Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. This is a culture of continuous improvement writ large.

Inventory Reduction 170

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings North America 170

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

Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Material Savings Optimization Software 52

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. Indicators of success are critical.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 175

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

The average MAPE for North America was 36% while the European average MAPE was 45%. The average bias of European forecasts versus North America had 2% more bias. The use of this continuous improvement process had a significant major impact on the bias and error of leaders. Process Excellence Helps.

Supply and Demand 228

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Software 228

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

Expense Reduction 217

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In North America, 4 million workers left their jobs in April. In North America, a record 632,000 frontline workers left their retail jobs having been exposed to increased levels of danger while facing low levels of pay, while white collar workers got a taste for remote work and found it made their lives easier to manage.

Supply Chain Software 57

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

MMOG/LE is used by automotive customers to select and evaluate production and parts, service and warehousing processes. Facilitate continuous improvement. A deeper alignment between strategies, objectives and continual improvement. Benchmark supply chain operations. Increase customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Material Savings Automotive 101