Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. We are providing much better customer service, we are selling more, and we are more profitable.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 201

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Solutions Scenario Planning 201

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). Today, only 4% of companies are the first to buy new technology—a 40% decline from post Y2K in 2001. He asked me to help him understand why his customer service and shipment reliability were poor. We started the conversation with sourcing. Less Collaborative. His response?

Procurement Analytics 219

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 219

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Yes, companies need the right materials at the right time to drive customer service. A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Let’s take a closer look at sourcing.

Optimal Sourcing 171

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 171

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). Today, only 4% of companies are the first to buy new technology—a 40% decline from post Y2K in 2001. He asked me to help him understand why his customer service and shipment reliability were poor. We started the conversation with sourcing. Less Collaborative. His response?

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

Supply Chain Design Software 301

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 301

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 89

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

It enables you to figure out the “what,” the “when,” the “where,” and the “how many” behind all your manufacturing activities: What: Determine the exact product mix you’ll need to produce to satisfy customer demand. Your master production schedule also enables you to understand the constraints across your entire manufacturing network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) The process mistakes include: Mistake #1. Mistake #3. My challenge?

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.

Negotiating Skills 95

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 95

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?”

Supply Chain Design Software 186

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 186

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Medical Device Manufacturer. In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider. The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service).

Modeling 239

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 239

Logility

MAY 25, 2023

Inventory control is the act of managing and organizing stock to meet customer demand without surplus or deficiency. It’s a delicate balancing act that directly influences a company’s profitability and customer service levels. Poor inventory management can lead to stockouts, overstocks, or worse, lost customers.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory 130

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

This team was working on quality improvements and found that the flows crossed 117 disconnected documents in access, excel, and google analytics. These sources while functional are difficult to connect. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 175

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 175

OptiProERP

JANUARY 8, 2020

Analysts are joining in: A Walker study reported that customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator by the end of 2020. Gartner calls customer experience the new battlefield, with 80 percent of companies expecting to compete mostly or completely based on customer experience by 2020.

Manufacturing Procurement 101

Manufacturing Procurement Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 101

IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

99% of mid-market manufacturing executives are familiar with Industry 4.0, Mid-market manufacturers getting the most value out of Industry 4.0 excel at orchestrating a variety of technologies to find new ways to excel at product quality, improve shop floor productivity, meet delivery dates, and control costs. no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 56

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Without a kitchen, I depended on the drive-thru services of outlets like Starbucks and McDonalds. Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. Customer Service Failure. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence.

Customer Service 287

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 287

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

The third issue is the lack of understanding that global processes–to maximize the economies of scale in transportation and material buying–need strong governance. This allows shared services of procurement and transportation to function smoothly to achieve the economies of scale. Planners need time to plan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 150

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

This team is not buying the message. The team was organized around the functional silos of source, make and deliver. So much so, that three years ago, I founded a research company to focus on understanding supply chain excellence. I also believed that this company would have the best inventory and customer service.

Manufacturing Procurement 285

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 285

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This can be costly in man hours, customer service (goods needed cannot be processed), accidents (safety): unloading a container and the forklift dies: the pallet slips off the forklift tines which can injure employees. Create a consortium of buyers (a client and several of their suppliers) to buy needed logistics supplies (i.e.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 120

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

Supply Chain Software 30

Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. The example that I give in the first post is the focus of manufacturing strategies to drive strong results to improve Return on Assets (ROA) that have actually caused a deterioration in operating margin. You got it! A Case Study.

Supply Chain Planning Software 260

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 260

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Read on to learn how you can make your supply chain function with less cost, greater efficiency, and improved customer service —or perhaps all three—by handing off some relevant activities to an external contractor.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Over the past few decades, companies have realized that the way they bring products to market – from sourcing parts and services, to manufacturing, to shipping, to distribution – isn’t just a practical necessity, but an avenue for competitive advantage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 111

o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

In particular, the landscape is being challenged with a number of fundamental drivers: The changing consumer preferences with the move towards fresh, natural/organic/healthy, convenience foods and locally sourced products but at the same time looking for value. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Modeling Material Savings 52

o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

In particular, the landscape is being challenged with a number of fundamental drivers: The changing consumer preferences with the move towards fresh, natural/organic/healthy, convenience foods and locally sourced products but at the same time looking for value. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. When it comes to customer service, how you manage your WooCommerce order fulfilment plays a vital role in meeting customer expectations. For a retailer, this can mean sourcing bulk goods directly from wholesalers or manufacturers.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Material Savings 52

USC Consulting Group

APRIL 1, 2020

The plans take into account projections made by the sales and marketing departments, the resources available from manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and finance, and are directed toward hitting the company’s objectives. Any additional strategies (make or buy, market share, flexibility)? Measure performance.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 75

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Based in Rotterdam, he is responsible within the global supply chain of Cargill Animal Nutrition (CAN) for the task of establishing S&OP and Supply Chain Process Optimisation across five global regions with 250 factories, multiple distribution and warehousing activities and customer service points. All three should be in balance.”.

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

Because of widespread global supply chains and e-commerce’s need of moving goods across continents, there is constant pressure on merchants and manufacturers to compress planning cycles, reduce production lead times, and speed up deliveries. Higher customer satisfaction leads to repeat purchases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 70

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often. When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?”

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Try thinking of it this way, if you plan to make big profits, you would need to invest and diversify your portfolio into several sources to improve your chance of success. Also, the Risk of fluctuations is present as whatever happens to such stocks can no longer be sold at its original purchase value.

Inventory Reduction 90

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 90

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

You source competitively and you have a robust Supplier Certification process in place. Manufacturing operates like a Rolls Royce with the full raft of certification and manufacturing excellence credits. Raw and packaging materials arrive on time in full and the supplier relationships are good.

Warehousing 100

Warehousing S&OP Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Procurement – the effective purchasing of raw materials, back-office goods and professional services – as well as Logistics – the orchestration of the movement of those goods – might not seem to be as important as sales, marketing, R&D or finance at first blush. The best in the business can get you all three.

Manufacturing Procurement 72

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 72

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Natural Language Processing (NLP): Facilitating Human-like Interactions NLP allows for natural interaction between humans and machines, making it invaluable in customer service and data processing. Metrics here could range from employee satisfaction rates, due to reduced menial tasks, to customer service improvements.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

For example, manufacturing may be tasked to fill all orders which requires having inventory on-hand in distribution centers. Columbus asserts, “AI is revolutionizing how organizations digitally transform their security strategies as threats to customers’ identities, and personal data continue to proliferate.”

Columbus 100

Columbus Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software 100