Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

In smart manufacturing, for example, the deployment of a multitude of sensors and devices for real-time monitoring of machinery, predictive maintenance, and quality control are primary use cases. This unlocks new possibilities for innovation and optimization in various industries,” Mr. Arnold explained.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2020

And, if you are a medical device company, one of these projects will be a quality management system (QMS) solution to meet the compliance requirements of FDA, EU MDR, and ISO at scale. Importance of Quality Management System Timing Drivers. Determine Your Quality Management System Timing Drivers. What does this mean?

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Arena’s recent Fall 2021 quality management system (QMS) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software release was all about helping manufacturers remove these bottlenecks and drive faster product innovation. In turn, quality assurance and quality control teams can complete engineering change requests more efficiently.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2022

The model was a means for the company to support market demand and grow its supply chain while continuing to meet its quality commitment to customers and associates. The post Supply Chain Leadership Model Example in Retail Apparel Industry first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In smart manufacturing, for example, the deployment of a multitude of sensors and devices for real-time monitoring of machinery, predictive maintenance, and quality control are primary use cases. This unlocks new possibilities for innovation and optimization in various industries,” Mr. Arnold explained.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Amid growing global competition, eroding brand loyalty, and rapid and radical change, a CPG firm can’t get trapped in the mindset that’s its acceptable to simply respond to change; it must instead forge a path to greater innovation. Process manufacturing ultimately touches cost control, quality, and food safety.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

Sourcing Strategies 206

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

Sourcing Strategies 224

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.” Forecasting. Technology.

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RFgen

MARCH 3, 2023

Better protection helps improve product quality and reduce damage, in turn leading to cost savings and improved customer satisfaction. Improved Product Quality Less damaged product improves quality because there are fewer customer complaints and product returns.

Packaging 52

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s an exciting era for retail as companies continue to focus on creating and providing a great experience for their customers, while driving innovation and market share. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

Sourcing Strategies 156

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community. Innovation For IT Departments.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2023

Often, software robots use Artificial Intelligence algorithms, as, for example, chatbots use AI to better respond to human questions and to be able to communicate more naturally. For example, AI algorithms are used in browser searches, social media, computer engines, etc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor held an Innovation Summit at their headquarters in New York City on March 18 th and 19 th. For example, Google Maps app is a public cloud application. This team knows the product innovations and new technologies that Infor is developing. They can help prepare their customers for innovation coming down the pipe.

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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. This scale up is in sync with the transformation being witnessed by the manufacturing world.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

What is an example of sustainable food? Some examples of ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products include pre-packaged salads, protein bars and energy drinks. For example, some companies have implemented sustainable packaging solutions that use biodegradable materials to reduce their environmental impact.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The United States, for example, wastes about 40% of their food , amounting to about 125 to 160 billion pounds—much of which is perfectly edible. Innovation has led to new ideas about how food waste can be processed and reused. For example, our solution has helped protein companies reduce waste dramatically by optimizing valorization.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 9, 2024

In complex, discrete manufacturing, especially where traceability and compliance are critical, part serialization, loT-tracking, supplier quality, and other functions require sophisticated systems to manage and track products as they come in the front door, go through multiple value-add processes, and get delivered to the customer.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

This is the second post in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management also known as SQM. In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Quality Metrics by Product.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

However, this time, the spotlight shifted from the promise of these innovations to their real-world applications on the sales floor. As an example, the current excitement around Generative AI is palpable, with its potential use cases continually expanding.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

If we can draw a comparison between Thanksgiving dinners and procurement, they are essentially an every day example of why supplier quality management is important. A quality fit can help a procurement team create top-line growth and customer satisfaction. Quality will cost. Standardize Quality Indicators .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Generative AI and LLMs have potential benefits but face challenges such as data quality across large data sets and ethical implications with bias, fairness, and transparency. Table 1 details some examples of areas of application of generative AI for different supply chain participants.

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QAD

JUNE 27, 2023

The objective is to improve various aspects such as cost, quality, cycle times and technology for the mutual benefit of both the manufacturer and the supplier. Factors such as rising wages, increasing ESG regulations and commodity price fluctuations are examples that add operational and financial strain on suppliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The ability of an organization to deliver reliable and consistent results for revenue, margin, customer service, and quality in the face of demand and supply variability. Let me give you an example. Each churn reduces the opportunity for innovation and introduces supply chain risk. Today, this is not the case.

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Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

By implementing BPA, businesses can reduce human error, improve agility, and focus on innovative work that drives growth. Various technologies and tools are available to support the automation of different processes, enabling firms to achieve better speed and quality in their operations.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 17, 2022

For example, the extremely low water levels in the Rhine and Danube rivers – two key inland transport arteries – are delaying supplies of raw materials and finished products. Innovative solutions. According to the European Drought Observatory, Europe is drier than it has ever been in the past 500 years.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, I am working with a client that has deployed Ariba from SAP, GT Nexus from Infor, Everstream, and Project 44. For example, deeper analytics into poorly implemented planning systems makes terrible decisions faster. Here are some additional examples: Hands-free processes? Or the quality of conformance?

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Guy Kawasaki, former Chief Evangelist at Apple, talked about the ways in which companies could think about new methods of driving innovation. Robert explained how Logistics Planner assigns multiple resources to routes to support trailer swapping or multi-manning, for example, for efficient resource usage.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 16, 2022

Innovation is essential for many companies in order to remain competitive. It is no different for metal companies; in fact: the importance of continuous innovation and metal processing technologies is growing. For example, customers increasingly need smaller batch sizes of end products. What is Fabrication Automation?

Supply Chain Software 92

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QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For example, the ingredients used in products today are different from those in the past. Quality but at a Value Consumers have shown they are willing to pay more for products that meet their lifestyle needs; however, they are still looking for value without skimping on quality. Promotions are the key.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The complexity of global supply chains – especially in organizations like GM – require hands-on relationship management of suppliers to ensure that supplier collaboration will lead to added value, and innovation. Resources spent/gains made on the road to innovation are, therefore, sustained exclusively by the internal entity.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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Supply Chain Trend

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

One would expect a rigorous focus on high quality decision making in IBP. However, in my career as a consultant, supply chain manager or IBP manager, I have never encountered a formal executive decision approach to improve decision quality. Below figure shows the framework with six proposed elements of decision quality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automating routine tasks frees up valuable human resources, enabling employees to engage in more strategic, creative activities that contribute to business growth and innovation. Strategic AI integration is critical for future business growth and innovation.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 31, 2023

One would expect a rigorous focus on high quality decision making in IBP. However, in my career as a consultant, supply chain manager or IBP manager, I have never encountered a formal executive decision approach to improve decision quality. Below figure shows the framework with six proposed elements of decision quality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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