FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

They had previously been relying on dropshipping from their manufacturers, but that left them with little flexibility to improve their delivery promise. Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. They turned to FLEXE. By the Numbers: 51% reduction in delivery times—from 3.5

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. BR Williams trucking has become a leader in the transportation industry. The client was able to save money by avoiding unnecessary yearly costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. BR Williams trucking has become a leader in the transportation industry. The client was able to save money by avoiding unnecessary yearly costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment. What does all this contradictory information mean?

Capacity 138

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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. Advanced Planning and Scheduling Use Case Example.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

This case study aims to delve into the significance of supply chain capability for enhancing a company’s competitiveness and how it serves as a competitive advantage for companies. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

Inventory Reduction 79

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 8, 2022

Transportation & Mobility has seen rapid change over the past several years. With developments in electrification and autonomy, expanded functionality and new features being introduced, manufacturers are pressed to adapt and make their own transformational changes swiftly. Productivity cannot be assumed, but it can be nurtured.

Automotive 156

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Currently, Evans services five paper mill and manufacturers in our warehousing and transportation divisions. Because of this variance it’s more cost effective to transport paper by rail. Evans’ rail-served facilities are ideal for paper customers who utilize that mode of transportation because they don’t require drayage.

Case Study 52

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. Provenance cites a case study with major British grocer The Co-Op: “ Provenance linked together data from the farm, factory, Co-op depot and retail branches, building a digital history that store colleagues, the food team, and shoppers can all access.

Supply Chain Design Software 411

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides added information and perspectives related to last week’s natural disaster involving a U.S. Pfizer drug manufacturing facility. While disclosure laws prevent the FDA from providing a complete list of products made at the facility, there is redundancy in the supply chain due to other manufacturers.

North Carolina 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

The most common use case for control towers is visibility. While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. In the visibility use case avoid three watch outs: 1) Make Sure That The Data Is Actionable. Figure 4 is a case study from Lenovo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. Achieving and obtaining total cost information to drive decision-making is difficult for most companies. What did we find?

Supply Chain Planning Software 304

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. We deal with our suppliers of transportation on a daily basis: our select carrier partners.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

After a thorough review of available logistics transportation management solutions (TMS), Port X decided to unify its logistics management strategy with a Turvo partnership. In one example of deploying Turvo’s unified solution, a shipper and manufacturer in Germany became a system tenant user for Turvo through Port X.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 80

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Logistics 80

GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Some of the information may surprise you because it is not quite as obvious as the apparent savings that are available! Reusable can be defined as: A container or pallet that is reused at least three times to transport or contain the same products, parts or goods. More Efficient Transport. The Evidence.

Material Savings 140

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

While robotics have resulted in some job loss, the case studies of Amazon, as noted by The New York Times , reveal that Amazon has added more than 80,000 jobs since they began adding Kiva robots to their distribution centers.

Distribution 179

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. That’s far easier to do with solid data to inform you and your customer.

Negotiating Skills 73

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Case Studies. Muller explained in a very comprehensive manner about how "movement" of each type of soldiers should be done which included marching, transportation, wheeling, advancing, formation, transport of heavy guns, how to cross the river etc. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

You may feel that not all necessary information is available at your finger tips. You may have to spend lots of time in libraries to gather information, try to understand strange terminology and try to figure out how to draw useful information. DiVa Portal will provide you with many outstanding case studies from European side.

Resource Reduction 124

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

Supply planning includes distribution, manufacturing, and procurement. Supply planners are not well informed enough to plan for optimal production and inventory without a proper demand forecast. They can provide advanced information to transportation/shipping partners to avoid shipping delays. Fountain Tire Case Study.

Supply and Demand 52

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Consumers are increasingly demanding more information about the products they buy, and regulatory bodies are introducing new requirements for companies to meet. Raw Material Tracking Traceability from the raw materials stage through the consumer tracking stage enables lean manufacturing and gains in productivity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction 52

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Case Studies. A Case Study. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Information about Apple Supply Chain is a bit here, there and everywhere, its kinda tough to find the actual case study.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. their contact information may be made available. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics.

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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.

Resource Reduction 52

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses can access historical data, market trends, and other external factors and, by plugging in predictive analytics, gain invaluable insights that streamline inventory management, demand forecasting, transportation planning, risk mitigation, and overall decision-making processes.

Predictive Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2023

Subsequent installments will address implementation considerations and helpful hints, along with specific case study deployment examples. Further, a specific Supply Chain Matters commentary published on January 20, 2023 provided two examples of control layer technology approaches applied to warehousing and manufacturing execution.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

Strategies for lead time reduction may include optimizing transportation routes, improving communication with suppliers, and investing in technologies that expedite order processing. Case Study or Practical Example: Let’s look at a real-world example to illustrate the effectiveness of inventory optimization strategies.

Inventory Reduction 83

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

ThroughPut.ai & DCRA will be hosting a Joint Webinar on November 30th to share more about their joint solutions, discuss case studies, and to meet customers who want to come back even stronger from the pandemic. To register for the webinar, click here. To learn more about ThroughPut Inc, visit www.throughput.ai.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2017

As Maurice Conti has said in one of his presentations , we have arrived to the augmented era, in which Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing gains a new role. But the future holds a new era where artificial intelligence in manufacturing will come up with its own designs, its own ideas, its own products. Industry 4.0

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Leveraging the best manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, maximising productive efficiency, and accessing management expertise early , are the strategies that will set the best apart. Case study 1: Epic Brewing Company. Case study 2: Zeffer Cider. How many due to transport issues?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Overview of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management encompasses the planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of products or services. It involves managing the flow of materials, information, and finances across different supply chain stages.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 5, 2016

We have seen, however, big returns from companies adopting a supply chain planning BPO model, such as optimized working capital, reduced transport cost by 20+%, and reduced cancelled orders by 30%. Do your homework on the company, read some of their case studies, and contact existing customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

The information is presented in a simple and understandable way. Affordable assistance for studying. The course is divided into four main topic areas: Physical flow design, Supply chain finance, Information flow design, and Organization/Process design. Cons: The course material may not be suitable for beginners.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor. To achieve this the customer shares information on sales and product needs with the supplier, who is then able to ensure the correct amount of inventory is supplied.

Inventory Reduction 95

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Working for a large manufacturer, she was trying hard; but failing, to integrate Ariba, Elemica, and GT Nexus. To help, I set up a series of dinner meetings for Maddy to speak to other manufacturers working on similar problems. Knowledge of arrival times improves transportation routing and reduces fines/penalities.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Network Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain Learning The multi-industry supply chain learning is extensive and will remain the subject matter of many current and future business case study and educational texts. Morgan Manufacturing PMI© reporting , which technically would describe a production recession.

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