Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

There is no unifying data model to align procurement and manufacturing, transportation and distribution, revenue management and demand planning, or sales account teams with supply chain planning. This could all change if we discard our current definitions of supply chain planning and start anew.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

Last Friday night, Aptean announced a definitive agreement to acquire Logility at $14.30 The Salesforce.com model is primarily a pipeline management tool suitable for discrete markets but not process manufacturers. Optimity was a strong technology that emerged in the Australian market for small process-based manufacturers.)

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2025

“ Definition Cambridge Press I firmly believe that unlearning must precede change management. Here I share the definitions given by the students in their final homework submitted at the end of class: “Outside-in planning is a proactive, market-driven approach that uses external signals (e.g., What Is Outside-in Planning?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We are not clear on definition. … So, if you use [my] definition, you might ask, how are we doing commercially against this goal? . … So, if you use [my] definition, you might ask, how are we doing commercially against this goal? ” • Implement digital and automated manufacturing. The reason?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

But in the context of the Shippers Council, the shipper is the cargo owner (or BCO beneficial cargo owner), usually a manufacturer, who contracts with a logistics service provider (LSP), which, in the Councils definition, can be a transportation (land, sea, air) company, an express company, a forwarder, or a full-fledged 3PL.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Philip, and other supply chain planning sales teams, have profited over the decades on the back of the historic definition of supply chain planning. Today, companies measure too many metrics without a clear definition of value. The video is captured in front of beautiful yachts and homes on the Florida canal.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Implementing lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes and eliminate waste. Root cause analysis: Identifying the root causes of quality problems, such as manufacturing defects, poor packaging, or transportation issues. defects, damage, non-conformance).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 16, 2025

Today, we have the same taxonomy definition in supply chain planning pl atforms (as portrayed in the recent Gartner Magic Quadrant), and the processes are labeled as “Best Practices” when they should be seen as “Historic Processes.” In parallel, Mars, a private food manufacturer purchased Kellanova (NYSE: K) for $35.9

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! Manufacturers now generate and own vast volumes of it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Using design theory, the current definitions of planning have regressed despite the advance of promising technologies. Technology can automate role-based views up and down the river of demand for all roles: marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and human resources. As a result, demand variability grew.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Revolutionizing Discrete and Smart Manufacturing with Advanced Automation and Data Insights Manufacturing: The Story So Far The first Industrial Revolution was above all a technological revolution, with innovations such as mechanized cotton spinning, coke-fired blast furnaces, steam engines and machine tools driving rapid change.

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IQMS

AUGUST 5, 2022

Sustainable manufacturing has become essential for manufacturers to maintain customer loyalty, win new business, and remain competitive in today’s supply chain based marketplace. In the past, manufacturers were slow to set goals in this area. Sustainable manufacturing also enhances employee, community, and product safety.”

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

This week: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America; Aerospace manufacturer plans $120M expansion in Texas; and Third-party logistics provider plans warehouse near Houston. Donohoe said manufacturers in Mexico across sectors such as automotive, electronics, and industrial goods have been ramping up exports to the U.S.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2025

The Current Landscape “Manufacturing pessimism has spiked dramatically in April as industrial producers deal with changing tariff plans and try to assess how global trade policy will impact their costs and operations in the coming months.” The landscape is rather brighter in the emerging manufacturing superpowers.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 9, 2025

Instead of high-level frameworks, attendees heard directly from global manufacturers including RHI Magnesita, Teleflex, and Marelli. We underestimated the difficulty of harmonizing data definitions,” David acknowledged. Sign up now The post The Key Manufacturing Highlights from aim10x Europe appeared first on o9 Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Duncon Angrove, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Yonder What became quite clear over the course of the week was more evidence that the elephant is definitely still in the room, and ICON demonstrated that the rationale for supply chain modernization isnt about a solution provider just trying to sell wares.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Local SEO helps Supply Chain Management at every stage: Finding resources required for manufacturing efficiently; Manufacturing products and goods with local labor involved; Distributing goods and services to local customers. What is Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Subscribe 7 Ways to Improve Quality Control in Food Manufacturing! So, it’s not just about food quality control any more for manufacturers. Sometimes, this could be in the actual factory itself, but what usually gets on the news is when something happens at stores (which isn’t the retailer’s or the manufacturer’s fault.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Definition and Overview Mobile inventory management refers to the use of mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets, to manage and track inventory levels, monitor stock movements, and perform other inventory-related tasks. By implementing mobile inventory management, you transform your inventory from a burden into a strategic advantage.

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

This blog explains what a successful procurement strategy looks like in 2025, including a working definition, a strategic procurement framework, and the key steps to building one. But what does it actually take to regain control and build a procurement strategy that’s both resilient and scalable?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2025

10 Different Definitions! The backbone of this system is the process of Supply Chain Management , the handling of the production flow responsible for every step of the process, from manufacturing a product to customer experience and profitability. What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? Businesses act as a large ecosystem.

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

This blog explains what a successful procurement strategy looks like in 2025, including a working definition, a strategic procurement framework, and the key steps to building one. But what does it actually take to regain control and build a procurement strategy that’s both resilient and scalable?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Lead time typically encompasses various supply chain stages, including order processing, manufacturing, transportation, and delivery. Production lead time: Also known as manufacturing lead time, it is the time required to complete a manufacturing process, from sourcing raw materials to completion of a finished product.

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IQMS

MARCH 22, 2024

Overcoming the challenges of making company-wide manufacturing operations more customer-driven requires a clear definition of success. Accurate, real-time production visibility improves product quality, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction while driving down manufacturing costs at the plant level.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 13, 2025

Digital ID for Batteries: Contains data on ESG performance, manufacturing history, and provenance, aiding battery life extension and recycling. The goal is to establish shared rules, definitions, and principles to conceptualize cross-sectoral DPPs and support a circular economy.

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Today’s manufacturers face unique challenges. The system can also help a manufacturer to fulfill orders faster and instantaneously trace ordered products within the warehouse. Standalone WMS solutions can work well for manufacturers that want an in-depth, customizable tool specific to their business.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Manufacturing companies, for example, need AI to highlight insights from infinite data sources. Definitely not in its modern form. The fear that AI will take over meaningful work that people enjoy comes from watching companies implement AI without a thoughtful strategy. Like every solution, AI must have a purpose and a reason.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Manufacturers have been trying to prevent these experiences since the dawn of products. While MRP software can’t fix all your inventory challenges, it is an essential piece of the production planning puzzle for most manufacturers. Manufacturers of all sorts use this software to make their lives and production processes easier.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ecosystem in Practice: Building a Best-In-Class Manufacturing Tech Stack Full Transcript Below: Rony Kubat All right. We found that a lot of our customers have just kind of started doing the smart manufacturing and digitization of operations, so these partnerships are new. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Rony Kubat.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If your estimations are lower than actual, it could lead to unnecessary and costly inventory replenishment, and in the case of manufacturing, it could result in overproduction. With KPIs, less is definitely more. Can you imagine if you had to try and keep an eye on 20 different instruments? It’s the same with KPIs.

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

Without a shared definition of terms like “savings” or “risk,” collaboration may stall and action on insights can be delayed, limiting impact across the business. What High-Performing Spend Analysis Enables at Scale High-performing teams use spend analysis as a springboard for creating broader value.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This creates a continuous flow of information between design tools, simulation environments, and manufacturing systems allowing all stakeholders to access a single source of truth. This will result in minimal changes to the design and BOM while still allowing purchasing and manufacturing to continue with minimal delays.

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E2open

MAY 25, 2025

NYSE: ETWO) (“E2open” or the “Company”), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with a leading multi-enterprise network, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by WiseTech Global Limited (ASX: WTC) (“WiseTech”), a leading provider of logistics execution software solutions.

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QAD

JANUARY 16, 2025

To achieve an optimal level of connectivity, KION turned to QAD Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to support the global manufacturer in cultivating strong relationships and maintaining clear communication with suppliers across all levels.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Manufacturers can add in market volatility, fluctuating supply chains, and unpredictable lead times. The definition of ERP, which stands for enterprise resource planning, is a system that unifies an organization’s departments and processes into a single, centralized body of information. That’s where ERP comes in. What Is ERP?

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