BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2024

Manufacturers of consumer products — including packaged goods, food and beverages, and life sciences — face both opportunities and challenges. Consumer products manufacturers want nothing more than to accurately predict future demand. Ready to learn more about the promise of Integrated Demand and Supply Planning?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 70

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock.

Inventory Reduction 79

Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 79

ToolsGroup

JUNE 19, 2018

Most companies are still trying to use Excel to optimize their inventories. Supply Chain Insights’ 2018 Inventory Optimization Technologies Study suggests the number may be as high as 75%. Global supply and demand networks. Much of inventory is a hedge against uncertainty. Frequency of placing supply orders.

Optimization Software 120

Optimization Software Inventory Demand Planning Software Modeling 120

QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For many well-known products, the manufacturing has the packaging shapes, sizes and colors copyrighted so no other product can look like theirs. In today’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, the way products are packaged plays a pivotal role in the success of consumer goods manufacturing and the overall supply chain.

Packaging 95

Packaging Supply Chain Transformation Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability 95

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

Heavily booked and running from meeting to meeting, I was late. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. As a research leader at AMR Research when I voiced the concern for a more rigorous peer group analysis in prior meetings, I hoped for a better outcome. The reason?

Gartner 235

Gartner Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 235

ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

The dynamic sourcing capability automatically smooths inventory targets day after day and ensures target service levels are achieved regardless of supplier constraints. Modularization enables engines like Stock-to-Service Curves to be provided as micro-services to other applications in the supply chain ecosystem.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 156

QAD

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Our health care industry depends on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, and they, in turn, depend on contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for their outsourced manufacturing. Like other manufacturers, CMOs lose efficiency due to the ongoing effects of disruption on their operations.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 98

QAD

JUNE 20, 2023

In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that a company has the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, to meet customer demand. Now, there is an old saying that “Knowledge is Power”.

Optimal Sourcing 90

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 90

Clear Spider

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For many of these successful companies, a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system is the secret to their enviable growth. To break it down, efficient supply chain and inventory management practices should do two things: minimize inventory costs and maximize profits. Why Vendor Managed Inventory?

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Examples Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Strangely, in the last decade, while companies had the opportunity to use technology better, supply chain performance declined. Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. Days of Inventory Comparison.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 411

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Instead, in the SanDisk journey , they adjusted the speed of response to their customer segments, and actively designing inventory postponement strategies. For many companies starting a demand-driven journey, adopting SanDisk’s customer-centric strategies would be a great starting point to improve supply chain performance.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. Functions of the Supply Chain Department The supply chain department is responsible for a wide range of functions, each contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

QAD

MAY 7, 2020

Increasingly, we see manufacturers placing less emphasis on cost savings and more importance on supply chain adaptability, risk management and speed. The desire is to create flexible sourcing and connected supply chain networks that effectively respond to customers’ issues and expectations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 114

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand 114

Talking Logistics

APRIL 16, 2015

Inventory optimization has always been a challenge while designing and planning a supply chain. A variety of barriers can impact an effective inventory strategy, such as working in functional silos and demand/supplier volatility¹. Asking the Right Inventory Questions. What are my lost sales?

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 100

Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Use appropriate reporting mechanisms such as dashboards, scorecards, or periodic performance reports. Implement these changes systematically to drive better material flow performance.

S&OP 93

S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 93

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan? Necessity, as the saying goes, is the mother of invention.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 156

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

In this article, we will explore six of such supply chain tools that will revolutionize your workflow, ultimately saving you up to 30 hours of valuable time! To improve operations and stay ahead of the competition, many distributors are turning to assessment tools to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Material Savings 89

PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

Supply chain complexity is increasing as customers demand a wider selection of products, a broader choice of channels, and more promotional offers. The global pandemic has accelerated this trend, and along the way unveiled some major gaps in the world’s supply chains. “In Reduce supply chain complexity.

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Metrics Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Logility

JULY 4, 2018

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. Accurate demand forecasts lay the foundation for an effective supply chain.

Chemicals 113

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 113

ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management. Ambiguity in inventory visibility, tracking, and management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

On the 2nd of April, I sat before a board discussing how a company could exceed expectations in the delivery of Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and superior operating margins and fail at the delivery of customer service and inventory. Supply chain matters more, but it is understood less and less. Product quality issues.

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Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Agile supply chain management is especially important in today’s dynamic business landscape, where customer expectations, technological advancements, and environmental uncertainties are constantly evolving and creating new challenges and opportunities for supply chain performance. Let’s dive in.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design 195

Logility

JULY 5, 2018

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. Accurate demand forecasts lay the foundation for an effective supply chain.

Chemicals 101

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 101

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster?

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Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 294

Logility

AUGUST 23, 2018

To survive in today’s highly competitive global environment, manufacturers need to piece together the many parts of the supply chain puzzle to lay the foundation for more mature capabilities in the future. An estimated, 75% of available supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Optimization 101

Logility

AUGUST 22, 2018

To survive in today’s highly competitive global environment, manufacturers need to piece together the many parts of the supply chain puzzle to lay the foundation for more mature capabilities in the future. An estimated, 75% of available supply chain data originates from outside the ERP system.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Procurement Cost.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

These companies had to haul expedited shipments by truck so they could keep their production lines running and, in turn, meet the commitments to their customers. This has led to increased costs, not to mention all the inventory stuck in-transit. These are the “knowable unknowns” that can hurt your supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 241

QAD

JULY 12, 2022

The automotive industry has faced a growing number of shortages as organizations scrambled to meet production over the past few years. However, this is not surprising as many automotive manufacturers operate in silos among quality, supply chain and IT.

Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Software Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 91

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. We term this report The Su pply Chains to Admire. Inventory Turns.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Taulia

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A supply chain is the combination of activities involved in producing goods and services and supplying them to customers. This encompasses sourcing raw materials from suppliers, the movement of materials through the relevant manufacturing operations, and the distribution of finished goods to consumers.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 105

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

Inventory Reduction 74

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 74

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Achieving this level of agility in fulfillment and manufacturing requires robust processes, effective communication, and a supportive culture. This approach can help shippers improve customer service, gain a competitive edge, and effectively manage inventory management. Contact a team member today to begin.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 78