Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2018

” Taken as a whole, the issues raised by Monahan and Gott are enough to keep any risk manager awake through the night. ”[2] Those risks are: 1. … CaaS will slowly but steadily put everyone — enterprises, SMBs, individual businessmen, and personal Internet users — at an equal level of risk exposure.”

Risk Management 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2024

There can be surprises that 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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Part 2: Lessons from Comparing Disruptions In the previous post in this two-part series, The 7 Core Capacities of Supply Chain Resilience , we identified the core capacities that are the building blocks of supply chain resilience. Note that the seven core capacities are assessed as to whether there is a loss of capacity or not.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2021

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. Instead, they should seek to manage the most critical risks, and make their supply chains resilient enough to endure disruptions?—?including

Capacity 52

Capacity Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain 52

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. Transportation Management. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

Internet of things 246

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IQMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Bottom Line: Providing connected workers and teams with the tools they need to excel onsite and remotely while enabling shop floor operations to transition from one manufacturing process to another is the essence of smart manufacturing today. Connected workers are the cornerstone of smart manufacturing’s future.

Forecasting Software 80

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

.” They add, “Geopolitical risks … can severely disrupt the highly interconnected global economy. … Proactive risk management must become part of every operation’s business framework. ” Resiliency and Geopolitical Risk What constitutes a geopolitical risk?

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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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

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ivalua

OCTOBER 15, 2015

In the world of supplier management, the risk register is becoming a prominent and high profile tool for manufacturers. Expanding your supply base in order to increase capacity. At the end of the day, an effective risk register can better position you to protect shareholder value. Focus on it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While prior risk management disruptions occurred and quickly established a new normal, in the COVID-19 pandemic, the only normal is constant change. Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. Air expediting took on a new meaning in January, with air capacity down 18% and escalating prices.

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Shipchain

APRIL 2, 2019

As blockchain is now a frequent topic of discussion among supply chain circles, it is essential to consider how it could affect electronic device manufacturers. Marrying electronic device manufacturers and blockchain software vendors will have a profound impact on reducing the spread of counterfeit products and more.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Selects Interos Over the past 15 years, modern risk management platforms have evolved. Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. Many of their suppliers were using the same sub-tier manufacturers. Well, we can’t work like that.”

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity. Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption.

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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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

While implementing a technology solution, a lot of time is spent on cleaning the master data including assumptions around capacities, lead times between nodes, yields and such. For example, let’s say you modeled the lead time from “supplier A” to your manufacturing facility as 7 days. I used lead time as an example here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 241

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Adexa

JUNE 1, 2020

Besides, there are more frequent events such as surge in demand, capacity issues with contract manufacturers and supply lines or geopolitical events such as tariffs. These methodologies largely depend on AI/ML techniques to show the extent of risk, what the potential causes are and how they can be mitigated. More is inevitable.

Supply Chain Design Software 93

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

I settled on a title on helping the supply chain planner to be more successful in completing work during this cycle of risk management, but the advice is designed to make organizations more successful with planning over the long-run. We are living in the middle of a risk management supply chain case study.

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QAD

MAY 31, 2023

Many manufacturing organizations still plan in silos. In fact, today, many S&OP processes now include people from the manufacturers total ecosystem and trading partners like key suppliers and customers. Better Capacity Planning Capacity planning is another critical aspect of supply chain planning. This is a problem.

Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Planning S&OP Scenario Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

APQP’s focus on customer needs ensures that products are developed and manufactured to fulfill those requirements, resulting in increasing customer satisfaction, improved customer loyalty and business competitiveness. Since then, the APQP process has gained momentum and piqued the interest of manufacturers across various industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 96

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The Circular Economy aims to change the way products are manufactured and used. Presently, raw materials are mined or farmed and subsequently manufactured into products. This linear approach requires substantial amounts of new raw materials and capacity in landfills to store waste. 2018) have stated.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

India 64

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

The commentary provided added perspective regarding the Covid related population restrictions in late 2023 that led to meaningful production disruptions occurring with Apple’s largest contract manufacturing facility producing the latest generation of iPhones. and an expanding ban on the use of foreign technology in the workplace.”

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A similar story could be told for manufacturing industries whose supply chains extend into Florida. Florida is a major hub and home to a variety of industries including: aerospace, high tech, healthcare, electronics, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, agriculture, manufacturing, security, and more.

Pharmaceutical 62

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today. Do you know where the manufacturing facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located?

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Magazine in 2013 and 2014, the maker of the nabi-brand of children’s tablets filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday amidst a messy financial battle with its investor and exclusive manufacturer, Foxconn. There’s word that Mattel is “coming to the rescue,” having tentatively agreed to buy the struggling business’s assets for a mere $9.8

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Manufacturers and processors know that the supply chain remains battered and fragile. Transportation-related Supply Chain Challenges Remain. An Urgent Need for Contingency Planning .

Scenario Planning 96

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in. Now, the greatest risk they face has shifted to the regional instabilities due to military conflict and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties it has created.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 111

QAD

MAY 28, 2020

The increase of consumer demand for essential items during the pandemic is one of the major causes of the rise in orders for packaging manufacturers. Some packaging manufacturers have reduced capacity and are, for the moment, operating less efficiently. Some packaging manufacturers reported over 60% or more increase of orders.

Packaging 145

Packaging Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 145

QAD

MAY 28, 2020

The increase of consumer demand for essential items during the pandemic is one of the major causes of the rise in orders for packaging manufacturers. Some packaging manufacturers have reduced capacity and are, for the moment, operating less efficiently. Some packaging manufacturers reported over 60% or more increase of orders.

Packaging 145

Packaging Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 145

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, you want to cut costs with a faster courier, or invest in reducing the lead time of your manufacturing. The critical decisions to be made about inventory and capacity are where in the chain to position inventory and available production capacity in order to hedge against uncertain demand.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

Recent business turbulence has increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. Manufacturers face ongoing challenges in selecting the optimal source of supply for the many materials, products and services they procure.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 83

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. They built them between 2012 and 2014, and then enhanced them when better supply chain risk management solutions became available.

Supply Chain Transformation 194

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 29, 2020

Meat and poultry employees have among the highest illness rates of all manufacturing employees and are less likely to report injuries and illness than any other type of worker, federal watchdog reports have found. Others have reduced production capacity. Take risk management seriously. The reactions are varied.

Food 100

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QAD

JULY 13, 2021

Recent business turbulence has certainly increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. It’s still common to manage procurement activities with a mix of spreadsheets, emails, phone calls and buyers’ memories to track hundreds of supplier activities and details.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 98

DynaSys

JUNE 30, 2020

For the manufacturer this means switching production to different packaging which needs different raw materials and distribution through different channels. By understanding the potential impacts, companies can mitigate the risk by building contingency plans and alternatives. The scenario may also be linked to issues on supply.

Scenario Planning 96

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 6, 2022

In today’s business world, the success of a firm depends not only on its sales but also on the ability to manage its supply network and ensure it has the inventory it needs to deliver customer orders. There are ways to manage a supply chain amid disruptions but they require changes in the way the business works.

Inventory Reduction 119

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Modeling 119

NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

Our third contract research paper is by James Wilkinson, focusing on aerospace contracts which typically entail a great deal of risk (as illustrated by the Boeing 737 MAX incident…). The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. Description.

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