Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. Refractories are products that have been chemically engineered to resist high temperatures. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology. HarbisonWalker has over 1300 employees.

Optimal Sourcing 157

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Customers are buying less. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. Success of New Business Models. Disintermediation. What can we learn?

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company. Here is an excerpt from the interview.

Procurement Analytics 259

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. Requiring suppliers to contract only sub-suppliers who follow certain standards could be a good start.

Waste Reduction 274

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Our team was recognized for our unique configure-to-order process for our microprocessors as a finalist in the Supply Chain Council’s Operational Excellence award in 2011. The team reduced finished-goods inventory by 50% and reduced the assembly and test line production variances by 50% in 9 months. What are you working on these days?

Gartner 74

Gartner Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 74

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 43

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 43

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

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 40

ShipBob

AUGUST 11, 2023

When it comes to supply chains and logistics management, warehousing is a crucial aspect of the operation. As the backbone of your supply chain, the right warehouse not only provides a space for storing inventory but can also influence the speed and efficiency of order fulfillment and affect your reach in the market.

Warehousing 52

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Lower inventory carrying costs. These include helping lower inventory carrying costs and making more information readily available through new reports and browsers; allowing more people to make accurate decisions to improve business operations. . - Louis DeMent, Co-Owner at Giovanni Food Company, Inc. , Quote Sources.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions Software 120

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

All of the above (and other down-stream KPIs and processes) are heavily influenced by the accuracy of a demand forecast: if the demand forecast is much more accurate, a company is more likely to have the right product, in the right quantities in inventory and will have less of the products in inventory that is not required. Louis, M.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Clearly, an excellent warehouse safety program is highly important. Workers buy into the safety program because they believe managers like you are genuine in your commitment to a safe and healthy environment. OSHA has an excellent framework for warehouse safety programs. So do their co-workers and their families.

Warehousing 65

Warehousing Buyer Training Purchasing Training Material Savings 65

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. In fact, BMW has adopted any number of digital production technologies, such as data analytics, smart logistics and 3D printing. Printer-friendly version. Media Type. Media Credit.

Gartner 81

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 81

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. I have purchased the E-Book myself and truly enjoyed it. . Just keep moving forward.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 60

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

The chemical industry is the first to feel a recession, and the early travel freezes is a definite caution flag. At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. There is a lack of focus on planning master data, and the evolution of supply and logistics networks are nascent.

Inventory Reduction 201

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