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Build Digitally Lean Consumer Goods and Home & Lifestyle Manufacturing Teams

DELMIA Quintiq

In the world of consumer goods and home and lifestyle, today’s fast-moving consumer trends demand fast delivery and quality at the lowest possible cost—for which lean programs in manufacturing are paramount. Out with the old. The next frontier in lean programs has the potential for far-reaching benefits. Trends driving lean progress.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. In a strange twist, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, according to the Associated Press.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Demand for chlorine skyrocketed. Others educate customers on alternative water sanitizing methods like switching to a saltwater system, ozone generator, or mineral purifiers.

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Top Take Aways from Oracle CloudWorld

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week in Las Vegas, Oracle had its first in person CloudWorld in three years. Oracle’s Technology Value Proposition. 1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. The demo focused on manufacturing execution.

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Improving Quality Management in F&B: Real Water Recall

QAD

For food and beverage manufacturers, the response is one of relief if it’s not your product, or utter terror if it is. How can food and beverage processors and manufacturers become better prepared to prevent potential safety issues and comply with future changes to regulations? Document control. Product and process change management.

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Let the Design Begin…

Supply Chain Shaman

It was far a cry from the neon and glitzy hotels of Las Vegas where I am often speaking. The attendees were sitting on the edge of their seats to hear about the next release of Llamasoft software. Demand and Supply Variability. With the rise in demand and supply visibility, it mattered more. Reflections.

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What Is Old Is New Again. Maybe, Just Maybe, the Emperor Is Getting Some Clothes.

Supply Chain Shaman

It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). In the dawn of e-commerce, conservative manufacturers, anteed up $240 million in four months. I asked companies to “Navigate through the hype focusing on the feasibility of scope and technology.” The stories border on the ridiculous. Clear governance.