After doing a deep dive into the Household Products (Nondurable) industry segment to show why Proctor & Gamble did not make the Supply Chains to Admire TM winner list, I wanted to show an example calculation for a company that made the winner list. MORE
Today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal includes an article, Ports Get Creative as Cargo Piles Up. paid subscription or complimentary metered view) This article describes the application of innovation and creative use of Uber like technology can certainly help alleviate the current backlog across U.S. west coast ports. MORE
There are an array of challenges when it comes to successfully applying an outsourced transportation management strategy. Companies want to make freight moves as efficient as possible, which means centralized systems, qualified carriers, managed schedules and visibility. Realizing opportunities for transportation efficiency starts with identifying challenges. Below, we examine different challenges from 3 companies and how PLS solutions created and maintain notable results. MORE
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Each KPI has a specific measure or percentage to be reviewed based on your needs, examples : Inventory Records Accuracy: 98-100%, IT implementations: a specific timeline, Cost Reduction: 5% per quarter based on the Logistics provider’s expertise, Continuous Improvement initiatives: Going beyond the customer’s expectation: 5% improvements each quarter, etc. MORE
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Use this example as a starting point to understand the different optimization methods, and when optimization is helpful in supply or central planning. An Example of When Optimization Is Helpful in Supply or Central Planning was first posted on April 11, 2018 at 1:25 pm. ©2017 ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. MORE
This week brings two visible and poignant reminders of the perils for being an Apple supplier. There are of course, the positives related to the sheer production volumes that doing business with Apple provides, along with being on the leading-edge of product or component innovation. Along with the positives come the perils for dealing with a highly demanding and influential customer. MORE
We thought it was time to share some positive examples and learning on how some shipping organizations raised to the challenge of delivering on customer service. Much has been written and shared regarding the effects and/or consequences of the U.S. West Coast port disruptions brought about my labor contract negotiations these past 6-7 months. MORE
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SKU proliferation is a familiar challenge in supply chain business planning, one that dates back quite a few years in CPG and consumer brand-oriented product areas. Today's permanent changes towards online and Omni-channel retailing can add to the occurrence. MORE
Across our supply chain management community, we are often keenly aware of how the dynamics of product demand and component supply interrelate. While teams always strive to balance and align product demand and supply needs, forces in a market or across an industry have a way of adding different or unforeseen challenges. They drive home […]. MORE
To find out more information about the examples in this post, please visit Magnatag Visible Systems website. Mieruka : The Four Different Types of Lean Visuals with Examples. Each section will soon provide links to more examples used within Toyota. MORE
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This is yet another example of how past performance is no guarantee of future success , of how companies cannot succeed anymore despite having all sorts of inefficient practices in place, including having poor visibility and control of their supply chains. MORE
There are many ways to remediate a perceived supply risk management problem and Constellation Brands has just exercised its bold and approach. The beer and spirits producer recently reported fiscal 2015 second-quarter results. While total revenues increased 10 percent, the company had to reverse approximately $37 million of net sales in the quarter as a result of a product recall at the height of the seasonal beer consumption period in August. MORE
Here’s an example of how. Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Management supply chain optimization algorithms supply chain optimization companies Supply chain optimization examples supply chain optimization pdf supply chain optimization ppt supply chain optimization problems supply chain optimization softwareOptimizing your supply chain involves looking at the entire process, and not just the initial solution. MORE
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If you’re like me, you might see a long report online and skip past the details to get to the good stuff – the results. When the Supply Chains to Admire TM report came out last week, I scrolled right to the winners. MORE
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Everything about Apple Inc is the talk of the town, for example, the new Ipad, Iphone, Apple Map or even the environmental and labor issues at its suppliers facilities. Supply Chain Planning at Apple Inc is the classic example of New Product Development Process (NPD). NAVIGATE. Basics. MORE
General Motors was forced to halt production operations in Venezuela after its plant in the country was unexpectedly seized by local authorities, demonstrating another example of geo-political driven supply chain risk. Automotive Supply Chain Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Risk Management examples of global supply chain risk General Motors General Motors Supply Chain Supply chain Matters blog MORE
For example, Apple might want us to increase 100 production lines, but we would only add 50 to 60 gradually.”. Today’s breaking Wall Street Journal article provides a great case study on the impacts of not proprerly managing contractual supplier relationships. First consider the type of supply arrangement this represented. This was an important and emerging new technology, one that would produce manufactured sapphire to cover the face of all of Apple’s new iphone products. MORE
I’ll dive deeper into the concepts of supply chain optimization and show examples of when it’s ideal to optimize and when it’s less ideal. Two Simple Examples to Help You Understand How Supply Chain Optimization Algorithms Work. I work with clients that utilize our supply chain optimization software to maximize their resources. In my upcoming webinar “Should I Optimize My Supply Chain Planning?” MORE
The purpose of this paper is to provide new evidence in the field of supply chain differentiation, and aims to combine insights of supply chain management with the service dominant logic to connect fundamental customer requirements with supply chain decision-making MORE
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The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Production and Manufacturing Index (PMI) is a rather important barometer of supply chain and manufacturing activity, and has been particularly closely watched by economists and the Wall Street investment community for a good many years. Of late, the U.S. stock market has incurred immediate swings after a positive or not so positive report of PMI. MORE
This article will explore the related works, show you the example how to apply six sigma to a supply chain project and something to consider about this methodology. NAVIGATE. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. MORE
When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. If you do not want to start at the 3PL as a contact customer with a SLA/KPIs, you can ship your goods and become a public account. MORE
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Demand Planning Forecasting sales forecast methods sales forecasting examples sales forecasting models sales predictor ratio sales projection exampleAn open order is defined as an order placed by the customer which is under process and is yet to be fulfilled by the supplier. For effective analysis, open order data needs to be recorded daily in an ERP system. MORE
To help logistics professionals understand the case for automation, I’ve put together a hypothetical case example. The example shows the pitfalls of crunching the numbers manually as well as the consequences of this error-prone approach to order consolidation. MORE
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Supply chain transparency is becoming more important to business leaders and consumers, both of whom increasingly are concerned about working conditions, human rights, and environmental preservation.
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SKU proliferation is a familiar challenge in supply chain business planning, one that dates back quite a few years in CPG and consumer brand-oriented product areas. Today's permanent changes towards online and Omni-channel retailing can add to the occurrence.
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APRIL 11, 2018
Use this example as a starting point to understand the different optimization methods, and when optimization is helpful in supply or central planning. An Example of When Optimization Is Helpful in Supply or Central Planning was first posted on April 11, 2018 at 1:25 pm. ©2017 ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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APRIL 4, 2018
I’ll dive deeper into the concepts of supply chain optimization and show examples of when it’s ideal to optimize and when it’s less ideal. Two Simple Examples to Help You Understand How Supply Chain Optimization Algorithms Work. I work with clients that utilize our supply chain optimization software to maximize their resources. In my upcoming webinar “Should I Optimize My Supply Chain Planning?”
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
The purpose of this paper is to provide new evidence in the field of supply chain differentiation, and aims to combine insights of supply chain management with the service dominant logic to connect fundamental customer requirements with supply chain decision-making
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OCTOBER 21, 2014
There are many ways to remediate a perceived supply risk management problem and Constellation Brands has just exercised its bold and approach. The beer and spirits producer recently reported fiscal 2015 second-quarter results. While total revenues increased 10 percent, the company had to reverse approximately $37 million of net sales in the quarter as a result of a product recall at the height of the seasonal beer consumption period in August.
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DECEMBER 16, 2015
To serve as reinforcement, Supply Chain Matters amplifies one specific example brought to light by an article published in […]. Prediction One of our 2016 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains called for another year of more uncertainty and continuous challenges related to supply chain activity. Risk factors are growing and so are business challenges.
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OCTOBER 10, 2014
This week brings two visible and poignant reminders of the perils for being an Apple supplier. There are of course, the positives related to the sheer production volumes that doing business with Apple provides, along with being on the leading-edge of product or component innovation. Along with the positives come the perils for dealing with a highly demanding and influential customer.
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MARCH 4, 2015
We thought it was time to share some positive examples and learning on how some shipping organizations raised to the challenge of delivering on customer service. Much has been written and shared regarding the effects and/or consequences of the U.S. West Coast port disruptions brought about my labor contract negotiations these past 6-7 months.
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MARCH 2, 2015
Today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal includes an article, Ports Get Creative as Cargo Piles Up. paid subscription or complimentary metered view) This article describes the application of innovation and creative use of Uber like technology can certainly help alleviate the current backlog across U.S. west coast ports.
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MAY 18, 2015
Across our supply chain management community, we are often keenly aware of how the dynamics of product demand and component supply interrelate. While teams always strive to balance and align product demand and supply needs, forces in a market or across an industry have a way of adding different or unforeseen challenges. They drive home […].
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JUNE 4, 2014
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Production and Manufacturing Index (PMI) is a rather important barometer of supply chain and manufacturing activity, and has been particularly closely watched by economists and the Wall Street investment community for a good many years. Of late, the U.S. stock market has incurred immediate swings after a positive or not so positive report of PMI.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
For example, Apple might want us to increase 100 production lines, but we would only add 50 to 60 gradually.”. Today’s breaking Wall Street Journal article provides a great case study on the impacts of not proprerly managing contractual supplier relationships. First consider the type of supply arrangement this represented. This was an important and emerging new technology, one that would produce manufactured sapphire to cover the face of all of Apple’s new iphone products.
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To find out more information about the examples in this post, please visit Magnatag Visible Systems website. Mieruka : The Four Different Types of Lean Visuals with Examples. Each section will soon provide links to more examples used within Toyota.
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Here’s an example of how. Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Management supply chain optimization algorithms supply chain optimization companies Supply chain optimization examples supply chain optimization pdf supply chain optimization ppt supply chain optimization problems supply chain optimization softwareOptimizing your supply chain involves looking at the entire process, and not just the initial solution.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Inventory Inventory Management Memoirs of a Black Belt finished goods examples finished goods inventory definition finished goods inventory example finished goods inventory management finished goods planning types of inventory managementI mean who suffers directly when finished product inventory runs amuck by level, mix, or availability? Well, we all do, don’t we? After all, if we made it and can’t sell it, what have we done?
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To help logistics professionals understand the case for automation, I’ve put together a hypothetical case example. The example shows the pitfalls of crunching the numbers manually as well as the consequences of this error-prone approach to order consolidation.
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General Motors was forced to halt production operations in Venezuela after its plant in the country was unexpectedly seized by local authorities, demonstrating another example of geo-political driven supply chain risk. Automotive Supply Chain Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Risk Management examples of global supply chain risk General Motors General Motors Supply Chain Supply chain Matters blog
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Each KPI has a specific measure or percentage to be reviewed based on your needs, examples : Inventory Records Accuracy: 98-100%, IT implementations: a specific timeline, Cost Reduction: 5% per quarter based on the Logistics provider’s expertise, Continuous Improvement initiatives: Going beyond the customer’s expectation: 5% improvements each quarter, etc.
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When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. If you do not want to start at the 3PL as a contact customer with a SLA/KPIs, you can ship your goods and become a public account.
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