Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. The manufacturing sector has been severely impacted by this trend because production jobs are highly technical.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. Darren Glanville: Country Manager UK & EMEA at Fathom – a technology and data-led finance partner that builds and runs smart finance functions. Review how you manufacture things,” Tim says.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Manufacturing KPIs. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Stephanie Krishnan – Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, IDC Asia/Pacific. “By By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models.”.

Supply Chain Design Software 264

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The systems–based on shipment and order data–were out of step with the market. With fixed models and hard-wired data feeds, teams could not adjust the planning systems to use consumption data or market indicators. Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

Manufacturers as well as consumer-oriented businesses need to embrace better fulfilment experiences for their customers. Order fulfilment refers to the process of receiving, processing, and delivering an order to a customer. Order fulfilment refers to the process of receiving, processing, and delivering an order to a customer.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. What is reverse Logistics?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

In the visibility use case avoid three watch outs: 1) Make Sure That The Data Is Actionable. In many deployments of telematics, companies get visibility on truck status, but the data is an overkill. Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. Master data.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

What is Mobility as it Applies to Manufacturing and Other Businesses? However, we are not referencing this kind of mobility when we are talking about mobility in manufacturing and logistics. The term refers not only to mobile workers and mobile devices, but also to the mobility of corporate data. mōˈbilədē/.

Manufacturing 120

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

What are Total Manufacturing Costs? Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. This looks at all stages of the manufacturing process from raw materials to work-in-progress to final result.

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crisp

JULY 12, 2023

As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. With timely data, companies are able to make informed decisions and react quickly to continuously changing market dynamics, ensuring they stay agile and responsive.

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

Single sourcing refers to a situation where a company specifically chooses to buy from one supplier, even though there are alternative suppliers available—often due to price or convenience. Sole sourcing , on the other hand, refers to a situation where a company has no choice but to buy from a single, monopolistic supplier.

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Fortunately, applying metrics to multi-source operational information that’s stored and managed in a data hubs greatly minimizes these issues. Here are 24 that Silvon has used with clients across various manufacturing industries to help them drive better supply chain performance. Logistics / Shipping Metrics That.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

When you’re running an ecommerce business, you need reliable suppliers and manufacturers to help you maintain seamless supply chain operations. In this guide, we walk you through the process of finding suppliers and manufacturers for your business. What is the difference between a supplier and a manufacturer? Let’s jump in.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Separately, the company said in the past year, Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit sued or referred for investigation over 1,300 criminals in the U.S., Over the years, Amazon’s strategy to tackle counterfeit goods focused on providing data to law enforcement and taking aggressive enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 26, 2019

An EDI 856 is known as an Advance Shipping Notice (ASN). This could include: Carrier information Description of products and their respective quantities Tracking numbers Purchase order numbers Barcodes for each container/carton Types of packaging used Configuration of items in the shipping container/transportation equipment.

Shipping 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is the portion of E2E that is most commonly referred to as “real-time transportation visibility”. According to McKinsey, an auto manufacturer, on average, has around 250 tier-one suppliers – and 18,000 across the full value chain. Aerospace manufacturers have an average of 200 tier-one suppliers and 12,000 across all tiers.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 12, 2022

Recent economic pressures and labor shortages have forced manufacturers and factories to become more flexible and efficient, but many don’t know where to start. 14 Manufacturing Trends in 2022. Accessible Automation. Automation is not entirely new in the manufacturing world, but there is now widespread adoption of the practice.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 17, 2022

The shop floor is the cornerstone of the manufacturing process. In this blog, you will learn how a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), also known as a Shop Floor Execution System (SFES), embedded in an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system transformed an industrial machinery manufacturer’s shop floor to help grow their business.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. A connected supply chain breaks down data silos and consolidates data, plans and processes into one central platform.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The final goal was to develop end-to-end visibility based on leveraging data analytics. What a Supply Chain Digital Transformation Means Unsurprisingly, a company as large as Mars has a highly complex supply chain involving global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution. Aera refers to these algorithms as Aera Skills.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Shipping containers are like scotch. . But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. As ocean carriers were just signing checks to build massive ships, the global financial crises hit and shipment volumes sunk like a Led Zeppelin. Enter COVID-19. FREE SAMPLE REPORT.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

When companies talk about improving their forecasting, they are most often referring to demand forecasting. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. forecasting product sales at 10,000 stores.

Forecasting 189

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. As ocean carriers were just signing checks to build massive ships, the global financial crises hit and shipment volumes sunk like a Led Zeppelin. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this blog, we look at the “deemed export” laws of the United States and what the restrictions mean for manufacturers and universities. You will also note that this information does not necessarily have to be physically sent to a foreign country — granting a foreign national access to data is the same as exporting it to a foreign country.

Supply Chain Software 52

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

Supply chain agility refers to how quickly and efficiently an ecommerce supply chain can react to changes in the market and customer demand. Gain visibility into operations and access real-time data. Working with multiple manufacturers. Customers expect fast, consistent, and reliable shipping. Download the Guide.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. Initially, we handled all shipping in-house, which quickly became unsustainable as our customer base expanded. Just kidding.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What Is Shipping Lead Time? Lead time typically refers to the total time needed from purchase order origination to delivery to a customer. When comparing shipping costs for a Zipline customer, having additional shipping lead time provided the shipper with substantial savings. Let’s explore why else it matters.

Freight 52

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Not one supply chain conference or event goes by without some random discussions on big data. Presenter after presenter make grandiose statements about how big data will change the way supply chains operate and how everything will be incredibly different. Now, that would be some useful information – big data or otherwise.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

E-Commerce Demand Will Lead to the Urbanization of Warehousing As explained by On Time Logistics , the urbanization of warehousing refers to the increased use of warehouse space to move product closer to consumers. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game.

Demand Planning Software 150

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. The CPG supply chain generates volumes of data that—when leveraged correctly—can be a differentiator for brands. What is Logistics Data? Learn More.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SupplyPike

JUNE 26, 2019

An EDI 856 is known as an Advance Shipping Notice (ASN). This could include: Carrier information Description of products and their respective quantities Tracking numbers Purchase order numbers Barcodes for each container/carton Types of packaging used Configuration of items in the shipping container/transportation equipment.

Shipping 40

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. Amazon’s Virtuous Circle One of the key elements of Amazon’s logistics strategy is what they refer to as the “virtuous circle.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Mobile data collection is an automated solution to help warehouses collect supply chain data at every stage of the distribution process using mobile devices that transact against your inventory management system in real time. Mobile data collection can: Improve accuracy and productivity. Your Organization Is Growing.

Warehousing 52

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

Warehouse automation in the form of mobile barcoding and data collection are vital technologies for survival in a pandemic climate. This has become even more apparent as manufacturers and warehouses adjust to irregular surges in demand with significantly disrupted supply chains caused by COVID-19.

Supply Chain Software 55

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Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

If a manufacturer has to wait an extra day for raw materials to arrive, they might lose a customer. In manufacturing, for example, lead time refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to move through the entire production process , from when the initial order or request was made to the final delivery. Let’s dive in.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan? Without an effective supply chain plan, manufactures cannot make accurate and timely decisions on what to buy, what to make, what to move, what to stock, when to launch and when to discontinue. Necessity, as the saying goes, is the mother of invention.

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