Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company. It is the world’s largest cosmetics company with annual sales estimated at over €26B.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. It’s a fine line for every company,” says the site manager.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

It’s a niche industry, but also one of the cornerstones of discrete parts manufacturing. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers. In some cases, only one or two companies in the world can produce the components ANCA needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The outsourced R&D, in turn, supported outsourced manufacturing with over 50 key suppliers. Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. The company aimed to develop the aircraft quickly and inexpensively to compete with the Airbus A380. At the time, this program was considered groundbreaking.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial. This was evident in our work with an RMC manufacturer grappling with these very issues. This allowed the company to prioritize those customers and services that aligned with their operational capabilities, sustainability goals and profitability.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

By harnessing the capabilities of a global 3PL partner, companies can unlock new possibilities for efficiency, scalability, and innovation in their electronics assembly processes. Consider the unique requirements of your manufacturing process. End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. The Gartner analysis is biased toward companies within the Gartner network. As I listen, I struggle.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. In this volatile world, efficient procurement led by a CFO is not the answer. In this volatile world, efficient procurement led by a CFO is not the answer. Performance of Manufacturers and Distributors During the Pandemic.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Table of Contents.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. I know that your primary focus is procurement. Only 2% of companies are pushing forward in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis. Regional companies outperform global brands in all but two industries in the market. Should companies care?

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ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software and services, helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor-validated content. Only 15 companies met the criteria needed to be included in the Spring 2023 Demand Forecasting Software Customer Success Report.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. In a published Supply Chain Matters at the time , we pointed out that despite knowledge that manufacturing shoes in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Supply Chain Excellence as defined by a methodology whereall companies are put into a spreadsheet and compared across industries is meaningless. During the period of 2006-2012, Campbell Soup Company outperformed its peer group on the Supply Chain Index. We also believe that it needs to be based upon their peer group.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. Where usually all beer manufactured in Singapore is made using imported raw materials, this model of brewing would completely eliminate that need for beer making imports.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

While the promise is clear, and we see a growing number of case studies proving the benefits of the approach, many companies struggle to create and maintain digital twins. Fabien Roger, who has worked with leading companies such as Boeing on digital twins, explains the difference. “We

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. In each industry sector, companies face unprecedented variability. My question is, “Why?” Background.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Some companies look for legal loopholes to help avoid or reduce duties without shifting production to other countries. Any of these creative ways to reduce tariffs payable by companies should be used carefully. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. Buying forward.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

At the end of the day, the best approach is making the effort to truly understand and address the unique needs and characteristics of every company — both today and where they’re aiming to be in the future. Procurement & Contract Management. Carhartt is a great example. Location Management. Capacity Management.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

The Hackett Group report recommendations on IT & Procurement collaboration and how it can benefit your organization in the time of Covid-19 and beyond. This study includes input from a range of industries via interviews conducted with pairs of IT and Procurement leaders. We all know these stories.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In this particular posting, we share our review of: Profit From The Source- Transforming Your Business By Putting Suppliers at the Core. This book’s content is organized into three broad parts: How You Need to Change , specifically addresses making your suppliers and the procurement function as leadership imperatives.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. Positive momentum indicates pent-up demand since the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was higher than any time since 2018. MicroVention Case Study. Download Case Study.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 19, 2022

Keeping production running smoothly is essential to manufacturing companies. Yet, it is one of the most challenging problems growing manufacturers face. Let’s look at how APS works, and how it helps manufacturers keep their shop floor running smoothly and at capacity. What Is Advanced Planning?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) We will not find it anytime soon. It will take time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

No company interviewed was able to successfully use their current what-if solutions to model pandemic impacts. Companies need an easy-to-use sandbox deployment to visualize supply chain constraints and the impact of variability. Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. Next Steps.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. This is driving manufacturing sector to create more agile supply chains. These in tunr lead to additional strain on manufacturers to track and manage thousands of different product types. Background. Minimize losses and reduce insurance claims.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

When the COVID-19 outbreak began, the company quickly transitioned into face mask production, supplying hospitals and healthcare facilities with millions of units of coffee-filter-shaped PPE. 2 Crucially, an effective cross-functional and collaborative S&OP process addresses most of companies’ top supply chain goals.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Over the past few years, it has become evident that people are ready for this new era of responsible food sourcing and production,” said Daniel Salrach Ruiz, Supply Chain Director. For more information about how AI-powered probabilistic forecasting lays the foundation for supply chain growth, read the full case study here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Product Sourcing Agent article and permission to publish here provided by Joyce Chen at Epic Sourcing. Your manufacturer is the backbone of your company; it regulates your inventory, which determines how consumers perceive and communicate with you. Who is a Product Sourcing Agent? Why Get a Product Sourcing Agent?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

When one of the world’s leading manufacturers of personal computers set new goals for its European operations, ModusLink was there to help. Variability of hardware and component sourcing affected production efficiency, causing fulfillment delays and lower customer satisfaction. by implementing its proven demand planning methodology.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Some supply chain leaders now take the helm at the world''s leading companies like Apple Inc, Wal-Mart and Tesco in UK as the CEOs. This article will discuss about the leadership quality of Apple''s Tim Cook and some reasons why Steve Jobs chose him to lead the company. At that time, Apple''s supply chain was an absolute mess!

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable with machine learning. Manufacturers care most about finding new ways to grow, excel at product quality while still being able to take on short lead-time production runs from customers.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

Then this article will show you 6 basic strategies that many world''s leading companies use to capture the value in globalization. From its inception as a local company in Atlanta, Coca-Cola has now become one of the biggest multinational companies in the world, thanks to the franchising model.

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Hybrent

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Then I’d go back to my computer and go into our old system to make purchase orders for each of up to ten different vendor companies. I’d make them out, print them out and then go to each company’s website and enter my order there, or call or fax it in. I hit send and the order is placed. Ready to Update Your Supply Chain?

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. It’s a fine line for every company,” says the site manager.

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