Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

S-curves have been applied to product development, returns from an IT project, a new manufacturing process, and other business activities as well. This is a culture of continuous improvement writ large. It was believed a SCP transformation would reduce inventory, improve service and free up cash flow.

Inventory Reduction 170

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Demystifying MRO Inventory Optimization The goal of MRO inventory optimization is to utilize the products and materials held on or across sites as effectively as possible. Ensuring that you have what you need available when required helps eliminate excess stock and reduce inventory carrying costs. How do you achieve this?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical, surgical and laboratory products, is focused on continuous improvement of service. Global logistics leaders wanted to improve service levels, lower costs, and fortify Cardinal Health’s supply chain planning process. This was a bold and risky move.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I was moving from a position where I led a manufacturing operation to being a part of a team to design supply chain software to improve planning decisions. I was moving from the world of manufacturing to a new world of software. The technology world moves at a quicker pace than the world of manufacturing and distribution.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

For the past four years, as we have done our work, we have tracked Novo Nordisk’s continued improvement against the pharmaceutical peer group. Note that neither company is making progress at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. Performance and Improvement within the Pharmaceutical Industry for 2009-2015.

Pharmaceutical 150

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The costs of logistics and inventory are decreasing, contract renewal rate for logistics outsourcing remains good, and the emergence of cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, drone delivery and augmented reality is opening up a wide vista of opportunities. It’s simply our core value to continuously improve.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

Facilitate continuous improvement. A deeper alignment between strategies, objectives and continual improvement. Adoption of advanced technologies ( machine learning , smart manufacturing, China 2020, digital transformation) to increase performance and efficiency. Benchmark supply chain operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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