New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

companies started adopting lean manufacturing and just-in-time principles in the 1980s, most business people have been trained to understand that excess inventory ties up capital and erodes profitability. Inventory metrics are less intuitive, but ever since U.S. The link between forecast accuracy and corporate goals is less clear.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

JULY 15, 2022

companies started adopting lean manufacturing and just-in-time principles in the 1980s, most business people have been trained to understand that excess inventory ties up capital and erodes profitability. Inventory metrics are less intuitive, but ever since U.S. The link between forecast accuracy and corporate goals is less clear. Contact Us.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are however many other companies that do not trade tangible goods across borders but may be able to benefit from provisions on services, investment and government procurement etc. That of course does not make the regulators very happy. For FTAs to be better considered and used, many conditions need to be met.

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Precoro

JUNE 21, 2022

Green Cell is a Polish manufacturer operating in the field of consumer electronics and electromobility, focusing on products related to energy storage and device charging. Green Cell now operates in three countries, with a factory in Poland and warehouses in the UK and France, while having clients in several dozen countries worldwide.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

While this task will draw heavily on the demand plan, the Supply Chain Head will also need to canvas input from the company’s finance, logistics, operations, and manufacturing functions. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. Warehouse capacity utilisation. The Executive Sponsor. Delivered on time and in full (DIFOT).

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Calculate cash-to-cash cycle time by adding the number of days that inventory is on hand to the number of days (on average) that customers take to pay for their orders and deducting the number of days it typically takes for your organization to pay for its purchases. Some guidelines for getting more accurate estimations: 1).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Warehouses, often full of moving machinery carrying heavy loads, are inherently one of the most dangerous places to work. Safe warehouse processes aren’t just the responsible bar to set.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The desire for absolute control over manufacturing or raw material quality (a driver for backward integration). Warehouses and distribution assets. In 2006, Armor purchased a company that produces super-strength fibres used in the manufacture of bullet-proof materials. Concerns over supply risks and disruptions.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

After a couple of quick questions about the product that she had purchased, it was obvious to me that the product itself had the right features. 10 Warehouse Productivity Tips for Reducing Downtime Today! It is important to constantly implement ways to optimize the processes and improve the operational effectiveness of the warehouse.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. This is a global issue, of course, but if we just take the U.S. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Separate applications to manage warehousing, transportation, manufacturing and other functions may hinder overall cooperation. Take the example of a customer order for multiple items with different lead times for picking or kitting in the warehouse. Warehouse DIFOT (Delivery in Full on Time) Service Level. Replenishment.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Over the last several years, all manufacturers have faced tremendous disruptions and the wine industry is no exception. The new parameters of “How, When and Where” wine was consumed affected transportation, warehousing, distribution, and even packaging. That’s not all. Steve: You and I have discussed this next statement many times.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2018

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Warehouses, often full of moving machinery carrying heavy loads, are inherently one of the most dangerous places to work. Safe warehouse processes aren’t just the responsible bar to set.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Here we cover the 10 most important features to look for in your food manufacturing software so you can achieve product consistency, production efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Read more: The food manufacturing software your business needs 1. This is where inventory control software comes into play.

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

JULY 26, 2018

Now imagine the orange glow of molten metal splashing up from a metal foundry’s unfinished concrete floors or a warehouse full of moving forklifts. Footnote 1 United States Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that semiconductor and related device manufacturing industries had a nonfatal recordable injury and illness rate of 1.1

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Warehouse managers face numerous challenges, as well, such as the need to keep goods flowing in and out of the facility while enabling associates to practice social distancing measures. . China trade war has already put regionalization of manufacturing back on the table. Automate elements of your supply chain for better data.

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6 River Systems

JULY 3, 2020

There are many factors to consider when designing a warehouse layout, and every design decision can have a significant impact on operational efficiency. Curtis Barry & Company , labor comprises more than half of a warehouse’s total operations costs. According to F.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

“It sort of depends upon what we are purchasing from the supplier as to the approach we should take…” Commodity Strategic The first level, for components or typical commodity type products, we will at least want to perform a supplier evaluation of some sort. Some strategies for an excellent supply chain are: 1.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? Of course, what happens in the U.S. Will he impose tariffs on imports from U.S.

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