The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Brian is passionate about Freight Network Engineering, building relationships, continuous improvement, analytics, and taking a hands-on approach in working with clients and teammates to achieve win-win solutions. Brian is a competitive and compassionate leader and happily married father of two young boys that love trucks.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2023

“We needed a supply chain planning solution with unmatched forecasting to lay the foundation for customer-centric inventory and replenishment planning. We wanted to carry this same spirit of collaboration and focus on continuous improvement into our supply chain revitalization.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While consumer products manufacturers previously led the way for sustainable manufacturing practices, a growing number of manufacturers in other sectors are treating sustainability as an important operational objective to increase global competitiveness. The Sustainability Movement in Business and Manufacturing.

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Accelerated processing time that further improves best-in-class Allocation capabilities and system performance. “We About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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QAD

JULY 13, 2023

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. By migrating to a cloud-based ERP system, food manufacturers can streamline and automate various processes, leading to increased efficiency.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Planning: This stage involves forecasting demand, setting production schedules, and creating a strategic framework for the entire supply chain.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan? What is supply chain planning? The process involved in supply chain planning.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan? What is supply chain planning? The process involved in supply chain planning.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an essential process for achieving maximum success in manufacturing. Effective implementation of workforce optimisation strategies ensures you have the valuable workforce resources you need for the growth of your manufacturing operations. Greater efficiency WFO practices improve manufacturing efficiency and eliminate waste.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Implementation of Sales Forecasting. The focus on sales forecasting started shortly after Y2k. Few companies measured the impact on error and bias through the rigor of Forecast Value Added (FVA) analysis. While the input from sales on market trends is invaluable, sales should never be asked to forecast. The reason?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Ronan Stephens, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management and External Manufacturing, explained how the company set out on a journey to improve customer service while also reducing costs. It was thought that the company probably did need to improve their supply chain planning (SCP) capabilities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

.> Unfortunately, companies have invested money in traditional forecasting processes believing that if they make the forecast better that corporate performance will improve. Improving forecasting is not sufficient. It is about much more than conventional forecasting. Forecastability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. 2) Forecast Value Added. Forecast Value-Added (FVA) is a measurement of demand management improvement. 3) Forecastability : A measurement of the ease of forecasting. Reference Figure 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. Being able to look at a service failure and get down to root causes is necessary for continuous improvement. COVID has led many companies to talk about improving their resilience. It takes time.

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QAD

MARCH 16, 2022

So much of what goes into running a manufacturing operation involves planning ahead. Proper capacity requirements planning is critical to manufacturing success, as this process determines if a company can even deliver on orders. How is Capacity Requirement Planning Used in Manufacturing? Step 2: Develop a Strong Demand Plan.

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

But to be truly effective, they must focus on resolving ongoing issues and bringing departments together to make decisions aligned with accurate sales forecasts and meaningful service-level goals. higher fill rate and a 38% increase in forecast accuracy. And the results speak for themselves. The company is now operating with a 14.8%

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Unleashed

APRIL 6, 2022

Lean manufacturing involves 13 core principles – many more than the ‘five principles’ that are often associated with this popular manufacturing system. The lean concept originally came from manufacturing, but it has gained in popularity and is now used widely across different industries and sectors.

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IQMS

JUNE 29, 2020

Goldratt’s classic book, The Goal regarding how manufacturers can benefit from the Theory of Constraints (TOC). What makes this book a must-read for anyone in manufacturing is how effectively it shows how constraints can also provide the needed data and insights to achieve greater process improvements.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

Just as the electric light bulb did not come from the continuous improvement of candles, I believe that supply chain planning improvements will not come from doing more of the same. ” Today only 7% of manufacturers are innovators. The goal of a forecast? My goal is to drive change. Buyer beware.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Manufacturing and Assembly The heart of the process lies in manufacturing and assembly. Continuous improvement initiatives help enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Use dashboard reporting and analytics tools to track performance metrics in real-time and identify areas for improvement.

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2023

In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. Manufacturers invest a great deal in resources to improve manufacturing efficiency and streamline their operations. Manufacturers are always looking for ways to produce more and make the shop floor more efficient.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work?

Inventory Reduction 52

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USC Consulting Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 According to a recent research report spearheaded by IndustryWeek, lean manufacturing systems is a major priority among manufacturers in the U.S. So if lean manufacturing aims to reduce operational expenses, while Industry 4.0 Another way for lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 8, 2021

Discover how the Virtual Twin Experience can Accelerate Manufacturing Innovation. However, it can be a major challenge for High-Tech manufacturers to maintain the throughput required to meet the growing demand for components, devices and machines while keeping operations within budget. The Solution is Virtual.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 5, 2024

But with the ever-growing complexity of global supply chain networks and the urgent need for disruption-immune operations, supply chain executives are increasingly realizing that the need of the hour is to focus on tighter inventory control if they wish to continue growing their margins and positive customer experiences.

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Logility

AUGUST 14, 2023

Transactional and customer-facing data, such as transportation data and manufacturing and purchase orders, are important for generating demand signals and calculating demand variability. Some organizations will want to focus on improved forecasting. 3 Align on goals and KPIs. 5 Hold one another accountable.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. Improved Customer Satisfaction A structured department is better equipped to handle customer demands. Materials Planner Forecasts material needs based on production plans and sales forecasts.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

.” Unlike diagnostic and descriptive analytics, which were designed to analyze situations after they happened, predictive analytics utilizes advanced data analytics techniques to forecast future outcomes. Time series forecasting focuses on predicting future data points based on past sequences.

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Global Trade Management

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Introduction Supply chains are the lifeblood of any business, serving as the vital link between suppliers, manufacturers, and end consumers. Recent advancements in machine learning have fueled the rise of predictive and prescriptive analytics in supply chain management, offering unparalleled accuracy in forecasting demand variability.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2021

How AI-Powered Capacity Planning is Changing The Manufacturing Landscape – a ThroughPut Perspective. Capacity planning helps you determine resources as a manufacturer in proportion to the output you need to generate to meet the demand. So, how do you prepare for such an unprecedented situation?

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As goods leave a warehouse, or are used in a manufacturing process, stock replenishment teams will ensure they have the back-up to refill the shelves with inventory items, ready for the next round of picking. Prioritizing which stock items to carry based on their forecasts, an item’s demand volatility and pick frequency and cost of sales.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2023 FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together professionals from various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, and third-party logistics, to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities in the food industry. In a dynamic market, continuous improvement is essential for staying competitive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

This is not a continuous improvement exercise, but a matter of survival as greater unpredictability prevails in our markets, continually taxing resources, and challenging forecast accuracy on both the demand and supply sides. Hallmarks of successful logistics transformation.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Transportation and logistics management in mid to large scale companies essentially translates into specific time driven outcomes – We are talking about the speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. Ensure Accurate Logistics Operations Forecasting With AI .

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