SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

If you follow the Demand-Driven Matters blog, you know we specialize in Demand-Driven Manufacturing and have identified the two key components of this method as synchronization and flow. In this post, I want to introduce a discussion around what we’ve identified as the Five Key Elements that Drive Flow in manufacturing production.

Manufacturing Procurement 75

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

APQP’s focus on customer needs ensures that products are developed and manufactured to fulfill those requirements, resulting in increasing customer satisfaction, improved customer loyalty and business competitiveness. Since then, the APQP process has gained momentum and piqued the interest of manufacturers across various industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. Being able to look at a service failure and get down to root causes is necessary for continuous improvement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical, surgical and laboratory products, is focused on continuous improvement of service. Global logistics leaders wanted to improve service levels, lower costs, and fortify Cardinal Health’s supply chain planning process.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 13, 2018

Capacity monitoring. The capacity crunch is accelerating, and monitoring capacity, as well as working with multiple carriers, will be key to ensuring available carriers for freight. Manufacturing moves closer to end-users. This is a major source of added value through blockchain. Performance measurement.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

If a manufacturer has to wait an extra day for raw materials to arrive, they might lose a customer. In manufacturing, for example, lead time refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to move through the entire production process , from when the initial order or request was made to the final delivery. Let’s dive in.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Professionals in this field often find themselves venturing into manufacturing, IT, technology, ERP systems, and even commercial roles. As the global demands on supply chains intensify, SCM professionals must continuously cultivate new skills and refine existing ones.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 6, 2022

Disruptions that have occurred during the pandemic have shown how many manufacturers have not managed their supply chains appropriately and have reaped the consequences in terms of insufficient inventory. When it comes to managing supply chains and inventory, manufacturers ought to be looking at a new operating model. Resilience.

Inventory Reduction 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

Optimal resource utilization: Digital technologies enable organizations to optimize resource allocation, such as inventory, production capacity, and transportation. This leads to cost savings, improved operational efficiency, and increased profitability. It has also proven to drive growth, mitigate risk, and optimize costs.

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Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A common platform for storing verified sustainability data from multiple sources would mean fibers could be sourced and used in ways that directly impact the brand’s carbon footprint. Embracing Continuous Improvement and Building Resilience. Prioritizing Long-Term, Value-Driven Sustainability.

Sustainability 130

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. It does, however, provide information for making informed decisions when sourcing suppliers or evaluating bids.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If the health crisis led to a collapse of nearly 25% of manufacturing production in the spring of 2020 ; it has now bounced back and returned to a level of production close to what it was before the crisis. and that of the pharmacy is 10 points above. ( *INSEE Source No 262 published on the : 10/05/2021 ). Increasing capacity.

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QAD

AUGUST 4, 2021

So, when automakers were ready to resume assembly lines, semiconductor manufacturers had already shifted their production capacity to other technology industries, creating a significant shortage in automotive semiconductors and dramatically delaying production. Become Supply Chain Focused. Supply Chain Cleansing .

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synchrono

JULY 23, 2018

Prosperity is perhaps one of the greatest obstacles to continuous improvement in manufacturing. When things are going well, we don’t feel the need to make improvements quite as keenly. There really is no better time to make improvements than when things are going well. This is especially true in manufacturing.

Continuous Improvement 71

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 12, 2023

An intentional approach to bill of materials (BOM) management is essential for improving the efficiency of your manufacturing process. These components help manufacturers to effectively plan, source, and manage the production process. What is BOM management?

Sourcing Strategies 52

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Not so surprisingly, the 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report found that 31% of the respondents were already using predictive analytics in some capacity, and 48% were planning to invest in it in the next 5 years. Capacity Planning Capacity planning is a critical aspect of supply chain management.

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the metal manufacturing industry–like many sectors–organizations are at an inflection point in transforming their businesses and supply chains. A digital transformation that provides a competitive advantage In the metals industry, there is a drive to continuously improve.

Sustainability 52

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Conagra is a popular North American food manufacturer with brands in every aisle at the grocery store. It operates 42 internal manufacturing plants and more than 34 points of distribution across multiple temperature states. The new skill targets are not about improving digital fluency or bringing digital literacy.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The latest AI-powered software empowers businesses with a bird’s eye view of finances at the business unit and organizational level to identify those improvements in specific areas that can drive greater profitability and SKU-level contribution margins. Key Financial Capabilities. ThroughPut.ai

Optimal Sourcing 52

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Most manufacturers have, at one time or another, deployed an “ERP add-on.” Because add-ons are such a familiar term to manufacturers, we’re often asked if this is what we mean when we talk about deploying a layered technology approach to Demand-Driven Manufacturing. Source agnostic; big picture. Here’s an example: .

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In the metal manufacturing industry–like many sectors–organizations are at an inflection point in transforming their businesses and supply chains. In the metals industry, there is a drive to continuously improve. But what it really means is that we are very purposely not looking to use prime metal at all.”.

Sustainability 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 15, 2019

The good news is that there are many ways for companies to improve their inventory accuracy, here are just three. There are various programmes of quality inventory control available for companies to adopt such as JIT , Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Total Quality Management. Improving traceability is a major step in reducing waste.

Inventory Reduction 69

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

How long a backorder takes to be fulfilled can be influenced by factors such as your supply chain, manufacturing process , shipping times, and the popularity of the product. The American National Association of Manufacturers (ANAM) found that 88% of manufacturers cited supply chains as their primary business challenge.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

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Logility

MARCH 31, 2022

There are obvious risks involved in sourcing goods from other countries. Many businesse s today source goods or services from a third party overseas , and there is obvious risk involved. Good manufacturing practices (GMP). These, as well as all other pertinent vendor details such as capabilities, machinery, capacity, etc.,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

Transportation Management 120

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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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

Six Sigma 52

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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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 52

synchrono

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Today’s managers know that they need to protect their supply chains from serious and costly disruptions, but the most obvious solutions — increasing inventory, adding capacity at different locations and having multiple suppliers — undermine efforts to improve supply chain cost efficiency. The answer depends upon your starting point.

Supply Chain Visibility 40

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IQMS

AUGUST 6, 2019

Revere Packaging invests in IQMS/DELMIAWORKS manufacturing ERP software to optimize production, scheduling, and profitability of its eco-friendly products. With $40 million in annual revenues and 150 employees, the company operates four manufacturing facilities in Shelbyville, KY where it is headquartered; Sacramento, CA; and Kapolei, HI.

Manufacturing Procurement 48

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

They had previously been relying on dropshipping from their manufacturers, but that left them with little flexibility to improve their delivery promise. Limited Options: It didn’t make sense to continue with only dropshipping, but signing a long-term contract with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) wasn’t the right fit.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Additionally, you can keep track of the availability of essential resources and other factors that may have a direct or indirect impact on your manufacturing processes and overall supply chain. The latest demand forecasting software goes beyond traditional analytics by incorporating AI to learn and continuously improve over time.

Forecasting 52

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