Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Essentially, the team is removing the partitions between network design, sales and operations planning (S&OP), inventory optimization, fulfillment and transportation planning. As a result, the solution is solving inventory, transportation, and fulfillment in one model across strategic, tactical, operational, and executional horizons.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

We support customers across the product lifecycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimising inventory in the maintenance, repair and operation phase.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. Orbit Chart for L’Oréal at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin. Growing Pains.

Case Study 267

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It doesn’t necessarily have to be an industrial system but can be a biological, chemical, ecological, or any other system.” 3] Justin Honaman, “ Digital Twins & CPG Manufacturing Transformation ,” Consumer Goods Technology, 1 March 2023. [4] ” (2) The digital representation. ” IBM. [5]

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

For more than a decade, I have implemented inventory optimization solutions for some of the world’s largest companies in industries ranging from life sciences to chemicals, from consumer goods to high-tech, and more. Related Content: eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook. How are you managing risk?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In our analysis of the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire work, we analyzed 320 companies in 23 industries on growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the time period of 2006-2014. Tomorrow, we will celebrate this accomplishment with three of them: General Mills, Intel, and Eastman Chemical.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Prices for polyethylene, polypropylene and other chemical compounds used to make auto parts, computers, and a vast array of plastic products, have reached their highest levels in years in the U.S. Just when we thought things were good, something happened to disrupt the situation – and if we have another big storm, we will be in trouble again.

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IQMS

AUGUST 15, 2018

Analytics for quality management and inventory optimization are the pilots most likely to progress to production rollouts. The study is based on over 700 respondents from companies with more than 50 employees and over $10M in revenues, spanning a range of industry sectors from automotive to chemicals to transport and logistics.

Manufacturing 40

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By Q4, major European manufacturers were exploring alternative sources to produce energy-intensive products such as chemicals and fertilizers, with the U.S. The report headlines further pointed to a bleak outlook amid subdued business optimism, rising global-wide inventory, and leading indicators pointing to weaker intakes of new business.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Vendor Managed Inventory processes–once hailed as the panacea of demand sensing–largely operate in isolation within sales organizations (of the thirty-three organizations that we interviewed last year, no market leader has connected these demand signals). ” They questioned, “ How long will this recession last?

Supply and Demand 150

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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. What are the types of companies and industries that benefit from cross docking?

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Requis

APRIL 23, 2020

Demand is changing because we won’t be ordering meals in restaurants for a long time, and as a result our inventories are now wrong. We need to redesign these supply chains to deliver what consumers want. Lora Cecere earned a BSc in chemical engineering at a time when women weren’t supposed to be in science or math.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

Some companies feel that the person who forecasts the product should also be responsible for ordering it, and perhaps even managing the inventory for that product. This puts the full accountability for service levels and inventory on one person. Assortment planning analysis.

Supply and Demand 55

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Some of the outcomes are: IoT: Actual product/asset performance data that can initiate preventative maintenance activities and increase customer satisfaction; inventory tracking to facilitate higher levels of accuracy in the supply chain, minimizing order delays resulting from inaccuracies. Or they presumed what the market wanted.

Supply Chain Design Software 93

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

In the recession of 2008, it took the average consumer products company three-to-five months to sense the recession and redefine product plans. In contrast, it took the average chemical company or automotive supplier five-to-eight months. Inventories are high, and we have excessive ocean capacity.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

Some companies feel that the person who forecasts the product should also be responsible for ordering it, and perhaps even managing the inventory for that product. This puts the full accountability for service levels and inventory on one person. Assortment planning analysis.

Supply and Demand 40

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

Cons: Merchants that are incented purely on sales may be more likely to inflate forecasts that would drive more inventory than needed into the supply chain. This con can be largely mitigated, however, if the merchants are incented on inventory in addition to sales. SUPPLY CHAIN. about events, promotions and new items.

Supply and Demand 42

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

Cons: Merchants that are incented purely on sales may be more likely to inflate forecasts that would drive more inventory than needed into the supply chain. This con can be largely mitigated, however, if the merchants are incented on inventory in addition to sales. SUPPLY CHAIN. about events, promotions and new items.

Supply and Demand 40

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BlueYonder

APRIL 10, 2017

These roles don’t even need to be in the same organization—the technical role could go to IT and the consensus building role could be combined with a buyer or inventory planning role. That said, I do recommend keeping them in one organization as a means to maintain accountability for forecast accuracy.

Supply and Demand 40

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BlueYonder

APRIL 10, 2017

These roles don’t even need to be in the same organization—the technical role could go to IT and the consensus building role could be combined with a buyer or inventory planning role. That said, I do recommend keeping them in one organization as a means to maintain accountability for forecast accuracy.

Supply and Demand 40

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Logility

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As such, c ausal f orecasting is much more than basing inventory positions and replenishment schedules on shipment data. Inventory increased as overall customer service levels fell, and margins are set to erode as product is put on clearance. . To avoid this happening , a deeper understanding of causal factors is needed.

Forecasting 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

and European companies may last longer than expected as they try to sell off their bulging inventories in an economic climate where demand is stalling. GlobalData’s job analytics database tracks daily job postings across multiple industries, including consumer goods. Active’ jobs denote positions open for application.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The team reduced finished-goods inventory by 50% and reduced the assembly and test line production variances by 50% in 9 months. It’s exciting to solve a consumer goods need with something that worked for a chemical company. Unfortunately, we lost to your alma mater at Celestica and took runner up.

Gartner 74

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Logility

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

As such, MDSM is a more proactive approach than basing inventory positions and replenishment schedules on shipment data – it gives better access to downstream data, analysis and the insight to make more informed decisions. Inventory increased as overall customer service levels fell, and margins are set to erode as product is put on clearance.

Supply and Demand 147

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2017

Mining production rose 0.5%; oil and gas well drilling decreased 0.9% -Production of consumer goods increased 0.2%, reflecting a 0.8% advance in the output of non-durables including chemicals and food. -Utility output increased 1.6% after falling 1.2% the prior month. Output of business equipment fell 0.5%.

Chemicals 42

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E2open

AUGUST 24, 2018

When paint and specialty chemicals producer AkzoNobel looked to improve customer service and raise return on capital by cutting excess inventory, it turned to Terra Technology. So why did AkzoNobel choose Terra? “Their software is used by some of the world’s largest manufacturers to plan demand in more than 160 countries.”

Supply and Demand 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The application then maps the information, highlighting current inventory selection and quantity at each location, the Amazon unit said. billion consumers isn’t immune to Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy’s cost-reduction campaign. billion consumers isn’t immune to Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy’s cost-reduction campaign.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 192

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

This is often managed with the help of supplier management software or inventory management software. While many businesses are interested in procuring the best quality goods and services at the cheapest price, cost is not the only procurement factor. Read more: Understanding The Difference Between Lead Times and Inventory Cycle Times.

Procurement Analytics 104

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EMERGE App

JANUARY 27, 2019

Picking-and-packing consumer goods in a warehouse for an e-commerce company will not require industrial gloves, boots and overalls. Some kits may need agents for toxic chemicals and gases stored in the warehouse. Eye goggles and respiratory masks might be needed for handling liquid stock or noxious gases.

Warehousing 53

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

—import/export manager with a chemical manufacturer with 26-30 years of experience, living in the Middle Atlantic region and earning $68,000. inventory/materials manager with a food & beverage manufacturer with 26-30 years of experience, living in the Middle Atlantic region and earning $107,000.

Survey 75

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Content Summary: Chemical conglomerate BASF, according to Gartner’s analysts, is piloting the use of augmented reality to visualize real-time performance in one of its factories, with the aim of increasing efficiency and safety. DataTable subpages. Media Image. transactionID. 1a56a7e8-24e3-47af-b890-46fa1a7073fd. DataTable subpages.

Gartner 81

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Steve Hainey is an international speaker who has had over 20 years’ experience in global multi-site supply chain planning for Fortune 100 & 500 manufacturing companies of retail consumable goods, chemical materials, and medical device products.

S&OP 60

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