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Process Chemicals — A Complex Supply Chain in Motion

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On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. The supply chain that supports these complex facilities are also in continuous motion.

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Process Chemicals – A Complex Supply Chain in Motion

Logility

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. The supply chain that supports these complex facilities are also in continuous motion.

Chemicals 101
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Finished Goods Inventory: Definition & Formula

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Finished goods inventory are products that have been through the manufacturing process and are now ready for sale. This article breaks down how finished goods are calculated and some key inventory management methods for tracking them as they move through your business. What are finished goods inventory?

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Demystifying MRO Inventory Optimization

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Demystifying MRO Inventory Optimization The goal of MRO inventory optimization is to utilize the products and materials held on or across sites as effectively as possible. Ensuring that you have what you need available when required helps eliminate excess stock and reduce inventory carrying costs. How do you achieve this?

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Causal Forecasting Brings Precision to your Forecasting

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Causal f orecasting shines a light on , and isolates, actual demand signals from market “chatter,” thus improving forecast quality. In fact, it enhances basic demand forecasting solutions by leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics to provid e more insight to improve forecast quality and demand response.

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Barcoding and Inventory Management – the Ultimate Guide

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In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. Hence, some companies will find corded barcode scanners to be all they need, where other companies require wireless scanners to support their online inventory management.

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ERP for process manufacturing

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While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. To operate in this environment, manufacturers need technology to improve speed, quality, and efficiency and streamline their processes.