Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. I am currently doing research on inventory management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2021

Food and beverage (F&B) industry executives face mounting pressure to keep up with soaring demand. However, the rising costs for ingredients, materials, transportation services, and staff are creating concerns about whether products can be priced carefully enough to satisfy consumers and stay on the positive side of razor-thin margins.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

I think it’s time we started spreading the good news: when you harness demand and inventory planning to slash unnecessary expenses and improve service to customers, you also reduce waste and support sustainability. Having the right inventory in the right location brings a variety of waste-reduction benefits.

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QAD

APRIL 19, 2022

When we talk about predictions and strategic planning with consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food & beverage (F&B) companies, we’re met with a great deal of uncertainty given the current state of disruptions and upheaval. 2022 Predictions for CPG Manufacturing. The Use of Contract Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. To further support how refrigerated transport is so valuable in a global supply chain, below are several more reasons: 1. It’s Offering Unprecedented High-Speed Transport Worldwide.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software.

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Stord

DECEMBER 4, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, December 4, 2023 – Stord , a leader in omnichannel fulfillment services and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today that it has been named a Top Tech Startup for 2023 by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Many of today's startups are poised to disrupt the supply chain space.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 18, 2022

This large food manufacturer used a popular technology to forecast monthly using orders as an input. The large food company operated regionally. This image represents the demand for a large food company after multiple years of ERP implementation and over fifteen planning technologies. I find them fascinating.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2021

Making Zero Waste Supply Chain A Possibility in the Food Industry with AI. Let us begin with a hard look at some numbers related to food wastage. Between 33-50% of food produced globally is never eaten, and this wasted food is worth over $1 trillion. According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This shows hope that one day, we won’t need an award like this because men and women in the supply chain will be equal,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

From shifts in consumer demand to new regulations and disruption in market dynamics and supply networks, food and beverage (F&B) industry executives have always had many reasons to stay alert. But lately, a new set of supply chain challenges is making everyone more concerned that their business could fall behind overnight.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re planning on purchasing products from a food wholesaler, or thinking about moving into food wholesaling yourself, this overview of the industry – and what its future holds – is for you. Food wholesalers warehouse products in bulk, then provide usable amounts to businesses – from restaurants to hospitals.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With the growth of the market for high-quality food products, the importance of traceability and origin verification has increased significantly. In food production, consumers have a strong desire to have complete visibility into their food's origin and production methods.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. One of the key drivers of supply chain resilience is the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in inventory management. AI makes use of the endless stream of data collected through inventory management devices and cloud-based applications.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 3, 2023

A main challenge is to avoid excessive inventory while maintaining enough stock for warm weather and not wait for summer to begin to make ice cream. It starts with planning and building inventory at the end of the year by implementing reliable demand forecasts plus sound inventory and production management.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Donating food is more involved than some organizations realize. Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. The merchandise created and distributed by the food industry are basic goods and necessary for a healthy populace.

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Donating food is more involved than some organizations realize. Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. The merchandise created and distributed by the food industry are basic goods and necessary for a healthy populace.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. What is Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management? Its central mission is to curtail inventory expenses and amplify operational efficiency by timing the receipt of goods to coincide with their actual need in the manufacturing cycle.

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Logility

MARCH 19, 2018

Food and beverage supply chains face mounting pressure to reduce costs, add more value and do more with fewer resources. Food and beverage companies run on razor-thin margins. 2) Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO). Location-by-location and type-by-type inventory optimization produces sub-optimal results.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2018

Last week we shared five capabilities to help take the Food & Beverage supply chain to the next level. Today, we continue this conversation and look at six must have capabilities that drive supply chain improvement for F&B manufacturers. Advanced Inventory Management. Consensus Demand Planning.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Any discussion on supply chain risk management and applying managed transportation to help prevent risks from coming to fruition is incomplete without touching on the pandemic to overcome supply chain disruption. Traditional Inventory Replenishment Strategies No Longer Work.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

The plot revolves around an investigative murder against a backdrop of the devastation caused by the greenhouse effect—pollution, food shortages, depleted resources, poverty, and overpopulation—not much different from the issues we’re facing today. It featured a nightmarish tagline— Soylent Green is people. Recycling, reusing/repurposing.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Reusable food containers must be routinely cleaned. Instead of creating disposable transport containers for food products, many consumable manufacturers and suppliers opt to use reusable storage bins in their warehouse management strategies and supply chain activities. The Difference Between Reusable and Repurposed.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Reusable food containers must be routinely cleaned. Instead of creating disposable transport containers for food products, many consumable manufacturers and suppliers opt to use reusable storage bins in their warehouse management strategies and supply chain activities. The Difference Between Reusable and Repurposed.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness that has come to define today’s global supply chain, as QAD’s Stephen Dombroski wrote recently in an article in Food Logistics.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2020

This includes food and beverage suppliers, packers, and manufacturers. Indeed, the pandemic and resulting economic downturn have impacted several major organizations, and as a result, led to a domino effect resulting in back orders and food shortages. Inventory management more of a priority.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Bottom Line: Food and beverage supply chains are the fuel that drives the growth of every food & beverage manufacturer today. Keeping A Food & Beverage WMS Current Is a Continual Challenge. Keeping A Food & Beverage WMS Current Is a Continual Challenge.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. Hence, some companies will find corded barcode scanners to be all they need, where other companies require wireless scanners to support their online inventory management.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Although the industry is multifaceted and varied, encompassing everything from household goods to food & beverage to apparel and more, most arms of the consumer goods industry are facing similar challenges. Supply chain woes. Geopolitical instability. Labor shortages.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The past few years have been quite the rollercoaster for manufacturers. In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. Inventories were up 5.3%.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. The supply chain has two important buffers–inventory and capacity.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

Alternative Transportation Mode Updates to existing on-order expedite optimization functions. Among ToolsGroup’s numerous satisfied customers is GranTerre, one of the preeminent operators in the Italian agro-food sector. The release of SO99+ V8.61 For more information about SO99+, read our blog on the v8.61 release HERE.

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