ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Question 1: is it possible to manufacture prices & discounts? In some circumstances it can be advantageous to create discounts, even if manufactured, in order to push sales from a psychology point of view. Look twice. What is the value to them?

Purchasing Skills 156

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 16, 2021

Resilient Manufacturing Blog Series, Part 1. This is where a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution comes into play. What Is Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)? This includes manufacturing production, quality, warehousing, the workforce and maintenance.

Resource Reduction 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Manufacturers of these weight loss drugs face a multi-headed hydra of the three c’s: coverage, competition and capacity. Supply chain orchestration enables seamless collaboration All this tinkering undoubtedly involves effort from across the supply chain, from sales to procurement to manufacturing to distribution and more.

Pharmaceutical 231

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

Spurs in consumer demand, rising globalization and the dependence on fragile global supply chains are changing the manufacturing landscape as we know it. Each vendor offering similar value propositions, functionality and benefits and technical jargon is the name of the game. Choose a core ERP solution with specialist capabilities.

Demand Planning Software 105

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Across the globe, manufacturing businesses are navigating economic uncertainties with increasing sophistication. Insights gleaned from robust data analytics enable core business areas to identify opportunities for risk reduction, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While optimization continues to be deeper and more valuable, organizations aren’t clear on desired outcomes and how to make functional trade-offs. The perspective of a manufacturing leader is quite different than that of a business leader in logistics. Form a cross-functional team and ask: Why did the company short orders?

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

These core assumptions are no longer true. We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. The core issue is business continuity and order reliability. Conclusion.

Supply Chain Design Software 251

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Logility

JUNE 13, 2023

In the constantly changing world of logistics and manufacturing, “what if” Analysis is the key component of finding the optimized supply chain. What if analysis was at the core of our functional specifications when we laid down the framework for our platform, network design optimization.

Analysis 100

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Manufacturing and Assembly The heart of the process lies in manufacturing and assembly. Implement cross-functional meetings and communication channels to facilitate information sharing and decision-making. Image source : McKinsey & Company Technology for Tracking Tracking the Q2C process requires robust functionality.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2023

In today’s digitalized world, manufacturers must keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology landscape to remain competitive, agile, and to protect their electronic assets such as data. Outdated ERP systems expose organizations to security risks, limit functionality, impede integration, and hinder compliance efforts.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 98

QAD

AUGUST 31, 2021

The results identify which of four levels of supplier management companies fall, from low to high: Non-Functional Supplier Management, Semi-Functional Supplier Management, Effective Supplier Management and Integrated Supplier Management. We found that the strongest categories overall relate to the traditional core ERP functions.

Supplier Management 94

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Synovos

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing plants are now competing for wages that were unheard of five or six years ago,” explains William Brummett, Vice President of New Business Development at RS Integrated Supply, a global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supply chain services company that provides outsourced procurement and storeroom solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Synovos

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing plants are now competing for wages that were unheard of five or six years ago,” explains William Brummett, Vice President of New Business Development at RS Integrated Supply, a global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supply chain services company that provides outsourced procurement and storeroom solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

The role that procurement plays in manufacturing organizations is a difficult one. This function must simultaneously balance cost reduction, quality, and assurance of supply in their quest to maximize profits. . Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

These core assumptions are no longer true. We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” The core issue is business continuity and order reliability.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

As a manufacturing leader, you’re faced with constant disruptions, labor shortages, and the threat of job loss — time is of the essence. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of technology investment in manufacturing, highlighting the three areas where manufacturers need to invest.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) is a new approach to managing the complex process of getting products from manufacturers to consumers. Why outsource Demand Planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 89

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Years ago, I was the CEO of a key supplier to a leading hardware appliance OEM (original equipment manufacturer). The manufacturer was a significant customer, so we capitulated, but the initiative was inadvertently cut short by market events. The Same Underlying Issues Have Been Holding Companies Back for Years. Hesitancy around trust.

Supply Chain Visibility 95

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. As such, they serve the business leaders as a system of record for planning information, but they do not serve the core user very well.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 217

RFgen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Barcode software integrated with the on-premise ERP may be functional, but is limited by last-gen ERP capabilities. Standardization: Cloud ERPs leverage standardized processes that prevent custom workflows from migrating with the legacy ERP, risking loss of critical functionality. Live KPI dashboards for warehousing and manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 79

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As such, I assumed that supply chain wasn’t a core competency. As UScellular matured, the supply chain function evolved, and a centralized supply chain function was initiated in the year 2000. Then earlier this year they added a supply chain planning function to the Chicago team. But I was wrong.

Supply Chain Transformation 242

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. During times where managing supply shortages is critical to business survival, cross-functional collaboration is key to customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In the drive to digital transformation, manufacturers are relying more and more on digital solutions such as ERP to increase visibility and transparency across the supply chain. Core ERP skills remain critical. According to The Workforce Institute, 87% of manufacturers are having difficulty hiring people for critical roles.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Buyer Training Meeting Manufacturing 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Bringing efficiency at scale The real benefit of implementing an ERP system lies in integrating core business functions such as finance, inventory management, sales and project management into a single, unifying platform that provides a business-wide view of centralized data.

Forecasting Software 98

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Attendees gained exclusive early access to information on new functionalities such as web apps and GUI library extensions, distributed optimization and performance improvements. Day 1 will showcase 16 customer presentations from different industries such as metals, manufacturing, aviation and logistics. Highlights.

Supply Chain Design Software 234

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Logility

JULY 14, 2022

based furniture manufacturer. The Top Supply Chain Projects (formerly known as SDCE 100) spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a range of supply chain functions. ATLANTA, GA (July 14, 2022) – Logility, Inc., supply chains.”

Logility 173

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QAD

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Our health care industry depends on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, and they, in turn, depend on contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for their outsourced manufacturing. Like other manufacturers, CMOs lose efficiency due to the ongoing effects of disruption on their operations.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2022

As retailers look to make this change without compromising on core functions, machine learning and artificial intelligence will play a focal role. Ensure cross-functional integration and end-to-end planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Synovos

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of Outsourcing MRO Integrated Supply Chain for Food Manufacturers When RS Integrated Supply first started managing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for one US food manufacturer, the client was a fledgling company. “I Food production is, however, different to other areas of manufacturing in crucial ways.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? from 2019 to 2026.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2021

manufacturing for protective gear. A core concept of supply chain management is that holistic optimization trumps local optimization. Local optimization deals with optimizing a single function without considering its effect on other portions of the end-to-end supply chain.

Logistics 201

Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software 201

GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Regardless and most importantly, reverse logistics will always form a vital function of any supply chain. Learn more about reverse logistics and core considerations by downloading the ebook: Mastering Reverse Logistics Guide. For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer.

Reverse Logistics 223

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The Circular Economy aims to change the way products are manufactured and used. Presently, raw materials are mined or farmed and subsequently manufactured into products. This very movement of products and materials is the core of logistics. In the Circular Economy, far fewer products will be manufactured.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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QAD

MARCH 10, 2022

Well, the same research that identified links between SaaS diffusion and agility, also identified a relationship between SaaS diffusion and the improvement of firm capabilities, like organizational learning and focusing on your core competencies. To answer this question, we start with the question of core competency.

Forecasting Software 92

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 18, 2022

It began with the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of necessities for life. At the same time, you cannot have a functional supply chain without the generosity of the planet. can create an agile plan for business and minimize costs (transportation, manufacturing, holding), while maximizing value (revenue and margins).

Optimal Sourcing 169

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The lean assembly line is a critical part of the broader lean manufacturing method – which is now a common approach modern manufacturers take to cut costs and achieve greater profits. What is the lean manufacturing method? A lean assembly line is one to which the principles of lean manufacturing have been applied.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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