The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region. Manufacturing Network Diversification. The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Inventory and Capacity Buffers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 246

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Order Fulfillment Times Monitoring order processing times from order placement to delivery, including order entry, picking, packing, and shipping. Implementing lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes and eliminate waste. This includes order entry, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Manufacturing SMBs article and permission to publish here provided by Alina Akk. Raw material inventory management represents a vital stage in the successful supervision of any manufacturing company’s supply chain. You can’t manufacture shiny new goods without raw materials, after all. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Inventory Management Software 98

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From raw materials to shipping and storage, businesses across the U.S. This has forced many manufacturers to reevaluate their sourcing and pricing strategies. Coupled with labor shortages , this has led to delays in shipping and deliveries. Spooked by rising inflation and shrinking profit margins? You’re not alone.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The digital currency called Bitcoin has been in the news recently as its value has skyrocketed to over $6,500 per coin, with speculators pouring money into exchanges hoping to make an easy profit. For example, consider the multitude of companies involved in the process of manufacturing, warehousing and distributing a single pair of shoes.

Supply Chain Software 133

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Manufacturing in South Africa. In addition, automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel mills, chemicals, fertilizer and food are important manufacturing sectors for the country. Commercial ship repair is also significant. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing in South Africa.

South Africa 136

South Africa Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Procurement 136

QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Manufacturing in South Africa. In addition, automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel mills, chemicals, fertilizer and food are important manufacturing sectors for the country. Commercial ship repair is also significant. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing in South Africa.

South Africa 136

South Africa Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Procurement 136

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available. Localising your supply chain has a positive effect on the environment as it reduces the energy required for shipping, transport, and storage.

Sourcing Strategies 74

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 74

QAD

JULY 18, 2024

This cost includes the per-unit price of the product itself, freight charges, taxes, import and export duties, insurance premiums, payment processing fees, currency exchange rates and other expenses. Shipping Strategy Optimization – Monitoring landed cost over time can help identify opportunities to reduce shipping expenses.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings 98

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 6, 2017

Blockchain is the framework or data structure that was created to house the transactions of the digital currency or “cryptocurrency” like bitcoin. And if you’re thinking about the Book of Revelation and are concerned about one-world currencies, well, yep, that is certainly how it may come about. Doesn’t that make sense?

Supply and Demand 62

Supply and Demand Real-time Visibility Currency Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

QAD

MARCH 12, 2020

Manufacturing in Switzerland. Switzerland has a highly developed manufacturing industry specializing in high-tech and knowledge-based production. Manufacturing is the growth engine of the swiss economy, but the country has lagged in innovation during the last several years. Industrial production is growing at about 3.4%

Switzerland 138

Switzerland Italy France Germany 138

Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

About three hundred supply chain professionals from various pockets of the world representing manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology vendors took part in the summit. One observation he made was about how different logistics robots need to be compared to manufacturing robots.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 0

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2021

Since chips are the core of the economy in the US, the ongoing supply issues are certain to have a ripple effect in other parts of the world, as debt issues and currency devaluations are largely impacted. Inflation and currency depreciation. percentage points through the rest of 2021. Impact of exchange rates on supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 109

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level. Examples include first pass yield, schedule adherence, hands-free orders, orders shipped complete, and minimization of waste. Background.

Supply Chain Design Software 207

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 207

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

With shipping fees, language barriers, and tariffs, managing the logistics of global supply chains can be an overwhelming endeavor. Manufacturing and production labor in developing nations are significantly less expensive than in most developed nations, but these often lack safety and environmental precautions. Outsourcing Sourcing!

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 98

Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Branching Out.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Mexico El Paso Manufacturing 60

QAD

MAY 22, 2025

This is often the largest procurement cost for manufacturers. The total landed cost includes all expenses until the goods arrive at your manufacturing facility or distribution center. This will help you to identify opportunities for reducing shipping expenses through alternative carriers, transportation modes, or volume discounts.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction 52

QAD

APRIL 5, 2022

With this release, QAD has strengthened our cloud ERP offering by delivering new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to better address tomorrow’s challenges and rapidly respond to disruption in the marketplace. Digital Manufacturing. QAD Adaptive ERP 2022 Highlights. Integrated Supplier Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 98

Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2015

Growing Shipping Alliances Are Straining Major U.S. Borderfree manages all aspects of the international shopping experience, including site localization, multi-currency pricing, payment processing, fraud management, landed cost calculation, customs clearance and brokerage and global logistics services. Gateway Ports (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth. A drop in the price of crude oil in 2015 played a key role in the large declines in the dollar value of goods shipped by vessel and pipeline. January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. in February.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

QAD

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Manufacturing in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic’s single largest industry is automobile manufacturing, most of which is exported. In addition to automobiles, the Czech Republic manufactures glass, textiles, medicines, armaments, electronics, chemicals, food and beverages, and machinery and equipment. . of the GDP.

Czech Republic 103

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

But with wild fluctuations in prices, currency conversion rates, lead times and so on, IT systems have had difficulty coping in recent years. Food manufacturers need to look at signals such as the price of commodities and patterns of consumer demand to plan their buying based on outside-in bidirectional orchestration.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Demand Planning Software 52

Unleashed

MARCH 3, 2020

One of our New Zealand metalwork manufacturers who relies on overseas suppliers for their materials has seen huge supply shortages this month. You rely on sourcing from a low-cost country — sure they’re cheap but you may be risking currency volatility, corrupt governments, unexpected shipping fees and more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 105

QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With this release, QAD strengthens our cloud ERP offering to deliver new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, increase user productivity and boost the ability to make informed and intelligent decisions. Digital Manufacturing. QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1 Highlights. Enhancements include: Effective Enterprise Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 98

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. In a freeport goods can be imported, manufactured, and exported without incurring domestic customs duties or taxes.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

QAD has bolstered our cloud offerings with new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities that enhance user productivity and support informed and intelligent decision-making. QAD Process Intelligence also covers operational scenarios that ultimately improve finances, such as shipping and maintenance.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 98

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In the manufacturing arena, we are at the beginning of an industrial revolution labeled Industry 4.0 revolution is well and truly underway and is redefining traditional manufacturing processes once and for all. revolution is well and truly underway and is redefining traditional manufacturing processes once and for all.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Software 100

Elementum

AUGUST 24, 2015

We examine the manufacturing and supply chain implications of the Dow's fall. Analysts are worried about emerging markets suffering from a drop in raw material demand, which could slow manufacturing worldwide. Economists are pointing to a slump in Chinese manufacturing. China's Huge Losses are Seeing Global Repercussions.

Material Savings 60

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand Purchasing Skills 60

OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Manufacturers often need functionality specific to their industry. Manufacturing ERP provides more value as it has business and manufacturing operations modules. The eight use cases below show how these unique companies benefit from the implementation of manufacturing ERP. It will more than double its staff.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 52

Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Such information should include pricing (including quantity pricing and quantity discounts), purchase currency, margins, transaction histories, and key contact information. That includes not just product costs themselves, but transportation, customs duties, insurance, handling fees and any currency conversions.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

However the application of the Blockchain technology itself is not just limited to digital currency as the technology can be used for open collaboration for any information across almost any industry. And this information is also available to the downstream supply planners to enable the manufacturing. Manufacturing sector.

Supply Chain Software 96

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Network Software 96

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Dual production site capabilities: (If required, can the supplier manufacture your part(s) at a sister location?) We need to understand all the individual incremental cost drivers and how to monetize their costs to compare each option’s cost objectively. An often-overlooked cost differentiator is hard versus soft cost.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Modeling Manufacturing Procurement 98

Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

How to move forward is ultimately up to the manufacturer, but a logistics provider needs to be ready with the cost estimates for alternate delivery options. Cascading from the initial cost of a product is the expense incurred in shipping it – whether across the ocean or the country – plus handling and payment fees.

Optimal Sourcing 124

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

An interview with Toygar Narbay, Chairman of the Board at clothing manufacturer Narkonteks. Effective supply chain management has been vital in building a compelling offering – both as a manufacturer for leading international brands and in developing its own brand. Narkonteks Yönetim Kurulu Ba?kan? na göre uzatman?z, z, küresel haz?r

Price Reduction 87

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In particular, blockchain, a prolific technology that began as the underpinning for digital currencies, is proving useful in this regard.”[3] He writes, “Although the technology is far from mature, one area where it’s already having a concrete impact is in manufacturing and the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software Manufacturing Procurement 100

Enterra Insights

APRIL 30, 2019

consumers expect orders, with free shipping, to arrive within three days. To succeed, retailers and manufacturers need to understand what consumers want, how they want to purchase it, and where they want to accept delivery. are becoming increasingly demanding. A recent study from Accenture Strategy found that 62 percent of U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 100

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. They have come to grow dependent and accustomed to working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 74