Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Internet of things Inventory 
RFgen
DECEMBER 27, 2024
You’re juggling production schedules, managing inventory, keeping an eye on finances, and making sure everything runs smoothly on the shop floor. Think of it as the central nervous system of your operation, connecting everything from production planning and inventory control to supply chain management and financial reporting.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 27, 2022
In the process, there is a fine line between marketing hype and overpromising, making buying difficult. It combines robotics, analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). McKinsey promises improved agility (not defined) with up to a 30% reduction in operational cost and a decrease in inventory of 75%. (I
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GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?”
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 14, 2014
In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012. I think three things: 1) A Hard-Fought and Tough Journey. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 16, 2014
Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. Instead, I would look at network flows, the form and function of inventory, cost-to-serve analysis, and the determination of the supplier network.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 25, 2024
So, the parking spots are getting more and more occupied with drop trailers, meaning lot capacity shrinks while finding the trailer with the highest-priority inventory becomes even harder. Create a facilities “Center of Excellence.” Problem number three: appointment scheduling is a mess. They aren’t.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 8, 2016
We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence? Work centers?
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