QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In their 2020 sustainability report, Whirlpool announced record low levels of energy and water intensity in their plants.

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Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Over the years, the fashion industry has championed a movement toward sustainable apparel, environmentally friendly production practices, and the elimination of forced labor. But a new layer of complexity now presents another existential topic: the chain of custody. Prioritizing Long-Term, Value-Driven Sustainability.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2024

Sustainable manufacturing is about product creation that doesn’t deplete natural resources or harm the environment. It’s a blend of innovative technologies and eco-friendly practices that companies might implement, including the use of renewable energy sources, recycled materials, and more durable product designs which are easier to repair.

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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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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

Why supply chain digital transformation is essential Companies improve their efficiency and agility to be more competitive. Improved visibility and transparency: Digital transformation enables real-time visibility across the entire supply chain network. This has been the case since the beginning of time.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? I use a method I call managing for daily improvement or MDI. This increases employee morale.

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Taulia

MAY 9, 2022

Up to 90% of a company’s environmental footprint lies in its supply chain – meaning that the supply chain represents a major opportunity for companies to further their environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. Taulia’s new Sustainable Supplier Finance solution makes it easy for companies to do just that.

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the metal manufacturing industry–like many sectors–organizations are at an inflection point in transforming their businesses and supply chains. There are four main factors that are driving the interest in sustainability: regulators, customers, investors, and employees. “I

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Manufacturers across industries are facing overwhelming volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic, the effects of which are still impacting the global market and supply chains, regulations, customer expectations and more. In this new reality we live in, change is the only constant. The result?

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Seamless coordination across borders for streamlined supply chain operations. Quality Assurance Across Borders: Stringent quality control protocols enforced throughout the global supply chain. Continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analytics and feedback mechanisms.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Supply chain management plays a crucial role in the success of businesses across industries. This article explores the importance of innovation in supply chain management and highlights key areas where innovation can revolutionize traditional practices. Recycling and reuse lend themselves to innovation.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 20, 2023

The energy sector faces several unique procurement challenges, such as complex supply chains, volatile commodity prices, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for sustainable and socially responsible sourcing. Cost Optimization : Commodity prices in the energy sector can be highly volatile.

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Logility

APRIL 5, 2022

Compliance takes cooperation and collaboration across the entire supply chain. In addition to providing transparency for consumers and regulators, it is important to be transparent with vendors about your company’s sustainability goals. It’s important that they both accept accountability and take measurable action to improve.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

About Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company, where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico, by ensuring quality, certifications, transparency, and continuous improvement.

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

With the constantly evolving, disruption-prone nature of the supply chain space, executives are demanding quick insights, decisions and action. ThroughPut AI, a Gartner-recognized Supply Chain Decision Intelligence and Analytics Platform, does just that.

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Logility

MAY 3, 2022

Available to Promise software (ATP) and Capable to Promise software (CTP) aren’t enough in today’s tumultuous business environment beset by chronic supply shortages; you need to consider profitability in your order processing to make the best business decisions. Source: Logility, 2022. Source: Logility, 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

Unilever is consistently rated a company with one of the best supply chains in the world. Such a large company, they have over 127,000 employees globally, clearly has a massive supply chain. This is a culture of continuous improvement writ large. Unilever has applied the idea to global transformations.

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In the metal manufacturing industry–like many sectors–organizations are at an inflection point in transforming their businesses and supply chains. Sustainability initiatives that differentiate your brand and products. In the metals industry, there is a drive to continuously improve.

Sustainability 52

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth. Explore Modern End-to-End Supply Chain for Real Business Growth. Explore Modern End-to-End Supply Chain for Real Business Growth.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 3, 2023

When we make more environmentally friendly sourcing choices, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our impact on the environment. In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of sourcing locally.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. Source: Zebra Technologies). The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 16.7%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

By crafting a well-defined strategy, businesses can mitigate transportation costs, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and uphold customer satisfaction. Freight Procurement The actual Freight Procurement Stage is the heart of the transportation service sourcing process for shippers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. Now, that intelligence has arrived – and with it comes the next generation of supply chain management.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Inventory Management Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. It encompasses the strategic planning and coordination of activities that drive the flow of goods and information across the entire supply chain network.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. It encompasses the strategic planning and coordination of activities that drive the flow of goods and information across the entire supply chain network.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. It encompasses the strategic planning and coordination of activities that drive the flow of goods and information across the entire supply chain network.

Inventory Management Software 78

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. is advanced supply chain analytics. is advanced supply chain analytics.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Strategy is a critical aspect of supply chain management. By managing processes like planning, sourcing, production, and delivery, companies can reduce costs, safeguard against undue risk, and pivot quickly when faced with the unexpected. But when your supply chain isn’t meeting the company’s goals, what do you do?

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SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This is especially true in the case of supply chain sustainability. Standardization in supply chain responsibility is critical for corporations embarking on the journey to reduce the social and environmental impacts of their goods and services.

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QAD

AUGUST 4, 2021

While having your groceries, takeout, and new electronics delivered to your doorstep may provide an added convenience for you, what you don’t see is how that small, yet significant change, is sending a ripple of disruption in supply chains across all industries. . Cause of Supply Chain Scarcity and How It’s Impacting Auto.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

AI-powered Supply Chain capabilities to enable Chief Financial Officers, Chief Supply Chain Officers and other business leaders to quickly identify areas that most effectively accelerate the bottom line and drive sustained market advantage. PALO ALTO, CA, September 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc. ,

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . As highlighted by? are liable?network

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