Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. Cost-to-Serve.

Material Savings 181

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 181

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. In the outside-in supply chain, the signals are from the buy and sell-side markets back to the enterprise. How easy is it to buy from your company? I am not quite sure. It evolved over time. Bio-engineering?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

Inventory management is one of the most practical applications that maximise the capability of existing programs, diving into the nuts and bolts of a manufacturing operation. What is spare parts inventory management? There are a few terms in spare parts inventory management to unpack.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Demand Planning Software 97

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.

Expense Reduction 222

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 222

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. Or is it the use of the Internet of Things to transform manufacturing or reduce issues with counterfeiting?

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Demand Solutions

MAY 25, 2020

Poor demand forecasting leads to businesses making purchases of products that they can’t move, or buying too little product and being unable to meet customer demand, potentially putting their business at risk. Internet of Things (IoT): We Are All Connected. Use Surveys To Forecast Demand. But that’s not all.

Forecasting 100

Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Modeling 100

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

While many technologists wave their hands advocating that Internet of Things (IOT) is the answer, I say not so fast. Won’t we have the same issue for Internet of Things data? Inventory strategies and processes to absorb the error. Or adapt to market shifts. IOT will be the same. Moving Forward.

Supply and Demand 156

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 156

Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. The pace of change hasn’t slowed, and now the Internet of Things , digital operating models, and predictive analytics are further enhancing the end-to-end capabilities of the business. Agility is the name of the game.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Also, companies with optimal supply chains benefit with 15% lower supply chain costs , less than 50% of inventory holdings and 3x faster cash-to-cash cycles. This keeps them from creating smooth, synchronized and responsive supply chain plans to achieve the desired operational excellence. Production planning. into the final plan?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Also, companies with optimal supply chains benefit with 15% lower supply chain costs , less than 50% of inventory holdings and 3x faster cash-to-cash cycles. This keeps them from creating smooth, synchronized and responsive supply chain plans to achieve the desired operational excellence. Production planning. into the final plan?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 52

Unleashed

JUNE 24, 2020

Tech developments such as 5G and the Internet of Things are reshaping everyday life. Some things, though, will never change. That includes the importance of robust inventory management to retail. Ensuring you don’t fail at order fulfilment begins with understanding your inventory and supply chain.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Omnichannel Inventory Reduction 98

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order. The average purchase order changes 3-4X before shipment. Break your dependency on Excel Spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 195

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Choose software that facilitates the valuation and control of permanent inventories based on inputs or outputs, with automated stock alerts, that is versatile and independent of the type of business. Define normal parameters and fine-tune the physical inventory system. Once the method is working, standardize it. Robin Schwartz, PHR.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers. Inventory Turns. Managing complexity is key.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT), comprised of physical devices equipped with remote sensors that capture and transmit large amounts of data, is already making a big impact in the supply chain industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

Most companies understand that accurate forecasts are a critical part of minimizing inventory, maximizing production efficiency, streamlining purchasing, optimizing distribution, minimizing waste, and projecting future performance confidently. Advanced Inventory Management. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 130

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Whereas APICS itself once was focused largely on production and inventory control, since its acquisition of the Supply Chain Council in 2014 the organization has reestablished itself with a focus on helping its members achieve supply chain excellence. Will they care about how it’s made? Will they care about how it got there?

Supply Chain Design Software 58

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 58

Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

Most of the articles discuss the importance of leveraging digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT); the cloud; 3D printing; robotics, blockchain, and cognitive computing. The cited passage reads, “Most CEOs continue to ignore supply chain management and sourcing. Data at the Speed of Business.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 8, 2016

To drive centralized buying I had to dive down into the Bill of Materials and do a cross-tab. This was the first intelligent database system at the time that allowed me to look at a “deck” of the current buy for a commodity group for our production buy.

Optimal Sourcing 58

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 58

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. These tools allow us to look at sell, source, make, and deliver together. I would build an expertise system in the Supply Chain Center of Excellence.

Supply Chain Design Software 286

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 286

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The change in front of us will transform the base-level definitions of source, make and deliver. As shown in Figure 1, the biggest obstacles to power improvement/performance are traditional supply chain thinking, the lack of organizational alignment and a focus on functional excellence. These are tough to overcome.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 195

Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

Demand signals include shopping trends, digital footprints of shopping online or looking at recipes, talking to their neighbors and friends on social media, buying habits, and consumption data. As we begin to better link the forecast, order management, shipping, transportation and retail execution, things will continue to improve.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 95

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. “Some companies are starting to invest in creating data-backed profiles of their supplier base so they know where and when to look for second sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs. Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 59

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT), comprised of physical devices equipped with remote sensors that capture and transmit large amounts of data, is already making a big impact in the supply chain industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 59

ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs. Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Repl Group

JULY 1, 2019

People were able to source a wider range of products and local stores went from an essential service to a stop-gap. . They invested in: systems that link real-time customer information to point of sale so staff have customers’ details to hand providing excellent service every time. Retail Dinosaurs. That’s true of retail technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 81

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 81

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Media Type. Media Credit. Privacy Settings. anonymous user.

Gartner 81

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 81

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 76

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Planning and Execution (Howard) owns planning, inventory and production, with Logistics (Jerry) owning inbound and outbound. Managing inventory cost is always an issue, and it is often driven by a number of factors. When we are focused on inventory and Excess &Obsolescence (E&O) you know we are not doing well.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 40

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI. When I was Materials Manager at Maricopa County, Arizona, the second largest county in the country, I introduced Vendor Managed Inventory. I called Fastenal, who specializes in Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for fasteners, in to see what we can do together.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 120

OptiProERP

JANUARY 7, 2020

For our purposes, let’s focus on waste reduction on the shop floor through the lens of inventory management. . Inventory optimization reduces carrying costs associated with overstocking. . Global procurement ERP feature enables consolidation of material purchases across multiple locations to garner volume discounts.

Manufacturing Procurement 72

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Waste Reduction 72

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The word digital is everywhere in their presentations– digital path to purchase, digital agriculture, and digital manufacturing. This includes the automation of the list and driving demand before the store, driving demand in the store, mining the data from checkout and listening to sentiment post purchase. I give them credit.

Analytics Software 291

Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 291

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In contrast, my vision of end-to-end is a supply chain that operates seamless and bi-directionally from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier crossing over the processes of sell, plan, source, make and deliver. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica and GHX slowing commercial efforts and awareness campaigns.

Supply Chain Network Software 197

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 197

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Despite rapid advancements of technologies—machine learning, cognitive computing, relational search, sentiment mining, blockchain, Internet of Things—the consultants working at large companies are largely putting new wrappers on old pigs. At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology.

Inventory Reduction 197

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 197

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

Now it is only a matter of test buying products through unauthorized channels to recognize where the supply chain leakage is coming from. So I asked, “How about we make our employee the number #1 and fortify them better to radiate excellence to the customer as transferred effect?” Some strategies for an excellent supply chain are: 1.

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

When a business, or other organization, purchases equipment, parts, or remanufactured equipment it is an investment. Operations Planning and Inventory Optimization Go Under the Microscope: Going hand-in-hand with SCRM, is looking at what aspects of the supply chain are optimal for cloud-based solutions. Increased velocity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Optimization 120