RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. Ready to turn your inventory from a headache into a strategic asset?

Inventory Management Software 96

Inventory Management Software Real-time Visibility Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 96

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

First, overreliance on a narrow group of suppliersespecially those in politically sensitive regionsexposes companies to risk when trade relationships shift. When a critical Tier-2 supplier is affected by a tariff policy change or regional shutdown, the ripple effects often catch manufacturers by surprise.

Optimal Sourcing 228

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Despite the evolution of technology, none of the 28 industry segments I follow can drive improvement at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. I define supply chain excellence as the ability to outperform an industry peer group during a time period. Change is Hard. Unlearning is Tougher. Guess what?

Supply Chain Design Software 221

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. Predictive analytics tools enabled by AI are helping organizations optimize inventory management, reduce downtime, and improve demand forecasting.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 216

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 216

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Strategic moves like bulk buying, closer supplier partnerships, and syncing procurement with supply chain planning can tighten inventory, cut waste, and free up cash. What Is Agile Procurement? For example, U.S.-based

Price Reduction 236

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Now let’s get to the Supply Chain News: Descartes Acquires Sellercloud Descartes Systems Group, a standout provider in logistics solutions, announced its acquisition of Sellercloud, a US-based provider of omnichannel e-commerce solutions.

Price Reduction 292

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 292

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Warner Music Group was an early adopter. They also cover supplier managed inventory, quality collaboration, manufacturing line collaboration, and asset collaboration. While SAP has had procurement analytics solutions, last year at Spend Connect Live, SAP announced the Spend Control Tower.

SAP 292

SAP Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 292

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

The Losers Are the Global Multi-National Supply Chain Teams As I work on the Supply Chains to Admire report, that will publish soon, I wince at the performance of large strategic customers of the supply chain planning vendors when compared to their peer groups. The methodology is now 20 years old. Let’s have an honest discussion.

Gartner 195

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 195

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Factors like planning tools, inventory management, demand patterns, and innovations in technology contribute to the success or failure of fulfillment optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 240

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Sourcing Strategies 240

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 29, 2024

At the forefront of this change is the circular economy – a framework that’s reshaping not just vehicle manufacturing but the entire automotive aftermarket. Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) : Ensures optimal inventory levels across all stages of the circular supply chain.

Automotive 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Salesforce.com model is primarily a pipeline management tool suitable for discrete markets but not process manufacturers. Relex will continue to do well in the retail market but will struggle to be a serious player in manufacturing due to the lack of thought leadership. Will this change the market? I don’t think so.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Modeling Software 221

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

For my long-time readers, you know that fewer than 3% of companies outperform their peer group in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis , and that the Gartner Top 25 is essentially a beauty contest for underperformers. The third step is to do a data inventory. The focus is on unveiling a new, bright, and shiny object. And what is value?

Optimal Sourcing 195

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A recent supply chain planning market analysis released by the ARC Advisory Group suggests EY has picked up on a trend. They also cover supplier-managed inventory, quality collaboration, manufacturing line collaboration, and asset collaboration. EY and ARCs research suggests that at many companies, that opportunity is receding.

Supply Chain Planning Software 301

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 301

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Bob Gill, General Manager of ARC Advisory Group (right), presented the award to Dave Ching, Head of Sales for Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (left). trade policies on sourcing strategies, inventory flows, and distribution networks amid rising costs.

Asia 194

Asia Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 194

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

By harnessing the growing power of AI to not only sense demand at a very fine-grain, real-time level, but also to govern decisions about pricing and inventory. In terms of inventory strategy, First Insight assigns each SKU a unique “Value Score” based on a range of factors, including pricing, likeability and consumers’ likelihood of purchase.

Price Reduction 87

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For instance, a student struggling with inventory management concepts can receive supplementary materials, interactive simulations, and one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to their needs. MTSS platforms enhance collaboration capabilities by offering features such as group project modules, discussion forums, and peer review systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 97

Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Forward-thinking organizations have transformed the department into an untapped gold mine that creates value for the entire end-to-end manufacturing process—from design and sourcing to production and delivery. Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? Here are some key insights from the e-book.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2025

Based on the modeling completed with help from the IYSE group at Georgia Tech, we found that while a focus on operating margin, revenue/employee and ROCE can drive 73% of market capitalization/employee, while a focus on cost of goods reduces value. The range of bullwhip from the order to planned orders for manufacturing was 2.5-4.0.

Material Savings 221

Material Savings Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 221

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Instead, the alignment between operations and commercial groups grew three-fold. Technology can automate role-based views up and down the river of demand for all roles: marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and human resources. A function within a functional organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the dynamic manufacturing landscape, planning orders into production is no longer a routine task. Its become a pivotal competency that can significantly impact a manufacturers efficiency, productivity, profitability and service levels. Operations need to be grouped intelligently. In fact, 43.6% In fact, 43.6% billion by 2033.

Supply Chain Planning Software 79

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. We cited indications of the post Lunar New Year ramp-up of global production levels to replenish inventories, more so than in prior years.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Report Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Yawn and walk on if the answer is i mproving demand error or reducing inventory levels. The session is open to manufacturers, retailers, consultants, and academics. Each attendee will receive an orbit chart packet with a comparison to their peer group. The questions to ask are, “How does the improvement of engines improve work?

Supply Chain Planning Software 396

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

A Manufacturer’s Guide to the Evolution of ERPs Lets start by declaring an interest. Most JAGGAER installations in the manufacturing industry specifically, and in product-centric businesses in general, involve integration with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system of one sort or another. So, we have skin in this game!

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Much of this added container volume is attributed to either retailers front-loading their Q4 inventory purchases, or diversions related either to the likely threat of a U.S. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Not all U.S. All rights reserved.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

In the area of WMS, design principles have tended to focus on a four walls internal centric view of operations and labor management within an inventory replenishment logistics strategy that placed warehouses as a primary inventory storage entity. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Execution 95

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Specifically, the company announced the release of five, new generative AI agents: Inventory Ops Agent: This agent helps planners match supply with demand by guiding attention to mismatches, exceptions, and systemic issues. It includes root cause diagnosis and alternative action recommendation.

Supply Chain Design Software 238

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 238

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2025

For manufacturers, this includes data in their ERP system and external systems like IoT (Internet of Things). A manufacturing ERP system contains sensitive information ranging from supplier and customer information to critical intellectual property information in BOMs (Bill of Materials).

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Different manufacturers and vendors often use different protocols and systems, making integrations resource intensive from both a capital and personnel perspective. The glasses process inventory and product picking data locally, reducing the time needed to retrieve and fulfill orders compared to fully cloud-dependent systems.

Real-time Visibility 162

Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 162

SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Beyond automation, digital systems like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) provide real-time visibility into production activities. Project management software for manufacturing environments can also centralize scheduling, task assignments, and workflow visibility. Hence, automating these functions ensures greater consistency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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crisp

JANUARY 8, 2025

Whether youre fine-tuning inventory plans or exploring how weather affects sales, AI Blueprints will help you streamline the process to focus on what truly matters: making better business decisions, faster, and with less strain on resources. What it does: Groups retail locations into clusters to uncover trends and opportunities.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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RFgen

MAY 28, 2025

Warehouse managers and manufacturing businesses face a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment across multiple channels, complex production processes, and an unpredictable supply chain. Process oriented : Groups similar activities together to streamline workflows. Avoid mixing inbound and outbound functions.

Inventory Reduction 89

Inventory Reduction Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 89

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

I worked in Materials Handling, Warehouse Management, Resource Planning, Industrial Engineering, I/T, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Executive Leadership, Distribution, Freight Management, Reverse Logistics, Customer Experience and Order Management, and much more. They tended to manufacture in their home country.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

Since January, Canadians’ weekly grocery trips have become a real-time indicator for the potential impacts of tariffs as shoppers have responded to threats with a showcase of buying power, prioritizing nationally sourced and manufactured products even before a single tariff was enacted. goods were “ rapidly dropping.”

Beverage 141

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Oracle has announced new role-based agents that are being embedded into the Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and Manufacturing software applications suite. Manufacturer onboarding advisor : Reportedly designed to assist engineers streamline the manufacturer and supplier onboarding process. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Improving manufacturing and finances – Ortberg expressed a mandate to fix Boeing ‘s reputation, manufacturing, and finances. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The stakes are growing ever higher with each passing week. All rights reserved.

Negotiating Skills 52

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2025

According to a study by the Nielsen Norman Group, products offering better user experiences have a higher likelihood of being adopted, underscoring the importance of this trend in the supply chain sector. With tailored mobile apps, stakeholders can receive alerts, track shipments, and monitor inventory levels directly from their smartphones.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Further respondents were reportedly 100 supply chain leaders, defined as either supply chain, planning and inventory management executives working among discrete manufacturing firms. Report authors point to the C-Suite grouping concerned with increased production disruptions and slower response to market fluctuations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Execution Survey 52