4WL Consulting

JUNE 12, 2015

#1 Globalization of Manufacturing Operations With increasing globalization, manufacturing operations usually take place beyond borders. This heightens the need for having a global procurement network which can support and respond to a company’s supply chain needs in a timely manner.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 100

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. In a nutshell, the research states there is a correlation between cost, inventory, and forecast performance. Just the opposite.

Inventory Reduction 0

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Gartner 0

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Chain Store Age ). Consultancy UK).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2015

Today is the right time to take a fresh look at these strategic pillars and to explore their full potential as part of your supply chain strategy. Figure 1: A fresh look at the Five Tenets of High-Performing Supply Chains. These efforts put the emphasis on network design, inventory optimization and scenario-planning.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies 40

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There are tons of articles, white papers and blogs about today’s supply chain challenges: globalization, off-shore manufacturing, supply chain segmentation, big data, mobility, social media, price optimization, warehouse throughput, labor scheduling and in-store picking.

Sourcing Strategies 73

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Perhaps the most overworked word in the supply chain management lexicon is “visibility.” Yet it’s difficult to overstate the importance of a view into what’s going on in the supply chain. After all, you can’t source, make, move, store, deliver, measure or improve what you can’t see. Source: GEODIS.

Optimal Sourcing 101

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 101

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. To make the point, let us start with a discussion on Consumer Products manufacturing. The Dollar stores are struggling with higher inventory levels, but are outperforming the sector. The answer?

Supply and Demand 219

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 219