Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

My client attempted to have a supply chain discussion to improve flow, and his executive group just did not get it. I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. Sometimes, this is a tough discussion.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2022

”[1] She adds, “Economists define inflation as the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. The irony of excess inventory. Reporters from Bloomberg explain, “A nationwide inventory glut has led to unexpected bargains for U.S. Lower demand for big-ticket items contributed to U.S.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2019

by Richard Cushing In part one of my inventory management best practices series I argue that inventory cannot be managed until it is controlled, and present the notion our general willingness to apportion blame upon unreliable data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is misplaced.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Usually, the final product is a combination of custom manufactured components and standard components. MTO operations bring their own set of unique challenges.

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Managing consumer packaged goods inventory is challenging at the best of times, and it can be debilitating during times of local or international disruption. An advanced inventory planning and optimization solution allows these companies to set and maintain precise stock targets across a global network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. ” I assume that Phil tries to ignore the pomp and circumstance of how his shadow would determine the upcoming weather pattern, and just wants more sleep (like the rest of us on a cold winter’s day).

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Industrial equipment manufacturers today are operating in an increasingly complex and ever-evolving landscape. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries. Furthermore, the manufacturing workforce gap is a growing concern across all industries. In this sector.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. In today’s fast-paced world, simple, reactive supply chains just won’t cut it. In today’s fast-paced world, simple, reactive supply chains just won’t cut it. They detect disruptions in real time and deploy the most effective solution.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In an increasingly unpredictable world environment, practices for planning and forecasting inventory levels that worked in the past need to be reviewed. In the 1990s, APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) arose as a solution for making better decisions about inventory. Inventory optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. They also ship to Amazon to support ecommerce sales.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

The amount of stock held by UK SME manufacturers has shot up since the start of the pandemic, according to new research. He believes start-up and scale up SMCG businesses in the UK won’t return to the ‘just in time’ model of stock management. “A per cent and average product value** remained consistent. Read article.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks. This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks. Neither of the customers highlighted in this article fall into that category.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 3, 2023

As a manufacturer, a lot of businesses and customers rely on you to get things done on time. But when your cash is locked wages, managing inventory , lines of credit, and other costs, it can slow down productivity – even bring it to a standstill. This can lead to company losses, unhappy customers, and, eventually, insolvency.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. This is usually accomplished by using statistical sampling of all incoming materials that can produce charts to show the quality trends over time.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Just about every supply chain will be affected by this crisis, for example, with fuel prices surging although there is no shortage yet, there’s risk in supply and shipping routes being cancelled or diverted. We should all be well versed by now to know that we can expect a ripple effect throughout global trade. Supply chain challenges.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In an increasingly unpredictable world environment, practices for planning and forecasting inventory levels that worked in the past need to be reviewed. In the 1990s, APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) arose as a solution for making better decisions about inventory. Inventory optimization.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Table of Contents. What is Kanban?

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ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proper inventory management can make or break ecommerce brands: Have too much stock and you’ll rack up storage costs and tie up cash flow. That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . What are KPIs & why are they important for your inventory management? Inventory KPIs.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Effective inventory tracking is a critical component of inventory management. There are two main ways businesses can track inventory: manually, using spreadsheets and logbooks; or automated, using inventory software systems. What is inventory tracking? It helps to reduce inventory shrinkage and loss.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) – when executed well – can be an efficient and cost-effective system for managing the supply of goods. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2021 What is vendor managed inventory? How does vendor managed inventory work?

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2023

The inventory turnover ratio measures how often stock is sold and replaced over time. It’s a vital inventory accounting metric for monitoring sales and managing perishable goods – without it, your business will struggle to operate efficiently and could start losing money fast. What’s the difference?

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four supply chain experts share their advice on avoiding insolvency during turbulent times. To counter these disruptions, manufacturers are resorting to carrying extra stock.

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QAD

APRIL 19, 2022

2022 Predictions for CPG Manufacturing. Consumer Packaged Goods and Food & Beverage manufacturers continue to face these pressures and more. Manufacturers and processors redesigned how they introduced new products during the pandemic and how quickly, meeting consumer demands for sustainable, health-conscious products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. The ZF supply chain is complex.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The success of any ecommerce business depends greatly on how it manages its inventory health. Now, for some, inventory health may not be an immediate concern. You might say, “I’ll just order plenty of inventory and wait until it sells out.” What is inventory health?

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RFgen

MAY 10, 2023

The ability to control costs is critical for effective inventory management. Regaining control over your inventory can make your warehouse and shop floor more efficient. But how do you reduce inventory costs and maximize profit margins? Cutting Costs: Strategies for Reducing Inventory Costs 1. or higher.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2023

And automated inventory management may hold the key. Intelligent software solutions can automate inventory management processes like order picking and fulfillment to remove human error and manual tasks. Less time manually keying data into workstations or sifting through spreadsheets means more time to take on higher-value activities.

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Unleashed

MARCH 26, 2023

If you’re running a product business and using Xero for your accounting, you’ll need to implement some form of inventory management. While the platform offers some inventory features of its own, many businesses will require something with greater functionality. Do you need integrated Xero inventory software?

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OptiProERP

MARCH 15, 2022

Before getting into production scheduling and how it helps manufacturers, let’s have a quick look at the functions of the production department in a manufacturing organization. The production schedule is a versatile and important document that focuses on planning, forecasting, predicting, and meeting demands on time.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

As recent times have shown us, political matters across the world can have an impact on shipping routes, thus affecting the prices of goods all around the world. As of today, these wait times have since been nullified but the pandemic has shown the world the importance of having a backup plan for when disaster strikes.

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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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Unleashed

JULY 12, 2023

Inventory is often the largest current asset in a business. Before you develop an effective inventory management strategy you need to understand what inventory is, its various types, and how it works in a business. What is inventory? Inventory is the stock of goods and materials currently owned by a business.

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Taulia

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

But those goods and materials, referred to collectively as inventory, can be difficult to manage efficiently – especially at scale. Ineffective management of inventory can be extremely harmful to operational success. But, to complicate matters, there’s more than one inventory management strategy to choose from.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Drop Shipping Teddy Bears! A successful new business model has come to the forefront, and it doesn’t require you to have an inventory. It is easy to learn how to manage an e-commerce store without the extra work required to stock and ship goods. How You Can Manage Your E-Commerce Store With No Inventory. Drop shipping.

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