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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

” Traditional planning models optimize functional processes to improve cost and customer service. For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? You are right. This is an opportunity.

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Managing Supply Chain Planning in the World of Scarcity

Supply Chain Shaman

This is amplified across the supply chain into an exponential impact on inventory and planned orders for manufacturing. When we measure the bullwhip impact (in my class on outside-in process thinking), the bullwhip between manufacturing and procurement is 2-3X. With the unabated growth in complexity, the bullwhip effect grew.

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The Tale of the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Magic Quadrant and Minestrone Soup

Supply Chain Shaman

The research methodology for the Supply Chains to Admire compares the performance of a company against its industry peer group for the metrics of Year-over-Year Revenue Growth, Inventory Turns, Operating Margin, and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE). For 80% of industries, the supply chain metrics represent more than 40% impact on value.

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8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts

RFgen

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. Which warehouse performance metrics should be tracked? The post 8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts appeared first on RFgen.

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Lean Into Agentic AI

Supply Chain Shaman

Lean Into the Answer While lean proceses are often used in manufacturing. Lean thinking focuses on maximizing value for the end customer by minimizing waste and improving collaboration. Perpetual Inventory Latency: What is the latency for the perpetual inventory signal to customer service and online ordering systems?

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Distributor Management – Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for FMCG Principals

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

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AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. There is no question that AI and ML will have important roles in shaping the future of manufacturing ERP. What is AI and ML?