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. Inadequate planning and execution resulted in excess and obsolete inventory and poor utilization of warehouse space. The Solution. by implementing its proven demand planning methodology.

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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. What is Kanban?

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Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

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. Recovery Team.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Pfizer drug manufacturing facility. Initial Assessments On July 19, CNN reported that Pfizer had conducted an initial assessment of damage and indicated that most of the damage occurred in the facility’s attached warehouse rather than production areas. He would not speculate as to a specific time frame. and other countries.

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North Carolina Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. 3) Contract Manufacturing Walmart is best known for EDLP (Everyday Lowest Price) strategy. Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers.

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

For manufacturing, this can be extra difficult as raw materials “disappear” into finished goods. A common “slow zone” in the warehouse. Even though new warehouse software may require an initial investment, the efficiencies gained quickly pay off, providing a return on investment, better known as ROI.

Inventory Management Software 52

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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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AB&R

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Find Your Warehouse Maturity Phase. Every day, we hear, read, and talk about warehouse automation. Our partner Zebra Technologies designed a five-phase warehouse maturity model to help businesses identify where they fall in the automation race and how to reach the next phase. Download the Warehouse Maturity Model Checklist.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 12, 2017

I like Lokad’s use of machine learning using open source database techniques (think about attribute-based machine modeling in a modified Apache Spark-like architecture.) We discussed the use of machine learning with drones for continuous cycle counting in the warehouse. Love the approach. Conclusion. Let me know your thoughts.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. An ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in the USA sends the wrong packages to customers. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Currently, most driverless opportunities are limited to secure private zones or closed environments, such as warehouses, campus environments or last mile runs from depot to front door. There will still be a workforce needed to maintain those driverless vehicles or costs associated with maintenance done by the manufacturer or a 3rd party.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

We have 135 restaurants, four distribution centers, and we also manage three manufacturing facilities, with more than 5,000 SKUs, and we deliver to each restaurant up to three times a week. It’s quite uncertain how it’s going to recover and when the manufacturers will be able to provide us products.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in partnership with Blue Yonder, I’m confident we’ll get there,” according to a Transportation Manager, Kimberly-Clark ( read the case study ). With this new tool, manufacturers, retailers and logistics service providers (LSP) can benefit from Blue Yonder optimization tools via integration to their existing TMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 18, 2022

This came in the form of unexpected absenteeism at factories, warehouses, and on the road, as well as boats being stuck in ports which created container shortages. It began with the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of necessities for life. Essentially, it puts an optimization solution at the fingertips of planners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, you want to cut costs with a faster courier, or invest in reducing the lead time of your manufacturing. Case study: Transform scrap metal processing plant with Internet of things (IOT) Supply chain challenges manifest in different ways but still evolve around the lack of visibility, intelligence and agility.

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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 Design Software Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 282

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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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Modeling Manufacturing 42

ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2018

Digital twins drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management. The experience of our customer SKF, the world’s largest bearings manufacturer , bears this out. Twenty-two warehouses have achieved full “autopilot” for two of SKF's factories.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Supply Planning & Sourcing Analytics. Planning and sourcing processes are often done in silos , leading to inefficiencies in supply chains. To help companies solve these problems, supply planning and sourcing analytics tools can be utilized. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Managed Inventory.

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Course Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Vendor Strategies 115

Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

The result showed that materials were in the warehouse or in transit as long as 40 weeks! When QR strategy has become saturated, companies have to find the ways to differentiate themselves, some adopt ERP system, others adopt Just-in-Time manufacturing concept. Fashion SCM 2.0 However, there is one company that stands out.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. Read Case Study. New client engagements in life sciences, hi-tech and manufacturing. Process Design. Performance Management.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A legacy enriched by global outreach in sourcing, manufacturing, refining, logistics, and more, one of the reasons for FKS Group’s diverse business growth is its strong commitment to logistics and infrastructure and a profound understanding of regional market dynamics. The result? Delays and tangible customer dissatisfaction.

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! This underscores the importance of China being the world’s manufacturing hub in the past decade, and most likely for the next few decades. Introduction. Products are the lifeline of your business.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. Further announced was an assessment of owned retail operations in the U.S.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Customer Service Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

crisp

APRIL 13, 2023

About our customer Vanilla Studio , established in 2001, is a furniture and home furnishings manufacturer, importer, and wholesaler with a fresh and contemporary approach to home decor. Vanilla sells primarily to big box retail, bringing in over 500+ containers per year to quickly source and stock items.

Case Study 52

Case Study Study Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction 52

Arkieva

AUGUST 22, 2016

Source: Wall Street Journal. A new report by SupplyChainDigest: “Supplier Integration in an Outsourced Supply Chain World: A Benchmark Report,” showed a growing trend in supply chain outsourcing among manufacturing companies. Source: Arkieva Supply Chain Blog. Source: Supply Chain Shaman. Source: CBR.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal? Case Studies. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Cyberattack and data breach. Loss of talent/skills.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

There are plenty of case studies across a wide range of industries that have shown time and time again that choosing this type of packaging can make the supply chain not only less expensive but also more efficient. Using reusable packaging means that you do not have to allocate tons of space in the warehouses for packaging.

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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 Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

Cloud and open source analytics are fueling new markets giving rise of new software providers in analytics with names like Board, Cloudera, EveryAngle, Enterra Solutions, FusionOps, Halo, Qlik, Spotfire, Transvoyant, Trifecta, and Trufa. There is a great need for improved supply chain analytics. New solutions offer great promise.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Warehouse Management Systems (. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information.

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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. Lean manufacturing and just-in-time production minimize waste and inventory levels while maximizing efficiency. This innovation significantly increased efficiency.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Take into account things like your current skill level, desired improvement areas, and professional objectives. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Raw Material Tracking Traceability from the raw materials stage through the consumer tracking stage enables lean manufacturing and gains in productivity. This involves collecting data on the source of each material, including the country of origin, the supplier, and the conditions under which it was produced.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In the context of supply chain management, prescriptive analytics leverages raw historical data and performance data to determine the best probable courses of action, supporting supply chain decisions through network design, inventory and warehouse optimization, and supplier management. What type of offer would be best for a customer?

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