Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

These lower costs can then reduce the overall cost of consumer goods. which furthermore enables them to lower the costs for consumer goods. By some estimates, 65 percent of consumer goods are delivered using trucks. Mix of measures opens up new era in transport logistics.

Big Data 250

Big Data Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Data 250

CHAINalytics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Chainalytics recently worked with a personal care brand manufacturer to improve its demand forecasting and production planning processes which helped reduce rising backorders, restore customer service levels, and maintain growth. A rapidly expanding consumer goods company recently found itself struggling to meet customer fill rates.

Forecasting 60

Forecasting Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 60

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 6, 2020

In any regular year, manufacturers of seasonal foods such as ice cream, beer and BBQ meat have to deal with uncertainty because consumption of their products are highly dependent on food trends and the weather. Demand planning, however, gets even tougher for manufacturers with the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020.

Scenario Planning 296

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Food Modeling 296

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. Allocation is a good example of this. I believe this claim.

Supply Chain Planning Software 252

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 252

Silvon Software

JUNE 4, 2019

While the 2 percent increase doesn’t seem like much, mid-sized or smaller manufacturers may have a tough time stepping up to the higher standard. With immediate action by supply chain planning teams on these exceptions, suppliers can further ensure they meet their OTIF obligations. The Ongoing Technology Battle to Improve OTIF.

Analytics Software 67

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 67

ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The objective is to meet evolving technology, business, and market requirements more effectively. The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The objective is to meet evolving technology, business, and market requirements more effectively. The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The objective is to meet evolving technology, business, and market requirements more effectively. The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand. Working with fresh food.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 89

RFgen

JANUARY 2, 2019

Key Takeaways: Process and discrete manufacturers face increased pressure in today’s highly competitive, volatile marketplace. Process manufacturers can leverage traceability technology to meet compliance regulations. Process manufacturers can leverage traceability technology to meet compliance regulations.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. Consumers’ tastes have changed.

Beverage 95

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 95

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. In consumer goods industries, better forecasting leads to lower fines from retailers for late or incomplete deliveries. This increases sales.

Forecasting 189

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 189

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

As the world for non-essential workers moved to on-line meetings, conference calls, and uncertainty, essential workers redefined the workplace to mitigate risk. This cross-functional group (sales, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution) is an operational team to manage the day-to-day issues and exceptions in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 431

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 431

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Suppliers who do not meet the minimum OTIF service level are often fined by the retailer. About Andrew Lynch. About Zipline Logistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 207

Cost Reduction Strategies North America Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

PPC’s proudly provides exceptional services to its customers and meets expectations for on-time, in-full deliveries. The make-to-order flexible packaging business has built a 45-year legacy of designing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative, food-grade packaging for companies like Costco Wholesale, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, The J.M.

S&OP 188

S&OP Supply and Demand Packaging Supply Chain Planning Software 188

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Finished goods inventory are products that have been through the manufacturing process and are now ready for sale. Managing finished goods and tracking the costs associated with each of them are essential aspects of manufacturing accounting and stock control.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Offshoring is basically when a company moves manufacturing to a foreign country in an attempt to save money. For a time, this model of manufacturing seemed to be the paragon of effective business. This may include research and development, product manufacturing, product packaging, and shipping processes. The short answer is no.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction United States 120

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 16, 2022

By Dan Mitchell , Global Director, Retail and Consumer Goods Practice, SAS. For consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs), this duality requires a perspective – and process – shift so businesses can be ready to react when (not if) disruption happens. Meeting demand shifts while minimizing lost sales.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 78

PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

With expectations of higher on-shelf availability and lower inventory costs, the pressure on delivery performance has intensified—as has the need for manufacturers, retailers, and carriers to work together to create efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chains. The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF. Survey Says….

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Metrics Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. Shanna has experience in a broad range of industries including oil & gas, health tech, and consumer goods. Unlock the true costs of goods.

Supply Chain Disruption 130

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. The company’s primary business is the design, manufacture, and installation, and service of material handling equipment and logistics systems.

Supply Chain Software 270

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 270

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Suppliers who do not meet the minimum OTIF service level are often fined by the retailer. About Andrew Lynch. About Zipline Logistics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 147

Cost Reduction Strategies North America Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 3, 2021

Digital transformation of CPG operations is at an inflection point driven by new consumer and personalized health demands, including the demand for science-driven innovation, which has been impacted by the shift in category spending and connected experiences with personalized health. The lab is very often considered a bottleneck.

Packaging 156

Packaging Modeling Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 156

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

EGIDS is poised to transform the global agriculture and consumer goods value chain. The good news is businesses can help change the tide by implementing autonomous and intelligent enterprise-grade AI platforms like Enterra that better navigate the multi-dimensional nature of the food value chain.

Food 130

Food Security Supply Chain Planning Software Ukraine 130

ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

I have been a ToolsGroup partner since 2015, after working over 10 years at a global consumer goods company, where I started knowing and enjoying the benefits of ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+). Consequently the company was prepared with enough inventory to meet demand and service levels. My company Advancetics B.V.

Modeling 177

Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software 177

3PL Insights

MAY 19, 2020

As the stores were able to get more of these products in stock, they would sellout almost instantly forcing manufacturers and distribution centers to speed up manufacturing and operations to meet the demand. The same can be said with the consumer goods like toilet paper and meat. New Business Implementations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Supply and Demand 117

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In a recent panel discussion with Consumer Goods Technology , Conagra Brands shared how its reworked supply chain strategy is helping the brand meet customer expectations, drive internal performance and find consistent results by transforming supply chain planning. Blue Yonder Empowers Manufacturers. 2 at 4 p.m.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Real-time Visibility 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Any company shipping physical products today – whether to consumers or to other businesses – needs to meet higher service expectations, including faster order turnaround in the DC. In addition to large distribution orders, many retail and business-to-business facilities are shipping rising volumes of direct-to-consumer orders.

Optimal Sourcing 150

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Logility

JULY 4, 2018

However, supply chain planners from thousands of different consumable and non-consumable consumer goods companies use past 4 th of July demand trends to predict demand for their products for the upcoming 4 th of July Holiday. Procurement and manufacturing plans need to be created and executed based on these forecasts.

Optimal Sourcing 102

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 102

QAD

MARCH 25, 2021

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. Consumers’ tastes have changed.

Beverage 98

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 98

TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. BBB Industries’ sustainable manufacturing processes using recycled materials reduced GHG emissions by 38% compared to virgin resource production.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 88

Logility

JULY 3, 2018

However, supply chain planners from thousands of different consumable and non-consumable consumer goods companies use past 4 th of July demand trends to predict demand for their products for the upcoming 4 th of July Holiday. Procurement and manufacturing plans need to be created and executed based on these forecasts.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Analysts at NielsenIQ observe, “Positive consumer sentiment toward sustainability has been growing for more than a decade, but the impact of purchasing preferences has yet to inspire a green revolution within the retail industry. Two rapidly emerging drivers of change — governance and cost — are about to change all that.

Packaging 130

Packaging Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 130

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

By following the three-step formula outlined in this playbook, organizations can meet the same success as a $1B+ consumer goods manufacturer that relied upon Elementum to help with supply shock and surge requests caused by COVID-19.

Material Savings 62

Material Savings Demand Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand 62

QAD

AUGUST 8, 2019

Manufacturing in Spain. Spain manufactures textiles and apparel, footwear, food and beverages, metals, chemicals, automobiles, machine tools, medical equipment, footwear, pharmaceuticals, clay and refractory products. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. How would you describe the state of Manufacturing in Spain?

Spain 85

Spain Portugal France Italy 85

E2open

JULY 26, 2017

It often takes so long that by the time the consensus meeting takes place, much of the data is outdated. Wouldn’t it be better if the gaps presented to executives in the final S&OP meeting reflected today’s business challenges instead of problems from two weeks earlier? This article originally published in Consumer Goods Technology.

Supply and Demand 68

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 68

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company. The Company;s senses consumer preferences to change and align their portfolio to deliver personalized products for purchase anytime and anywhere. This has pushed the company to hyper-connectivity with the final consumer. Growing Pains.

Case Study 257

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 257