DiManEx

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Last month, we participated in the AM for Defense Conference , a virtual event which offered a window into the innovative uses of Additive Manufacturing in the defense industry. Stephan Wildenberg from the Dutch Armed Forces on stage to share insights from their transition to digital warehousing.

Manufacturing Procurement 81

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

.”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. The worry for manufacturers and retailers alike is whether those ordered goods will make it to market or be stuck in some port. If goods do arrive, then the warehousing shortage mentioned above comes into play.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

One of the priorities of distribution and manufacturing firms is to regulate costs, especially since they operate with slim margins. And if you’re running a warehouse, this helps minimize the risk of damaging or losing goods. To further save space for storage purposes, you can decide to move shelves together in your warehouse.

Material Savings 89

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RFgen

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With AR solutions like Vuzix smart glasses, warehouse pickers can finish tasks more efficiently. Augmented reality (AR) is a surging technology in the manufacturing space. In addition to advantages in the product design field, AR is pushing warehouse worker efficiency. Working in a warehouse is a physically demanding job.

Buyer Training 52

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RFgen

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With AR solutions like Vuzix smart glasses, warehouse pickers can finish tasks more efficiently. Augmented reality (AR) is a surging technology in the manufacturing space. In addition to advantages in the product design field, AR is pushing warehouse worker efficiency. Working in a warehouse is a physically demanding job.

Buyer Training 52

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

Cost Reduction Strategies 90

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 8, 2024

At the turn of the century, this process started with the establishment of long, low-cost supply chains that remain the foundation of most manufacturing and retail business operations to this day. For example, calculating carbon output and fuel cost savings of transport options, including not just the route but the vehicle itself.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. But just because you can outsource it all doesn’t mean you should.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. That charge has now resulted in an $800 million restructuring plan.

Inventory Reduction 52

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 9, 2022

Traditionally, inventory counts were a complex exercise done manually about once a year but RFDI technology enables retailers such as Macy’s to monitor stock monthly bringing accuracy from 60% to over 90%. NFC reader is a tool that can be integrated into the warehouse management picking verification system.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting for organizations emitting over 25,000 metric tons of GHGs per year, and those in specific industries like vehicle manufacturing and industrial gas. Example: A tea company uses tea leaves as an ingredient in their product.

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EMERGE App

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

It is a logistics process that brings products from a supplier or manufacturer directly to a customer or retailer with minimal handling and storage time. Cross Docking Versus Warehousing. By contrast, traditional warehousing requires that wholesalers and distributors have goods on hand to ship to customers. Reduced Costs.

Warehousing 40

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 11, 2022

The furor over a scarcity of baby formula offers an example of the multifaceted nature of resilience. A root cause of the problem was the closure of a plant owned by Abbott, one of the few manufacturers serving the US domestic market for baby formula. warehousing space) to several years (e.g.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This enables the company to manufacture and distribute its product in a way that, ideally, efficiently meets consumer demand. Beyond these ‘soft skills’, demand planning requires the ability to analyse data including internal records, manufacturer predictions, consumer trends and behaviours, and market shifts.

Supply and Demand 52

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Alloy

JANUARY 29, 2021

Different types of products usually flow through different supply chain networks—for example, cold products like milk follow a different network than shelf stable products like candy, even if they’re manufactured by the same company. What advice would you give to someone interested in pursuing a similar career path?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy. What will happen in 2016?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

They can affect manufacturing, warehousing and transport. Examples are pre-hiring and background checks. Goods origination, third-party security, foreign customs are examples. This covers security policies, threat awareness, security training, exercises. For example, warehousing security has increased.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Consider the ways rich data collection can help shape your supply chain towards lower cost and optimal performance.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Whether we are retailers, manufacturers, or logistics providers, we all need to put our collective energy toward serving the individual consumer. A perfect example is your fitness tracking app that also connects to a range of physical devices ? and diet trackers, exercise diaries, and social media sites related to fitness.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Excessive costs can hide anywhere in your company’s service provision or supply chain functions, including manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and customer service. Even if your profit margins are not noticeably declining, would you be happy to know that orders are leaving your warehouse without making you a penny in profit?

Negotiating Skills 75

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 1, 2013

The customer is able to speak directly with the company, and the company in turn is able to publicly exercise their great customer service for all to see, and to advertise promotions to attract new business. Take Sourcemap for example, a company which allows both clients and colleagues access to supply chain information.

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RFgen

JUNE 8, 2017

To maintain or improve one’s health and well-being, experts agree that it requires two things: regular exercise and a well-balanced diet. For example, 56 percent of respondents in the poll said they try to avoid eating foods or drinks with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener often used in place of sugar.

Food 52

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RFgen

JUNE 8, 2017

To maintain or improve one’s health and well-being, experts agree that it requires two things: regular exercise and a well-balanced diet. For example, 56 percent of respondents in the poll said they try to avoid eating foods or drinks with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener often used in place of sugar.

Food 52

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Supply chain optimisation helps manufacturing businesses drastically reduce operational costs to improve revenue and customer satisfaction. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four experts share their advice and experience around optimising the manufacturing supply chain. And you’d be right – they’re certainly a factor.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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PINC

JANUARY 22, 2020

In this article, Yearling covers how with the national warehouse vacancy rate hovering at record lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018/2019 to get ahead of impending tariffs, companies could combine flexible storage options with advanced technology to create an end-to-end supply chain solution that works.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. Some Country Examples. Australia , for example, prohibits the import of dangerous dog breeds. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. And the list goes on.

Purchasing Skills 49

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Today its supply chain analysts and designers continue to explore new initiatives, like the use of shared warehousing as a fast and flexible way to scale the distribution network as necessary. .

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Why do some rival firms that battle with each other downstream in retail outlets manage to work well together upstream in their transport and warehousing? US food company Sysco offered an example when eyeing joint operations with U.S. For example, two ocean carriers can join forces to share ship capacity. Foods a few years ago.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

manufacturers have decided to go further by progressing on the notion of total cost. Recurring examples. Steering columns or exhaust lines are striking automotive examples. In other sectors, the exercise can be done around trade-offs between Marketing and Logistics functions, for example.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. Some Country Examples. Australia , for example, prohibits the import of dangerous dog breeds. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. And the list goes on.

Purchasing Skills 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. As demand for last mile logistics intensifies, warehouses become the prime candidates for automation.

Supply Chain Design Software 238

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

It goes beyond the concepts found in textbooks by providing real-world examples and useful advice. Take into account elements like the length of the course, the mode of delivery (in-person, online, or mixed), the presence of interactive exercises or case studies, and the availability of opportunities for hands-on practice.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

There’s no doubt that the pandemic, with its harsh lockdowns and impact on economies worldwide, has played a dramatic role in the supply chain disruptions being experienced by manufacturers. These issues are being faced by manufacturers across the board with no simple solution in sight. Use data to improve operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

So, for example, the Head of Supply might be the Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager, or another non-executive supply chain management specialist. While this task will draw heavily on the demand plan, the Supply Chain Head will also need to canvas input from the company’s finance, logistics, operations, and manufacturing functions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 88

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Why do some rival firms that battle with each other downstream in retail outlets manage to work well together upstream in their transport and warehousing ? US food company Sysco offered an example when eyeing joint operations with U.S. For example, two ocean carriers can join forces to share ship capacity. Foods a few years ago.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The desire for absolute control over manufacturing or raw material quality (a driver for backward integration). To illustrate these drivers a bit more comprehensively, let’s look at a few examples of companies that have either started out with a vertically integrated structure, or have become more vertical via mergers or acquisitions.

Material Savings 45

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

What’s in manufacturing? Is it sitting at the warehouse yard, or has it reached the store? Complete visibility requires us to break down the silos between various critical supply change management systems – e.g., warehouse management systems, order management systems, visibility platforms. And it requires visibility everywhere.

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