Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

While basic clothing items have a more predictable demand stream, fashion merchandise needs to be planned months in advance for a season that lasts for a very short duration. We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

Here I want to address the question, “Why is the focus on the basics of supply chain a barrier to adopting new forms of analytics and supply chain processes? In each industry sector, companies face unprecedented variability. Market Shifts by Industry Sector. I remember the evening well. Background. Growth requires cash.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

You can then create a supply plan that stipulates which materials you should be purchasing and how you should be moving them between facilities to keep your supply chain balanced. They are often done weekly, and that’s where production planning software will shine.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Like many countries today, Malawi struggles to provide basic services to a large number of its people. Very quickly the industries all cut back on using power, people run out of savings, and livelihoods shrivel. I recently came back from vacation in Malawi a land-locked country of 19 million that surrounds Lake Malawi.

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Synovos

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement culture: challenging the old, developing the new One of the biggest challenges facing the indirect procurement industry today is digitalization. Will procurement roles continue to exist? My daughter said to me, mummy, you have a good job. When an engineer works on a line, they no longer need to go off to buy the parts required.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 19, 2013

Due to improvements in connectivity, 90% of industries have made improvements in productivity (revenue/employee). The chemical and consumer electronics industries have made the most progress. The chemical and consumer electronics industries have made the most progress. Balance Remains an Issue. 3) Leadership.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. Most recently, Cliff has developed C3Nano into an international leader in its industry with manufacturing locations in California, Korea, and China. Transcript.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. Most recently, Cliff has developed C3Nano into an international leader in its industry with manufacturing locations in California, Korea, and China. Transcript.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

They are made from raw materials and components and may be produced in bulk (mass production or batch production ) or independently (one off production). It also helps you to manage your supply chain and avoid material waste by tracking how long it takes to produce a product. How do raw materials become finished goods inventory?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

Over the course of a year, we analyzed a decade of financial data to gain an understanding of how companies and industry sectors are balancing growth, profitability, cycles and complexity. We start by analyzing industry sector progress on company growth, profitability, cycles and complexity. Profits are sluggish.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

Before we dig into the “Five Keys to Cold Chain Success”, let’s cover the basics. A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Tyler, please introduce yourself (your title / company / location).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

This is typically when I order a tequila in frustration and my mind goes into overdrive asking the basic question: What are the risks in their supply chain? This is typically when I order a tequila in frustration and my mind goes into overdrive asking the basic question: What are the risks in their supply chain? .

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RFgen

MARCH 12, 2024

Understanding FIFO: The Basics FIFO helps businesses align the physical flow of goods with their representation on financial statements. In inventory management, the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method takes center stage, offering a performance of unmatched clarity and efficiency in the world of stock control.

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 10, 2021

Among the reasons that some manufacturers keep close control on repairs is because of what they see as risks in security and safety, and industry competitiveness. Among the reasons that some manufacturers keep close control on repairs is because of what they see as risks in security and safety, and industry competitiveness.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

The Covid19 global pandemic has cruelly exposed the utter dependence of the US and the world on China’s mass manufacturing capability and supply of critical medical equipment and materials. This acute shortage and dependence has raised alarms and questions about remediation supply chain strategies for materials and finished products.

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2021

Digital manufacturing is a key element of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and is defined as an integrated approach to manufacturing – bringing together physical machines, data and human beings to transform the manufacturing process. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 in manufacturing.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Some of the recommendations I made to the group are discussed here in this blog, and published in the latest edition of Industrial Biotechnology journal. All of the individuals we met with were willing to support our work and eager to find ways to support further growth of the bioproducts industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Why Solids Control is a Game Changer for the Oil Industry! The need for oil and gas on a global scale has grown during the last few decades. This is due to a number of factors, one of which being an increase in global economic activity. Here we present our Oilfields guide to Oil Field services. Oil Field Services and what they are.

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Arkieva

JULY 23, 2015

From my observations, movement of material through a company’s supply chain is increasingly becoming a major portion of delivered costs. Depending on the industry, nearly 5% of sales dollars will be dedicated to warehousing and transportation. A final example of when optimal network becomes important is in chemical re-processing.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. Managing and optimizing a supplier’s performance is as essential as it is difficult.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Innovations have brought about some significant milestones to industries over the years. In 1765 the first industrial revolution began when the use of coal and steam engines became popular allowing for the transportation of goods using railroads. Steel and chemical synthesis were also a big part of this revolution. Industry 4.0

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BlueYonder

JUNE 19, 2012

In January, I published a white paper addressing this very topic titled: The Automotive Industry in the New Normal: Analysis of the Industry and its Supply Chain Opportunities. This is a failure to understand the different challenges faced by different industries. My View on a Couple of Challenges.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 7, 2017

Global Vision is one of the industry leaders for packaging and labelling quality control for the food, pharmaceuticals and consumer products industry. The company has worked with over 72% of the biggest companies in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide, and its customers list can be found on their website.

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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. The type of barcoding hardware is dependent on your product, stock taking needs and area you will be working in. Handheld barcode scanners are affordable pieces of kit.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Without them, many businesse simply couldn’t exist. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? Here we’ll look at what a sustainable supply chain is and why it’s important, and in particular: Elements of a sustainable supply chain.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In fact, it enhances basic demand forecasting solutions by leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics to provid e more insight to improve forecast quality and demand response. Causal f orecasting shines a light on , and isolates, actual demand signals from market “chatter,” thus improving forecast quality.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

Major petrochemicals—including ethylene, propylene, acetylene, benzene, and toluene, and natural gas constituents like methane, propane, and ethane—are the feedstock chemicals for the production of many of the items we use and depend on every day. . By definition, this requires a global supply chain. We need to embrace variability.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Although there are various technologies associated with cognitive computing, my definition involves a combination of semantic intelligence (machine learning, natural language processing, and ontologies) and computation intelligence (advanced mathematics). Cognitive computing is not science fiction. It can be scary.

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Process chemical manufacturers face complex supply chain challenges including dealing with hazardous and perishable ingredients whose characteristics (potency, color, composition, etc.) Chemical manufacturers faced with shrinking margins must put the right product in the right location at the right time. can vary from lot to lot.

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Unleashed

MAY 5, 2021

From what batch production is, to its advantages and disadvantages in the manufacturing process and which industries it suits best – here’s all you need to know about this popular method of product assembly (as well as how batch tracking helps to improve profit and outcomes for businesses). What is batch production?

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ShipBob

AUGUST 11, 2023

Fulfillment centers play a critical role in the ecommerce industry. When it comes to supply chains and logistics management, warehousing is a crucial aspect of the operation. Most people think of a warehouse as simply a large commercial space with products scattered throughout. However, oftentimes there’s much more going on behind the scenes.

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

For years now, we’ve watched the old guard of the packaged-food industry get pummeled as consumers look to fill their grocery carts with trendier items bearing feel-good labels such as “natural” or “sustainably sourced.”. So we can’t help but wonder: Is the apparel industry next? Earlier this year, Levi Strauss & Co.

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ShipBob

JULY 14, 2021

Just like a manufacturing facility or a chemical plant, warehousing requires oversight and enforcement of safety measures. Just like a manufacturing facility or a chemical plant, warehousing requires oversight and enforcement of safety measures. OSHA still plays huge role in manufacturing, logistics, and other types of industries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. Key Takeaways – 3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services . About Jeremy Thone. About 3PL Systems. 3PL Systems, Inc. 3PL Systems’?

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RFgen

AUGUST 5, 2020

Moving material by hand is inaccurate, creating distrust in stock levels. Barcodes and RFID tags can be used to track fixed assets, raw materials, WIP materials, spare parts, tools, consumables and more. Mobile barcoding offers more than a basic barcode solution at the receiving dock. What is Mobile Barcoding?

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Chemical manufacturers are faced with shrinking margins and cannot afford to put the wrong product in the wrong location at the wrong time. Too many companies still rely on inadequate capabilities provided by spreadsheets and basic ERP forecasting solutions. Managing shelf-life requirements by customer and location adds complexity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

With this trend looking to continue into the next couple of years, it’s time to examine the state of the industry, especially when it comes to safety with all of these new employees entering the field. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson at [link].

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