Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

And they’ve had little to no time to recover from raw material and labor shortages, supplier and factory failures, transportation delays, and rising costs while encountering unpredictable demand. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies. Driving a Much-Needed Supply Chain Reorganization.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 130

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In manufacturing, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the technology that will allow companies to purposely instrument their equipment and products to collect data and then use it to improve, experiment and develop value. IIoT refers to the usage in areas such as manufacturing plants and supply chains. Manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Software 111

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. In a published Supply Chain Matters at the time , we pointed out that despite knowledge that manufacturing shoes in the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 52

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation.

Automotive 90

Automotive Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. In some settings, IoT devices can detect defects and notify staff of quality control issues.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The output was just not helpful. We have too hard-wired solutions bolted into IT architectures to enable the flexibility needed by business leaders during times of high variability. Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. Over time, this changed. It will not be over soon. The reason?

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics 278

Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It’s easy to oversimplify the differences between sourcing for parts locally or internationally. When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. International Sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 83

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Trade disputes and tariffs. Cyber threats and attacks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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

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? 84% of consumers claim sustainability is a key consideration when making a purchase decision? 62% of global Co2 emissions come from manufacturing sectors?

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing 52

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

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case.

Supply Chain Disruption 205

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 205

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights recent manufacturing milestones achieved by electric auto and truck maker Tesla. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered the first vehicle produced at the EV maker’s new final assembly facility located just outside Austin, Texas. Manufacturing output amounted to 305,407 vehicles.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Austin Modeling 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time. Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry.

Optimal Sourcing 231

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling 231

Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

Long lead times can hurt sales and customer retention. If a manufacturer has to wait an extra day for raw materials to arrive, they might lose a customer. In this lead time guide: What is lead time? Lead time is the total amount of time it takes to complete a process. Let’s dive in.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 52

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed. Real-time location and IoT data such as condition statuses (e.g.,

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 224

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Carriers responded by canceling capacity, but demand was back by July, and importers found themselves scrambling for equipment. . When capacity was cut, so too was the empty supply of containers back to Asia. Image source: Bloomberg. Image source: American Journal of Transportation.

Supply Chain Disruption 194

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 194

USC Consulting Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Back in November and December when the economy was running full speed ahead, automotive manufacturers had high expectations for robust sales activity in 2020. In response, automotive manufacturers slowed down output, a consequence of declining demand, assembly worker absences caused by COVID-19, and other supply chain disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Automotive Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

A Supply Chain Design Solution from Coupa Imagine you’ve just received the job offer of your dreams. And what about those jiu-jitsu classes you’ve wanted to take for such a long time? Their time frame was short and resources limited. Should these companies approach relocation as a brand-new problem every time?

Supply Chain Design Software 179

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 179

Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In some cases, it feels like AI is just starting to take off. For example, in the life sciences industry, biopharma companies increasingly rely on contract manufacturing and development organizations (CDMOs) to address biologics manufacturing production and capacity demand. Enter the future of AI in supply chain.

Supply Chain Risk Management 75

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Proxima

JUNE 5, 2023

As the supply chain crisis ends, it’s time to pivot to cost. It was a frenetic period from March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, followed by a series of events from the Suez Canal blockage to Russia’s war on Ukraine, that scrambled supply chains and ratcheted up costs. The global supply chain crisis is over.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 52

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Survey results showed, “53% of large companies (250+ employees) said they have been forced to respond to these pressures compared to just 31% of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).” ” Resiliency and Geopolitical Risk What constitutes a geopolitical risk? The risks run the gamut from trade wars to actual wars.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Scenario Planning 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

Real-time visibility tools are often thought of as an over-the-road technology. This includes port data, social media, news, event and weather (SNEW) data, weather data (to some degree), traffic data, and other available sources to provide an accurate ETA to warehouses, stores, and end consumers.

Real-time Visibility 247

Real-time Visibility Transportation Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 247

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

All these events combined, plunged the global economies into multiple catastrophies—global shutdowns, negative economic growth and huge monitory and human losses. All these events combined, plunged the global economies into multiple catastrophies—global shutdowns, negative economic growth and huge monitory and human losses.

Pharmaceutical 246

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. The network supports a wide array of messaging types including real-time GPS, EDI, and API-based capacity requests, bookings, statuses, and customs messages.

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software 188

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. This will be especially important when a COVID-19 vaccine is manufactured and distributed. The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving interest in the market. Return on Investment.

Real-time Visibility 194

Real-time Visibility Transportation Optimal Sourcing Pharmaceutical 194

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Demand forecasting is the process of making future estimations of how much of a given product will sell by location and time period. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. When will the recession hit?

Forecasting 189

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 189

Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Organizations must use every means at their disposal to keep goods moving while at the same time preventing their most important resource – their talent – from jumping ship at an alarming pace. resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. It’s time for decisive action. In February alone, 22,000 people in the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 173

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Instead, geopolitical, inflationary and environmental forces have created new challenges for manufacturers and their supply chain partners. Supply chain planning is more important today than ever before and there’s good news: Manufacturers have options for mitigating global supply chain risk and keeping costs in check.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 95

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling 95

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. Ronan Stephens, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and External Manufacturing, explained how the company set out on a journey to improve customer service while also reducing costs.

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Supply and Demand Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 192

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Severe supplier delays and material shortages have been felt on both the consumer and industry level – just ask any teenager still trying to get their hands on a PlayStation 5. Most supply chains just aren’t built to deal with uncertainty, whether from a once-in-a-generation global catastrophe or a run-of-the-mill material shortfall.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting 156

MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2021

not just to focus mainly on managing risk. not just to focus mainly on managing risk. In this article, we introduce the seven core capacities that are the building blocks of resilient supply chains. These are plans to restore lost capacities, independent of HOW the operational capacities were lost.

Capacity 52

Capacity Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain 52

Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2021

”[1] After providing a brief overview of the economic devastation created by the pandemic, international banker Joseph Moss observes, “What has been perhaps less visible but just as impactful has been the damage the virus has inflicted on the world’s supply infrastructure and, in particular, global supply chains. .”[1]

Supply Chain Transformation 130

Supply Chain Transformation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Gartner Supply Chain Strategy 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. This will be especially important when a COVID-19 vaccine is manufactured and distributed. The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving interest in the market. Return on Investment.

Real-time Visibility 143

Real-time Visibility Transportation Optimal Sourcing Pharmaceutical 143

Jaggaer

JUNE 9, 2020

Procurement teams can lead the way in building a robust system into the future. According to the Financial Times , over 3,300 suppliers in China received force majeure certificates in February alone. This should serve as a wakeup call for procurement teams to take a look at the clauses in their contracts. Revise Your Contracts.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

BlueYonder

APRIL 13, 2023

ICON 2023 is Blue Yonder’s annual customer conference and premier supply chain event, where practitioners and decision-makers exchange insights about their transformation journeys If you are in the manufacturing field, why should you attend this year’s event? And doing it with customer service in mind, as well as profitability.

Manufacturing Procurement 72

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 72

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

He notes, “Global supply chains have been reeling over the past 18 months, battered by a tangled web of pandemic restrictions and re-openings, drastic changes in consumer spending behaviors, labor shortages and a whirlwind of related events.”[1] ” Robert J. To paraphrase an old maxim, then, necessity breeds innovation.”[2]

Supply Chain Transformation 130

Supply Chain Transformation Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

This has been the case since the beginning of time. Tools that are available to day are catalysts to faster ad better business processes and enabling higher productivity that is different in kind and not just in degree. Even real-time decision making is being replaced with before-the-time decision making by predicting events.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98