New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Defining the Problem with an Example Consider a food distributor serving a few hundred stores out of several regional DCs. In theory you could plan on a single changeover date, decrease purchases at the old DCs, pre-build inventory at the new DC, and on the changeover date, start fulfilling all demand from the 50 stores out of the new DC.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Defining the Problem with an Example Consider a food distributor serving a few hundred stores out of several regional DCs. In theory you could plan on a single changeover date, decrease purchases at the old DCs, pre-build inventory at the new DC, and on the changeover date, start fulfilling all demand from the 50 stores out of the new DC.

Distribution 52

Distribution Inventory DC Purchasing Training 52

RELEX Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Case Kolonial.no: Winning at Fresh Food Etail. Customers » Case Studies. is the largest online fresh food retailer in Norway and the fastest growing company in the sector in the Nordic region. The company chose RELEX because of its excellent track record with retailers’ online, offline and omnichannel operations.

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Food Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Forecasting 31

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

I started to work at General Foods’ largest plant in Dover, DE, in the summer of 1982 at the age of 24. Ed argued that instead of buying new packaging equipment that we should work with R&D to have a base flavor and add the color and flavoring at the head of the machine. For me, this was a tough choice.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

The What and Why of AI Tools for Supply Chain There is a reason why everyone is talking about AI tools and why people are driven to make impulsive purchases of AI-powered tools. Read the case study of an European retail megacorp that successfully boosted its profit margins with Throughput.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. I strongly feel that a blind focus on functional excellence will cause the supply chain to become out of balance. Ten-year averages – food manufacturing companies. A Case Study. One that is going to eat you up!

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 260

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

Food instability in Africa could be an outcome because Russia and Ukraine supply 29% of worldwide wheat exports and 17% of corn with significant exports to the middle east and Africa. Over 93% of companies use Excel Spreadsheets to develop their plans. This is not about buying software, but rethinking what is possible.

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Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 280

Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Case study 1: Epic Brewing Company. Case study 2: Zeffer Cider. Don’t purchase any supply chain solution that is not Cloud or SaaS based. That means you can buy it as a remote online service (SaaS) paying typically by user per month, or buy and install the software on the cloud. your brewing plant).

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Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 98

RFgen

JUNE 8, 2023

Food suppliers, for example, hold a significant portion of operational revenue in their purchased but unused inventories, necessitating improved inventory control procedures. Supply Chain Dive recently found that over 67% of supply chain managers use Excel to keep track of inventory. That’s a problem.

Inventory Management Software 56

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 56

Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We partnered with GTX Corp, ParceLive, and a few others that will be announced soon, began working on case studies, aired our first webinar with major industry executives, graduated from the Plug and Play Spring 2019 Food and Beverage Accelerator Program, joined forces with the World Economic Forum to build the Blockchain Toolkit, and a lot more.

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Las Vegas Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. A granular model can inform: When customers will make a purchase The different purchasing behaviors exhibited by markets in different locations The optimal price point to help maximize revenue. Webinar: Register Now. Download Webinar Recording.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Leading directors from all important players across various industries from automotive, electronics, oil & gas, heavy industry & steel, retail, food & beverage, FMCG, energy and beyond are attending our B2B events each year to meet the key logistics, software, consultancy, transportation and warehousing service providers.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 30, 2021

Modern retailers need to adjust to anticipate what consumers will be buying, at what frequency, and through what channel. As consumers were panic buying in March of last year, retailers were making strategic buys in anticipation of increased demand for specific categories and items. In 2020, consumers spent $861.12

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Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Inventory 40

o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

In particular, the landscape is being challenged with a number of fundamental drivers: The changing consumer preferences with the move towards fresh, natural/organic/healthy, convenience foods and locally sourced products but at the same time looking for value. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Modeling Material Savings 52

o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

In particular, the landscape is being challenged with a number of fundamental drivers: The changing consumer preferences with the move towards fresh, natural/organic/healthy, convenience foods and locally sourced products but at the same time looking for value. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions.

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Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Set reorder points for your most frequently purchased items As your business grows, it can be difficult to keep track of the right time and stock level at which to reorder more products. Setting reorder points for the most frequently purchased items can help significantly improve inventory efficiencies and save costs.

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Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 95

RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Case Musti Group: Thriving in a Complex, Multinational, Supply Chain Environment. Customers » Case Studies. They also have a DC in Riihimäki which serves e-commerce customers and two DCs for frozen food. – Matti Salmi, Purchasing Director, Musti Group Nordic. Background. Turnover 179 M€. www.mustigroup.com.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

I was an avid student of supply chain excellence; and in this role, I watched as best-of-breed solution after best-of-breed solution replaced with more complicated technology. In food and beverage companies, I think that we are at a supply chain crisis. Consumers do not trust big brand supply chains to deliver healthy food.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

Enterra Insights

MARCH 7, 2019

The sights, smells, texture, sounds, but, most of all, tastes of food add immeasurable pleasure to our lives. Recipes help enhance the flavors of the foods we eat by combining ingredients in exciting ways; and, the food industry has learned recipes are a good way to help companies sell their products to consumers. 19,983,641.00

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

This issue is that the orders have inherent order latency (The time for customer purchases to translate to manufacturing orders). There is a belief that the efficient response—the tightly integrated lean supply chain—defines supply chain excellence. This section will be a rich sharing of case studies. Outside-in.

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Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

In my work with clients, many companies have customer-centric goals, but there are few compelling case studies. In Agrosciences is the customer the distributor of seed/additives, the farmer or the downstream purchaser of food products? Shown in Figure 1 is a cost-to-serve analysis from the food industry.

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Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 150

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. The study found that by this year (2016), 89% of companies expected to be competing primarily on the basis of customer experience. . Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

Inventory Reduction 101

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 101

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The core objective of this business case study is to provide a comprehensive context and background that sets the foundation for the launch of our new Supply Chain Expert Services Marketplace. They have revolutionized numerous sectors, ranging from travel and food to childcare.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

RFgen

MARCH 12, 2024

Without accurate inventory tracking or digital inventory management , this may require an in-depth review of inventory purchase records to identify initial costs. This is because the newer inventory is purchased at a higher inflationary value. Automation software can simplify the process.

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Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Material Savings 79

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

If unable to find a product in store, consumers are quick to turn their attention online and purchase goods there. According to a report from McKinsey & Co , “The US food retail industry loses an estimated $15–20 billion in sales every year because items are out of stock or otherwise unsaleable.”. Reach out today. Contact Us.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Case Studies. |. We are familiar with the concept of buying online books, electronic goods, gift articles, apparels. But do we purchase grocery online (excluding the perishables) in India. All questions asked do we really need to purchase grocery online when we can get it in a nearby supermarket. Mobile Banking.

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Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Retail Procurement Solutions 25

Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

These credits can then be purchased directly by manufacturers. Making it possible for manufacturers to buy credits –– and thus valorise and support the certified practice –– without physically holding the certified assets. Case Study: Palm Oil. At this point the ‘Manufacturer’ can no longer claim associated certification.

Modeling Software 56

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 56

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Common types of content include: Blog articles Downloadable guides, whitepapers and report Case studies Webinars Podcasts Videos eBooks Interactive media, like games or calculators How to know what content to produce This is where knowledge of your customers and customer pipeline come into play. They’ll tell you!

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