Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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RFgen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Overview: What is mobile device inventory management? With so much information out there about inventory management best practices, it can be hard to determine what steps to take to make improvements. Mobile inventory systems are a proven “must-have” solution for enhancing materials management. bn through 2026. bn through 2026.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Learn how to mitigate and avoid dead stock through strategic warehousing and inventory management to lower fixed costs, combat supply chain disruptions, and overcome current peak season challenges. Excess inventory is often caused by supply exceeding demand, resulting in slow-moving inventory that can incur expensive holding costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock , a company that facilitates secure vaccine transfer for biotechs, manufacturers, labs, hospitals, and clinics. Some of the top concerns are: Distribution capacity to move the vaccine from production facilities to clinics, hospitals, and doctors’ offices. BoxLock Video.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. Manufacturers, retailers, and distributors have been forced to quickly adapt their supply chain networks and processes to new market realities.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A production schedule can help you bring down manufacturing costs and maximise efficiency during the production process. A production schedule is a project plan detailing the scheduled timeline for goods to be manufactured. Its goal is to ensure goods are manufactured with maximum efficiency, on time and within budget.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Supply chain planning (SCP) is made up of a mix of interlinked technologies, starting with forecasting and moving through inventory optimization and replenishment. WATCH VIDEO: Simplifying Probabilistic Forecasting So let’s say you have this highly reliable forecast. The benefits can be pretty staggering: Optimized inventory levels.

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synchrono

JUNE 4, 2018

Managing operations through multiple manufacturing systems can be challenging, but it’s a daily reality for many manufacturers. For instance, one facility might operate in a make-to-stock mode and the other in a make-to-order mode even though they manufacture the same types of products for the same customers.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 12, 2023

An intentional approach to bill of materials (BOM) management is essential for improving the efficiency of your manufacturing process. These components help manufacturers to effectively plan, source, and manage the production process. A BOM typically includes information such as part numbers, descriptions, and quantities of each item.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

“Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. For a more comprehensive explanation of this project you can view the video of the panel. HarbisonWalker International Manufactures and Distributes Refractory Products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Second, how does the ongoing capacity crunch impact the holiday season? Below are some key points from our discussion as well as the full video interview. These retailers are making sure that consumers know what inventory is available so they can shop to match their needs rather than buying something that is simply available.

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Logility

MARCH 7, 2018

SnapAV, a manufacturer and source of installation-friendly audio, video and CCTV products, spoke with industry publication SupplyChainBrain about their process to plan and manage Chinese New Year. SnapAV’s recommendations include: Define a clear inventory strategy well ahead of the disruption.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Stock-keeping-unit (SKU) rationalisation is an inventory management method for improving the performance and profitability of your business. As a business strategy, SKU rationalisation helps you to reduce business costs, improve inventory management, increase operational efficiency, and enhance your brand image.

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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. Otherwise, why would you still be having such a hard time synchronizing inventory and production to demand? Of course, spreadsheets come with their own set of issues. Grounding Planning in Reality.

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Kinaxis

MAY 13, 2016

by John Westerveld I recently had the great pleasure of teaching a group of new hires about manufacturing. As I finished describing traditional manufacturing techniques we paused to discuss 3D printing and how 3D printing will change the face of manufacturing (note I said will…not if).

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2023

Some relate to key component and supplier delivery performance and in the specific case of Boeing , manufacturing process and quality control shortcomings that continue to manifest themselves with the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner family of aircraft. Akbar Al-Baker (video recording).

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 14, 2022

Lower inventory = better cash flow, freed-up working capital. and the technology is moving beyond forecasting to capacity planning, manufacturing scheduling, etc. Embed video: [link]. Quantify planning benefits in the language of the sales/marketing/finance teams: revenue, profit, working capital, and cash flow.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Demand planning software and inventory optimisation tools can help you better manage your supply chain to bring costs down. By keeping a tab on your inventory requirements – when goods need to be replenished, written off, or relocated – you can better plan how and when you purchase new stock. “We

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 6, 2021

Pull system of Inventory Control The pull inventory control system begins with a customer’s order. One advantage to the system is that there will be no excess of inventory that needs to be stored, thus reducing inventory levels and the cost of carrying and storing goods. Collaborative Lean Operations. Ergonomics.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government. Added Perspectives. Are holiday forecasts too optimistic?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2019

Over the last decade, the sharing of videos of lemmings jumping into the sea emerged as a metaphor for business leaders blindly following a disastrous path. Manufacturing companies are statistically less satisfied with their S&OP processes in 2019 than they were in 2016 at a 90% confidence level. The Research. . Fire Fighters.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 14, 2020

Since I last wrote about the subject of shortages of grocery items on WRAL and on our video blogs , there has been considerably more concern about what is happening to the food supply chains. Why are there few inventories in the store? ALL tissue manufacturing facilities in the U.S. are fully operational (at full capacity).

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Many small and midsize manufacturing businesses think of shop floor operations as an internal-facing process. As small and midsize manufacturing organizations adjust to customer expectations for product personalization, rapid response times and visibility into processes ? from order to delivery ? Here’s the point.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Vinculum

MARCH 18, 2021

The Digi-Smart manufacturing process empowers enterprises to gain control of their warehouses and ensures that products can be delivered to customers as quickly as possible. They are as safe as they are economical in terms of conducting inventory, locating cargo, cycle counting, and even performing stock-taking operations.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

More data points this week confirming what we already know: demand for freight transportation is weak, which is leading carriers to cut back on capacity. Check out the videos below to see the robot in action: Meanwhile, Starship Technologies will be testing its delivery robots in London and three other European cities this month.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Optimized trucking capacity : Technology companies like 10-4 are optimizing capacity usage, closing the loop between truckers, shippers and brokers. [ 10-4 Systems , @10_4systems ]. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. Cerasis , @Cerasis ].

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Excess inventory – it’s taking up your warehouse space, tying up working capital, and limiting your planning team’s range of motion. It’s time to Marie Kondo your supply chain by eliminating excess inventory and learning how to avoid it in the first place. Let’s talk about: What Excess Inventory Is. What Causes Excess Inventory.

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BlueYonder

MAY 11, 2017

Each year, Apparel Magazine acknowledges apparel retailers, brands, and manufacturers that demonstrate innovation in the apparel supply chain. JDA’s planning solutions have brought end-to-end visibility to PVH’s entire supply chain by aligning demand, fulfillment, and capacity planning. Congratulations PVH!

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Historically, when trucking capacity gets tight, which is the case today, demand for intermodal goes up. Did I mention they eat a lot?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Rick Morris, a Certified Supply Chain Professional wrote in Supply House Times that while improving fill rates, improved forecast accuracy also lowers inventory levels measured in days of sales; and simultaneously , improved forecast accuracy improves fill rates and lowers inventory. gain in profits.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 15, 2020

Inventory availability. Manufacturing capacity. Hosted by my Blue Yonder colleagues JoAnn Martin and Shri Hariharan, experts in retail and manufacturing, respectively, the conversation flowed freely and felt uniquely familiar regardless of professional or personal backgrounds. Supply and demand. Stocking and restocking.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

Operating on three levels — i.e., connected hardware, infrastructure which facilitates data exchange and processing and the software tier, — IoT blurs the line between the digital and physical , as virtually any object such as a delivery vehicle, picking cart or inventory items can potentially become trackable. Limited IT capacity.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 28, 2017

by Bill DuBois Recently I was watching a video interview with David Thomas, the Director of Global Capacity Planning for Ford Motor Company. Among other things, he’s been leading the charge at Ford to deliver a global capacity management solution. Ford’s challenges to global capacity management.

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