ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. Regardless of what laws politicians enact, customers want their purchasing dollars to go to those who behave responsibly. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing.

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

Founded in 1979, QAD began as a small startup solution working with local companies to address a large gap in complete, integrated business software for manufacturing companies. As manufacturing businesses took their brands globally, we adapted quickly to keep up and our software has adapted as well.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The evolving pandemic, growing geopolitical tensions, nervous financial markets and increasing economic uncertainty means supply, both globally and locally, is at the very least, uncertain. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. GLOBAL CRISES DRIVE PRICES SKY-HIGH.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

What are Total Manufacturing Costs? Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. This looks at all stages of the manufacturing process from raw materials to work-in-progress to final result.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

The good news, however, is they have plenty of options in their product assortments, store footprints, customer behavior and even virtual worlds as they face these economic headwinds, using tools including basket analysis, which shows what customers are buying, and assortment planning, which helps retailers decide what to sell.”

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Driving Transformation in a Global Organization Pam Heminger knows a thing or two about transformation. During that time, she worked in a number of different areas including direct procurement, indirect procurement, operations, supply chain, packaging, and operations support including: HR, finance, IT and facilities management.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

In this series of posts, I am going to make an argument to augment ERP planning with new cloud-based solutions to improve decision-making. A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Here are some trends affecting the consumer goods manufacturing industry today: Consumer Goods Manufacturing Trends Challenges remain on the road ahead, but the ride is getting smoother. with the global ecommerce market hitting $6.3 Supply chain woes.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $1.3 NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 According to Meyersohn, “Food manufacturers and grocers have faced higher costs for commodities, labor, transportation and other expenses during the pandemic. In November, the U.S. ”[6].

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. Procurement. Purchase Order Management. Another area where RPA is coming to the fore is in communication.

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QAD

AUGUST 25, 2020

No manufacturer would be blamed if they put operational sustainability plans on the back burner during the current environment. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting daily life with disruptions in global businesses and economies, sorting and recycling facilities closing and government regulations relaxing on resource efficiency compliance.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. Inventory Availability and Cost: Striking a Balance It’s rarely a good idea to think too lean in ecommerce inventory management.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We enable them by providing high-quality supply chain on-demand courses, guides, best practices, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Eight core competencies stand out, encompassing crucial aspects of SCM.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation. Essentially, automotive isn’t now just a manufacturing entity. keeping supply chain leaders and manufacturers up at night.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. D2C logistics and eCommerce can still be burdensome for manufacturers who are not well-established in these areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. To begin the journey, GEON needed a better supply chain planning tool.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits and challenges of this powerful tool, and discuss the architecture that’s necessary to successfully integrate it into your business. As a result, these analytics help companies achieve a lean supply chain, prepare for the future, and better understand risks.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shorter trend cycles, rising costs of goods, and high demand for seasonal products like candy, costumes, and decorations are all haunting manufacturers and retailers globally. In this blog post, we cover the strategies businesses need to keep their supply chains lean and agile during this frightful season.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s easy to tie everything back to COVID-19, but the reality tells a different story of continuous and cross-global disruption. Still, accessorials may remain as they aren’t subject to the same lowering of typical per-mile costs (Flat World Global Solutions). Cross Global Visibility & Data Will Remain Critical.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

How could a manufacturing business that bends, cuts and welds metal benefit from Cloud ERP? According to the recent SYSPRO global research survey, an enormous 82 percent of Fabricated Metal Manufacturers experienced supply chain and material handling disruptions over the past twelve months.

Optimization Software 111

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

Global competition mandates that executives never “settle” in their decisions, but that they constantly make higher quality decisions in less time. The exponential increases in computing power along with advances in software have enabled the use of optimization in an ever-widening array of business decisions. How Lean Thinking Helps.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

Global competition mandates that executives never “settle” in their decisions, but that they constantly make higher quality decisions in less time. The exponential increases in computing power along with advances in software have enabled the use of optimization in an ever-widening array of business decisions. How Lean Thinking Helps.

Six Sigma 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

of revenue on IT solutions and expensive solutions to improve performance, yet degrade balance sheet results against peer group sectors in tough markets? As supply chains moved from regional to global, intransit and cycle inventories increased. Lean, Blockchain, Industry 4.0, How could the industry spend 1.7%

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). At Mars, procurement (commercial as it was called) was one of the most highly regarded of the professions.

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Taulia

MARCH 2, 2023

Monetary inflation, rising commodity prices, economic turmoil, and fluctuations in demand all have the potential to put a strain on global supply chains. It covers the full range of supply chain processes, from procuring raw materials to delivering the finished products to customers.

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RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

The Confluence of Consulting, ERP Systems, and Inventory Management Consulting: The Catalyst for Change A consultant’s role is critical in helping an organization identify challenges, needs, and possible solutions. Enterprise software purchases often come with their own consulting services or implementation teams for that very reason.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Read on to find practical solutions for a greener supply chain and a healthier bottom line. Green improvements can be made at every stage of your supply chain, from purchasing to transportation. Green Purchasing Uses local suppliers with green initiatives to reduce shipping distance, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

While building an EV requires a significantly smaller manufacturing footprint than what an ICE vehicle requires, many EV manufacturers lack the business systems and connections to support their production. Her students tend to focus on purchasing, logistics and consulting. Sometimes you need to look back before moving forward.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. Mary Barra Mary Barra is the Chairman and CEO of General Motors, a Fortune 500 auto-manufacturing company. Explore their stories and accomplishments, and be inspired to become an effective leader in your own right.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. 26 | Global Trade Map.

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