Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

The supply chain supporting the delivery of equipment is the de-facto facilitator of this business model. Production capabilities needed to support advanced design and product innovation. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Based on the analysis of supply chain improvement (as measured by the Supply Chain Index ) and supply chain performance, we ranked the supply chain leaders by industry.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean. When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Armed with disparate demand forecasts and planning tools, and separated by traditional functional boundaries, key stakeholders might not even learn of the disruption until it’s significantly and negatively impacted overall supply chain performance. Demand planning.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp.,

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 12, 2017

We constantly strive for Best in Class Supply Chain performance , but only 20% of companies ever achieve it. The sad truth is, that most Supply Chains tend to remain right where they are, without significant performance improvement. So how do you move up the Supply Chain Performance Pyramid?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

It is an industry, especially after the events that transpired over the last three years, ripe for innovation and digital transformation. There are considerable 2023 headwinds facing the industry: Continued elevated inventory levels globally amid consumer, intermediate and investment goods product demand contraction.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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QAD

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This builds a more effective manufacturer-supplier partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance. Both parties gain from accurate and timely access to order, shipment, schedule, invoice, inventory and other related information.

Manufacturing Procurement 93

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

As an offspring of globalisation, supply chains are focused on optimisation – cost reduction, just-in-time deliveries and tight inventory-to-sales ratios. A pandemic-induced blow finally laid bare the vulnerabilities of the supply chain industry largely premised on lean production principles.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Partnering with a 3PL is not a new concept, and many of the world's most successful companies have long recognized their value as the freight market continues to evolve. These three horsemen of the logistics apocalypse are creating havoc in supply chains worldwide. Uncertainty. Volatility. Complexity.

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2019

This builds a more effective manufacturer-supplier partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance. Both parties gain from accurate and timely access to order, shipment, schedule, invoice, inventory and other related information. Increase order fill rates and procurement team productivity.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Realising operational and cost efficiencies will reduced lead times, improved forecast accuracy and increased inventory turnover. Knowledge sharing and learning, close collaboration helps in building deeper expertise and greater performance. The meaning of integration varies on the size and scope of a particular supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The idea of a 4PL is an innovative service that gathers capabilities, resources, and technological advancement to run a business completely. A 4PL combines an existing network of valued carrier relations and a clear understanding of how to enhance performance on selected routes. What is 4PL? How Does A 4PL Benefit My Business?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 13, 2023

Included in the results were noted inventory charges and losses on firm purchase commitments of $920 million as of December 31, 2022 compared to $95 million as of December 31, 2021. Gross profit for fiscal year was a loss of $3.1 Reported net operating loss for the fiscal year was $6.8 billion as compared to $4.7 billion in 2021.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Supply Chain Cost Reduction Challenges: Deere and Company has a diverse product range, which includes a mix of heavy machinery for the consumer market, and industrial equipment, which is made to order. Supply chain costs of around $5.50 Moving to a vendor-managed inventory model wherever it was possible to do so.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. in Management Science, he brings a wealth of knowledge to help your organization optimize processes and enhance supply chain performance.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Click on a link below to browse tips related to a topic of interest: Tips for optimizing your warehouse layout & organization Tips for optimizing your warehouse workflows & processes Warehouse inventory optimization tips Optimizing your warehouse with tools & technology Tips for optimizing your warehouse layout & organization 1.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

At the same time, an effective logistics strategy can improve supply chain management and overall supply chain performance. As such, an effective logistics strategy must be flexible enough to adapt to the ever-evolving supply chain to sustain optimal service levels.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2016

Supply chain digitization enables companies to immediately see, recognize and act upon events in real time, across all parts of the end-to-end supply chain. Additional reading: Download the “The Future Is Now: Harnessing the Power of Digitization to Drive Greater Supply Chain Performance” white paper.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2016

Supply chain digitization enables companies to immediately see, recognize and act upon events in real time, across all parts of the end-to-end supply chain. Additional reading: Download the “The Future Is Now: Harnessing the Power of Digitization to Drive Greater Supply Chain Performance” white paper.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

“OPEC and 10 producers outside the cartel, including Russia, agreed late last month to continue holding back nearly 2% of crude production from the global market through the end of [2018]…with the aim of alleviating a supply glut that has plagued oil markets since 2014,” according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal.

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