ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2023

By implementing ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) , Gaviota has achieved the supply chain trifecta – lower inventory, higher service levels, and improved operational performance. About Gaviota Gaviota is a leader in the manufacture of components, accessories and systems for rolling shutters, awnings and enclosures.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

In its ideal form, supply chain planning should help leaders balance customer service with profits and even cash flow. There is a known problem for manufacturers in synchronizing their supply chain. They haven’t done roughcut capacity planning.” Roughcut capacity planning is also called supply planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 196

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough. Orchestrating the efforts of suppliers, manufacturers, truck drivers, warehouses, retail employees, and other critical links in the supply chain was no small feat. Closures and social distancing measures impacted manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 189

Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Powerful scenario analysis identifies optimal locations for future plants, warehouses or 3PL locations and quickly presents impacts to cost and service in an interactive environment. Manufacturing Analysis: Optimize the total landed costs of production decisions. Check out the 6 top uses cases for network optimization below.

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Network Optimization Modeling Optimization Modeling 130

ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain. All manufacturing echelons–raw materials suppliers, factories, distribution centers, and wholesalers–need to ensure that the right stock is in the right place at the right time to truly serve the end customer. This is no easy task.

Modeling 270

Modeling Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Network Optimization 270

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity Will Grow Tighter. Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. The ELD mandate will further worsen the coming capacity crunch.

Capacity 120

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. That is why many manufacturers opt for an ERP system to help them address their challenges. Manufacturing systems.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

Warehousing 97

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OptiProERP

MARCH 15, 2022

Before getting into production scheduling and how it helps manufacturers, let’s have a quick look at the functions of the production department in a manufacturing organization. The production schedule helps keep workers and machines at capacity. Components of Production Scheduling in Manufacturing. Dispatching.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Resource Reduction 78

QAD

JULY 1, 2021

What are Total Manufacturing Costs? Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. This looks at all stages of the manufacturing process from raw materials to work-in-progress to final result.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 89

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

Slash wasteful expediting costs and miles: When you better anticipate customer demand, you reduce the need to expedite with LTL and air freight, along with costly in-network transfers from warehouse to warehouse. Efficient supply chain planning reduces wasted fuel and transportation capacity.

Inventory Reduction 194

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 194

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning. What Happens in Your Warehouses?

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software 82

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Students graduate with foundational knowledge across all areas of SCM, positioning them to work in multiple capacities for the top global companies.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

The Franklin Sports Supply Chain 75% of Franklin Sports goods products, by revenue, are produced by third party contract manufacturers. 40% of the finished goods are shipped directly to retail clients by their contract manufacturers. This warehouse provides inventory storage for goods not yet ordered that will ship later.

Security 198

Security Supply Chain Planning Jordan Forecasting 198

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Benefits that have been gained from using IO include: improved cash flow, optimized warehousing capacity, reduced storage costs, identification of which items are slow-moving or fast-selling, better information to plan in which warehouse to store items based on demand; making sure that orders can be fulfilled quickly.

Forecasting 105

Forecasting Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Students graduate with foundational knowledge across all areas of SCM, positioning them to work in multiple capacities for the top global companies.

Supply Chain Software 130

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Benefits that have been gained from using IO include: improved cash flow, optimized warehousing capacity, reduced storage costs, identification of which items are slow-moving or fast-selling, better information to plan in which warehouse to store items based on demand; making sure that orders can be fulfilled quickly.

Forecasting 98

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Constant Focus on Benefits Achieved Our TMS helps customers gain holistic benefits in customer service, sustainability, cost-to-serve, resource retention, and more. Working in partnership with Blue Yonder, I’m confident we’ll get there,” according to a Transportation Manager, Kimberly-Clark ( read the case study ).

Gartner 85

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Outcomes of Effective Supply Chain Management The negative effect of a poorly managed supply chain is perhaps obvious–if a company cannot meet demand, fulfill orders, or operate to capacity, it will inevitably damage customer relationships and revenue. However, a proactive SCM approach can also deliver cumulative benefits.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Awareness is a VITAL state of mind during the busy holiday peak in the DC or in your own warehouse.

DC 244

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. Logistics has, however, come a long way.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. Logistics has, however, come a long way.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. This includes the final customers or groups of businesses. Logistics has, however, come a long way.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

Freightos

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

They serve as an intermediary between shippers and logistics service providers. At the same time, telematics platforms of vehicle manufacturers such as Volkswagen`s Rio aim at providing comprehensive logistics management solutions. On the buyer side the concept of sharing enables customers of logistics services to bundle their forces.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 123

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Warehousing 123

Logility

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Constant shifts in market forces, regulations, globalization, and demand must be routinely evaluated against internal processes, suppliers, warehousing and logistics partners. Looking at this information from the same view helps optimize production capacity, improve value chain efficiency, and accelerate response to emerging patient needs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 179

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

This includes billing, generation of bills of lading, compliance reports and even movements throughout a factory or warehouse floor. Historically, automation has been applied to virtual processes, like order auditing or customer service reports. Additive Manufacturing –. What Is It? What Is It?

Supply Chain Software 188

Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Strategy Modeling Software 188

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Supply chain leaders are leaning on technologies to keep up with evolving customer behaviors– the top driver of supply chain digital transformation. It helps deliver high in-season customer service levels with limited late-season discounting that cuts into gross margins. Read the full story here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing 156

Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound logistics activities typically include transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, quality control inspections, and scheduling. Activities Tasks such as supplier management, procurement planning, order placement, transportation coordination, receiving and inspection, warehousing, and inventory management.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 52

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. Indicators of success are critical.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 175

BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2022

A lot of recent media attention has been devoted to what might be considered “macro” logistics problems, such as port closures, blocked shipping lanes and a lack of ocean container capacity. These and other logistics challenges leave products stranded thousands of miles from their final destinations. The Same-Day Delivery Challenge. “In

Retail 78

Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Optimization Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. There is no point in reducing the amount of inventory carried if it results in poor customer service and lost sales. Customers decide to change or cancel their orders, or machines break down, or ports get backed up. No plan is.

Supply Chain Planning Software 257

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 257

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

A storm may leave roads closed, warehouses shut down, utilities lost, and employees stranded. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity. Trade disputes and tariffs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 309

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 90

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

2015 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Awareness is a VITAL state of mind during the busy holiday peak in the DC or in your own warehouse.

DC 120

DC Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning 120

ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

Serving more than 130 countries, 40 industries and 17,000 customer distributors/dealers, SKF’s vast supply chain includes 94 manufacturing plants in 24 countries worldwide. Create a map of the supply chain network This is a view of how SKF’s items are manufactured, stored, moved, and sold around the world.

Gartner 248

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 248