Supply Chain Matters

MAY 25, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s reports that the German economy has officially slid into recession, and along with that, ongoing manufacturing recessionary conditions as-well. That stated, such a definition is predicated on historic measures as contrasted with current conditions. percent in April.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

The plot revolves around an investigative murder against a backdrop of the devastation caused by the greenhouse effect—pollution, food shortages, depleted resources, poverty, and overpopulation—not much different from the issues we’re facing today. It featured a nightmarish tagline— Soylent Green is people.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Let’s start with definitions: Self Service Planning: Decision support technologies designed for business leaders to use analytic techniques on a collaborative platform to improve business planning. Their messaging is generally to an IT audience, assuming that the current definition of the solution footprint (taxonomy) is sufficient.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This is even though the penguins are starving and the only food source is in the water. Only 1/3 of manufacturing companies feel that they are equal to current disruptions. These definitions are shared in an earlier post.) How do companies get the inspiration and courage to jump? I don’t know.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We’re truly in a time of significant change when it comes to how we manufacture products. The digitization of manufacturing processes have transformed production speed, cost, safety, capabilities and all-around efficiency. . Let’s start with a definition. manufacturing revolution has built off the 3.0 Industry 4.0

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

With expectations of higher on-shelf availability and lower inventory costs, the pressure on delivery performance has intensified—as has the need for manufacturers, retailers, and carriers to work together to create efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chains. The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The definition of the IoT sums it up; it is “a network of dedicated physical objects that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment.”. Furthermore, the IoT is directly linked to better risk management programs in manufacturing too, explains Industry Week. Where Do We Stand Today?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In both cases, there is a clear definition of “winning.” While shipping craziness is abating, the issues and implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war, energy shortages in China and Europe, food instability in Africa, and the global water crisis reverberate as disruption after disruption in the supply chain. The reason? Closed Loop.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 17, 2020

However, with manufacturers and supply chains across the world reeling with the ongoing problems the pandemic has presented, we are seeing a definite shift in the ways business is conducted. Overall, factory shutdown and manufacturing delays have shrunk foreign direct investment by 5-15% , as global trade and supply is interrupted.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods. By definition, in the current state, supply chain planners work in a lose/lose environment. Wrong focus I thought. The reason? The problem?

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RFgen

JULY 18, 2019

A food recall can happen at any time. That’s why supply chain enterprises need food traceability software. When it comes to handling food in the supply chain, a recall on a food product can make a severe dent in the bottom line. Food Recalls on the Rise. Beyond Flowers Food: Recent Food Recalls in the News.

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RFgen

JULY 18, 2019

A food recall can happen at any time. That’s why supply chain enterprises need food traceability software. When it comes to handling food in the supply chain, a recall on a food product can make a severe dent in the bottom line. Food Recalls on the Rise. Beyond Flowers Food: Recent Food Recalls in the News.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In APAC, the concept of innovative-Automation has made OMRON create immense value for the manufacturing segment by solving varied issues in multifarious sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, FMCG, digital and logistics to name just a few. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 11, 2024

In conversations with retailers using Blue Yonder solutions, we guesstimate that about 40% of SKUs in a grocery store meet the definition of slow mover, selling less than one unit a week. A manufacturer that has a limited number of SKUs might not have that many that are slow-moving. Now’s the time to make a change.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

Certain supply chains like maintenance parts, designer/fashion items, new product launches, and food service items must be managed in an agile supply chain. The key is to align these product flows with the efficient supply chain flows to minimize cycle stock in manufacturing and maximize transportation assets. I hope this helps.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. We are very early in the definition of outside-in processes. year-over-year while the food increased 4.6% Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. All are out of balance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. We are very early in the definition of outside-in processes. year-over-year while the food increased 4.6% Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. All are out of balance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Food and beverage companies are experiencing double-digit demand. For years Campbells strove to grow the soup category only to lose share in the soup category due to limited manufacturing capacity for the Swanson’s brand. Today, the bellies of the airplanes are full, and the cost of air freight is too high for many manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We have highlighted CEO and other C-Suite appointments involving many corporations such as Apple, BMW, Dow Chemical, General Motors , McCormack Foods , among others. During the heights of the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for snacking or indulgence products elevated, being a comfort food for consumers.

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Logility

MAY 12, 2020

As a former Director of Supply Chain Management for a multi-national, multi-channel food manufacturer, I experienced first-hand the variety of challenging problems faced by supply chain planners in the unforgiving Food and Beverage Industry. As the first person with a title of supply chain management at a $2.5B

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Look at the circular pattern of the results.” Any takers here? The goals of the system.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about food safety. However, there’s another aspect to food safety that doesn’t always attract as much attention: commercial food packaging. Common FCS used in commercial food packaging include adhesives, coatings, plastic, paper, colorants, antimicrobials, and antioxidants.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. The old adage “If you can measure it, you can manage it” has definitely proven itself time and time again. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. Defining the Roadmap for FY2022.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

From housing materials such as lumber to food and dairy shortfalls, there are signs that an even more devastating event could be on the horizon. But you can definitely be too late. Lower WIP and semi-finished items, as well as overall set-up time impacts. The truth is that another chip shortage isn’t just possible – it’s inevitable.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It has most definitely impacted how people buy products of all types and in all industries. For example, manufacturers have had to alter business models to be able to accommodate the change in consumer behavior. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

There are growing worries about global food security. Earlier this year, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, stated, “This year’s food crisis is about lack of access. Next year’s could be about lack of food.”[1] ”[1] When lack of food is a concern, food waste should also be a concern.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

I think one of the huge problems is that US-centric food companies (Kellogg, General Mills, Smucker’s, Conagra etc.) In 2015, I worked with a manufacturer of men’s underwear. (My The manufacturer had an infestation problem. Raise your hand and ask for definitions. Stories from the Field. I lost trust in the brand.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

The exact percentage of grocery sales coming from e-commerce depends on the source and method of analysis, as well as whether the researcher includes non-consumable items in its category definition.” online grocery sales grew 17.9% [in 2021] after 94.4% growth in 2020. This in turn increases throughput and efficiency.

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Unleashed

JULY 7, 2021

73% of consumers say they ‘”definitely or probably” will change their consumption habits to reduce their environmental impact ( Nielsen ), presenting a huge opportunity for food manufacturers. So what are the eco-friendly food packaging options available to the food and drink industry right now? Bioplastics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2019

Manufacturing companies are statistically less satisfied with their S&OP processes in 2019 than they were in 2016 at a 90% confidence level. Process definition? A manufacturing company with annual revenues greater than 5B$ operates seven S&OP processes and is dependent on five technologies. The Research. .

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this posting we highlight today’s announcement by supply chain planning technology provider Logility indicating a definitive agreement to acquire Garvis , described as a visionary startup that combines large language models (LLM’s) with AI-native demand forecasting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” For this definition see my last post, Companies Chained to Traditional Processes Will Experience the Whip.

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synchrono

MARCH 19, 2018

A few years ago, Aberdeen Group did a study that showed that 63% of “best in class” manufacturers still used spreadsheets for planning. Since there is no such thing as a crystal ball that shows future demand, manufacturers who want to break free from this vicious cycle need to replace forecast-based planning with reality-based planning.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. 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. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 14, 2022

In a manufacturing context, it means adding value to semi-finished parts or raw materials and making something out of them e.g. metal fabrication is the process of creating metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling metal pieces that are used in making machines, parts, and structures. Email Address. The Automation of Fabrication.

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Synovos

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of Outsourcing MRO Integrated Supply Chain for Food Manufacturers When RS Integrated Supply first started managing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for one US food manufacturer, the client was a fledgling company. “I Industry challenges The food industry also faces its own specific challenges.

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