The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

IDC Supply Chain FutureScape Webinar. Stephanie Krishnan , Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific. Sampath Kumar Venkataswamy , Senior Research Manager, IDC Manufacturing Insights. The predictions by IDC Manufacturing Insights focus on three prominent trends. About the Author.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. In a recent webinar , Carlsberg shared more on this topic. A prospect to raise a glass to.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Continuous improvement is part of the game in manufacturing. Among the new trends in manufacturing improving the industry, additive manufacturing and cloud-based systems will push manufacturing forward in 2017. Let’s take a closer look at final five trends in manufacturing to watch for in 2017.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2017

In a blog post earlier this year, we noted how since the election, more manufactures have expressed interest in reshoring and avoiding offshoring entirely. However, manufacturers are considering other ways of improving factories and supply chains as well. Across the U.S. Across the U.S. What the Benefits of Going Green?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2016

manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management. Today we focus on the realities that we face with American manufacturing. The argument for American manufacturing is clear, and the topic has graced the stages of all political candidates. Manufacturers. manufacturing. Manufacturers.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

PTC’s CEO, Neil Barua, said, “In parallel with our SBTi commitments, we’re broadening the ways in which we support manufacturers’ efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of their products.” PTC gives manufacturers the power to create sustainably conscious products and drive environmental sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

A forum was great for networking but not for driving process innovation. For example, client-server to cloud architectures offered great promise for process innovation, but companies just moved their processes without asking how to drive new levels of value from technology. The industry is like a Ferris Wheel.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

Let me give you an example. ” There are now chartered groups to innovate the business models. Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer. For example with the Internet of Things, when we sense at the edge, client/server technologies quickly become obsolete. 2) Drive Process Innovation.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 9, 2020

It’s hard to imagine what the next twelve months and beyond hold for an industry facing seemingly non-stop innovation. But in 2020, I expect we’ll see this pace of innovation continue. One way to gain that innovative prowess could be through M&A activity. Here are a few predictions for the year ahead. More M&A activity.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? Mostly, manufacturers demand technologies that can boost their output without causing an additional strain on resources, and the final five technologies changing manufacturing in 2016 did just that. In other words, some manufacturers continue to resist the trend.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. For example, to build that plant, the company would need to work with a construction company or companies.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

It is also helping to bridge the supply chain management gap that has traditionally existed between healthcare providers and other industries such as manufacturing. Baylor, Scott & White (BSW) presents a great example of achieving digital transformation powered by supply chain. Share on Twitter. Big Opportunity Ahead.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how consumer packaged goods manufacturers can improve supply chain competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient. Watch the full webinar on-demand here.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For example: Top 5 Logistics Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The channel also pioneers warehouse technology and innovative factory solutions and how they relate to the everyday field. The weekly online webinar series focuses on the latest developments, technologies, and trends in the world of supply chain innovation.

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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. This new era brings with it an acceleration of innovation and disruption.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing. They went from spreadsheets to rapid planning and innovation in a matter of weeks. Take production planning tools, for example. A desire to drive innovation. Another reason companies decide to start using Prescriptive Analytics is a desire to innovate.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. This Part 2 blog post will explore the next remedies and innovative solutions that will help accelerate digital transformations and attainment of benefits.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Mahindra Mahindra is another good example. Through their partnership with us, they have been able to realize significant benefits.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2022

This article will focus on three areas that create win-win situations for both customers and suppliers: Higher levels of efficiency Closer industry partnerships and collaboration Access to innovation. While unintentional, this creates pain and cost for those suppliers, which in turn has a knock-on effect on the manufacturer themselves.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

Because he had reduced his buffers—both inventory and manufacturing—and had built a push-based supply chain using a forecasted demand signal, he was failing in many markets. How can you drive innovation if you hamstring yourself to only take a step to try a project with a definitive ROI? Figures 2 and 3 are some examples.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing. They went from spreadsheets to rapid planning and innovation in a matter of weeks. Take production planning tools, for example. A desire to drive innovation. Another reason companies decide to embrace Prescriptive Analytics is a desire to innovate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 10, 2013

While the importance of these programs has grown over the last decade, in recent research, that will be presented this Friday during a Supply Chain Insights webinar , we find two disconnects. In fact, today, 74% of manufacturers connect their success in sustainability to their brand statements. Much is in flux. What do you think?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

While innovation has slowed in Enterprise Resource Plannning (ERP) and Supply Chain Planning, I am bullish about some of the innovation coming from the supply chain network design technology providers like JDA, Llamasoft and Solvoyo. For example, we discovered that transportation and duties are 5x the expense of labor and overhead.

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

At Skill Dynamics, for example, our insight module allows us to take a data-driven approach to the progress made by our learners, tracking the development of their competencies, their course progression, and even how applicable the training is to their day job.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Conagra is a popular North American food manufacturer with brands in every aisle at the grocery store. It operates 42 internal manufacturing plants and more than 34 points of distribution across multiple temperature states. Blue Yonder Empowers Manufacturers. 2 at 4 p.m.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. There are many examples in the market. The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. It only responds.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

." - This may be coming to a manufacturing floor or supply chain soon! One of the most notable examples remains the creation of Watson, the supercomputer controlled artificial intelligence that defeated Jeopardy! How Will Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Impact Designers and Manufacturers? What Is Artificial Intelligence?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2016

Using innovative approaches, some companies attempt to cover the entire market segment, from production to retail. While the endpoints of manufacturing and consumer needs change relatively slowly, the distribution system can change overnight as companies implement disruptive new technologies. Wholesalers filled the gap.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

We have discussed how manufacturers are changing the landscape through surprising, innovative trends. Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. Nearshoring also allows manufacturers and logistics provider is to save money.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Take the General Mills and Kellogg example in figure 1. More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies. My focus here is to answer this second question.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

With more resources at their disposal, local talents can create innovative solutions that can further transform the regional economy. For example, a company may choose to purchase green energy from renewable sources, such as wind and solar, instead of relying on electricity generated from burning fossil fuels.

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