IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. Sustainability Is The Cornerstone Of Manufacturing Competitiveness.

Manufacturing Procurement 142

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sustainability 142

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills 120

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Medical Device manufacturers face an increasingly dynamic and intricate landscape. Innovative personalized manufacturing approaches have emerged, yet many organizations struggle to fully realize their potential in this rapidly evolving race.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Optimization Software 156

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 96

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Today’s supply chain—with greater outsourcing, global manufacturing, and complex bill of materials–requires synchronization of the links.

Optimal Sourcing 191

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 191

IQMS

MAY 15, 2024

Navigating the intricate web of modern manufacturing can feel like participating in an elaborate puzzle—complex, with lots of moving parts and a grand strategy that need to fit into a complete picture of the business. For midsize manufacturers, finding growth in a competitive landscape is a delicate balance between strategy and execution.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International.

Innovation 244

Innovation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 244

Logility

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Today we are going to look at lean manufacturing. Myth: “No Need for S&OP; We have Lean Manufacturing.” Raw and WIP inventory takes time to procure, build and transport. Lean manufacturing will not help you solve these lead time mismatch issues and longer term planning problems.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. 8) Arnold Maltz , Associate Professor at W.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 274

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. One of the ripple effects of the pandemic was that domestic sourcing, where possible, grew as companies could no longer import products for their production line. Australian reshoring strategies for advanced manufacturing .

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 105

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 130

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Data is a crucial component of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. Many manufacturers aren’t maximizing the value from enriching data and missing out on opportunities to grow, optimize or manage risk. Here are 3 ways manufacturers can monetize data and increase efficiency: 1. Create new revenue models.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Manufacturing 105

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 104

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 104

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Various strategic steps and procurement procedures are incurred to make informed decisions about inventory production. The 7 Stages of the Inventory Life Cycle Procurement Acquiring necessary goods and materials before starting a business is essential. This step involves donation and charity programs.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 98

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order. Let’s learn from the past to unlearn to rethink supply chain excellence. In lean terms, we have too much muda (waste) and too little inventory working for us.

Optimal Sourcing 299

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 299

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. CQI, TQM, Six-Sigma, Lean, etc. by John Westerveld. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Expense Reduction 250

Expense Reduction Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Metrics 250

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2014

With the purchase of i2 by JDA, and Logictools by IBM, manufacturing companies serious about network design started looking for a company, with a well-established community, that was more serious about network design. Value-based Analysis. Network design tools were essential to manage the improvement of both together.

Supply Chain Design Software 268

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 268

QAD

APRIL 28, 2022

Disruptive technologies have become the standard in manufacturing, so much so that it’s easy to forget the unprecedented rate of change we’ve all become accustomed to, and that it all began with a single piece of software that changed life as we know it: the World Wide Web (WWW). Extending Manufacturing Capabilities with Cloud ERP.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Over the last decade, neither the pharmaceutical nor medical device manufacturer has been able to drive the revenue/employee productivity gains of their comparative peer groups. They each lag in their understanding of supply chain excellence, and are now struggling to build effective supply chain teams. Improve Visibility. Healthcare.

Pharmaceutical 170

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Procurement Analytics 170

Silvon Software

APRIL 16, 2025

Inventory is the lifeblood of any manufacturing business. By leveraging analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs), manufacturers can optimize inventory, reduce waste, and boost profitability. This KPI helps you balance inventory investment with sales performance, keeping your business lean and cash efficient.

Optimal Sourcing 65

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 65

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. Not many companies have cracked this code. 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

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Material Savings 100

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

In 1983, Peter Kraljic explained how to formulate a commodity strategy based on 4 segments, its later known as Kraljic Matrix or Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. Multi-dimensional view of strategy took place in 1999 in the paper " Leagility: Integrating the lean and agile manufacturing paradigms in the total supply chain " by Naylor et al.

Price Reduction 138

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 138

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. A one number plan, Mr. Herrin told me, “is like an Excel spreadsheet.

Supply Chain Planning Software 323

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 323

ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2025

Supplier Diversification and Sourcing Challenges: Many organizations rely on a vast network of suppliers, sometimes numbering in the hundreds. Sourcing bespoke or specialized parts from overseas can add further complications, such as minimum order quantities, anti-dumping regulations, and sustainability audits.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. People simply want to purchase products from businesses which provide a more transparent and streamlined service, and who deliver on their customer promise, even if it means inflated prices to obtain it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Unleashed

JUNE 3, 2020

The issue is also particularly bad for manufacturers. According to the ONS , in the year to December 2019, UK manufacturers became 1.6% And more to the point, how can an individual manufacturing firm – in the UK or elsewhere – lift their own productivity performance? So what’s going wrong? How does multifactor productivity work?

Manufacturing Procurement 85

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 85

Kinaxis

MARCH 6, 2018

I joined a supply chain software company while Gagan joined a large global manufacturer and quickly grew through the ranks to be the vice president of supply chain IT in his company. Any newer digital technology portfolios would be cloud-based and mobile, and where appropriate, open source. These would belong to the CDO. The result?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 153

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 153

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 15, 2023

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. To manage this delicate balance of demand and supply, manufacturers often use statistical forecasting techniques to predict future demand by looking at historical sales data.

Forecasting 105

Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Modeling 105

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. Our journey for supply chain excellence has changed and evolved over time.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2013

Military folks excel in logistics because they focus on the five areas below and we would all be wise to do the same. Highly effective shipper realize that purchasing decisions should be based on value, not just cost. Understanding Lean and the 8 Wastes. Please check out the most popular blog posts of 2012. Yes Please No Thanks.

Military 123

Military Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean 123

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Today manufacturers must continually look for waste reduction, process improvement and supply chain efficiency to meet competitive pressures and their customers’ cost reduction requirements. Programs such as Lean have become a popular means to develop a culture of simplification and constant improvement.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, rather than get overly prescriptive, I’ll use this blog post to highlight some companies that have achieved success through excellence in inventory management , and outline some of the most effective elements of their strategies. Another takeaway is the importance of warehouse layout as an enabler for inventory management excellence.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 75

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient. Breaking Down Barriers Between Planning, Procurement and Logistics: The existence of isolated supply chains between procurement, planning, and logistics can lead to latency, reduced responsiveness, expedited processes, excess inventory, and substantial inefficiencies.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 98

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” The translation of independent demand into cycle stock reduction in production planning and material buying in demand-driven MRP. It was an early morning. It had been a long night.

Material Savings 246

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 246

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 100