SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Manufacturing KPIs. can be measured to define this metric. can be measured to define this metric.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2023

Moreover, it has resurfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. Supply chain planners are therefore now setting a razor-sharp focus on: Optimizing production and distribution capacity across supply chain funnels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Distribution Inventory Reduction 120

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. Supply chain visibility often means “where’s my stuff,” or the ability to trace parts in transit from the manufacturer to the final destination. What is supply chain visibility? Agility to act on transparency.

Supply Chain Visibility 284

Supply Chain Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 284

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 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much capacity buffer is needed for those?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much capacity buffer is needed for those?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How much capacity buffer is needed for those?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? from 2019 to 2026.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #8 Keeping supply chain information in silos (and preventing your users from making the best decisions). by John Westerveld. Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process.

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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

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Supply Chain Insights recently published a Metrics That Matter report covering both the Semiconductor and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industries. Semiconductor is poised to consolidate, which will have huge impact on the metrics. – as information moves down the supply chain to the manufacturer. by CJ Wehlage.

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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.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Dealing with each area — planning, manufacturing, distribution, fulfilment, etc. —

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There can be surprises that potentially offer a better upside: demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc. billion transactions annually.

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synchrono

AUGUST 22, 2016

The two areas of my working world are embracing technology like never before: Marketing and manufacturing. With greater access to information, today’s buyers are better informed; they do their due diligence before even contacting vendors. This got me thinking. based on meaningful, relevant content.

Metrics 40

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Introducing ThroughPut Capacity Planning Module: Optimize Your Capacity Plans With The Power Of AI. Covid-19 has distressed the global supply chain and manufacturing networks in every country. The pandemic sent shock waves across the manufacturing world in an unexpected and unprecedented way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Capacity Optimization Software 40

ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Introducing ThroughPut Capacity Planning Module: Optimize Your Capacity Plans With The Power Of AI. Covid-19 has distressed the global supply chain and manufacturing networks in every country. The pandemic sent shock waves across the manufacturing world in an unexpected and unprecedented way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Capacity Optimization Software 40

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. A common theme running through these conversations is the need for improved visibility and transparency of information.

Real-time Visibility 71

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Material Savings 120

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

These plants produce various food products, and these new projects’ technologies can be replicated across a wide range of food and beverage manufacturers. House of Representatives vote to pass an act that would increase transparency in ocean shipping capacity and prices, sending the legislation to the U.S.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Supplier performance management provides detailed information about the risks your suppliers may have, so you can take action to reduce or eliminate risks in your supply chain. The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment. What does all this contradictory information mean?

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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. Throughput is an essential KPI , and a lean metric, as it evaluates performance. It is key to understanding how your manufacturing team is doing. Lack of machine(s) capacity to meet demand.

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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? Warehouse Capacity Is Tight Warehouse managers have made great strides in implementing systems that utilize automation.

Supply Chain Software 49

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OptiProERP

APRIL 17, 2022

The shop floor is the cornerstone of the manufacturing process. When well managed, the shop floor works at optimal capacity and with operational efficiency. When they implemented an MES integrated with a manufacturing ERP , real-time information about what was happening on the plant floor was available across the enterprise.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Efficiency in manufacturing comes from having the right preparation and the most cost-effective processes in your arsenal. It describes how goods will be manufactured, the expected demand for those goods, and any production requirements such as materials or labour. The first step in achieving these aims is called production planning.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 24, 2024

But with the advent of the information economy and Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process became data-driven. However, the pandemic upended all processes that involved manufacturing, supply, and delivery of goods. This information can be leveraged to upgrade to higher-performance products.

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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. At an enterprise level, synchronization is all about fully connecting your organization to aggregate and share information in real-time.

Manufacturing Procurement 75

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The transportation execution and visibility systems (TES) market has seen significant growth over the last few years due to a variety of factors, including the growth of e-commerce, the strong ROI tied to these solutions, the rise of control towers and visibility requirements, capacity fluctuations, and the expansion of ecommerce.

Rail Software 188

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of over 100 supply chain crisis statistics to help you stay informed and build a more agile, resilient supply chain. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Consultancy UK). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While there has been some easing of capacity constraints, many of these issues are likely to continue well into the second half of the year. You will also gain a more thorough and accurate understanding of the challenges your global suppliers face, allowing you to make more informed choices when deciding which changes must be made.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Information is as of January 25, 2024.) With that, let’s turn to and analyze PMI-Manufacturing. Key Economic Indicator #5: PMI-Manufacturing The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI for December 2023 decreased to 47.9 Flash US Manufacturing Output Index. Flash US Manufacturing PMI. That’s a decrease of 1.5,

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Every manufacturer knows the importance of raw materials – without them, there’s no final product. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes. Let’s dive in. In this guide: What is raw material inventory management?

Inventory Management Software 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. Given all this information, it’s not surprising that more shippers and retailers are looking to a much earlier start to peak season planning. They’ll simply abandon ship and go to Amazon.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2022

Sales & Operations Planning is, as it was originally defined, a process that focuses on the operational aspects of the business: orders, material, capacity, inventory, etc. To achieve the end result, organizations need to develop a process to support the necessary collaboration and flow of information needed.

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