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. The post The Impact of Poor Quality appeared first on Pivot88.

Quality 66

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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.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

And last month, we witnessed the havoc that winter storm Jonas unleashed along the east coast , dumping more than two feet of snow in Washington, DC, New York City, and other major cities, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and gridlock on the roads.

Supply Chain Strategy 100

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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

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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

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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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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Like manufacturing, warehouses, and the systems that manage them, are going through an inflection point. A recent survey completed by IQMS of 151 North American manufacturers found that the fastest growing manufacturers can orchestrate analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), mobile and real-time monitoring to grow 10% faster than their peers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 41

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

manufacturing in the 1990’s. One company chose several “lean champions” from among the hourly associates in the DC, and asked them to gather improvement ideas from their peers. VSM can ensure that there is “quality at the source”, i.e. things are done right the first time and that there are no rework loops.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 113

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

These shifts have changed the way that we live in a measurable way through its impact on the shopping mission, and the industry is responding in the products they stock, the means in which they source and the store formats and layouts that serve their customers. Private Label, Prepared Meals and Snacks.

Waste Reduction 46

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

These shifts have changed the way that we live in a measurable way through its impact on the shopping mission, and the industry is responding in the products they stock, the means in which they source and the store formats and layouts that serve their customers. Private Label, Prepared Meals and Snacks.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 40

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.

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Cognira

MAY 19, 2021

Selection Breadth of Assortment Quality of Product Specialty Interest Price Everyday low price Bulk pricing Coupons and promotions Service In-store experience – clean, friendly Education – recipes, in-store tastings, etc Convenience – store locations, BOPIS, delivery. Grocers, Vendors, and Manufacturers had other concerns.

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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 percent of U.S. percent the previous year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. That is every machine, factory, DC, mode of transportation, supplier, product, material, etc.

Optimal Sourcing 283

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Unleashed

JUNE 1, 2022

But according to Pearman this is being eroded by labour shortages, which are making it harder for taprooms to deliver a consistent, high quality customer experience. You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC. Labour shortages blunt the benefits of taprooms Taprooms have traditionally been the highest-margin channel for selling beer.

Trends 98

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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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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. Companies that have already got a manufacturing base in China are not necessarily at an advantage, as Bugaboo’s story illustrates. Regional DC. Free trade zone.

China 60

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

By providing an alternate and more sustainable energy source, this technology has enabled telecommunications companies to reduce their GHG emissions and carbon footprint across the globe. By utilizing these systems, scientists can gather real-time insights into gases and pollutants that compromise air quality and impact our climate.

Supply Chain Design Software 80

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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. That was the case for BASF, the global chemical manufacturer. There’s no IT required, either.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales over $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. Taking a Customer-Centric Approach. Also monitored were Whirlpool supplier SLA/KPI agreements.

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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

A survey conducted for Zebra’s Warehouse Vision Report found that 59% of IT and operations personnel in manufacturing, retail, transportation and wholesale market segments planned to expand process automation between 2017 and 2022. Bigger warehousing and DC enterprises may also utilize physical automation as well.

Warehousing 59

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

A survey conducted for Zebra’s Warehouse Vision Report found that 59% of IT and operations personnel in manufacturing, retail, transportation and wholesale market segments planned to expand process automation between 2017 and 2022. Bigger warehousing and DC enterprises may also utilize physical automation as well.

Warehousing 59

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 3, 2012

These new offerings will allow customers to profitably improve delivered freshness for food, ensure efficacy and quality of pharmaceuticals, and improve asset utilization. Intelleflex is enabling the intelligent supply chain with actionable data to optimize decision-making, reduce waste, and maximize quality and delivered freshness.

Supply Chain Design Software 92

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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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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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

On the other hand, if you’re a business leader who must try to juggle supply chain effectiveness with that of marketing, sales, or manufacture, the following sections highlight the supply chain basics that your company must get right in order to maximise revenue and profit. “What?” ” I hear you cry.

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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. DELMIA can help you accelerate your transformation journey.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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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. All these technologies combined to other technologies such as additive manufacturing, for example 3D printing, selective laser sintering, cobotic, AGV, etc., Sources : Boud, A. Haniff, D.

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.” If there are issues, are they ongoing? Have any root causes been identified and closed out?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? Quality of use and users matters as much or more to value creation as quantity [emphasis mine].

Predictive Analytics Software 50

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