E2open

JULY 11, 2016

Turning Your Consumer Goods Supply Chain Into a Competitive Advantage. Today’s modern supply chains are multi-enterprise, starting with consumers, retailers, distributors; and flowing through an extended network of suppliers, contract manufacturers, and other third parties. Create healthy inventory across the entire value chain.

Consumer Goods 60

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 60

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. FourKites is a leading provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions. Not surprisingly, many of FourKites’ users work in transportation operations. billion over the last 10 years.

Real-time Visibility 251

Real-time Visibility Shipping Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 251

QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. RFID tags are one of the best technologies for quickly and accurately tracking goods throughout the value chain. What is RFID Technology?

Manufacturing Procurement 92

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 92

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Square1 primarily serves clients in the Beauty, Packaged Food, Apparel, and Consumer Goods industries, and currently works with 40 domestic and international clients. The company offers a range of logistics services, including transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management.

3PL 215

3PL Missouri Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing 215

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. Our specific prediction was that manufacturers and retailers will exercise considerable pressure on carriers for re-negotiating existing transportation and logistics contracts. percent decline in global trade.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Clarkston Consulting is focused on the Consumer Goods and Life Sciences industries. They have developed a proprietary inventory analysis tool that can not only help companies achieve service level goals with less inventory, but the inventory analysis can also flow into helping design an efficient warehouse layout.

Supply Chain Design Software 244

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 244

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 10, 2022

In our Supply Chain Matters commentaries focused on online customer fulfillment and especially the 2021 holiday fulfilment period, we cautioned retail and consumer goods supply chain management teams to be watchful for the bullwhip effect in inventory planning and replenishment needs to support expected customer demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 52

PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Terrill Transportation Inc. economy expanded by 2.1%

Transportation 124

Transportation Trends Industrial Industry 124

QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. In today’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, the way products are packaged plays a pivotal role in the success of consumer goods manufacturing and the overall supply chain.

Packaging 96

Packaging Supply Chain Transformation Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability 96

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. We feel so strongly about this that we do not have an inventory planning role.”

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. The supply chain has two important buffers–inventory and capacity.

Supply Chain Design Software 235

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 235

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment ; Clint Reiser.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 216

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 216

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 309

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

The responsive volume can vary from 5-10% in consumer goods to 80-90% in agroscience. The techniques to improve agility are improving data transparency/insights, use of attribute-based planning, design of push-pull decoupling points, pooling of inventory, and configure-to-order/make-to-order manufacturing. Inventory as Waste.

Inventory Reduction 241

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 241

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

An initial estimate of this year’s retail holiday spending indicates a mixed bag, depending on either retail industry, consumer goods producer or logistics and transportation industry perspectives. Consumers were expecting that there would be adequate inventory of goods even up to two days before Christmas.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Apparel Inventory Reduction Journal 52

Taulia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Inventory management is an essential process for almost every type of business. Inventory is often the largest current asset and poor or ineffective management of stock can lead to large losses or in some cases, business failure. Yet the successful organization of inventory is not without its challenges.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Material Savings 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars is one of the largest fast moving consumer goods companies in the world. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 17, 2022

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon indicated to investors that inflationary costs related to rising fuel and inventory costs created more pressures on margins than previously expected and that the retailer is now adjusting. Comparable same store sales for the U.S. reportedly grew 3 percent compared with year-ago levels. Sales among Walmart ’s U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Retail Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The report specifically indicates : “ November’s dip was largely triggered by a decline in Inventory Levels (-9.1) and Transportation Capacity (+5.2) and Transportation Utilization (-10.7). The authors added: “ Essentially, November’s decline seems to have come because firms are selling off inventories quickly.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends Logistics Scenario Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In a Supply Chain Matters commentary published earlier this month, we highlighted for readers that the implications of rapidly rising producer prices and end-product consumer goods inflation on industry supply chains. West Coast ports currently averaging over 100 days, more inventory is sitting on ships and not able to be sold.

Supply Chain Planning 40

Supply Chain Planning Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 40

Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Today’s driver shortage is helping to drive transportation costs higher. On top of all these factors, the driver shortages, an almost 100% driver turnover rate, and increased demand further jam up the supply chain and limit transportation options. The white line is consumer goods, minus food and energy.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 56

QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. Inventory management.

Scenario Planning 96

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning S&OP 96

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The stark truth is that planning and optimizations are done in many departments within a business, such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, transportation, budget, labor, and so on. For example, manufacturing may be tasked to fill all orders which requires having inventory on-hand in distribution centers.

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

A McKinsey’s report published in 2022 indicates that 32 per cent of people from industries like automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical find demand variability and forecasting responsible for value chain disruptions. Companies that predict demand, will be able to respond efficiently. billion by 2025.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We believe that these inventory management, customer and last-mile fulfillment strategies will have industry wide implications in terms of competitive stakes and cost-to-serve. Across the United States , Amazon elected to change its former predominant west to east coast hub based inventory and fulfilment distribution network.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Specifically for retail and consumer goods focused supply chain management teams, a short-term tactical concern is the ongoing management of excess product inventories, which in many cases, need to be trimmed before the end of the year. Taking Advantage of Transportation and Logistics Market Dynamics.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 59

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. Inventory problems solved in isolation have had little adoption. Inventory problems solved in isolation have had little adoption.

Supply Chain Planning Software 238

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Forecasting Software 238

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity.

Supply Chain Disruption 205

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 205

ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2021

Because our customers around the globe can meet or exceed their service level requirements while minimizing inventory, they’re ready for whatever tomorrow brings.” Michael has been particularly instrumental in the past 12 months working closely with companies in the fast-moving consumer goods industry on COVID-19 response and recovery.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software ToolsGroup 120

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 percentage points In May, noted as an indication that shippers are consuming even less of available capacity than the month earlier. Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 That summation reinforces that the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Material Savings 52

MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 5, 2017

Even with today’s sophisticated inventory management systems, retailers are woefully unaware of just how low on-shelf availability is for many of the products they carry. Our research, carried out in collaboration with a major consumer goods manufacturer, suggests the problem is significantly worse and costlier than many retailers assume.

Inventory Reduction 49

Inventory Reduction Inventory Inventory Management Software Consumer Goods 49

RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. The merchandise created and distributed by the food industry are basic goods and necessary for a healthy populace. Donating food inventory is noble, but not always easy. Using Data to Communicate.

Food 52

Food Inventory Reduction Inventory Waste Reduction 52

RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. The merchandise created and distributed by the food industry are basic goods and necessary for a healthy populace. Donating food inventory is noble, but not always easy. Using Data to Communicate.

Food 52

Food Inventory Reduction Inventory Waste Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Timely Industry Example- Online Retail and E-Commerce With increased importance of online retail, E-Commerce or services-centric business models, enhanced coordination of customer focused fulfillment and inventory management has taken on special emphasis. and specifically increased demand for many forms of pandemic related consumer goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2019

Companies cannot save their way to supply chain excellence with cost-cutting and inventory management — customer back capabilities. Examples include allocation, available-to-Promise, and transportation routing. Outside-in Transportation. Telematics and outside-in data redefines transportation.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 239

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 239

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. A few things prompting this growth are a global demand for pharmaceutical products in new countries, an aging population and large molecules created through biotechnology that depends on very cold transport.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52