AI-powered Supply Chain software predicts Demand, reorients Production Capacity, reassigns Warehouse Space, and reorders Materials optimally, so businesses minimize overpromising and under-delivering. ThroughPut.ai

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Do we have enough existing inventory and/or production capacity to match these sales plans? What are current manufacturing and distribution lead times? You can plan manufacturing, inventory, distribution, and promotional efforts around this date, especially as warehouse space is limited and at a premium during these seasonal events.

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