Unleashed

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Just-in-time inventory (JIT) is the antithesis of just-in-case inventory and can be a valuable method of reducing waste and streamlining the supply chain. The benefits of JIT inventory are numerous, although they can only be realised with hard work to set up an intricate system involving many synchronised components. This tech giant has made giant-sized steps in the direction of lean manufacturing and JIT inventory.

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EFT

JULY 3, 2020

The story goes that when Eiji Toyoda, CEO of Toyota, visited American car manufacturers in the 1950s, he was not impressed. This was the start of the famous process of Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing, or lean manufacturing as it later became known. Toyoda cut down on excess inventory, with components and spares only ordered when needed and kept in low numbers within the factories. COVID-19 was that spanner in the works.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2020

What is Just-in-time Manufacturing? Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is described as a production model in which products and services are produced to meet specific demand and not necessarily created in surplus, in deficit, or in advance of actual need. JIT manufacturing aims at reducing the total cost of the supply chain and optimizing logistics. Difference between Lean Manufacturing and JIT Manufacturing.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2020

What is Just-in-time Manufacturing? Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is described as a production model in which products and services are produced to meet specific demand and not necessarily created in surplus, in deficit, or in advance of actual need. JIT manufacturing aims at reducing the total cost of the supply chain and optimizing logistics. Difference between Lean Manufacturing and JIT Manufacturing.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing has been revolutionary for manufacturing and inventory management companies around the globe. Essentially, when inventory is required, it is delivered. The JIT approach differs from other inventory systems, where warehouses build up piles of inventory weeks or months in advance, waiting to be used until there is a demand for that product.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the most popular methods for inventory management is just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. JIT refers to a system of manufacturing that lets business owners produce products once a customer has requested and paid for it, rather than having already assembled products on the shelves waiting for purchase. This method, therefore, requires manufacturers to forecast demand accurately to be effective. Holding inventory at their retail stores.

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Demand Solutions

AUGUST 7, 2013

Remember when you didn’t care how long your lead time was, as long as it was consistent? It wouldn’t have been such a bad system, except that lead times are never consistent. So companies like yours began maintaining a safety stock, “just in case.” ” Of course, “just in case” costs you money in the form of larger inventory. Better to go with “just in time.”

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ThroughPut

MARCH 10, 2020

the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supply Chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks just-in-time today announced the appointment of global lean & Just-In-Time expert, Mr. Takao Sakai, to the Executive Advisory Board. His family is responsible for inventing the renowned “Just-In-Time” philosophy that is commonplace across all leading supply chain operations today.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The use of advanced technologies is significantly transforming the manufacturing of all products and having a tremendous impact on the supply chain. One advanced technology that has been around for a while but is now taking the world by storm and disrupting manufacturing and the supply chain is 3D Printing. 3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing is a process of creating objects or things by layering materials. Real”- Just In Time (JIT).

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DynaSys

MAY 7, 2019

Successful salespeople tend to sign contracts without worrying about the logistical aspects affected by the conditions of the contract, which is a thorn in the foot for logistics who must comply with the terms of the contract. You have probably had a similar experience to this in your company. Customer service is not just the business of sales and marketing, meaning the supply chain has an important role to play.

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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. The just-in-time system and its underlying principles. Pull inventory systems. The Toyota way of managing inventory.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. Through the use of supplier quality certifications and blanket (long-term) purchase orders, a manufacturer can accurately and effectively calculate the optimal level of inventory needed to fulfill demand requirements through the duration of replenishment lead time. Eliminating inventory waste. Pull Manufacturing with Kanban.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 26, 2014

VIBA Aerospace Products and Services in the Netherlands and Peerless Aerospace Fastener Corporation, a distributor of aerospace fasteners based in Farmingdale (NY), went live with their Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) of special fasteners at Fokker Aerostructures covering several programs. This was announced in a press release of March 24, 2014.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Building trust in the supply chain is essential to driving flow; and when there are forecast errors, there is an inherent mistrust throughout the supply chain. Lack of collaboration is often the cornerstone of conflict, blame, and mistrust between a manufacturer and suppliers. The manufacturer contends the supplier did not acknowledge the material purchase orders, or ship on-time as promised. Start with right-sizing inventory and just-in-time replenishment practices.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Inventory management is a critical area for most companies. Too much inventory, especially the wrong inventory, can negatively impact cash flow, return on investment, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

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QAD

JUNE 25, 2019

The effective use of a manufacturer’s inventory investment is an important determinant of the company’s success. Excess and obsolete inventory is a drain on resources, as is excessive safety stock. Stockouts affect customer satisfaction and revenue, and the frequent need to expedite orders adds to costs and highlights problems lurking in the system. Managing an Inventory Investment. Calculate it by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory value.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

What is Inventory Optimization? Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. It includes the practice of having the right levels of inventory to meet your target service levels while keeping a minimum amount of capital locked for inventory.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

What is Inventory Optimization? Inventory Optimization is defined as a method of balancing the manufacturers’ capital investment constraints and goals along with the defined service-level goals over a large assortment of stock-keeping units (SKUs) while considering all demand and supply volatility situations. It includes the practice of having the right levels of inventory to meet your target service levels while keeping a minimum amount of capital locked for inventory.

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Cerasis

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing. I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago. Smart Manufacturing will Make Supply Chains Demand Driven not Forecast Driven.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 25, 2019

What distinguishes Manufacturing ERP from other ERP systems? They operate in real time, and have a consistent ‘look and feel’ across all applications. ERP started in the manufacturing industry, but it headed off in new directions. Many ERP vendors built their systems purely for finance and accounting, some for warehouse and supply chain management, many for governments and non-profits, to name just a few. Defining Manufacturing ERP.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

What is Inventory Management? The answer varies from function to function in the supply chain. For Sales it’s about product availability at all times. For Manufacturing it’s about carrying zero or minimum inventory. For Logistics the focus is on high inventory turns. Inventory Management is about having a right balance of expectations from different functions of the supply chain. Is there a common trend in inventory management?

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Leading the way — and defying the odds — are manufacturers. Yet with COVID-19 and product shortages still a reality, some manufacturers are wondering what they can do to improve their supply chain resiliency to prepare for present and future disruption. “Survey Committee members reported that their companies and suppliers operated in reconfigured factories, with limited labor application due to safety restrictions.”. Increase your inventory.

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EMERGE App

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

After all, this is a business expense that you need to pay upfront in order to bring goods to your warehouse and stock them up. But while the newly arrived goods sit in your warehouse, did you know that there are also costs associated with keeping inventory? They are collectively called inventory carrying costs because they need to be paid to hold inventory. Here, we’ll explore what is meant by inventory carrying costs and their examples.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model.

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As a manufacturer of goods, you’re likely to have finished goods inventory in your business. In addition to worrying about sales forecasts and production schedules, there’s also the issue of properly calculating finished inventory for reporting and decision-making purposes. Firstly, we’ll start with describing finished goods inventory. Then we’ll explain why you should pay attention to finished and other forms of inventory.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 22, 2019

Some of the most innovative developments currently being delivered by automotive manufacturers include new drive technologies, autonomous driving and connected cars. The assembly line sets the pace in automotive manufacturing. At this point in the production chain, suppliers must deliver their products just in time (JIT) and just in sequence (JIS) for vehicles to be assembled as planned. The challenges of in-house production.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Innovative technologies have made their mark on every aspect of manufacturing , retail and eCommerce business, from product design through to after sale service. When deciding where to prioritise budget spend for greatest return on investment, companies have difficult decisions to make and while inventory control continues to be fundamentally impacted by innovation, it is often overlooked when the time comes to allocate funds. Real time inventory.

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Cerasis

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. While an out-of-stock issue may seem minor, it could result in the loss of multiple-item orders, especially among e-commerce shoppers. In fact, up to 52 percent of e-commerce shoppers abandon their carts when they learn one product they want is out-of-stock. A need for real-time inventory management has arisen, but until now, we didn't have a way to make it a reality.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 16, 2020

Digital transformation spans across traditional roles of operations, sales, marketing, and customer service and creates value in numerous ways. 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 Faster time-to-market.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2020

Effective inventory control is a process. It involves many areas of an organisation and is a delicate balance between the three categories of inventory costs. As one of a business’ greatest assets, inventory is also the cause one of the hardest decisions manufacturers, retailers and eCommerce businesses have to make. Therefore, it is important to establish a set of guidelines to improve inventory decisions and optimise inventory control.

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OptiProERP

JUNE 17, 2019

Inventory visibility is one of the critical aspects of any manufacturing business. It helps organizations understand how much inventory is available, at what location , and at any given point of time. To ensure inventory visibility, you should have access to view, manage, and update your inventory status from trusted software. What Improved Inventory Visibility does. Inventory ties up money. Increased efficiency and better use of time.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Fortunately for the pizza companies, the Super Bowl date is publicized far in advance. But what if every pizza shop in America all of a sudden asked a single pizza oven manufacturer to build and ship an extra oven per shop? In this case, there might be issues. How does a manufacturer organize operations to meet unexpected demand shifts without creating inefficiency for the rest of the year? But inventory is expensive. Additive Manufacturing.

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EMERGE App

AUGUST 22, 2019

Not Another List of Inventory Management Techniques. I want to start by saying that this is not an exhaustive list of all the possible inventory management techniques available for all industries. Rather, it’s a carefully curated list of inventory management techniques that work for our wholesale and distribution customers around the world. So you won’t find a customary listing of the Last-In, First-Out method. You can actually use in your business.

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TPSynergy

JANUARY 2, 2020

VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) is the one of the best Inventory Management tools that will reduce the inventory carrying cost. By making your suppliers carry the inventory on behalf of you, you are reducing the risks and costs of inventory obsolescence. In VMI process, the supplier is expected to carry the inventory and make it available as and when it is needed. Customer pays only the for the inventory they have pulled or consumed.

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LeanCor

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Halloween/All Saints Day/Dia de los Muertos is just around the corner! Just like around Christmas and Easter, there are seasonal products in consumer markets that require a specific time to arrive at our doors – not earlier, not later. Just in time. How can companies calculate the right inventory quantity and send it to the right place at the right time with such seasonality involved? Where will you keep the inventory?

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