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The Pivot to Reshoring – What Does that Mean for Your ERP Solution?

IQMS

In response, a growing number of North American manufacturers are pivoting to reshoring. Shifting to a modern ERP system can help manage some of the challenges of reshoring and manufacturing processes in a changing world. There are four top drivers behind most manufacturers’ decisions to reshore. Why Do Companies Reshore?

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The Fallacy of the Self-driving Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

The perspective of a manufacturing leader is quite different than that of a business leader in logistics. Companies having the teams from source, make, and deliver reporting to a common leader tend to be the most balanced, with the smallest gaps between operations and commercial teams. Happy thanksgiving to those in the United States.

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) is headquartered in Akron, Ohio in the United States. 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.

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Outside-in Process Q&A

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.) Their goal is clear–stabilize the blood supply in the United States. When implemented in an organization, we add customer service (orders shipped complete and in full).

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Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction

Logistics Viewpoints

Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. The company sources goods from 36,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. We have 10 regional distribution centers in the United States and we have one in Canada.

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. Lead times expanded even for domestic manufacturers because they sourced raw materials from overseas.

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What Value Are You Getting From Planning?

Supply Chain Shaman

Spiraling transportation costs, tariff shifts and increased expectations for customer service sparks new interest in supply chain planning. Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. On customer service? Reference Figure 1.