Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory.

Real-time Visibility 185

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 185

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

It enables you to figure out the “what,” the “when,” the “where,” and the “how many” behind all your manufacturing activities: What: Determine the exact product mix you’ll need to produce to satisfy customer demand. Your master production schedule also enables you to understand the constraints across your entire manufacturing network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re purchasing a big-ticket item like a car or house, or you’re purchasing a product lifecycle management (PLM) solution for your company, the same consumer-like mindset applies. It’s important to—pay attention to features, functionality, requirements, and conduct thorough research before making a purchase decision.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 82

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In APAC, the concept of innovative-Automation has made OMRON create immense value for the manufacturing segment by solving varied issues in multifarious sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, FMCG, digital and logistics to name just a few. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

Supply Chain Software 245

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 245

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These will require a re-think of how to manage products, streamline the business and interact with customers. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. Integration of design and manufacturing. Quality management.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed. It is also important for inventory management to have details of the items that make up assemblies. .

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management Software 111

QAD

JULY 13, 2023

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. One such technology that has gained immense popularity and proven its value is the cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Manufacturing Procurement 86

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 86

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. Function: operation management, logistics and inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 93

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The pandemic pushed manufacturers and distributors to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing 119

OptiProERP

MARCH 15, 2022

Before getting into production scheduling and how it helps manufacturers, let’s have a quick look at the functions of the production department in a manufacturing organization. Managers regularly check, update, and evaluate it. . The production schedule manages the order fulfillment process. Dispatching.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Resource Reduction 78

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making. Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 245

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 82

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The pandemic has led to many shifts in manufacturing including new challenges to overcome. Here is a list of challenges and solutions for manufacturers to remain resilient and maintain growth momentum. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 111

QAD

APRIL 1, 2021

Manufacturers continue to face potentially indefinite remote work policies, new health screening and safety protocols, unexpected demand swings, potential supply disruptions and more. Digital manufacturing couldn’t be more important or necessary for maintaining business continuity and responding to change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability? Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability 98

OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2023

Manufacturers need specific functionality to run their businesses effectively. When looking for a solution, you need to find ERP software with features that will fully optimize your business to compete and grow. Let’s examine what ERP functionality is critical for discrete manufacturers. Inventory Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Negotiating Skills 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Inventory management is important because it provides a buffer to balance out the uncertainties between demand and supply. Physical space used by stock comes at a cost – inventory ties up cash and working capital which could be better deployed elsewhere. The role of inventory management.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Modeling 111

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Today, successful companies are those who can make a great idea come true and create an organization to support its implementation. They rely on comprehensive and intelligent software tools and manage their growth by implementing a clearly defined automation strategy. What makes a logistics strategy a competitive advantage?

Expense Reduction 307

Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 307

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. It is a modern business strategy that lets company staff make decisions based on facts instead of biases. The work to get this has to be collaborative. The volume and quality of data is important.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

Instead of the old vertically integrated business models (where one manufacturer performed most activities), international supply chains using specialized suppliers led to lower costs of production and services, improved quality, and better pricing. Many companies are failing to manage their second and third-tier suppliers.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 104

OptiProERP

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Electronics are used in consumers’ everyday lives, both at work and at home. Electronics manufacturers have many revenue opportunities, but also many challenges to overcome to be competitive. Electronics manufacturers must adapt to many emerging trends. The electronics industry changes at a fast pace with constant innovations.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Electronics Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

IQMS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

2021 manufacturing trends will be driven by the lessons learned in 2020. Whether assisting workers on the shop floor or helping back-office employees to continue their jobs remotely, smart manufacturing technologies have been central to enabling business continuity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. ERP for Business Continuity.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

There’s no doubt that the COVID pandemic has led to major changes in the way companies work. Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The new normal for manufacturers. How ERP can support the value chain. It can be done digitally with a supplier portal.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 115

QAD

JULY 1, 2021

What are Total Manufacturing Costs? Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. This looks at all stages of the manufacturing process from raw materials to work-in-progress to final result.

Manufacturing Procurement 88

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 88

QAD

MARCH 26, 2020

My mother, a Michigan native, told me that those were sugar beets and that they were used to make sugar. How Do Beet Sugar Shortages Affect Food and Beverage Manufacturers? A great deal of beet sugar is used in food and beverage manufacturing. And this decline is impacting food and beverage manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 145

Manufacturing Procurement Beverage Food Supply Chain Planning Software 145

OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Digital transformation is aggressively scaling up across all sectors of the manufacturing industry. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D printing, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality are transforming the manufacturing world. It helps humans access the real world while interacting in 3D dimensions. 

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Every manufacturing organization is striving for continuous improvement, and for that to occur the workforce needs to come with solutions to existing problems. Manufacturers can use low code platforms to address internal business challenges such as changing a business process or the improvement of operations across the shop floor.

Predictive Analytics Software 119

Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software Tools 119

RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

To make that happen, people, processes, and technology must gel into one symbiotic ecosystem. Unlocking the synergy between consulting services, ERP systems, and inventory management is the key to creating a powerhouse of efficiency. How do they work together? Symbiosis with IM: ERP centralizes inventory operations.

Inventory Management Software 73

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 73

QAD

JANUARY 27, 2021

Watch our on-demand, 4-part series on how to be an Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprise with Bart Reitter, VP Life Sciences at QAD, Inc., Life science manufacturers need a r esource, quality and supplier management solution for the journey from pre-approval to IPO. It isn’t found only in nature.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the wake of the pandemic, many industries, including medical device manufacturers, are left sorting through pieces of what’s become a giant domino effect. Not only has the pandemic exposed weak links in supply chains but also the waste and management of paper-driven processes along with using legacy systems to manufacture complex products.

Quality 73

Quality Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 73

OptiProERP

APRIL 17, 2022

The shop floor is the cornerstone of the manufacturing process. When well managed, the shop floor works at optimal capacity and with operational efficiency. Better Decision Making with Real-Time Insight. They needed their shop floor managers to be able to see what was happening with workers, machines, and output.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Manufacturing Demand Planning Software 52

QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

Tiered suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and service vendors must work together like a well-oiled machine to drum out a top-quality product that satisfies regulatory requirements, but that can be difficult when there are so many moving pieces. Season 2 is now in full swing, but you can find a complete list here.

Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 91

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 7, 2023

There have been many significant developments in the digitization of manufacturing in the past few years. Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower. However, there’s no escaping the increasing digitalization of the manufacturing sector.

Analytics Software 52

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 52

Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 52

OptiProERP

JANUARY 8, 2020

Where quality and on-time delivery were once competitive advantages, today they are simply table stakes to enter the global economy. Customer experience is the watchword showing up everywhere in business communications and in the board room. It has its own hashtag and abbreviation #CX. Can you turn it around in time? How do you respond?

Manufacturing Procurement 101

Manufacturing Procurement Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 101

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

To deal with the new challenges in managing and planning the supply chain , the procurement department is one of the functions that should look at changing. This means that the past practice of just-in-time inventory management will need to be more flexible and allow a just-in-case approach. Risk management. Resiliency.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 116