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Autonomous Decision Science™ Discussed on the Next Normal Show
Enterra Insights
JULY 29, 2021
Consumer goods companies across the globe are spending large amounts of time and money trying to manage and utilize massive amounts of data, but they struggle to make sense of it, including automating it to dramatically improve forecasts and make better decisions. Watch the discussion in the following video.
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The Micro-Fulfillment Opportunity with Julien Seret
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 22, 2022
He is working with Microsoft, Accenture, and other partners to deliver a multi-tenant supply chain model that leverages data, the cloud, and shared pay-for-use robotics facilities, to allow consumer goods to reach customers next or same-day at the cost of standard delivery. Network Supply Chain Animation Video. Attabotics.
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5 Top resources for launching products into new retail stores
Alloy
AUGUST 10, 2021
For consumer goods brands, launching into new stores provides major opportunities, but also comes with major risks. In fact, 74% of consumers switched brands last year due to lack of product availability. We’ve gathered some of our most popular articles and videos, so you can chart your path forward.
E-Commerce is Gaining Momentum
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2021
For example, Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, writes, “The adoption of new technological behaviors in response to the pandemic, from video-conferencing to online shopping, means usage has already reached levels that were not expected for many more years.”[1] ”[3]. Footnotes. [1]
Bringing It All Together: Category Management and Supply Chain with Blue Yonder
BlueYonder
MAY 12, 2020
Retailers, particularly grocers and consumer goods suppliers, have witnessed customer changes right before their eyes. There have been increases in sales for online grocery, in demands for paper goods, disinfectants, and now even categories like sweets and salty snacks.
5 Weird Supply Chain Events We Only Wish Were a Joke
BlueYonder
APRIL 1, 2022
You can also catch the full rundown from our Blue Yonder Live video: Americans were panic-buying and fighting over toilet paper. But over the past two years, if you’ve had trouble buying a new car, TV, an iPad, a mobile phone, or video games — the reason was almost certainly “the semiconductor shortage.” Why the shortage?
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NRF 2023: Key Highlights
BlueYonder
JANUARY 20, 2023
The first was the Microsoft Big Ideas session where Blue Yonder customer Walgreens’ Roxanne Flanagan , Chief Supply Chain Officer, joined Microsoft’s Shelley Bransten , Corporate Vice President, retail & consumer goods industries, on stage.
The Pandemic hasn’t Dampened Enthusiasm for Blockchain Technology
Enterra Insights
JULY 23, 2020
Consumer goods companies should use the current situation as an opportunity to reevaluate.”[1] ’ As it stands, two broad technology trends — artificial intelligence and blockchain — will be key in helping us manage unpredictable spikes in consumer demand caused by social distancing and public health mandates.”
MEIO By the Numbers
Logility
DECEMBER 9, 2011
100 million – Amount Proctor & Gamble saved in just the beauty division from multi-echelon inventory optimization ( Link ) ( Video ). $50 27% – Amount Stanley Black & Decker’s reduced its finished goods inventory ( Link ). 26% – Amount Boston Scientific reduced their inventory ( Link ). $20
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Procurement vs. Purchasing: What’s the Difference?
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
In the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space it could be the ingredients of the liquids, the tins, the bottles—anything that touches the product. This article is based on a video interview with Trent Morris that is available on the Supply Chain Secrets YouTube channel.
The “secret ingredient” missing from many consumer goods companies’ demand plans
Alloy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Demand planning is a process just about every consumer goods company performs to keep their supply chain operation running smoothly. This data gives consumer goods companies a leg up on the competition and allows them to more proactively plan for what their retailers will order. Real-time POS data.
Finished Goods Inventory: Definition & Formula
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Common examples of finished goods inventory include: Fast-moving consumer goods Electronics Clothing Healthcare products Homeware Vehicles Retailers will typically refer to finished goods as merchandise inventory. Get started with a free 14-day trial of Unleashed today.
Golden Results in the Supply Chain
EcoVadis
MAY 24, 2019
A full video interview with Gael Gonzalez, Quality & CSR Manager of Europe is coming soon. La Palette Rouge, a division of Euro Pool Group, is a red pallet pooling company specializing in manufacturing and retail chains in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Stay tuned — the full video interview coming soon!
Logistics Planning Crucial to Smooth Warehouse Start-up Projects
Consumer Goods Logistics
APRIL 30, 2020
Here's the video. Back in 2005, the Tyler Texas Area Builders Association built a large home from the ground up in less than 3 hours. At the time, it set a record. It was a promotional effort to publicize the Association, but the overarching message was the importance of planning.
Logistics Planning Crucial to Smooth Warehouse Start-up Projects
Consumer Goods Logistics
APRIL 30, 2020
Here's the video. Back in 2005, the Tyler Texas Area Builders Association built a large home from the ground up in less than 3 hours. At the time, it set a record. It was a promotional effort to publicize the Association, but the overarching message was the importance of planning.
Go Boldly Together: Takeaways from Nulogy xChange 2018
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2018
There are seismic shifts in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and outsourced manufacturing world.”. Video Interviews with Industry Executives. While at the conference, I conducted several video interviews with several industry executives: Mike Copeland (DHL). Tim Koers (Visual Pak). Dave Mabon (formerly GENCO/FedEx).
What to expect in the biggest PLM event of the year at the Modern Supply Chain Experience 2016
Oracle SCM
JANUARY 5, 2016
Watch this short video. During the last sessions on Wednesday, attendees meet in industry focus groups to facilitate discussions in High Tech, Life Sciences, Industrial Manufacturing, Auto, A&D and Consumer Goods. Watch this short video. Demo Kiosks in the Solution Pavilion. Birds of a Feather.
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Critical Supply Chain Planning Capabilities Needed to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Supply Chain Disruptions
Logility
MARCH 30, 2020
For the first time in history, shelves of stores across the globe that sell food, beverage and other fast-moving consumer goods (including toilet paper, hand sanitizer and cleaning products) are nearly empty. Looking back a few months, no one could have predicted the current state of the global supply chain.
Tile’s CEO on navigating the pain points of modern supply and demand
Alloy
JULY 30, 2019
He began his career as a lawyer, including serving as VP of Legal and Business Affairs for the video game studio BioWare/Pandemic. With decades of experience in consumer goods and technology, Prober is a thought leader on the intricacies of sales, supply chain, and strategy, and that expertise proved invaluable during the roundtable.
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40 Short Case: Aborn & Co. works for Japanese Multinational Consumer Goods company to reduce transportation costs by $30M
Freight Plus
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Situation: Headquartered in San Diego, the client is a leading provider of consumer audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Challenge: As the consumer electronics market saw increasing price competition and margin compression, the client was left looking […]
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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Join the Debate… Twelve bloggers will cover this year’s conference, and we will push all of the videos live the week after the conference. However, it is worth it. Inventory turns correlate to market capitalization. If you cannot join us live, check out the presentations and join the debate on social media.
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Recession-Proof Businesses and Products: Staying Afloat During Economic Downturn
ShipBob
MAY 21, 2020
Employees who can work from home are most likely spending their work days on video conference calls. It’s no wonder that beauty products are still in high demand for women and men looking to feel good and be presentable at work (virtually). . Leo Carrillo II, CEO & Co-Founder of Hair Craft Co. Cleanliness and health are important.
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Outside Warehouse Solution: Check Out Video
Consumer Goods Logistics
JUNE 15, 2017
Check out the video. This business unit of Dow Chemical Company supplies builders of commercial and residential buildings with a wide range of insulation products. The sturdy characteristics of the products allow them to be stored in an “outside warehouse” at KANE’s 224-acre logistics campus in Scranton, PA.
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Short Case: Aborn & Co. works for Japanese Multinational Consumer Goods company to reduce transportation costs by $30M
Freight Plus
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Situation: Headquartered in San Diego, the client is a leading provider of consumer audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service.
Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain Standard Released
EcoVadis
OCTOBER 4, 2011
Watch an introductory video here. For the first time, companies will be able to measure and manage the full scope of emissions in their value chain and products, so they can take advantage of new opportunities as they reduce greenhouse gases,” said Manish Bapna, Interim President, WRI.
Offering Prayers While Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
I thought back to the evolution of the EPC codes and bar codes in the consumer goods industry two decades ago, and I remember the work of Danny Wegman of Wegman’s Supermarkets, Sandy Douglas of Coca-Cola and Tim Smucker of The J.M The presentations, videos and pictures are now posted. Smucker Corporation.
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New Research Explores CPG Supply Chain Collaboration
Consumer Goods Logistics
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Have you ever read an article, heard a presentation or watched a video that suggested that more supply chain collaboration between retailers and their suppliers is a bad thing?
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JDA is Best-in-Show at Retail’s BIG Show!
BlueYonder
JANUARY 20, 2017
Tuesday started with an exciting video shoot with CNBC! Moderating was JDA’s Lee Gill, GVP Global Retail Strategy, who previewed exciting findings from the soon-to-be-released Global Retail & Consumer Goods CEO Viewpoint 2017: The Transformation of Retail. 5 – Pepper Makes National News.
Videos & Visions: Of Electrifying the Last Mile for E-Commerce Delivery
Supply Chain Network
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
From a carbon footprint perspective, the Last Mile delivery of single e-commerce parcels to individual consumer dwellings is one of the most inefficient, costly and carbon producing activities in the retail and consumer goods supply chain! Volkswagen will soon introduce the fully electric VW ID Buzz as highlighted in this video.
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60 Supply Chain Digest Presents the Best in Supply Chain Content.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Watch our companion Video and download others Megatrend Executive Briefs at www.scdigest.com/Supply_Chain_Megatrends.php. or video on this site. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems.
Artificial Intelligence Performs Important Roles in Customer Experience
Enterra Insights
MAY 12, 2021
Johnson explains, “[Consumer goods (CGs) companies] can’t digitally stream the effectiveness of baking foil and cleaning products or even the flavors of great food, but they can convey these elements virtually. ” Consumer Goods Technology, 18 March 2021. 5] Britt, op.
Overcoming Trade War Myopia with Supply Chain Leadership!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
The retaliatory tariffs from Canada, Europe, China and Mexico include not only steel and aluminum but a wide variety of other products including agricultural products and consumer goods. The retaliatory tariffs are intended to be a dollar for dollar match against the U.S. initiated tariffs. So who is the winner here?
How To Use The Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) Metric
Unleashed
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Learn more: Inventory Accounting – A Free Video Guide for Accountants & Advisors What is Days Sales of Inventory (DSI)? As mentioned above, there are many variables that affect what a good DSI looks like, as it depends on the industry you’re in, the characteristics of the goods you’re selling, and your business model.
S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #1
Supply Chain Trend
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Jim : My first involvement with S&OP started in the late 1990’s, while working for a large commercial US bakery, a division of a large multi-brand consumer goods company in Chicago. Introduction / Elevator Speech Video (from Vimeo). Supply Chain Trend: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?
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Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Michael Massetti, VP at Gartner!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
It’s exciting to solve a consumer goods need with something that worked for a chemical company. I cover all the major industry categories from food to high tech to industrial manufacturing and healthcare. What amazes me most is how similar the challenges and opportunities they all have are. Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0)
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Locanis Discusses Its Novel Approach to Warehouse Optimization
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 31, 2022
Below are some key points from our discussion as well as the full video interview. A customer in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is using Locanis for the movement of cartons and pallets. And last, what types of warehouses are currently using your solution? Locanis and Site Optimizer 360 0.
Leadership’s biggest concern: How to manage their people
Procurement Academy
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
The concerns around erosion of social capital during onboarding processes were raised by one CPO from a global consumer goods company, with a procurement leader from a global entertainment’s organisation wanting to know when we will see an increase in employee’s mercenary mentality.
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White Paper: Improving Forecast Accuracy - Supply Chain Digest
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 8, 2009
Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. or video on this site. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai.
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32 Supply Chain Digest Presents the Best in Supply Chain Content.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 8, 2009
Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. or video on this site. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai.
Lean Manufacturng Overview Presentation - Supply Chain Digest
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 8, 2009
Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. or video on this site. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai.
Inventory Optimization Case Study: O'Reilly Auto Parts
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 8, 2009
Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. or video on this site. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai.
Supply Chain Digest Presents the Best in Supply Chain Content.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 8, 2009
Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. or video on this site. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai.
White Paper Supply Chain Performance Management
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. or video on this site. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai.
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