Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. It learned how to solve problems from the people who solve those problems every hour of every day.

Georgia 225

Georgia Optimal Sourcing Modeling Modeling Software 225

OptiProERP

APRIL 25, 2023

As a manufacturer, tracking logistics key performance indicators (KPIs) can help you identify areas of improvement and optimize your supply chain. This blog post will outline the most critical logistics KPIs manufacturers and distributors should track. Shipping Time The time it takes to ship an order from the warehouse to the customer.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Manufacturing 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? The seeds for this current market were sown in the aftermath of the Great Recession.

Capacity 113

Capacity Freight Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 113

Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

If a manufacturer has to wait an extra day for raw materials to arrive, they might lose a customer. Here we break down what lead time is, the types of lead times in supply chain management , the factors that affect lead time, and how to shorten lead times to provide a better customer experience. Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Procurement Analytics 52

QAD

MARCH 15, 2022

Manufacturing companies often have hundreds or even thousands of suppliers. In addition to the usual service and business supplies that every company deals with, manufacturers must acquire the components necessary to build their products. Is Your Company an Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprise? Next Generation ERP Methodologies.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Purchasing Skills Price Reduction 91

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 2, 2021

Let’s work through the critical path of your plastic parts: Ordering: Do you have a fixed manufacturing time for your parts? Is there a capacity for expedited orders? Logistics: How are your plastic parts dispatched? Then, working backwards, you can identify the time frames required for ordering and manufacturing.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These will require a re-think of how to manage products, streamline the business and interact with customers. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. Integration of design and manufacturing. Quality management. Customer interaction.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 105

Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 52

ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ongoing supply chain and procurement disruptions are expected to impact this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations, with manufacturers facing a shortage of ingredients and packaging materials to ship products. In addition, refrigerated truck capacity is as tight as ever. Experts warn that everything […].

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Manufacturing Procurement How To Supply Chain 52

IQMS

JUNE 29, 2020

Goldratt’s classic book, The Goal regarding how manufacturers can benefit from the Theory of Constraints (TOC). What makes this book a must-read for anyone in manufacturing is how effectively it shows how constraints can also provide the needed data and insights to achieve greater process improvements.

Supply Chain Design Software 92

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Manufacturing 92

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target is increasing its use of larger delivery vehicles in markets served by its sortation centers, improving capacity and creating more efficient routes, executive vice president and COO John Mulligan said on an earnings call last week. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

Negotiating Skills 202

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 202

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 88

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 88

MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2021

Today, a major area of focus is how to prepare for the next pandemic in light of the Covid-related product shortages that are disrupting supply chains. In this article, we introduce the seven core capacities that are the building blocks of resilient supply chains. This approach requires them to build resilience?—?not

Capacity 52

Capacity Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic. Dwell times grow as more and more ships sit in the ocean waiting to unload.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

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

NC State SCRC

JULY 31, 2020

In the current environment, the big push for production and the biggest shortfalls in capacity is for test kits. This chain of events will of course eventually result in a domino effect, because most of the big manufacturers like Glaxo and Sanofi do not manufacture their own products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 53

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends. The ongoing driver shortage will continue to contribute to rate volatility as carriers seek to secure capacity. How to Become a Shipper of Choice.

Trends 182

Trends Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 182

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

GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2017

What happens when shippers simply forgo implementing shipping technology, and how can shape their future demise? Shippers Must Weigh In-House Versus Off-the-Shelf Shipping Technology Solutions. In modern shipping, there are numerous off-the-shelf tech solutions and platforms that can enhance a company’s productivity.

Analytics Software 122

Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

Savi

MARCH 14, 2019

In particular, three key categories­–capacity, trade with China and risk–intersected with technology to explore new paths toward problem-solving in today’s complex supply chain. Beneficial Cargo Owners, or BCOs, openly said shipping price increases are necessary for carriers to stay profitable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software 40

Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent? Capacity among distribution centers has slipped 1 percent to 66 percent this year as well.

Supply Chain Software 49

Supply Chain Software Capacity Warehousing Resource Reduction 49

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. Wholesale food distributors and producers had to figure out how to sell directly to the public.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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

Unleashed

APRIL 29, 2024

Work in process (WIP) inventory is typically found in manufacturing environments where goods undergo various stages of processing before being sold or used. Tracking WIP inventory is important for monitoring production efficiency, identifying bottlenecks, and managing costs within the manufacturing process.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Expense Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

Supply Chain Risk Management 216

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 216

Elementum

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In today’s blog we’re taking a look at what this means for shipping costs, and how retailers can fortify their operations against price hikes. Why are shipping costs growing? Response of shipping companies. Shipping costs hit an all-time high earlier this year. Diesel prices recently reached $3.28 percent and 4.9

Cost Reduction Strategies 79

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 79

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ".

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

Stord

MARCH 24, 2020

The demand spike for some goods leaves certain manufacturers and retailers scrambling to keep up, while others aren’t able to ship out inventory at all as e-tailer resources are rerouted toward emergency supplies. How do you prepare your supply chain for events that you can’t forecast?

Supply Chain Design Software 78

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software 78

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

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. What Is Shipping Lead Time? More available capacity. Better service.

Freight 52

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Price Reduction 52

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 415

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 415

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts. EV Charging Infrastructure.

Predictive Analytics Software 130

Predictive Analytics Software Singapore Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 130

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 25, 2022

Portland, San Diego, and Cleveland are cited by American Shipper as locations with more capacity to consider. The new infrastructure bill invests $17 billion for shipping ports , but Ruda maintains “We can’t build our way out of this problem. Get your free Guide: How to Build a Sustainable Supply Chain that Saves Money ?

Waste Reduction 294

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 294

Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain planning is the process of optimising the delivery of goods and services from manufacturer to consumer. Continue to optimise until your entire production ship is firing on all cylinders. Put simply, it’s about optimising your storage facilities and shipping processes to improve efficiency. And it all starts here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This is the first post in a four-part series on how to achieve best in class shipper status. As we have written in the past, carriers are now calling the shots with capacity constraints continuing and expected to increase. As more organizations supply chain grow more complex, the need for additional shipping options will grow.

Expense Reduction 120

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers and shipping companies assumed that because of layoffs, demand would drop. In this blog, we’ll briefly explore some recent supply chain disruptors and how to build a supply chain that can effectively navigate the future. Shipping costs have skyrocketed. As you know, demand for some items surged.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Optimization 130

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 15, 2021

Companies need to think about how they are going to address this challenge. In the first stage of the pandemic, many automotive manufacturers reduced their orders, anticipating a downturn in vehicle sales. Rationalize SKU count When the Covid-19 crisis hit, demand for consumer staples outstripped manufacturers’ production capacities.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Supply and Demand 52

Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

As fast-growing businesses turn their attention to upcoming holiday demand, Ware2Go has tapped our internal experts and the latest industry data to create insights around what to expect and how to plan for peak season. In May 2023, shipping rates from Asia suddenly plummeted. These costs include: labor, energy, and materials.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Freight 98