Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maintaining a balanced level of ecommerce inventory so that you can achieve maximum profitability is what optimizing inventory health is all about. Optimized storage space: Prevents overstocking, maximizing warehouse utilization. Reduced spoilage and obsolescence: Critical for perishable or trend-sensitive products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

A best-in-class solution must also support your workflows and a full range of processes including purchase orders, forecasting, capacity and inventory collaboration as well as quality management and coordination around supply risk. The user should also have easy access to related attachments and reference documents.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The tight integration of the budget in redefinition of S&OP to IBP is a strong deterrent to building a responsive value network. Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Figures 2 and 3. Mistake #3. My challenge?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. The transformational wave is slowly transforming the automotive industry from a focus on selling “rides” versus the purchase of an automobile.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

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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 173

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 173

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

Sears Manufacturing Co., a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. This annual award honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. million and purchased Starboard Solutions Corp., a supply chain network optimization solution for approximately $6.5

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 9, 2021

” If manufacturers didn’t believe that truism before, they certainly believe now it — thanks to 2020. ” If manufacturers didn’t believe that truism before, they certainly believe now it — thanks to 2020. “Pilots were fruitful enough to convince manufacturers about the importance of data. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

When he talks and refers to the basics, his team usually rolls their eyes. I called the customer service line for the manufacturer and was told that the only thing I could do was call a maintenance specialist. Foundational to supply chain excellence is the reliability of delivery, quality, and service. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

But companies often have diverging incentives and interests from their supply chain partners, so when they independently strive to optimize their individual objectives, the expected result can be compromised. ”. ” Institute for Manufacturing, 2013. __. 2) Efficient Supply Chains, Not Effective Networks. 3) Risky Business?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

The primary objective of contract logistics is to optimize the flow of goods, information, and capital throughout the supply chain, facilitating efficient and cost-effective customer demand fulfillment. While it possesses the buying power of a large corporation, NUNNER focuses on providing tailor-made solutions to its customers.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A 4PL combines an existing network of valued carrier relations and a clear understanding of how to enhance performance on selected routes. Acting as the central orchestrator, a 4PL integrates various elements of the supply chain, including purchasing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution, into a cohesive and efficient system.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 23, 2023

Raw materials Raw materials refer to the SKUs that are processed in a manufacturing or assembly line to produce finished goods. You need to keep optimal stock of the raw materials inventory to ensure that production happens without any hitches. This is useful to improve the bottom line of ecommerce and manufacturing companies.

Inventory Management Software 52

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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. By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices.

Internet of things 120

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

Suppose you stay ahead of trends like AI optimization, blockchain transparency, and sustainable practices. AI-powered optimization AI-powered optimizations change supply chain management, as they find ground in the machine learning and AI rise. Let’s see the most common trends in 2024.

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ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2022

As a result, you need an optimized retail distribution strategy for better efficiency and cost savings. In this post we’ll give you a closer look at what retail distribution is, how it works, and how you can choose or optimize your retail distribution strategy. You have limited manufacturing and distribution capability.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” Network design concepts are gradually gaining acceptance, but too few design their networks. As a result, buyers should buy based on today’s functionality.

Inventory Reduction 150

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

If you’re spending too much to meet consumer demands, experiencing delays in getting products to end customers or production disruptions, it’s time to focus on optimizing your supply chain. But overall, what tactics do supply chain leaders find most effective when it comes to supply chain optimization? Dr. Scott Newton.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

However, what is clear from our recent study of 73 manufacturers using supply chain planning is that companies using best-of-breed solutions implement faster, achieve a quicker Return-on-Investment (ROI), and are more satisfied. These solutions require greater insights and understanding by the manufacturer and implementing company.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. No-code platforms allow for the creation of excellent applications and services by simply dragging and dropping components. Linked Data Networks. Techcrunch.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

They have piloted the process in Excel and know that they need an enterprise level solution for a global roll-out of S&OP. I studied Industrial Engineering and Operations Research focusing on Optimization Theory. However, excellence in corporate planning matters. Now they want to deploy an S&OP process.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Now more than ever — at a time when people are choosing online over in-store to adhere to social distancing practices — the communicated speed at which consumers will receive their orders can play a deciding role in whether they choose to buy from your online store or a competitor’s. What is needed to excel at ecommerce logistics?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

Leveraging powerful network effects, marketplaces have evolved into significant economic ecosystems themselves. In recent years, PSaaS has gained significant traction as organizations seek to streamline operations and optimize resource allocation. They have revolutionized numerous sectors, ranging from travel and food to childcare.

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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. As you may or may not know, Cerasis is very active on the business social network, LinkedIn. No Purchase Orders were used.

Vendor Strategies 120

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Each provides insight into how your network is performing and where you can make a change. Why is Supply Chain Data Important for CPG Manufacturers? . Learn More. What is Logistics Data? Contact Us.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

Rethink Network Design. For companies seeking to survive and excel in the current 'retail apocalypse' , understanding the right technologies to employ in their supply chain operations is critical. Consumers are no longer bound by loyalty or geographic necessity in their purchase decisions. The Challenges. Consider the Options.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

First-mile delivery refers to the process of transporting finished goods from a manufacturer or supplier’s facility to an online retailer’s warehouse or multiple distribution centers — the last destination before products are delivered to the end user. First-mile delivery best practices to optimize your supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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DynaSys

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Supply Chains are no different and in fact, have led the manufacturing world in the adoption of digital technologies. Shaun Phillips: If you had asked me that question in 2019 I may have given you a very different answer but the truth is the pandemic has refocused objectives for many manufacturers. Thus, we need to go quicker.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Every single business should be able to democratize an excellent delivery experience and provide it to their customers. Helping brands with orchestration, real-time visibility, customer experience, and optimization. Delivery experience drives customer retention, and it is driving reference and many studies and numbers about it.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . No Purchase Orders were used. We only paid for fasteners as we used them.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

End-to-end (E2E) supply chain refers to all supply chain processes, from logistics procurement to the post-sale customer experience. . End-to-end supply chain management involves all the steps in your supply chain, starting with sourcing ecommerce inventory to managing the post-purchase experience. . Procurement & manufacturing.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Match invoices to shipping log You’ll want to double check your purchase orders or invoices against your shipping log to make sure there aren’t any discrepancies. Using technology that keeps inventory counts synced in real-time rather than using something static like Excel helps with the following.

Inventory Reduction 52

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. That’s an extremely efficient way of reducing total logistics costs while providing optimal customer service.

Inventory Reduction 75

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2014

” Lora’s post is intriguing and supports our own data which shows Logility customers deploy faster and realize a quicker ROI when compared with ERP supply chain deployments (referred to as ERP Expansionist by Lora Cecere), and for that matter other Best of Breed implementations. By Lora Cecere, Supply Chain Insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2014

” Lora’s post is intriguing and supports our own data which shows Logility customers deploy faster and realize a quicker ROI when compared with ERP supply chain deployments (referred to as ERP Expansionist by Lora Cecere), and for that matter other Best of Breed implementations. By Lora Cecere, Supply Chain Insights.

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