Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Cardinal Health Supply Chain Cardinal Health’s medical segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products. 94% of US and Canadian healthcare systems use Cardinal Health in one capacity or another. They already had a Supply Planning COE. I applaud them for their honesty.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 175

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

As soon as a change in cost, capacity, demand or supply is detected, a planner needs to determine precisely how the disruption will impact the business objectives.” That means looking at the right metrics. Be influenced by metrics that transcend operations, profitability, and risk.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling 93

DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

The ongoing pandemic crisis can challenge your supply chain organization’s very capacity to add value. Challenges of your Supply Chain – Your Capacity to Add Value. Develop a plan for rehiring, re-engaging or (if necessary) increasing staff, based on demand and your S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 26, 2015

Combine multiple methods: Sometime you have multiple sources of forecast data (your own forecast from historical data, forecast adjusted by sales team, forecast from customer) what you should do in this case? What is Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)? What is Inventory Cost? EOQ Model was introduced by Ford W.

Inventory Reduction 113

Inventory Reduction Inventory Forecasting Manufacturing Procurement 113

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. Instead, I think that it needs to be holistic to balance the trade-offs of source, make and deliver together. Figure 2: Descriptions, or Metaphors, that Describe Today’s Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . In this article, we break down what inventory KPIs entail, why they matter, and which metrics are most valuable for you to track. . Not sure what those metrics are? 15 most valuable inventory KPIs to keep track of. Stock availability.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 98

Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

Determine the Metrics That Matter. Source: Arkieva. Determining the metrics that matter goes beyond just implementing a ‘pretty’ S&OP dashboard that identifies leading indicators to help drive the business forward. Read Also: 7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Set to Disrupt Supply Chains in 2017 and Beyond.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 60

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. They want to utilize high capacity airplane to help airlines drive the operating cost down.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

And this is only one metric where you could be doing a lot better. Perhaps a major source of financial pain in your supply chain is not having a digitized capacity planning solution. You’re also dealing with excessive inventory for some items while facing stock outs for others.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Let’s start with the COVID impact. Let’s Start With Demand. ” I laughed.

Modeling 276

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

In case you’re not familiar with the term, a sharing economy is basically a way to enable the optimization of resources through the redistribution, sharing and reuse of excess capacity in goods and services through collaborative consumption. Think Uber , Airbnb , and other peer-to-peer lending services.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

In short, supply chain planning is about making sure you’re maximising efficiency through every phase of a product’s lifecycle. Either way, the first thing you should do is establish metrics and KPIs. Invest in good software early on to give your business the best chance at success.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

We had a choice to either install newer high-capacity machines for the Jell-O lines (CM Bartelts) running at over 1500 packages/minute or slower, more flexible equipment (IM Bartelts) at a rate of 650 pouches/minute. As a result, we shelved Ed’s idea. Testing Ed’s idea was beyond my circle of control. The So What?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 287

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 287

ThroughPut

MAY 2, 2024

Thanks to the increasing competition in today’s global markets, growing customer expectations, and the rising demand for products with shorter life cycles, most businesses have been forced to sharply focus their attention on accurate demand sensing – and planning for it – to stay profitable and sustainable.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

Let’s start with the basics. In traditional advanced planning applications (APS) for a manufacturing company, the forecasting model’s role is to generate a time-series forecast in the tactical horizon (outside of lead time). (An This blog post may seem a bit basic for some. Bear with me. I promise to answer the questions.

Supply and Demand 358

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 358

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

IBP helps achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales, customer satisfaction, inventory level and other metrics outlined in the strategic plan. S&OP diehards insist the financial forecast be a product of the sales forecast. 74% supply performance. 70% SKU-level forecast accuracy. 91% customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 150

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. by CJ Wehlage. Success, provided they monitor the 7 “elephants” in the room. Global pressure.

Metrics 171

Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Thailand 171

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Inventory forms a major part of your supply chain efficiency metric as it points directly to your ability of keeping sufficient stocks at a given point in time. With an intelligent capacity plan in place, supply chain managers can ensure overall supply chain resilience. ThroughPut Capacity Planning Dashboard 3.

Sourcing Strategies 94

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 94

Logility

MARCH 24, 2021

But research suggests the most widespread and stinging criticism of IBP was that it was just mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by any other name. Rather than jump into the fray with more arguments and more acronyms, consider this: the most recent of the sources cited above is seven years old !

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 175

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The monthly cycle of S&OP meetings has been the forum in which a firm’s forecasts have been presented and reconciled across functional areas. The authors detailed a sequential S&OP cycle around a. Similar to the other publications, he asserts that executive S&OP is first and foremost a decision-making process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Prescriptive Analytics Software 78

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. In this step, the actuals are compared with the planned metrics (MAPE, forecast accuracy, bias etc.) Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Product Categories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 22

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Building supply chain resilience isn’t a new goal, but it’s become a primary focus for supply chain leaders in the wake of the pandemic crisis, particularly in the hardest-hit industries, such as food and beverage. Develop alternative sources and diversify value chains. ” — Michael Varney and Wil G.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

Computing power and storage capacity have grown exponentially, while the cost of both have plummeted. It often employs statistical metrics like MAPE (mean average percentage error), which has hit a wall in recent years due to increased demand volatility and this approach's mostly backward-facing nature. Demand Planning.

Supply and Demand 192

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 192

Kinaxis

JULY 31, 2017

Instead, bring a little peace back into your life by harmonizing all that disparate data from multiple sources and legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and bringing it together in one solution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 210

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 210

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

Computing power and storage capacity have grown exponentially, while the cost of both have plummeted. It often employs statistical metrics like MAPE (mean average percentage error), which has hit a wall in recent years due to increased demand volatility and this approach's mostly backward-facing nature. Demand Planning.

Supply and Demand 120

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 120

Arkieva

MARCH 29, 2016

We can also reducing lead times by providing excess capacity or by using faster transportation modes. Sourcing in Asia, the leveling of production and rounding to full trucks are measures that lower the cost but they increase inventory. If by sourcing from Asia we double our safety stock, we also double the yearly carrying cost.

Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning 60

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. To drive adoption of S&OP, Nick named it Integrated Business Value (IBV). Each is a different journey with a focus on improving agility and flexibility: Campbell’s Soup Improves Flexibility.

Demand Planning Software 245

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 245

o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The chemical’s industry is no different, as its value chain—from raw material sourcing and shipping to production—has been impacted by disruptions and ripple effects due to the COVID pandemic. Yasser Bin Sabir: Yeah, that’s a very important point to begin with. So this year, it’s really tough for us.

Chemicals 52

Chemicals Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 52

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Here’s some research on this topic. So, my answer would be the single biggest supply chain problem is forecasting accuracy as part of S&OP. Also, Gartner says that sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the single, most-important and critical cross-functional process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

To help you determine what tactics, processes, technologies and practices are a must-have in a winning supply chain strategy, we reached out to a panel of supply chain professionals and asked them to answer this question: “What’s the single most effective way to create a winning supply chain strategy?”

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

I believe that it is an analogy for what is happening in today’s supply chain market. There is no true end-to-end solution that enables bi-directional orchestration across deliver, make, and source processes. The optimization routines single thread through functions not enabling trade-offs across source, make, and deliver.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 195