ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

EvoAI achieves Quantum Learning Evo HBR article Evo Harvard case study About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is backed by leading tech-focused private equity fund Accel-KKR.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

Logistics presents a formidable challenge in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry. Unlike cement industry challenges , once mixed, RMC must be delivered and used within a narrow window to preserve its quality and integrity. For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial. For obvious reasons!

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2020

In this article, we’ll explore top case studies illustrating how companies added mobile barcoding technology to get more out of their JD Edwards ERP investment. Capstone Nutrition manufactures hundreds of dietary supplement products. Trident Seafoods operates fishing vessels and manufacturing facilities in Alaska.

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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. Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging. What have you learned?

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is an option to consider if you’re thinking about ways to streamline your supply chain – it’s a popular distribution system for fast-moving consumer goods, but can be used in a variety of other industries. As the name suggests, this means the goods are shipped directly from the manufacturer to the end customer.

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Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 8, 2014

At the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement (CSCI) based at the University of Derby, experts are helping the industry to use RFID technology for various issues in their supply chains. The Project Amongst a number of small and large projects, one on-going project with a major automotive manufacturer based in the UK stands out.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Much has been done to improve manufacturing efficiency. As the common linchpin that brings together all manufacturing activities, has this metric improved along with all the investment in new technologies? Digital Manufacturing as an Enabler of Workforce Productivity. This is the power of the Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. ” I believe that the industry is stuck. ” The industry is in a groupthink, largely missing the opportunities for breakthrough innovation. As I process the content, I struggle. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

While other analysts may put the vendors into a four-square evaluation model and declare it magic, I think that this approach does a disservice to the industry. This is a very different mix of inputs than the garment industry where labor would be a major driver. Why do I feel this way? The capabilities are just too different.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 14, 2020

In this article, we’ll explore top case studies illustrating how companies added mobile barcoding technology to get more out of their JD Edwards ERP investment. Capstone Nutrition manufactures hundreds of dietary supplement products. Trident Seafoods operates fishing vessels and manufacturing facilities in Alaska.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Much has been done to improve manufacturing efficiency. As the common linchpin that brings together all manufacturing activities, has this metric improved along with all the investment in new technologies? Digital Manufacturing as an Enabler of Workforce Productivity. This is the power of the Industry 4.0

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 27, 2022

Managing the flow of goods within the apparel industry requires an extensive and well-established supply chain network. Since this particular industry is insanely fast-paced, any problem within the supply chain can lead to a loss of sales for the business. Design is the first step that happens in apparel manufacturing.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

Join us for an exciting day-long event at DELMIA World Tour 2022 as we dive into industry challenges and how DELMIA solutions power innovation, resiliency and sustainability. Discover the next innovative step in optimizing your manufacturing and supply chain operations. Manufacturing Operations Management Community.

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DiManEx

MARCH 15, 2023

Roboze and DiManEx, for the past few years, have been developing a synergy aimed at advancing additive manufacturing in their various target industries, with the aim of accelerating the digital transition of production. Together, with our customers and partners, we are at the forefront of a new industrial revolution.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 3, 2013

He also reduced the manufacturing cycle time, from 4 months down to 2 months. 4) Avoid analysis paralysis : Cook got an undergraduate degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University and an MBA degree from Duke University. Cook reduced number of warehouses, from 19 to 9 and slashed inventory level from 2 months to 1 month.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Or tired from two weeks of road travel… But after twenty years as an industry analyst in supply chain technology, I struggle with why we cannot make more progress in the adoption of technology to make better decisions. I am excited by the graph, but disappointed in the industry’s use of the graph to drive process improvement.

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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. Walmart Has Embraced RFID Technology – Should You?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

I have to imagine that everyone that works in an industrial setting has heard about digital twins at this point. 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. Are Digital Twins Achievable?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Tive‘s solution provides data generated by its industry-leading trackers allowing clients to actively optimize their shipments, improve their customers’ experience, and unlock supply chain insights in an actionable real-time manner. GxP-compliant: Tive’s solution follows the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Caterpillar is the subject of one of three case studies that show how supply chain management can support both environmental and financial goals. Here are three case studies that offer clear, irrefutable evidence that sustainability and profitability can be compatible in the supply chain domain.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Consider the unique requirements of your manufacturing process. For high-volume manufacturers, proficiency in efficiently managing large quantities of the same components is essential. Seek a 3PL provider like with a deep understanding of the electronics industry and its specific challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Assa Abloy AB, Ametek, Broadcom, CCL Industries, Celanese, Clorox, Intuitive Surgical, Hubble, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV, Monster Beverages, Nike Inc., Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, ResMed, Ross Stores, Sleep Number, Subaru, Toro, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company. Industry Bias.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This is the challenge that industries face all around the world. Ideally one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but that takes coordination of people in different industries. In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership.

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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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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to see four trends in 2021 as manufacturing supply chains respond to demand and adjust to the new realities of this uncertain time. MicroVention Case Study. Download Case Study.

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Roambee

JUNE 10, 2021

The automotive spare parts industry is a highly competitive domain. Spare parts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers are continually battling unclear demand signal, demand-supply fluctuations, and friction in the automotive supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. The manufacturing-centric company is used to strangling suppliers and demanding terms. Ford, historically has been an industry laggard in the automotive sector and, with this focus, will continue to be a laggard in the future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. Significant advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technologies in recent years has reduced the cost of adopting new technologies and broadening the spectrum of what is available. Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s). In the industry, supply-centric techniques reign with lots of bravado and messaging on control towers, Demand-driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and generative AI. Most of the industry is composed of doubting Thomas(s).

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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

By David Paquin | Director of Industrial, Locus Robotics. Most manufacturers that had plans to digitize in the future were hard-hit with manual changes. Manually changing processes to accommodate new manufacturing. 2020 has been the year of product changeovers in supply chain. Unfounded concerns.

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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. Market Shifts by Industry Sector. Background.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

Engineering & Manufacturing (E&M) companies are advancing their business models to focus more on providing services and capability to their customers, a practice known as “servitization.” Service type activities already make up from one-third to more than one-half of manufacturing employment in some industries.

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ThroughPut

MAY 31, 2023

From roads to buildings and manufacturing, the entire economy can come to a standstill if cement is not available at the right time, in the right quantity and at the right place. And one of the greatest barriers in the supply chain for cement manufacturers is logistics. It is no exaggeration that cement production drives the economy.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With constantly increasing product and production complexity, the High Tech industry continues to see increasing challenges to achieving cost-effective, efficient manufacturing operations. Of course, there are many additional areas of transformation for manufacturers to consider.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Table 1, we share the results of Rockwell Automation’s performance against their peer group in the diversified industry segment. Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. He is a humble and quiet leader.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

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. Figure 1 shows a market-by-market planning model by a sinus drug manufacturer. The airline industry? Step #5 Safe Manufacturing.

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