GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Download the White Paper: Transportation Optimization: Its Strategic Role in Transportation Management. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example. As a further example, a broad mix of carriers allows for rapid scalability during times of disruption.

Optimal Sourcing 317

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 317

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

Supply Chain Design Software 205

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 205

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?

Sourcing Strategies 156

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Price Reduction 156

Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. It’s a juggling act between the finance and manufacturing side of the business.”

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Food Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 52

Logility

AUGUST 7, 2023

The first example I gave is leading to potential loss of sales, which is difficult to quantify unless your company keeps track of customer repetitive buys and/or inquires, which could be fulfilled directly. It may not seem like a big deal, but it can snowball into one just by word of mouth. Have you looked into inventory solutions?

Customer Service 214

Customer Service Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logility 214

QAD

AUGUST 25, 2020

No manufacturer would be blamed if they put operational sustainability plans on the back burner during the current environment. Yet it seems sustainability will surely survive this moment, which means manufacturers must stay vigilant. . Tackling sustainability does not need to be a one-manufacturer show.

Manufacturing Procurement 90

Manufacturing Procurement Packaging Sustainability Manufacturing 90

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Material Savings 98

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

Europe SCM Turkey Optimal Sourcing 60

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 6, 2020

In any regular year, manufacturers of seasonal foods such as ice cream, beer and BBQ meat have to deal with uncertainty because consumption of their products are highly dependent on food trends and the weather. Demand planning, however, gets even tougher for manufacturers with the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020.

Scenario Planning 296

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Food Modeling 296

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.

Procurement Analytics 94

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 94

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. What Does Sustainable Operations Mean?

Sustainability 363

Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 363

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? To learn more, download our exclusive ebook about supply chain planning. . Optimized plans.

Modeling 302

Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing 302

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 21, 2021

With increasing product complexity (especially with high technology components), every aspect of the manufacturing process needs to be streamlined. The product engineering and manufacturing engineering roles often work from disconnected data and processes. To learn more, please download our new eBook here.

Cost Reduction Strategies 218

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Manufacturing Optimization Software 218

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency. Consumer goods companies must continuously optimize their supply chain network to adjust to changing consumer preferences, disruptions, and supply challenges for example.

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Let’s explore some example s. . Resilient planning in action .

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Differentiated operating models with a broader spectrum of service providers are being designed based on product characteristics; For example, in specialties there is an increasing build-up of ownership (chain of custody) down to the point of application (direct-to-hospital/ pharmacy).

Pharmaceutical 169

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Modeling 169

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. The interconnected nature of risks demands a shift away from siloed approaches to identifying and mitigating risks.

Risk Management 95

Risk Management Automotive Material Savings Supply Chain Planning 95

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?

Supply Chain Risk Management 99

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DiManEx

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

As a member, we contribute by sharing our knowledge and expertise in the area of supply chain optimization and additive manufacturing. Most recently, we contributed insights for Data Excellence: Transforming manufacturing and supply systems , a study conducted by the Forum and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Report 52

Report Data Boston Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing Inventory Logistics Network Optimization Software 129

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.

Sourcing Strategies 245

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 245

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. Download white paper. As with many other topics affecting industry trends in the transportation, trucking and manufacturing industries, companies are looking for ways to increase the use of technology in procurement, explains Melissa Deleen of LinkedIn.

Manufacturing Procurement 166

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 166

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.

Supply Chain Planning 224

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Aerospace Supply Chain Strategy 224

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

Real-time Visibility Transportation Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 247

GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2018

It’s nearly impossible for the modern manufacturing industry to thrive without robots. Automation has boosted productivity, improved efficiency and made manufacturing operations safer. For example, many people believe that robots take work away from people and will eventually replace all workers on the production floor.

Manufacturing 192

Manufacturing Transportation Management Trends Industrial 192

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 96

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. A major challenge for IM&E manufacturers is managing inventory. Operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 115

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

In early April 2022, economists at Goldman Sachs indicated that supply chain resilience was a top-of-mind topic for manufacturers and retailers and observed that three main strategies were being undertaken. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 27, 2023

The Example of BMW Last week, Bloomberg reported highlights of luxury automaker BMW’s CEO Oliver Zipse speaking remarks delivered at the Shanghai Auto Show. A clear example of the latter is Tim Cook, CEO of Apple whose management career included leadership of the company’s global supply chain strategies when the late Steve Jobs was CEO.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 52

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.

Material Savings 62

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 62

RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Some of these technologies included smart glasses with remote access capabilities and track-and-trace sensors powered by GPS to maintain smooth operations across its manufacturing and shipping facilities globally. A lot can happen between the time a package leaves a manufacturing plant and its arrival at the final destination.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy 52

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Fully optimized planning across the strategic, tactical and operational horizons is something many manufacturers only dream of. That last one’s an age old dilemma, but top manufacturers have the ability to make these judgments with minimum fuss. For example: Accepting large orders before capacity can be guaranteed.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Optimization Software 289

QAD

OCTOBER 13, 2022

How delightful to hear from self-proclaimed “quality nerds” Rocky Pinheiro and Mike Payionk of fastening solutions manufacturer PennEngineering. Their Quality bona fides are impressive: Rocky spent 25 years in manufacturing, mostly in automotive, with 13 years with Fiat Chrysler. IT professionals deliver critical expertise.

Supply Chain Software 93

Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For example, inventory levels can be right-sized to outsmart unpredictable demand so that all consumers’ needs are fully met without the burden of excess carrying costs. Suppose a CPG brand decides to shift its manufacturing capacity from Rhode Island to a higher-cost, yet more-sustainable, alternative in Colorado.

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 130

QAD

JULY 15, 2021

While the collaboration amongst manufacturers both within the life sciences domain and across the ecosystem was truly admirable, the question that now remains is what happens next? Are manufacturers ready for the next disruption? . Post-Pandemic Recommendations for Life Sciences Manufacturers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 96

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Waste Reduction Material Savings 195