Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing.

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, is committed to helping food and beverage, consumer packaged goods and durables, process manufacturing and fashion brands gain greater visibility, traceability and compliance within their supply chains. Logility, Inc., About Logility.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes.

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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.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

No one could have predicted the year we’ve had, and now our 2021 plans are infused with a healthy dose of what we’ve learned about supply chain disruption and response—and how we will all do things better next time around. How do you keep pace with digital supply chain requirements?

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Resilinc

JUNE 11, 2023

Do you ever get confused when people use the terms supply chain risk management (SCRM) and supply chain resilience? 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.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

In most cases, their legacy ERP or supply chain solutions cannot support the real-time, frequent forecasting and inventory planning needed to get ahead of margins pressures, rising costs, and shifts in consumer demand. Kelly-Moore achieved 20% less overstock and avoided $1 million in purchase orders after reallocating sundries.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog shares a mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 predictions for industry supply chains published at the beginning of 2022. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed. There is further growing evidence on the U.S.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

You have a supply chain risk management strategy in place. This key supplier had been identified and sure enough, you have a second source primed and ready to go. We have a problem.” The alternate source uses the same supplier in Taiwan. When you get to work, you get your team working on this issue.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. It’s exhausting for supply chain leaders.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Yet despite the availability of new platforms and analytics tools, supply chain risk management strategies remain in their infancy post-pandemic. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity. Download the Ivalua “ Supply Continuity – A Visual Spotlight ” study.

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Kinaxis

JULY 18, 2014

Even if you’re not you should check out Supply Chain Insights, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. For the past several years, Supply Chain Insights has been delivering this research series. Think about those design, sourcing and delivery challenges. by Bill DuBois.

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions. This technology enables real-time monitoring of inventory, reduces errors, and improves traceability.

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

A New Perspective on Inventory Management Inventory management can feel like a constant game of cat and mouse—chasing after ever-changing demand while trying to balance stock levels. As revealed in the RFgen Digital Inventory Report , a major challenge in inventory management is having too many challenges.

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Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Over the years, supply chain professionals have been trying to improve supply chain efficiency so they can gain an edge over the competitions. Companies seeking to further improve their supply chain efficiency will have to continue fighting their old foe – variability – albeit in a set of new clothes.

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. Why is KPI tracking so important in supply chain management? But more importantly, significant supply chain improvements can occur as a result.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 22, 2016

Principal Analyst James Cooke of Nucleus Research just published his 2016 Inventory Optimization Value Matrix which highlights this year’s key trends, including functionality and usability. He reiterates why his firm sees inventory optimization (IO) solutions as so important.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 2, 2023

million Americans in the auto parts manufacturing business, but the damage will hit smaller auto suppliers that are further down the supply chain the hardest. The effects of the strike are already rippling through the automotive supply chain. The automotive supply chain is a complex ecosystem of different suppliers.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

the leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the company is positioned as Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. To download your complimentary copy of the report, please visit: [link]. All rights reserved.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Indicator 1: It’s Difficult to Track Your Inventory From Suppliers Through Final Mile. Learn More.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2018

Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Supply chain black swans occur without warning, and recovery can last months.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. Source: Zebra Technologies). The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57 from 2019 to 2025.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2018

More recently, with the rise of interconnected systems, the analytics to derive value from those systems seems, and decreased costs, RFID is resurrecting as a solution for increasing supply chain management (SCM), visibility into processes, and reducing inventory tracking costs. Download white paper.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Were using AI in at least one application related to supply chain or order management (95%). The Source : This company is Canada’s largest tech retailer. The Source embraced AI to refine inventory and order forecasting. The company reduced inventory investment by 19% in just two years. The results?

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Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

Supplier scorecards are globally accepted as a key tool for managing a more profitable supply chain. Featured Download. Short Registration - Multi Part - BLOG FEATURED DOWNLOAD. Phone * Company * Job Title * Zip Code * Source Asset Source Download ID. Strengthening a negotiating position.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

RS Integrated Supply, a global provider of outsourced storeroom management and procurement services, was hired to handle all indirect procurement, including storeroom management, on their behalf. How much inventory do you want to carry versus the impact of being down for hours or a day? US Food Mfg.

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RFgen

MAY 26, 2023

In the world of inventory management, stockouts and overstocking can be detrimental to business success. To stay ahead in today’s highly competitive market, organizations must adopt smart strategies for avoiding inventory stockouts and overstocking. Overstocking occurs when a business has too much inventory on hand.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

But in the ecommerce supply chain context, agility relates to how quickly an ecommerce business can adjust to ever-changing expectations in speed and delivery. In this article, you will learn the importance of supply chain agility, what it means to be agile, plus strategies and best practices you can incorporate into your supply chain.

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2018

To survive in today’s highly competitive global environment, manufacturers need to piece together the many parts of the supply chain puzzle to lay the foundation for more mature capabilities in the future. An estimated, 75% of available supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system. What’s next?

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Vanguard Software

MARCH 26, 2021

Supply chain costs account for a significant percentage of the final product cost. Besides raw material costs, logistics can account for anything between 5% and 50% of the total product cost , depending on where products are sourced, their value, and the shipping methods. Download Brochure.

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Logility

JULY 4, 2018

The supply chain that supports these complex facilities are also in continuous motion. Increasing customer expectations, global competition, increasing ingredients and labor costs, and growing industry consolidation put tremendous pressure on process chemical companies to improve their end-to-end supply chain.

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Logility

AUGUST 22, 2018

To survive in today’s highly competitive global environment, manufacturers need to piece together the many parts of the supply chain puzzle to lay the foundation for more mature capabilities in the future. An estimated, 75% of available supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system. What’s next?

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 5, 2014

Note: This is part of an ongoing series on the top ten trends affecting the pharmaceutical supply chain. These capabilities can also work to reduce inventory by providing data on inventory from downstream supply chain partners, which can be leveraged to model demand and regulate drug supply.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The IDC MarketScape looked at whether the applications could support profitable decision-making, enhance both the pre- and post-purchase customer experience, position inventory accurately, and optimize the in-store experience. The IDC MarketScape report on Order Orchestration and Fulfillment evaluates 14 software vendors in this area.

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2023

The last time we compiled a list of supply chain book recommendations was in 2016 in our blog, 6 Books Every Supply Chain Professional Must Read. Back then, the world of supply chain in a pre-covid world looked quite different. A must-read for business leaders.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership.

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