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. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The pandemic has led to many shifts in manufacturing including new challenges to overcome. Here is a list of challenges and solutions for manufacturers to remain resilient and maintain growth momentum. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 111

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. But, even then, the relocation of capacity is not a snap of the fingers.

Supply Chain Design Software 251

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 251

OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2023

Manufacturers need specific functionality to run their businesses effectively. Let’s examine what ERP functionality is critical for discrete manufacturers. Inventory Management. Having the right inventory on hand to build your products is crucial. It should track the status and location of every inventory item.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Negotiating Skills 52

Adexa

APRIL 12, 2022

Improve Supply Chain Resilience with Virtual Inventory Due to recent focus on resilience many supply chain leaders are using inventory in order to mitigate the risk of undesired disruptions in their supply chains. We all know that the more inventory we keep downstream the more expensive it is.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Inventory configuration is usually the predominant issue in most manufacturing environments. Inventory policy is usually the predominant issue in most distribution environments. Here are five types of inventory optimization that you should be aware of if you are considering an optimization solution.

Modeling 120

Modeling Inventory Reduction Network Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

Unleashed

MARCH 8, 2023

Choosing the best inventory management software isn’t easy. This guide is designed to inform you which features are most important, the best time to invest in inventory software, and the costs you can expect to pay. Key considerations Manual management of inventory is time-consuming and prone to error. What’s your budget?

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 26, 2015

What is Inventory Control? Here we will try to answer most common questions about Inventory Control and also provide additional resources you can use. What is Inventory Control? Inventory control often starts with how to know the demand of particular product. What is the Best Forecasting Model?

Inventory Reduction 113

Inventory Reduction Inventory Forecasting Manufacturing Procurement 113

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. From our lens, the latter is evidence of recessionary manufacturing conditions that are now stabilizing. That stated, the reported 49.6

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Purchasing Skills 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands. Shippers are in a competition for capacity.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The August S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ again fell to a two-year low of 51.5, The August 2022 J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

The process as is implemented in many companies focuses on balancing demand and supply based on preestablished rules and policies that serve as guardrails for the planning process. Strategic placement of inventory buffers to ensure sufficient ability to absorb shocks. One off recommendations are made about facility locations (i.e.,

S&OP 244

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Report Global Manufacturing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. The ZF supply chain is complex.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 197

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 197

Talking Logistics

APRIL 16, 2015

Inventory optimization has always been a challenge while designing and planning a supply chain. A variety of barriers can impact an effective inventory strategy, such as working in functional silos and demand/supplier volatility¹. Asking the Right Inventory Questions. Where and in What Form Should Inventory Be Held?

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 100

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Trends 52

ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

When you’re running an ecommerce business, you need reliable suppliers and manufacturers to help you maintain seamless supply chain operations. In this guide, we walk you through the process of finding suppliers and manufacturers for your business. What is the difference between a supplier and a manufacturer? Let’s jump in.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing Manufacturing Negotiating Skills 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

The company accepts or rejects the return request: Depending on the company’s return policy, the dedicated personnel accept or reject the return request. Restocking and putting back in inventory: If the product is QC passed, the warehouse stores and stocks it as per the inventory policy.

Inventory Reduction 86

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 86

Logility

MAY 2, 2012

Any time you want to optimize across an enterprise, whether it is inventory or product flows, you need to represent a logical representation of the supply chain. These nodes could be geographic locations, machines, processes, capacity, or more. Some were designed to optimize manufacturing operations.

Network Design Software 100

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Logility

MAY 2, 2012

Any time you want to optimize across an enterprise, whether it is inventory or product flows, you need to represent a logical representation of the supply chain. These nodes could be geographic locations, machines, processes, capacity, or more. Some were designed to optimize manufacturing operations.

Network Design Software 100

Network Design Software Network Design Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 100

Vanguard Software

AUGUST 31, 2021

Capacity planning creates real value in ensuring businesses can meet customer demand, and it is a critical path for a positive customer experience. . Defining capacity planning. Capacity is the ability to receive, contain, or deliver its products. Successfully plan your capacity. Demand Planning Forecasting Application.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Capacity Supply and Demand 40

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

The Covid-19 aftermath is so deeply engraved that in future, we can actually explain this phase as: BC “Before Covid-19” and AD “After Disease recovery” It has forced world leaders, policy makers, businesses to shift their focus to a survival mode for the most part of 2020. Manufacturing Planning.

Pharmaceutical 246

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

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity.

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

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. In addition to losing customers like me, those mistakes result in bad data that cost manufacturing companies millions of dollars.

Supply Chain Planning Software 255

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Forecasting 255

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

ToolsGroup

MAY 28, 2020

This resulted in manufacturing shutting down and significant constraints on supply. As a consequence inventory became difficult to plan. Service levels became difficult to control, and this led to a significant impact on the manufacturing supply. Current Pandemic COVID-19 and its impact in China. Competition will escalate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 156

20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

This growth is accredited to the economic expansion and policy changes in countries like India. However, despite becoming the latest epicenter for sourcing and manufacturing activities, economic growth in certain countries is expected to slow down this year due to various reasons. International Travel Policies. Disinflation.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Asia Currency Policies 83

QAD

JULY 8, 2021

One of the reasons cited for the shortage was insufficient forecast information to provide adequate planning for the 22 week lead time, which is typical of semiconductor manufacturing. Poor inventory management and lack of full inventory visibility, including inventory held by next tier suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Manufacturing Procurement 89

Logility

AUGUST 28, 2018

Planned obsolescence , or built-in obsolescence, is a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life, so it will become obsolete after a certain period of time. To some extent durable goods manufacturers can predict aggregate demand based on the average useful life for their products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Most are capacity constrained. For years Campbells strove to grow the soup category only to lose share in the soup category due to limited manufacturing capacity for the Swanson’s brand. With air capacity limited due to the decline in air travel, companies moving products using cold chain assets will struggle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 395

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 395

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Inventory will remain bloated for the first half of 2023, – and supplier relationships will be tested. These kinds of behaviors by buyers will come back to bite them in the future… Despite having more inventory – we won’t stop having shortages. Inflation is indeed going down slowly– but not as fast as the markets would like.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Venues outside the greater Tokyo metropolitan area would allow small numbers of spectators, and the policy for the Paralympics will be decided next month. Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. This new policy applies to any and all contracts awarded to provide production material for new vehicle projects.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

For example, protectionist trade policies, labor shortages, scaled-down logistics services, and higher-volume direct-to-consumer transactions have increased the cost of ingredients and finished products, left store shelves partially empty, and caused revenue loss. Integrated performance monitoring and measurement.

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Optimal Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I find in my Supply Chains to Admire research that 96% of companies (when compared to their peer groups) are unable to drive improvement while delivering higher performance year-over-year on a balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). The term “AI” is overused.

Supply Chain Design Software 283

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 283

Logility

AUGUST 28, 2018

Planned obsolescence , or built-in obsolescence, is a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life, so it will become obsolete after a certain period of time. To some extent durable goods manufacturers can predict aggregate demand based on the average useful life for their products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 100