The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. Operational strategies. Buying forward. Conclusion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

QAD

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This began by deploying the core model to facilities in Malaysia and Singapore, followed by Vietnam and finally, two sites in China. This gave immediate improvements in data accuracy, inventory management and cost analysis. Solution: Improving Inventory Visibility and Traceability. It was like being blindfolded.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software Manufacturing 98

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Supply Chain Cost Reduction Challenge: Somehow, Intel had to reduce the supply chain costs for the Atom chip, but had only one area of leverage—inventory.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Somehow Intel had to reduce the supply chain costs for the Atom chip, but had only one area of leverage—inventory. Supply chain costs of around $5.50

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 40

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here, through a case study, we explain the concepts of probabilistic forecasting (a time of math or an alternative engine) to predict lumpy demand. Spairliners: A Case Study in Probabilistic Forecasting. Customers include Qantas, Air France, Lufthansa, and Malaysia Airlines. The Long Tail of the Supply Chain.

Forecasting 152

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 152

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And there’s been a case study done and a real-world example, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in 2011. I can’t even imagine trying to do some of this stuff from a paper-based system, especially when you have a team in Malaysia and a team in Mexico and a team in the United States. Catie Jelinski. Inga Hansen.

Quality 52

Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 52