Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, a redundant supply chain may have safety stocks, contingency contracts, multiple sourcing, and diversified networks to ensure the availability and continuity of supply. The port serves as a hub for importing and exporting a variety of goods, such as consumer products, electronics, machinery, chemicals, and food.

Baltimore 250

Baltimore Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 250

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source.

Vendor Strategies 246

Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Initiatives for more Sustainable Sourcing Industries have variations on this, but to limit the problems associated with poor transparency of quality, legality or sustainability; supply chain managers use some of the following methods: Physically go to the source and investigate. Test the supplier’s methods.

Food 130

Food Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Waste Reduction 130

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

I am embarrassed to ask, but we were discussing the topic at our board meeting yesterday, and I must admit that we have more confusion than clarity.”. While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. What is an easy definition? Visibility.

Supply Chain Design Software 282

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

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The FDA issued an exposure modification order that allows the claim to be made that “scientific studies show that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to IQOS significantly reduces your body’s exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals.”. The solution considers projected demand and service level goals.

Modeling 179

Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 179

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. They are impatient that they know more about pizza’s status for lunch before their zoom meeting than the inbound shipment status for their critical manufacturing run. The supply chain career is new. Evolution is messy.

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 297

SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2023

Even though the CSDDD is not expected to go into national law until 2025, the expansive scope of the proposed provisions means that most companies will need to take action to ensure they are prepared to meet reporting requirements. What does the CSDDD involve?

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Sustainability Guidelines Exercises 52

NC State SCRC

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 13-14 th , 2023 I attended the Planet Textiles meeting, hosted as a partner event at this year’s ITMA Expo in Milan. In particular, the meeting attendees discussed the vital importance of including factories in planning for the coming EU legislation as well as related regulatory developments.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Apparel Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The key to this lies with sourcing. Before diving further, let us define what sourcing is. Sourcing is the practice of finding and selecting suppliers for a range of services (e.g., Traditional sourcing practices tend to be highly manual and are fraught with latencies and inefficiencies. Digitalizing sourcing (i.e.,

Optimal Sourcing 204

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 204

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

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. In the chemical industry, certain chemicals can be dangerous if stored or transported close to each other. Variable end-products.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. In today’s market, logistics is essential to meet customer needs and remain competitive. Another important aspect of logistics is time.

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 104

Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 14, 2013

Our next SCRC meeting will focus on “The Future of Procurement”, and will be held on April 29-30, at the NC State University Club in Raleigh, NC. An important theme that will be explored at this meeting is around the role of procurement individuals in the future. Interested parties should contact Andrea_dudley@ncsu.edu.

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Meeting Raleigh 60

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 16, 2014

We are seeing many developments in the chemical industry. At the Chemical Logistics Forum, held by the German Logistics Association (BVL) in the Höchst district of Frankfurt, participants got a first-hand look at current trends in the chemical logistics field. Production facilities can thus be scaled back.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 120

Logility

JUNE 27, 2018

Swimming pool control systems that automatically adjust chemical levels based on your desired water chemistry and immediately alert you to potential issues or equipment failures. Common Data Platform: Enables visibility and performance measurement of cross-functional processes and collaboration with trading partners.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 113

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 113

SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

In light of recent concerns over forced labor in cotton sourcing, many brands now want to address the issue at the most upstream source (the farm or gin), when in reality it’s the textile and spinning mills where traceability is lost. Having a multi-tier supply chain strategy will be key to meeting these emerging ESG regulations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 52

SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

In light of recent concerns over forced labor in cotton sourcing, many brands now want to address the issue at the most upstream source (the farm or gin), when in reality it’s the textile and spinning mills where traceability is lost. Having a multi-tier supply chain strategy will be key to meeting these emerging ESG regulations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 52

Arena Solutions

JUNE 9, 2022

Fulfilling safety and environmental regulations, procuring components with existing supply chain concerns, and meeting quality requirements are all challenges that have electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers turning to digital solutions and processes to help them collaborate across the supply chain. Get your teams synchronized.

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 96

Logility

JUNE 28, 2018

Swimming pool control systems that automatically adjust chemical levels based on your desired water chemistry and immediately alert you to potential issues or equipment failures. Common Data Platform: Enables visibility and performance measurement of cross-functional processes and collaboration with trading partners.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 101

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 101

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Let’s take a closer look at sourcing. How do purchases from multiple material planners affect sourcing schedules from a supplier?

Optimal Sourcing 169

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 169

Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Process manufacturing companies — such as those in the packaging, specialty chemicals, and rolled and woven goods sectors — are dealing with overcapacity as well as price pressures and continuing supply chain uncertainties. Existing supply chain disruptions aside, if your products don’t meet regulatory requirements, you are taking huge risks.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 5, 2023

Safety Goggles: Shield the eyes from dust, flying particles, and chemical splashes. Regular Safety Meetings: Regular meetings allow the team to discuss safety-related concerns, provide feedback, and brainstorm solutions. They are especially important when workers are handling sharp materials or hazardous substances.

Material Savings 74

Material Savings Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 74

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Increasingly, the consumer market in the developed world is becoming dominated by a demand for products which meet certain criteria. Some of these include products from which the materials and machinery used during production and manufacturing are ethically sourced, environmentally friendly, and animal-cruelty free.

Manufacturing Procurement 82

Manufacturing Procurement Food Chemicals Beverage 82

Resilinc

MAY 25, 2021

In the last year, OEMs have seen a wave of force majeure claims from suppliers who failed to meet their agreements to deliver items on time; many have been attributed to pandemic-related disruptions. Identify best known alternate sites and/or alternate sources for your parts and materials within a specified time period, say 60 hours.

Texas 94

Texas Louisiana Supply Chain Planning Chemicals 94

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

How many: Plan production down to the exact number of units that will enable you to meet current and forecasted demand. By contrast, production planning software will help you use your production plants and your entire supply chain network to meet your demand on time at the lowest possible cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2022

After decades of controversy concerning the realities of climate change and its causes, the fossil fuel industry is now shifting to a strategy of presenting itself as the source of solutions. It will also require the virtual elimination of fossil fuels as an energy source across the board. Why and What?

Predictive Analytics Software 230

Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 230

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

In our recent analysis of supply chains that are “working well” , we find higher performance when companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the supply chain organization. In the research, top performers for the report meet the following criteria: Analysis by Industry. Organizational structure matters.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

Supplier bankruptcy, declining balance sheet health, and a supplier’s ability to meet their obligations in a timely manner are all top-of-mind concerns.”. Is the mode of transport the most efficient to impact on-time delivery? At what cost? Those are some of the questions supply chain executives are asking — or should be asking.”.

Supply Chain 103

Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Sourcing Strategies 103

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Your supplier may charge you an agreed-upon price, but if the service is unmarked or the merchandise is of poor quality, you won’t be able to meet your savings goals. It does, however, provide information for making informed decisions when sourcing suppliers or evaluating bids. Price isn’t everything.

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Step 3: Production Transporting the raw materials from their source or storage locations to your production facility is a crucial step in manufacturing. Others can be transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions to be converted into finished goods inventory.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 17, 2013

My first clue occurred at a meeting of global category managers for a large global manufacturing company. At the meeting, one of the individuals who had joined a category team was sharing his experience of what it was like to participate on a team, and discussed his initial perceptions and views. All these interests are competing!

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Synovos

JANUARY 8, 2024

For procurement professionals, being relieved of the onerous task of managing transactions provides an opportunity to develop new skills and capabilities that better meet the needs of the organizations where we work. On the contrary, it can be an opportunity. Interested in our services?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. Many of the country's railroad tracks and services are still not fully equipped to handle dangerous chemical transportation, and regulators are hurrying to catch up with the burgeoning market. Does lithium need to be transported far?

Transportation 60

Transportation Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies South America 60

EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The complexity of the electronics supply chain leads to a variety of sustainability issues, including unfair labor practices, presence of harmful chemicals and conflict minerals. Sustainable procurement offers benefits for all parties – it delivers customers safe, ethically sourced products, and reduces overall supply chain risk.

Electronics 63

Electronics Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Resource Reduction 63

EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

With more than 70,000 chemicals currently in common use – and 1,000 new chemicals coming into use every year – maintaining and managing their effective, appropriate and responsible use is a challenging task. Cost, process, regulatory and safety issues converge to making chemical management a critical, complex and cumbersome activity.

Chemicals 45

Chemicals Sustainability Demand Planning Software Inventory Reduction 45

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Consider meeting every month or every quarter to discuss the need for repairs and mitigating measures. For that, the focus of your audit should be on knowing if there is a presence of hazardous chemicals around the facility. Consider getting all your safety supplies from the Safety Source or other reputable suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 99

Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Guidelines 99

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

These countries often don’t have the infrastructure required to ethically or efficiently handle waste recycling, leading to a buildup of harmful chemicals that affect populations near dumping sites. administration considers suspending this law , consumer demand for responsibly sourced materials is only growing. Even as the new U.S.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 53

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

While tracing the origin of a food source and viewing transparent information about its manufacturing process has certainly grown over recent years – there’s no doubt the pandemic has sped up consumer demand for this. A focus on removing harmful and toxic chemicals from food packaging. Growing digital presence.

Food 93

Food Trends Industrial Industry 93