Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. Sometimes CPG manufacturers take the lead and sometimes consumers take the lead. Most business consultants today urge CPG manufacturers and retailers to become consumer-centric and demand-driven.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Packaging Supply and Demand 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. The result was restatement.

Supply Chain Design Software 328

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 328

QAD

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Supply chain challenges faced by manufacturers of delayed deliveries and stockouts take on additional urgency in the medical device arena, where patient well-being depends heavily on timely and accurate delivery. Implementing digital demand planning and forecasting solutions. Expanding supplier relationships.

Optimal Sourcing 95

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Sourcing Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 95

Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 52

QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

All hype aside, AI is really as simple as applying advanced analytics and logic-based algorithms to raw data to generate actionable insights, and it’s already widely used in manufacturing, finance, healthcare, retail and many other industries. It’s safe to say that AI has long moved past buzzword status. This is another area where AI shines.

Predictive Analytics 70

Predictive Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Disruption Supply and Demand 70

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Planning ensures that resources are allocated effectively and that production and distribution meet customer demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 85

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

HarbisonWalker International Manufactures and Distributes Refractory Products. But refractories are used in a wide variety of industries, particularly manufacturing industries with high temperature or corrosive production processes. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries.

Optimal Sourcing 157

Optimal Sourcing Innovation Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

” I believe that the focus should be improving reliability (Forecast Value Added (FVA), first pass tender and yield, and manufacturing schedule adherence) while decreasing process, demand, and data latency. As a result, we need to throw away the conventional definitions of demand planning and S&OP.

Supply Chain Planning Software 398

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 398

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

Manufacturers as well as consumer-oriented businesses need to embrace better fulfilment experiences for their customers. By using the SCOR model, manufacturers have a tested and comparable framework for assessing their order fulfilment processes and performance. Order fulfilment is becoming increasingly important.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 105

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Dealing with each area — planning, manufacturing, distribution, fulfilment, etc. —

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 96

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Sourcing – Collaboration starts by selecting suppliers to produce items or services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 93

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials?

Real-time Visibility 186

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 186

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. Klaus: The plan is to build a holistic “one-stop-shop” Control-Tower along all supply chain functions.

Supply Chain Risk Management 224

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 224

Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. In some settings, IoT devices can detect defects and notify staff of quality control issues.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Logility

AUGUST 18, 2022

Founded in 1961, the rapidly growing company now manufactures 19 million electrical motors annually. WEG chose Logility’s sophisticated demand planning tool to support inventory replenishment on its distribution business in the United States. WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 23.6 billion in 2021, 54% from external markets.

Logility 130

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 130

Logility

APRIL 27, 2021

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, congratulates Clark Mitchell, vice president of demand planning at Kontoor Brands, Inc., on his selection to the 2021 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Practitioner Pros to Know. ATLANTA – April 27, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logility Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 130

Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Many firms choose to source outside their home country in order to take advantage of lower labor costs. However, if your lead times are too long, it might be time to look for sources much closer to home! Most importantly, let your suppliers know how much you plan to sell and how quickly. Choose Suppliers Closer to You.

Price Reduction 124

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning 124

QAD

MARCH 27, 2024

So far, we’ve seen how data is an integral part of the demand planning cycle. However, completing this task becomes complex when multiple systems store demand planning data. It’s fair to say that your information is likely not unified in one system offering a single source of truth.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Demand Planning 52

Logility

MAY 24, 2021

In the new normal, enterprises are being challenged to mitigate the effects of supply chain disruptions, such as tackling supply-demand uncertainties, and maintaining continuity in the near term. Logility customers include Big Lots, Husqvarna Group, Parker Hannifin, Sonoco Products and Red Wing Shoe Company.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logility Supply Chain Software 130

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In October 2021, Brian Olsavky, CFO of Amazon, claimed that the company would require 150,000 extra workers to cater to the heightened customer demands during the holiday season. Source: Bloomberg.com. Others do their holiday shopping in-person to ensure they are picking a present with quality that shows they care.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) is a new approach to managing the complex process of getting products from manufacturers to consumers. Why outsource Demand Planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 92

Logility

MARCH 29, 2018

Today, we continue this conversation and look at six must have capabilities that drive supply chain improvement for F&B manufacturers. Consensus Demand Planning. However, developing a demand plan that people in different areas and roles can use to build individual operating plans can be very challenging.

Beverage 100

Beverage Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 100

Logility

AUGUST 16, 2022

“We benefited greatly from the industry expertise at Logility and from their local implementation partner Demand Management Systems. To achieve its growth goals, iNova needed to unify and synchronize its strategy for supply and demand planning, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and inventory management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logility Supply Chain Design Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 130

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 31, 2022

Any point of single sourcing, or sole sourcing , whether it be materials, parts, resources, systems, processes, suppliers, production or facilities is a single point of failure. needs to establish at least one other facility, separate and apart from the one in Michigan, to also be a source of these products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 123

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Strategy 123

ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

In the middle, you’ve got your manufacturers that take those raw materials and turn them into finished goods. Scoops is a manufacturer that makes batch ice cream and pre-packaged ice cream bars and pints. So Scoops acquires its supplier or its retailer but not another manufacturer. Let’s use a hypothetical company to illustrate.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 156

QAD

MAY 26, 2021

Founded in 1979, QAD began as a small startup solution working with local companies to address a large gap in complete, integrated business software for manufacturing companies. As manufacturing businesses took their brands globally, we adapted quickly to keep up and our software has adapted as well. Digital Supply Chain Planning.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 52

Logility

JULY 4, 2018

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. Accurate demand forecasts lay the foundation for an effective supply chain.

Chemicals 113

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 113

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We enable them by providing high-quality supply chain on-demand courses, guides, best practices, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. Professionals in this field often find themselves venturing into manufacturing, IT, technology, ERP systems, and even commercial roles. Lucky for you.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 73

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Step Up Demand Planning Efforts with a Robust Forecasting Model . A definite “no-no” for demand planners. Understanding and predicting demand in unpredictable times. Modern businesses have access to huge amounts of data so demand planning and forecasting should be easier.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Forecasting Software 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Every manufacturer knows the importance of raw materials – without them, there’s no final product. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes. Let’s dive in. In this guide: What is raw material inventory management?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Material Savings Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

Logility

JULY 5, 2018

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. Accurate demand forecasts lay the foundation for an effective supply chain.

Chemicals 101

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 101

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources. These analytics can also help identify known risks and predict future risks by spotting patterns and trends throughout the supply chain, increasing planning accuracy, and better predicting future demand.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 111

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 111

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

attempt to make a point about the relative value of strategic sourcing, I failed to realize that thought leadership is apparently the exclusive domain of pundits. Going forwards, customer-of-choice behaviors like sharing demand plans, collaborating on cost savings and jointly developing intellectual property are deepening their roots.”.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 100

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

attempt to make a point about the relative value of strategic sourcing, I failed to realize that thought leadership is apparently the exclusive domain of pundits. Going forwards, customer-of-choice behaviors like sharing demand plans, collaborating on cost savings and jointly developing intellectual property are deepening their roots.”.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 100

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Food and beverage companies that engage in sales and operations planning (S&OP) and act on those strategies early are the ones that can safeguard their profitability, satisfy consumers, and operate more responsively than their competition. Yielding Winning Outcomes in a Field of Uncertainty. Data-driven, collaborative supply network.

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Optimal Sourcing 130

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When companies leverage data from various sources such as sales history, market trends, and external factors, predictive analytics paired with supply chain intelligence provide valuable insights that enable better decision-making and proactive planning – like never before. Let’s check out the most common use cases.

Predictive Analytics 52

Predictive Analytics Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 52