OptiProERP

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Did you know: 90% of manufacturing leaders see a positive relationship between their performance and the sustainability transformation of their organization? 62% of global Co2 emissions come from manufacturing sectors? 54% of global energy consumption is from the manufacturing and production sector?

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. Tim Wright: Founder of two medical equipment manufacturing companies and currently MD of Langcroft Consultancy – specialists in digital transformation. Review how you manufacture things,” Tim says.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 98

OptiProERP

AUGUST 19, 2022

Throughput is the time it takes for a product to pass through manufacturing processes on a machine-by-machine basis for a defined period. It is key to understanding how your manufacturing team is doing. Quick and efficient production is the goal of manufacturers. Lack of machine(s) capacity to meet demand.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 52

IQMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Bottom Line: Providing connected workers and teams with the tools they need to excel onsite and remotely while enabling shop floor operations to transition from one manufacturing process to another is the essence of smart manufacturing today. Connected workers are the cornerstone of smart manufacturing’s future.

Forecasting Software 80

Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Analytics Software 80

ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Others educate customers on alternative water sanitizing methods like switching to a saltwater system, ozone generator, or mineral purifiers. The cause of this tragedy?

Purchasing Skills 367

Purchasing Skills Louisiana Manufacturing Procurement Las Vegas 367

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

Buyer Training 120

Buyer Training Manufacturing Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

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.). This was the case for the client stories that I will share in this blog. The answer?

Supply Chain Planning Software 411

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 411

IQMS

JULY 24, 2019

With a focus on business process improvement, our consultants are regularly out in the field guiding manufacturers and distributors that are challenged with managing the complexity of their operations. They had no real-time visibility into shop floor activity, capacity or inventory levels to fulfill orders and equipment effectiveness.

Real-time Visibility 71

Real-time Visibility Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 71

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

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Michigan Manufacturing Procurement 130

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 did not endear them to their contract manufacturing partners. Jennings’ name.

Security 198

Security Supply Chain Planning Jordan Forecasting 198

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

The techniques to improve agility are improving data transparency/insights, use of attribute-based planning, design of push-pull decoupling points, pooling of inventory, and configure-to-order/make-to-order manufacturing. Groups are attempting to align product mix and define capacity requirements. Low Volume but Predictable Items.

Inventory Reduction 241

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 241

USC Consulting Group

APRIL 21, 2020

The federal government has helped to increase the supply of PPEs by invoking the Defense Production Act, which mandates certain high-capacity industries to pause what they’re doing and devote resources to producing life-saving products and equipment. Addressing constrained capacity. Ongoing worker education. Back to top ?.

Optimal Sourcing 75

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 75

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. The overriding reason for this China-dependence is the cost factor, and weaning manufacturing away from that country comes at a hefty price. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies China Material Savings 52

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. Scorecards.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design 130

Logility

MAY 12, 2020

As a former Director of Supply Chain Management for a multi-national, multi-channel food manufacturer, I experienced first-hand the variety of challenging problems faced by supply chain planners in the unforgiving Food and Beverage Industry. I definitely earned some grey hair while leading supply chain activities in the F&B industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 134

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to market changes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to constant or rapidly changing market conditions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Returns, in the context of logistics, is the process of moving goods from their final destination back to the manufacturer or point of origin for multiple reasons. It is also inefficient due to its capacity to cause errors in shipping. What are Returns in logistics?

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Reverse Logistics 52

GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

Near and far, logistics providers and shippers are renewing their focus on sustainability to build the manufacturing giants of tomorrow. Essentially, an organization cannot gain the trust of the entire supply chain network and its consumers if the organization fails to reveal all processes within the manufacturing and transportation network.

Sustainability 120

Sustainability Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Logistics 120

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the realm of supply chain careers, there appear to be two distinct paths – those who stumble into it by luck and those who consciously choose to educate themselves, often through formal university programs. Equipping Yourself for Success: Education and Networking Acquiring a relevant degree is also essential.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 72

synchrono

MARCH 19, 2018

A few years ago, Aberdeen Group did a study that showed that 63% of “best in class” manufacturers still used spreadsheets for planning. They create time-phased material requirements and production plans based on the parameters entered into the system: forecasts, reorder points, capacity and so on. Grounding Planning in Reality.

Forecasting Software 60

Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Demand Planning Software 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Some of the tightest of the previous capacity crunches have occurred within the last two decades. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, capacity hit a breaking point. Increased Freight Rates Can Tone Down Capacity Crunches. So, shippers that take advantage of this concept can overcome the capacity crunch. Think about.

Price Reduction 161

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Capacity 161

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Capacity Demand Will Grow in Importance. Capacity is expected to grow tighter and more important in the coming year. Reduced capacity and increased demand will also weigh heavily on the industry, but the biggest impact will be felt in fall 2017, following the ELD mandate. Freight Rates Will Increase.

Freight 120

Freight Trends Shipping Price Reduction 120

QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

This means involving stakeholders from across the company, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, maintainability, serviceability and sustainability, plus key suppliers. By addressing these risks upfront, the team can design the product and the manufacturing processes to prevent failures before they even occur.

Price Reduction 94

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 94

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a first installment in a four-part technology market education series where we address the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. Optimizing individual and facility wide capacity and productivity levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimization Software 94

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

When it comes to distribution, primary distribution involves getting big bulk deliveries by pipeline and truck to their manufacturing sites. Secondary distribution involves using their trucks to deliver propane from their manufacturing and intermediate storage facilities to the customer.

Forecasting 167

Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 167

QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Businesses, especially those in manufacturing, are trying to rebound and return to some sense of normal; whatever that means. Supply chains were pushed to their breaking points in 2020 for all manufacturing vertical segments, resulting in: Halted or slowed production by manufacturers in the auto industry. Labor Issues.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 98

GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. In modern manufacturing and transportation, savings are everything. Current State of the Capacity Crunch. The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts!

Freight 127

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 127

AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

As AIMMS’ COO, Jan Willem van Crevel , writes : “in the past, organizations were dependent on the prioritization, capacity and skills of their company’s IT departments” to deploy AIMMS-based models. C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 262

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Analytics 262

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

The holiday mishap of late-delivered Christmas packages confirms that online demand outstripped capacity. Impact : UAVs Will Ease Capacity Constraints — But Not Solve Them. Edward Deming, US manufacturing is now on-board with quality management. Deliverers were simply overwhelmed.

Trends 162

Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Industrial 162

ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Sector profitability is set to hit bottom in second half 2023.”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

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

Enterra Insights

MAY 10, 2019

Vander Ark notes, “Calkins prefers the term agency because it encompasses the self-efficacy and -management capacities that standards-based reform overlooked, ‘Students particularly need agency to thrive in what is becoming a global, 21st-century, free-agent economy. It embodies ownership and deep engagement.'” Footnotes. [1]

Buyer Training 100

Buyer Training Education Demand Planning Software Journal 100

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

As companies outsourced—greater dependency on third parties for manufacturing and transportation—and asset utilization grew from 10% to 35% ROIC the management of the supply chain became more complex. In the supply chain, there are potential buffers—excess capacity in manufacturing work centers and inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 297

Elementum

DECEMBER 1, 2021

lean manufacturing, Just-in-Time supply chain, etc.), At the same time, major economies have pushed chip manufacturing to just a few places around the world. Take, for example, education, healthcare, and e-commerce, which all fundamentally changed the way they operate, digitizing 10 years in a matter of only 10 months.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 195

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Price Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 195

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This year, the room was near capacity, and the number of companies represented was at a record level. Puneet Saxena, Corporate Vice President of Manufacturing Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder, kicked off proceedings by welcoming attendees and setting the stage for the speakers and the panel discussion that were to follow.

Supply Chain Design Software 72

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 72

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It boasts excellent infrastructure, including well-connected harbors, well-educated people, and multilingual capabilities, making it an international logistics hotspot. Suppliers and Manufacturers: Suppliers and manufacturers are the entities that produce or provide the goods needed by the shippers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 92

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 92

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Supply chains are no longer chains but a network of opportunistic demand, supply, and capacity entities. They bring ambition, higher education, and an understanding of supply chain fundamentals. Supply chain planning has become a competitive weapon in our modern, connected and digital world. Green and Circular Supply Chain.

Modeling 98

Modeling Scenario Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 98