Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. With the closing of the third quarter, the numbers once again signal added contraction in global manufacturing output as product demand levels weaken. reflecting a 0.4

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global Optimal Sourcing United Kingdom 59

Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. It’s a global problem. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. million to 75.3

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 173

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Global Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 111

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Global Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Taiwan 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 29, 2023

Global auto producer Toyota encountered a “ systems related ” shutdown of auto production operations across Japan according to multiple news reports. A company statement indicates that the automaker was scheduled to resume production operations by the start of the second work shift today among its 14 Japan based production plants.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software System Japan 59

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company. We complete the analysis each year.

Case Study 267

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 267

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. The report concludes the industry needs to build 50 more lithium mines, 60 more nickel mines and 17 more cobalt mines by 2030 to meet global net carbon emissions goals.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 228

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Logistics San Antonio 228

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. We saw this type of issue over the past several years with the Japan earthquake / Tsunami in and with the Thailand floods. If your demand decreases, you have excess inventory or idle capacity.

Supply Chain Risk Management 255

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 255

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain advisory remains available for complimentary downloading at our Research download site. Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. percent this year, after the global economy grew a reported 5.9

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 98

Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency meant just-in-time manufacturing, but disruptions exposed the flaw in this approach. And because of the catastrophic impact on the global food supply, as well as food prices, more than a billion people could be pushed into famine and destitution. It’s time for a digital, sustainable supply chain.

Supply Chain Disruption 130

Supply Chain Disruption Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

We further update readers on last week’s multiple day shutdown of Toyota auto production across Japan due to a systems issue. The CFO further indicated that three-quarters of the 220 jets still parked in inventory must have this part repaired and the issue is the most important thing being worked on, company-wide.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Japan 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. Descartes acquires GreenMile. Rob Spilman Jr.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Price Reduction Finland 165

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 29, 2014

In this series on global fashion retail we have discussed about network design and inventory location in Chapter 1, stores replenishment in Chapter 2 and sourcing and manufacturing lead times in Chapter 3. To be successful in global business environments you have to be very respectful with cultural differences”.

Supply Chain Design Software 128

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 128

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. and elsewhere was halted when the parts flow from Japan was interrupted.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software California 60

o9 Solutions

JULY 12, 2021

Bookings growth was diversified across o9’s core verticals of retail, brand manufacturing, industrial manufacturing and supply manufacturing. o9 committed to Science-Based Targets Pledge to set science-based emissions reductions targets across the entire value chain that are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 98

ThroughPut

MARCH 3, 2020

Some are concerned about a pandemic, others about the deceleration of the global supply chain and its effect on their bottom lines, and yet others about their employees, customers and families. At ThroughPut, we are coincidentally at the frontlines of this global disruption. Actually, we predicted it. At least that’s how I see it.

Florida 52

Florida Supply Chain Planning Software Japan Supply Chain Planning 52

IQMS

AUGUST 15, 2018

92% of all manufacturers say they are either on the same level as or ahead of their peers when it comes to Digital Manufacturing. 68% of manufacturers are making Digital Manufacturing their highest priority today. Key takeaways from the digital manufacturing study. You can download the report here (PDF, 24 pp.,

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Inventory Reduction 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The global pandemic resulted in unexpected shortages of goods and disruptions in delivery which continue to this day. The concept of only bringing in inventory on demand is very compelling when inventories are considered costly, wasteful and cash drains. used to be the manufacturing leader in this space it is now a minor player.

Supply Chain Design Software 86

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Design 86

Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

And right now—with leaders of both political parties, economic think tanks, institutional investors, and influential columnists saying we must de-globalize and reshore our supply chains or face economic, environmental, and geopolitical catastrophes—the realists’ perspectives aren’t especially popular. That’s good news.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement China South Carolina Mexico 62

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World Feature Article by J eroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bhd The global business landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile, posing significant challenges to supply chain management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. We especially take note of where there have been significant developments and noteworthy shifts in areas of predictions.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Food waste accounts for eight percent of global greenhouse gases and has significant environmental and economic impacts. Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. How can food and beverage manufacturers reduce their waste?

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Food Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

Although I am sure I missed a few, the point is our global, complex, fast-paced supply chains can be disrupted in hundreds of ways and I for one don’t see that changing anytime soon. Change purchasing and manufacturing plans days or weeks sooner. Divert inventory on the fly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 188

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain 188

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

a leading Japanese global technology distributor, to provide data-driven AI Software Solutions for end-to-end Supply Chain and Operations Excellence. With the growing string of uncertainties created by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic downturn, coupled with the pressures of evolving Industry 4.0, ThroughPut Inc.,

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 52

Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

As governments and hospitals work to stamp out Covid-19, manufacturers are also struggling to manage the virus’ impact on their supply chains. Many are quick to blame just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing for their lack of components and raw materials. We’ll take a closer look at: Pull inventory systems. Pull inventory systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 72

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In his leadership of Toyota , he had openly questioned the ongoing timelines of the global auto industry’s wholesale transformation toward an all-electric model offerings. He rather steered the company toward providing varying power train options for consumers and for countries, which included hybrid power technologies.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

MAY 13, 2020

In the manufacturing sector, efforts to embrace Industry 4.0 Adnan Seric, a Research and Industrial Policy Officer at UNIDO, and Deborah Winkler, a Senior Consultant and Principal at Global Economic Policy LLC, explain, “Industry 4.0 ”[1]. technologies are also gaining momentum. Industry 4.0 ” Industry 4.0.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

JITS is the acronym for “just-in-time-sequence,” a common supply chain practice in the automotive industry that eliminates or significantly reduces the need to maintain parts inventory at the assembly plant. Needing to carry only a few hours worth of inventory, thereby savings on inventory carrying costs and working capital.

North America 74

North America America Material Savings Inventory Reduction 74

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX).

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

Review existing inventory management systems. When their competitors were hibernating, they explored the global markets by expanding to Asia and increasing sales in Europe. For a more detailed guide on how to pick the best inventory management software for your business, check out our comprehensive guide. Invest in technology.

Material Savings 106

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 106

AFFLINK

OCTOBER 8, 2020

When there’s even a small disruption, companies that maintain minimal inventory levels to reduce holding costs or are dependent on always using the lowest-cost providers are most at risk. Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns.” – Bain & Company.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 62

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. The rise of China in the past decade coincided with a global economic boom after the financial crisis of 2007-2008. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. Product design and marketing generally stayed in Japan.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Vietnam 74

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

As Clint Reiser pointed out earlier this week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting global supply chains. The invasion is causing major disruptions for the global shipping industry, with hundreds of vessels trapped at ports, cargo being derailed, and freight rates surging. US goods trade deficit hits record high.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Ukraine Russia Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Logility

MARCH 30, 2020

The global economy has been disrupted by a virus that is too small to see and too small to be filtered by most available face masks. Cities are on lockdown; travel bans are in place and global markets have quickly entered a recession. Looking back a few months, no one could have predicted the current state of the global supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Disruption 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. For example, people want prestige beauty from the US, Europe or Japan. We produce there because the regulations say that you need to manufacture there to sell there.

Case Study 282

Case Study Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 282

Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2019

Alex Behrens reports, “ DHL Resilience360 recently released Stormy Weather Ahead: A Global Outlook on the 2019 Season to compile information about the impacts that even small storms can have and discuss the short- and long-term implications of these systems on existing supply chains. Seasons are annual events. Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Pharmaceutical 100