Pivot88

JULY 9, 2019

Quality is one of the most discussed and least understood subjects in the apparel industry. In many organizations, quality still equals the state of the product during final inspection, or even when it arrives in their warehouses or stores, or worse, with the customer. Logistics costs & air freight. Unplanned service.

Quality 66

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

Inventory control inside the retail DC is not typically done with roving robots, although Walmart did try drone-based stock taking in the warehouse a few years ago. 13 More typical is sensor-based tracking using RFID on pallets or cartons to count and locate stock within the DC. Bringing the Outside In.

Internet of things 78

Internet of things Retail Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 78

BlueYonder

AUGUST 21, 2017

Sourcing may be the area of greatest opportunity, where a shift to online channel provides more options to prepare the appropriate source/inventory from which to process the order request. Changes to Supply Chain Models. Transportation elements will also be impacted by these changing models.

Supply Chain Planning 43

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 business logistics system jumped up 10.4

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 21, 2017

Sourcing may be the area of greatest opportunity, where a shift to online channel provides more options to prepare the appropriate source/inventory from which to process the order request. Changes to Supply Chain Models. Transportation elements will also be impacted by these changing models.

Supply Chain Planning 40

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing Modeling 40

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Intelligent IBP effectively combines human and machine strengths with good decision practices to consistently make timely, high-quality, horizon agnostic business decisions. We will decide and response faster in our supply chain and make higher quality operational and strategic decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This is a theme that was discussed a year ago at a conference in DC on Transportation Infrastructure, over coffee with William Lucas from Caterpillar. If we can’t protect it or get it to the line, quality will be impacted. We talked about focusing on transportation as an issue that needs to be specifically addressed.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. By integrating all of these steps, companies can create a single source of truth, which makes decision making faster and more agile. In the digital step, companies integrate all data sources to consolidate data on a cloud platform.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Ask any manufacturer what their top two priorities are today, and they’ll tell you product quality and finding new digitally-driven business models. WMS’ inflection point is a direct result of manufacturers needing to increase product and service quality while making sure new digital business models succeed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 41

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Its low-cost model relies on optimized sourcing, logistics and distribution. Stores 230+ (including 60 franchises), 1 DC. cut in DC Inventory in 18 weeks. %. The technical implementation went very smoothly with all the chain’s suppliers, its 230-plus stores and the DC all brought onto the system in a matter of months.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 27, 2019

Whether in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage or any other sector, manufacturers face the same challenges: how to lower costs and cut lead times while maintaining or improving quality. Machine breakdowns and quality issues are often some of the biggest issues affecting OEE, and this is where the “Industry 4.0” Other Sources: [link].

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

That is every machine, factory, DC, mode of transportation, supplier, product, material, etc. When supply plans don’t pan out it is less about the model than it is about a data quality issue or an unexpected occurrence. At Coupa supplier risk is also flagged for single source or capacity constraints.

Optimal Sourcing 283

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

China is not only an attractive market in terms of sourcing and manufacturing but also for the sale of goods due to the rapid growth of its middle class. For example, no single logistics service provider has a distribution network resembling anything close to nationwide coverage. Regional DC. Notion of quality.

China 60

China Distribution Inventory Reduction DC 60

Resilinc

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, with geopolitical situations and increased legislation causing sourcing disruptions, companies and governments are under pressure to find ways to mitigate risk and achieve better visibility into their multi-tier supply networks. I took part in a round table in DC a couple of months ago with AUKUS—Australia, U.K.,

Aerospace 61

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Elementum

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Furthermore, since every process and every step is now tracked in a single source of truth, there is the added benefit of analytics to identify trends and systematically address recurring problems. The same can be said of your other Excel-based processes, like NPIs, quality issues, supplier delays, and many more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Don’t Confuse Demand Forecasting with Demand Planning The two terms are often used interchangeably, and this is often a source of confusion. So bias is best thought of as a measure of the quality of your organizational consensus forecasting process. Now here’s my list: 1. This is an apples to oranges comparison.

Forecasting 52

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Don’t Confuse Demand Forecasting with Demand Planning The two terms are often used interchangeably, and this is often a source of confusion. So bias is best thought of as a measure of the quality of your organizational consensus forecasting process. Now here’s my list: 1. This is an apples to oranges comparison.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 52

Oracle SCM

JANUARY 2, 2018

Massive weather disruptions constitute a potential logistical nightmare. When La Niña threatens the ability to source material, manage operations and inventory, or transport it, it becomes a supply chain problem. So what are the right ways to prepare a WMS for weather-related events?

Supply Chain Software 114

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

This year’s 2012 Sailing to New Heights with Logility Award was presented to KGP Logistics, one of the country's largest single-source value-added suppliers of supply chain services, communications equipment and integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

More costly to implement, physical automation only provides a reasonable ROI for larger high-volume warehouse and distribution center (DC) operations. Bigger warehousing and DC enterprises may also utilize physical automation as well. Modern warehouses typically use process automation in one form or another.

Warehousing 59

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

More costly to implement, physical automation only provides a reasonable ROI for larger high-volume warehouse and distribution center (DC) operations. Bigger warehousing and DC enterprises may also utilize physical automation as well. Modern warehouses typically use process automation in one form or another.

Warehousing 59

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 59

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 3, 2021

In my previous blog , we delved into the paradigm shift in warehouse and distribution center (DC) functions and uncovered key themes and insights from our live Q&A with Reuters Events, Prologis and Henkel held on June 29. Operational Visibility. Accelerating Transformation. Sustainability.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

You want to know that you have received exactly what was ordered, both in terms of quality and quantity, and that damaged or otherwise defective goods and materials never make it into your warehouse inventory. Inventory management begins with sourcing and cuts across purchasing and logistics functions. Warehouse Management.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Getting customers what they want, in a timely manner and at the lowest possible cost (without sacrificing quality) is the foundation of any product-based business. A lot of my colleagues spend enormous resources and headaches trying to find reliable manufacturers, and I knew early on, from day one, that I wanted to have everything in house.

Optimal Sourcing 55

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KEPLER Consulting

APRIL 9, 2018

Quality control or maintenance. The objective is to eliminate causes of non quality on products in order to reach zero defect. Sources : Boud, A. Washington, DC: U.S. Improvement of knowledge and know-how: The aim is to increase the skills of production operators as well as technicians. Haniff, D. Internet of things.

Analytics Software 40

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

“They have multi-sourced key commodities or strategic components to reduce their reliance on any one supplier, and they had considered inventory strategy to buffer against supply chain disruption.” One great way to do this is by leveraging the services of an efficient logistics software development company.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. Photo By: MAJ Aaron Haney.

Predictive Analytics Software 50

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