DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

The food and beverage (F&B) industry has always been highly responsive to changes in consumer behavior, but rising food prices have brought about new challenges—pushing manufacturers to search for new ways to adapt and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. What is an example of sustainable food?

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Source: [link]. The United States, for example, wastes about 40% of their food , amounting to about 125 to 160 billion pounds—much of which is perfectly edible. With the right solution and strategy, food manufacturers have the potential to create a major impact in reducing the scale of our global food waste crisis.

Waste Reduction 296

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Download white paper.

Manufacturing Procurement 166

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Unleashed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here we examine manufacturing downtime in detail, including what it is, what causes it, and what it can cost your business. Because even small manufacturing firms with limited capital can reduce the risk of suffering unexpected outages through measures like preventive maintenance, staff training and the use of smart manufacturing software.

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Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While many of the KPI examples focus on performance management for manufacturing and distribution businesses, they also apply to numerous other industries with similar operational structures. For additional KPI concepts and best practices, we welcome you to download Silvon’s Definitive Guide to KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Blockchain is entering a phase of development that will affect every aspect of supply chain and logistics management, ranging from procurement to forward logistics and beyond. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Carrier procurement and management processes to handle initial vetting and qualification through ongoing management with carrier scorecards to ensure freight cost reductions occur, which are key benefits to working with a company like GlobalTranz that has 50,000+ carriers active within its system. Learn More.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. Download our ebook for practical guidance: 8 Winning Strategies for Managing Supply Shortages. Get your product portfolio in shape.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Our 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain advisory remains available for complimentary downloading at our Research download site. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. There were other examples as-well, either in high-tech, medical, consumer goods or other industries. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The new normal for manufacturers. The adoption of digital strategies is a major feature of new strategies that manufacturers are planning. It ties into the ERP system where quotes and purchase orders are managed.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In 2015, I joined Dassault Systèmes (3DS), more specifically the DELMIA brand, whose portfolio helps industries by connecting the virtual and real worlds of value networks to collaborate, model, optimize, and perform in the ambit of manufacturing and operations. Source : Designing Disruption. What Does Sustainable Operations Mean?

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 21, 2020

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an example. For example, is your safety stock at the right level or is it leading to unnecessary costs? Do you have enough safety stock if a manufacturer stops operations? Here are a few tactics: Monitorinventory, including components and sources,with digital supply-chain mapping.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 9, 2020

Procurement teams can lead the way in building a robust system into the future. This should serve as a wakeup call for procurement teams to take a look at the clauses in their contracts. supplychain #sourcing [link] pic.twitter.com/40kHrnlbvY. During the 2008 financial crisis, manufacturing companies decreased production.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In the first of a series of three interviews on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ and to support a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Peter Smith, who has spent eight years as Managing Editor of Spend Matters Europe, Europe’s leading procurement and supply chain web site, to gain his views.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Resilinc

MAY 30, 2023

The majority of drug makers (Eugia, Fresenius Kabi, and Pfizer) have reported the shortages are due to increased demand, while one company, Accord, cited manufacturing delays. Additionally, nearly 80% of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers are located overseas.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Supplier management has become increasingly cross-functional – various stakeholders outside of procurement will have a say for many more categories, requiring collaboration, knowledge sharing and complex approval processes; and. An extreme example, but you soon get the picture when you consider recent events.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

He has spent the last 30 years writing about automotive design, engineering, manufacturing and management. Suppliers are facing the fact that while the powertrain is changing significantly, cars will still need, for example, wheels, glass, body panels, and so forth. In this talent market you need to be creative.

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Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

One emerging way to combat demand variability is to locate (some) manufacturing closer to the customer. Highly flexible manufacturing goes a step further by moving from a Built-to-Stock to a Built-to-Order system for the most erratic demand pattern. Much of the recently observed reshoring efforts fall into this category.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

In The Netherlands, cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris is closing its factory in Bergen op Zoom and AkzoNobel has decided to phase out its production of organic peroxides in Deventer by the end of 2016. In Belgium, the Ford factory in Genk will soon close for good, as will the Heinz manufacturing facility in Turnhout.

Europe 60

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QAD

JULY 15, 2021

Given the demand for critical care equipment like ventilators, personal protective equipment, and key medicines, life sciences companies were left scrambling to produce and in some cases source these important life sustaining products at an unprecedented rate. Are manufacturers ready for the next disruption? .

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Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

I spread my Supply Chain wings at an Aerospace company and since Aerospace and Defense is a key vertical market for Kinaxis, the recent Supply Chain Metrics That Matter: A Focus on Aerospace & Defense report was downloaded on my laptop to read on my next flight. The report uses the Boeing 747-8 International as an example.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

To start with, inventory costs go beyond the initial purchase price of goods. Hidden costs may accumulate after purchase if not meticulously monitored and managed. Even the initial purchase of inventory triggers a cascade of additional expenses, like shipping, handling, taxes, and so on. Spoilage or obsolescence create losses.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Do you currently work primarily with Life Sciences clients at Resilinc? I have nearly 30 years of experience as a global procurement and supply chain leader in High-Tech and Life Sciences. It has to become embedded in the processes of sourcing, strategic category management, purchasing, compliance and supplier development.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

Orders are up, business is booming, and your manufacturing operation is expanding. Benefits of ERP Systems to Manufacturers Increased Visibility An ERP allows for a holistic view of your operation. Be clear on the costs associated with an ERP purchase. It will also be flexible to adapt your changing needs as a business.

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QAD

JANUARY 18, 2024

Instead, we advocate for a cross-functional approach involving voices from supply chain, purchasing, manufacturing, customer service, business strategy and other relevant internal and external functions to the organization.

Risk Management 95

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

The carriers in turn are tracking the ELD devices on their trucks or by a downloadable app that the driver puts on his smart phone. Ocean ETAs, for example, are much different because the macro-factors are a lot different than over the road. This will be especially important when a COVID-19 vaccine is manufactured and distributed.

Real-time Visibility 247

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Precoro

JANUARY 30, 2023

As a company slowly grows, purchase management becomes more and more complicated. The need to manually create, store, manage, and analyze the ever-growing purchase orders and all associated documents can be pretty cumbersome. Read on to learn what PO software is and its benefits, must-have features, and examples.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In the first of a series of three interviews on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ and to support a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Peter Smith, who has spent eight years as Managing Editor of Spend Matters Europe, Europe’s leading procurement and supply chain web site, to gain his views.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Resilinc

JUNE 11, 2023

It’s common to hear industry practitioners, stakeholders, solution providers, and analysts use these terms interchangeably; for example, an SCRM program and a supply chain resilience program. For example, discussing SCRM might lead to questions like, “How can we avoid disruptions?” But are these terms actually equivalent?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. Download white paper. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. a pair of jeans that didn’t come from a sweatshop, for example.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

Centralized and harmonized way to exchange data between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and forwarders instead of bilateral exchange via individual solutions. For example, early transparency on planned pick-up volumes can lead to consolidation opportunities with the forwarder. Mapping and Managing of Networks.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

Real-time Visibility 129

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

In the decades that have followed, the emphasis on adopting eco-friendly practices, implementing sustainability measures, and protecting the environment has continued to grow, gaining traction across diverse industries , sectors, and settings — including the manufacturing world. download white paper.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In our second interview in the series on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ which supports a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Richard Wilding, OBE. It’s also about knowing where their manufacturing facilities are, and the flows across the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 8, 2018

Business-to-business (B2B) purchasers have a stake in ensuring B2B suppliers, partners, and distributors can fulfill orders and provide enough information about such transactions to meet end-user demands. In other words, the same demands of consumers exist in B2B purchasers. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, if one of your KPIs is customer satisfaction, you might set an on-time delivery goal or focus your attention on customer return rates. The KPIs here highlight procurement, production, logistics, and customer fulfillment. This includes procurement, production, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

S&OP 93

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Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

Download White Paper. Some basic assumptions might include: Number of buyers in the target market Percentage of consumers in the target market that will purchase The timing of their purchase, taking economic cycles and holidays or seasonal events into account Pattern or frequency of repeat or replacement purchases.

Forecasting 52

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