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Why It Matters

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the last five years, I have helped two companies, Sonoco Products and Owens Illinois (OI) with their selection of technologies to improve Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning. Owens Illinois provides glass products and Sonoco Products provides flexible packaging. It was their way of “shaping demand.”

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Pet Food Experts Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management

Herlitz Inventory Management

Pet Food Experts Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management to Manage Daily Forecasting and Purchasing Solutions for its 4,500 Retail Partners in 34 States. Pet Food Experts signed with Herlitz Inventory Management to deliver more efficient and more profitable solutions for its forecasting and purchasing process.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

SCMDOJO

is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy.

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Traceability Software for Process Manufacturing and Discrete Manufacturing

RFgen

Process manufacturers can leverage traceability technology to meet compliance regulations. Discrete manufacturers use these solutions to better manage inventory and reduce costs. Nowadays, customers demand more: more pricing options, more means of delivery, and more access to supply chain data. Pharmaceutical and Life Science.

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Digital Transformations Are Not Just for the Big Guys

Logistics Viewpoints

Case in point: Brook Furniture Rental has invested in new technologies to undertake a true digital evolution, significantly improving customer service and reducing operational costs along the way. When I came in, I did not know what systems needed to be changed. And half an hour is way too long, considering the available technology.”.

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Ooh, Scary Stuff, Kids. Tales from the Supply Chain Crypt.

Kinaxis

You could say the pressure’s on for retailers to deliver the costumes, treats and decorations demanded by the estimated 171 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities. Often, unexpected events such as suppliers failing to deliver, software glitches and even Mother Nature can wreak havoc with even the best supply chains.

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4 Steps to Redesign Your Warehouse Space in 2023

RFgen

New, digital automation warehouse inventory tech makes it easier to gain oversight and make plans based on informed decisions from inventory visibility and real-time data. A space is considered completely utilized when it is 85% full of inventory. Here are four steps to redesigning your warehouse space: 1.