Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

The resulting increase in demand may place pressure on agricultural producers and extract manufacturers to scale operations. Reformulation and Product Development The transition will require most affected manufacturers to reformulate products that rely on the targeted dyes. Reformulation is not a one-to-one ingredient swap.

Manufacturing Procurement 172

Manufacturing Procurement West Virginia Food Sourcing Strategies 172

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Factors like planning tools, inventory management, demand patterns, and innovations in technology contribute to the success or failure of fulfillment optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 225

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Sourcing Strategies 225

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging. This shortage and sudden uptick in demand weren’t something that most can manufacturers were prepared for. Continued scarcity and overbuying have led to a perennial shortage. What’s Next?

Packaging 293

Packaging Food Manufacturing Procurement GEP 293

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Modeling 97

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Despite the evolution of technology, none of the 28 industry segments I follow can drive improvement at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. Change is Hard. Unlearning is Tougher. While many might see the issue as change management, I think that the journey must start with unlearning. The industry is full of experts.

Supply Chain Design Software 221

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Let’s take a closer look at how four key industries—automotive, consumer packaged goods (CPG), high tech, and industrial manufacturing—are navigating the tariff rollercoaster and adjusting to the shifting landscape. Solution: Real-time scenario planning combined with agile sourcing strategies to maintain supply chain continuity.

Modeling 130

Modeling Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 130

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Leveling up your inventory life cycle can be crucial, but keeping all the fundamental factors jumping is essential to let the life cycle evolve. However, if the life cycle stock is healthy, inventory management is smooth. Inventory management revolves around the pivotal concept of the product life cycle. Click here!

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 98

E2open

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The latest study highlights opportunities for businesses to strengthen resilience with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand sensing to optimize inventory, realize more value from planning investments, and better serve clients during disruptions of any size. Orlando, FL – October 2, 2024 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.

Forecasting Software 78

Forecasting Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 78

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. Such a model, based on prioritizing unit economies and production at scale, doesn’t prepare manufacturers and retailers for the waves of disruption that are washing over global supply chains today.

Manufacturing Procurement 76

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 76

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Frank, the line manager for manufacturing, dominated the meetings. Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. Frank had little patience for Ed. I remember one project quite well.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 362

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 362

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. Bernstein & Co., Can you help us with what you see in the data?”

Optimal Sourcing 365

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 365

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

MODEX is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo in North and South America, and shattered attendance records with over 48,000 participants this year. These solutions are flexible and versatile, and can be utilized for a variety of manufacturing and warehousing tasks.

Supply Chain Software 310

Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Resource Reduction 310

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Some manufacturers saw a complete devastation of their keg businesses. Beer manufacturers that mainly relied on on-premise consumption are beginning to rethink their business models. Instead of large-sized packs of beer, consumers demand smaller packages that are easier to carry. billion liters less than in 2019.

Modeling 296

Modeling S&OP Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 296

Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

What food and beverage companies need to know about tariffs: Lessons from Canada sharkins Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:53 Tariffs have been a constant threat since the beginning of 2025, but one sector has felt the impact more immediately than most: consumer packaged goods. Enter a Canadian supermarket today, and you will witness the transformation.

Beverage 141

Beverage Price Reduction Canada Cost Reduction Strategies 141

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

”[5] He continues, “Most supply chains consist of the following layers or departments: manufacturing; suppliers; transporters; warehouses; distributors; service Providers; retailers; [and] customers. ” Inventory optimization. ” Manufacturing optimization. ” Logistics optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

Fords example highlights how 5G helps bridge the physical and digital worlds in manufacturing settings. This park integrates AI-powered fleet dispatch, real-time package tracking, and automated warehouse coordination across a private 5G network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 176

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 176

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. There is no question that AI and ML will have important roles in shaping the future of manufacturing ERP. What is AI and ML?

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software Modeling 62

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. Ipsen also need to reduce their lead times.

Supply and Demand 246

Supply and Demand Customer Service Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels. Let’s break down these key components: Procurement: This is where it all begins.

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 96

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. By taking over repetitive and physically demanding transportation tasks, AMRs free up human workers for more complex and value-added activities.

Warehousing 151

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 151

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company.

Case Study 329

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 329

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Medical Device manufacturers face an increasingly dynamic and intricate landscape. Innovative personalized manufacturing approaches have emerged, yet many organizations struggle to fully realize their potential in this rapidly evolving race.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Optimization Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I was moving from a position where I led a manufacturing operation to being a part of a team to design supply chain software to improve planning decisions. I was moving from the world of manufacturing to a new world of software. The technology world moves at a quicker pace than the world of manufacturing and distribution.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. After making one-time adjustments to clear inventory that no longer exists from the ERP system, RS Integrated Supply consistently achieved the target 98%.

Material Savings 105

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Packaging Vendor Strategies 105

QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Quite often, the person dictating the list to the other describes one or more of the products by a distinct characteristic of its packaging rather than by name. Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. It influences sales.

Packaging 98

Packaging Supply Chain Transformation Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

Companies are stuck at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin. For example, in a hospital, it is the translation of usage in a procedure to hospital order to a distributor and the translation of that usage to an order for a manufacturer. Many technologies include this in the base software package.

Supply and Demand 393

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Forecasting 393

QAD

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For 58 years, food and beverage and consumer goods manufacturers have battled for dominance, from chips and wings to soda, beer, party supplies, and even aluminum foil for food storage and DIY trophies. Manufacturers that dont plan ahead will lose the game.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Beverage Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 52

QAD

JANUARY 23, 2025

This is the year that AI stops being just a buzzword and begins to evolve into an operational imperative for manufacturers, retail and supply chain companies. For manufacturers, early deployment can also open the door to monetizing the data they generate, especially when it comes to B2B sales. The global DaaS market was valued at $14.36

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Specifically, there were spikes in demand, and even though there was a lot of inventory available, the demand was surging. Then we moved into a phase where we had stationary, stale, and suspended inventory because we couldn’t get to it; retail stores and distribution centers were closed, and seasonal inventory was very challenged.

Supply Chain Design Software 322

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability Trends 322

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is where inventory meets the supply chain. With DELMIA, Consumer Packaged goods – Retail (CPG-R) companies can improve their global and local supply chains’ visibility, synchronization, and flexibility. How do you keep food plenty and mugs full?

Optimal Sourcing 333

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 333

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

Reverse Logistics 310

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Logistics 310

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies. Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. Jabil then often also takes care of the packaging and final distribution of products for their clients. Manufacturing occurs at over 115 sites around the world.

Supply and Demand 58

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 58

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock , a company that facilitates secure vaccine transfer for biotechs, manufacturers, labs, hospitals, and clinics. For secure unattended deliveries, the package barcode is scanned by the padlock scanner, the container opens, and the package can be put in the secure container and locked.

Pharmaceutical 255

Pharmaceutical Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software 255

IQMS

MAY 15, 2024

Navigating the intricate web of modern manufacturing can feel like participating in an elaborate puzzle—complex, with lots of moving parts and a grand strategy that need to fit into a complete picture of the business. For midsize manufacturers, finding growth in a competitive landscape is a delicate balance between strategy and execution.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 52

QAD

MARCH 25, 2025

Recently, it has been popular to focus on major disruptive events that challenge manufacturing enterprises. Disruption is not new to manufacturing corporations that have and possibly may always deal with supply chain problems, productivity constraints, shifts in demand, evolving business models and a host of other dynamic issues.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms. Today, a business footprint touches everything from growers and materials suppliers to manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and consumers. The industry’s laser-like focus on costs stifles growth.

Supply Chain Planning Software 305

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 305

Stord

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is where the science of strategic product selection meets the art of packaging – and this is where businesses find new opportunities to delight their customers while increasing revenue, loyalty and product awareness. This approach puts the manufacturer in control of the assembly process. What is Kitting?

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88