Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. It’s now up to IoT providers to ensure that manufacturers don’t get left behind.”[1] Two oft-cited trends affecting manufacturing and other supply chain operations are personalization and customization. ”[5].

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 130

OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

2022 has proven to be both positive and disruptive for the manufacturing industry. Despite the pandemic, recession fears, supply challenges, a tight labor market, and economic instability, manufacturing companies continue to survive and evolve in the “new normal.”. helped transform many manufacturing businesses. Industry 4.0

Trends 52

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. Common performance metrics include process completion rate and the number of automated tasks.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s dynamic Transportation & Mobility landscape, the pressure is on to innovate and provide new experiences for customers. Success, and establishing a lasting competitive advantage in new ways, now relies on the ability to modernize manufacturing and operational systems to drive swift and informed decision-making.

Automotive 156

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2019

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” ”[2] Computers and digital manufacturing ushered in other Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Based on a heritage of quality and innovation, the designs earned the trust in generations of families. Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. Performance on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. A balanced portfolio of metrics delivers the greatest value. However, the stories of success are largely project improvements or improvements in vertical supply chain efficiency in manufacturing or transportation. Admitting this truth is a freeing moment.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. A Look at History. Resiliency.

Pharmaceutical 195

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ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

The relevance of digital transformation in manufacturing. PWC predicts that out of every 2,000 manufacturers, 86% will benefit from cost reductions and revenue gains from their digitization efforts over the next five years. As more and more manufacturers adopt digital technologies, industry 4.0 is gaining higher traction.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. You will also gain insights on the Network of Networks group’s work on blockchain along with insights on wearable/IOT to redefine digital manufacturing.

S&OP 154

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Digital Process Optimization: Streamlining Business for Efficiency In the race to streamline operations and elevate efficiency, Digital Process Optimization (DPO) emerges as a critical strategy for businesses looking to innovate and scale. The result? For instance, McKinsey & Co.

Optimal Sourcing 78

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QAD

JULY 29, 2021

Mozart, Metallica and Manufacturing Operations Management. It is impossible to visually monitor thousands of metrics and, because data used in analytics is increasingly real-time, those thousands of metrics change often. The Adoption of Augmented Analytics in Manufacturing. A Roadmap for Augmented Analytics.

Analytics Software 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Before I started doing this research, I believed procurement and manufacturing were aligned. While this is the case in 50% of the organizations, there are many organizations with large alignment gaps between finance/operations and procurement/manufacturing. Digital manufacturing is also a disruption. I was wrong.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. You will also gain insights on the Network of Networks group’s work on blockchain along with insights on wearable/IOT to redefine digital manufacturing.

S&OP 152

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

His belief is that there was less follow-on innovation from the third industrial revolution. The effect was primarily on office productivity and entertainment, but not on manufacturing. For me it would enable the use of digital innovation to drive greater value in value networks. The period of 2004-2014 had a.4

South Carolina 180

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Circularity can deliver significant material cost savings through value chains and manufacturing processes, and create additional, value and new business opportunities. Manufacturers adopting a circular economy are realizing they need to think differently. When it comes to circular transition there are no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Material Savings 52

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Arena Solutions

JULY 27, 2021

Product manufacturers are facing more obstacles than ever before in today’s ever-changing, competitive market. Moreover, emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) have added greater complexity to the product development process. PLM Software Essentials for Manufacturers.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Kinaxis

JUNE 12, 2017

Consolidation followed and innovation took a back seat. As bulk of the action in enterprises shifted from within the four walls of the company to outside the company due to increased use of contract manufacturing and third party logistics (3PL), traditional technologies built on ERP foundation came up short.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Often this data is rolled up organizationally, geographically or in distribution through performance metrics or key performance indicators (targets change with these roll ups). A high-tech contract manufacturer was growing rapidly through acquisition. See Oracle’s Internet of Things Cloud Application for more examples.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

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RFgen

APRIL 20, 2023

In this guide, we will explore mobile inventory solutions for Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM & Manufacturing , its uses, benefits, and best practices for evaluating possible solutions and vendors. Manufacturing: completes, OPM completes, issues, and OPM issues.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

Today, I’m adding to the list of resolutions, but instead of focusing on things you should do this year, I’m focusing on 4 things you should stop doing in 2017. For related commentary, see “ There’s No Silver Bullet for Supply Chain Visibility ” and “ Forget Innovation, Just Execute Better ”.

Negotiate Pricing 100

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Some standard digital technologies are cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and Big Data. Define Metrics to Measure Success. Define productivity, processes, costs, new revenue, and customer satisfaction metrics. How Does Digital Transformation Help SMEs?

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Arena Solutions

MAY 2, 2023

Circularity can deliver significant material cost savings through value chains and manufacturing processes, and create additional, value and new business opportunities. Manufacturers adopting a circular economy are realizing they need to think differently. When it comes to circular transition there are no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Material Savings 76

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 10, 2017

as well as the Industrial Internet of Things , manufacturers are using technology to enhance their operations in ways they never before thought possible to get manufacturing efficiency. A System of Smart Labels and Sensors To Enhance Manufacturing Efficiency. Integration With the IIoT. Industry 4.0

Manufacturing 159

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Supply chain technology is changing rapidly as new, innovative solution providers leave traditional legacy players behind. In supply chain management technology there is a fault line separating new, innovative technology providers and traditional supply chain software providers, and the gap between them is growing. Seismic shifts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

Some supply chains also have inputs from the evolving world of the Internet of Things where machine sensors transmit frequent streams of data. I also like the work that is happening at the Demand-driven Institute on the redesign of manufacturing to be more demand driven. Map the Process Outside-in from the Channel Back.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 257

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor. How data can be used to link business goals and metrics. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Analytics Software 111

Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Predictive Analytics Software 111

Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Internet of Things a ‘return to growth’ accelerator. For manufacturers and other organisations looking to improve their inventory management processes, cloud technology represents a major opportunity – especially when it comes to remote working. Investment in internet-connected systems is expected to return to pre-Covid levels.

Inventory Management Software 80

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 27, 2017

Whether it was Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Just In Time (JIT), Just In Time II (JITII), Quick Response (QR), Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) or more recently the very popular Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) I’ve pretty much seen them all.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. In the building of global supply chains, in the last decade, across value networks, outsourcing to third-party logistics, and contract manufacturing accelerated. A Critical Review of the Contract Manufacturing Model. There are many reasons.

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

QAD

AUGUST 1, 2019

While your thoughts on the subject may be lost in the back of your mind, the fact is that ERP solution capabilities are evolving, and so is their role in manufacturing. Smart manufacturing is no longer just a buzzword, it’s now the “way forward” plan for many manufacturers, regardless of the industries they serve.

Manufacturing 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

Sit back and listen as companies share insights on the adoption of robotics, the Internet of Things, 3D printing, manless vehicles, new forms of analytics, and the emergence of new business models like Alibaba, Amazon, and Uber. Join us for a critical view of supply chain 2030 through the insights of leading economists.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2016

A few weeks ago I discussed some key takeaways from ChainLink Research’s Digital Displacement report , which examined how digital advancements are affecting manufacturers’ products. It’s a deep dive into how digital connectedness will impact manufacturers’ supply chains in the future. It’s a great time to be a consumer.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. This challenge has contributed to the slowdown or cessation of production in some sectors (e.g.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

Common sense alone tells you automobile manufacturers face different risks than cosmetics manufacturers. ”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. Identifying risks. It’s a lot to keep track of.

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