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Key Manufacturing Takeaways from FocusConnect 2016

BlueYonder

As 2016 draws to a close, it’s clear that the next 12 months are set to be extremely disruptive for the manufacturing industry. Considering that the industry has largely concentrated on becoming cost-effective rather than lean, this means manufacturers must be prepared for change. Supply chain segmentation in Europe.

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Allopneus.com Optimizes Inventory and Improves Competitiveness with ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software allows Allopneus.com to improve inventory quality while reducing storage space at its national distribution center by almost 20%. Moreover, the supply cycles of manufacturers who are very far away can be quite long. Inventory management is the key. Inventory management is the key.

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Brexit: 5 Things Supply Chain Leaders Should Consider to Prepare for its Impact

AIMMS

Brexit is a reality and with it, companies in Europe are facing even more uncertainty than before. Transport companies are already reporting higher costs and manufacturers will undoubtedly be affected as well. Do you need to set up new inventory locations? How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line?

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How to boost relationships between shippers and 3PLs

DELMIA Quintiq

This is due to the diversification in the production schemes of manufacturers. So, a lot of manufacturers require 3PLs to agree to service levels that are challenging for large operations. The logistics operator commits to certain time windows to deliver or pick up goods from the manufacturer, and the agreement is fixed.

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Brexit: 5 Things Supply Chain Leaders Should Consider to Prepare for its Impact

AIMMS

The Brexit is a reality and with it, companies in Europe are facing even more uncertainty than before. Transport companies are already reporting higher costs and manufacturers will undoubtedly be affected as well. Do you need to set up new inventory locations? How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line?

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

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?

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Jewelry Makers and EMERGE App Inventory Management

EMERGE App

In fact, it started with the Neanderthals in Europe who made perforated beads made from small sea shells. They all have one thing in common: jewelry pieces need some assembly or manufacturing to turn them into final wearable pieces of art. More staff means it’s not possible to keep costs and inventory figures in solely your head.