The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

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.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Examples Inventory Material Savings 52

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 93

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Supply chain visibility is critical across every component of the pharma sector. The pharma sector has long faced scrutiny that exceeds what is typical for even highly regulated industries. These factors add up to create an incredibly tense supply chain, but the scrutiny is only getting worst.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Supply chain visibility is critical across every component of the pharma sector. The pharma sector has long faced scrutiny that exceeds what is typical for even highly regulated industries. These factors add up to create an incredibly tense supply chain, but the scrutiny is only getting worst.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Protecting the integrity and safety of your food products is not only your responsibility as a manufacturer or shipper, but also the responsibility of every logistics provider that touches the product throughout the supply chain. 5 Ways That 3PL Providers Protect Food Safety in the Warehouse. Air conditioned.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Food Pharmaceutical 52

Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Food products require special care and handling across the entire supply chain. Add the complexities of compliance to the equation – whether regulatory compliance such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) or compliance related to strict manufacturer requirements – and the situation becomes even more challenging.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Food North Carolina Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

Inventory Reduction 95

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 95

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are dangerous to businesses and consumers. With the rise of e-commerce and global supply chains, these drugs are increasingly difficult to track. Global Supply Chain.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Software 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are dangerous to businesses and consumers. With the rise of e-commerce and global supply chains, these drugs are increasingly difficult to track. Global Supply Chain.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Software 52

Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The modern warehouse offers much more than basic storage. It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. Types of 3PL Warehousing. There are three basic types of warehousing available to you. The DIY method.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

Have you looked at a job listing for a supply chain planner recently? According to Harvard Business Review , “B y collaborating in roles such as supply chain planning and inventory management, the combined power of humans and machines will create new sources of value for businesses.”. Harvard Business Review.

Negotiating Skills 185

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 185

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 245

NC State SCRC

JUNE 27, 2019

Ian is an expert on warehouse automation, and shares his insights on how you need to get started in thinking about technology and robotics in your warehouse or manufacturing operation. Sandwiched between warehouse and distribution center, manufacturing is where the value gets added.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Warehousing 40

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As we go into the first week of 2023, many are wondering what’s ahead for global commerce and supply chains. These predictions are perhaps not completely original – but they represent what I think will be important guidelines for supply chain executives to consider. More importantly, the supply chain isn’t there yet!

Predictive Analytics Software 94

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 94

Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. With enhancements in manufacturing and product development, it’s increasingly hard to distinguish product capabilities as a customer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 119

6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

Warehousing 97

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 97

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2018

Being a supply chain gal, I think that supply chain leaders can help. In the chart in Figure 1, let’s look more closely at the healthcare value chain. For example, for the period of 2010-2016, pharmaceutical company margins averaged 22%. Manual Tracking of Supplies in a Hospital.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 150

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the word collaboration was listed on a card as a drinking game at supply chain conferences, we would be drunk at many. While we speak of collaboration, the focus is on driving enterprise results not value in value chains. However, organizations are not good at managing inventory. Inventory. I am troubled.

Optimal Sourcing 236

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 236

Kanban Logistics

APRIL 30, 2020

Makers of all types of products turn to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize warehousing and distribution operations in order to meet modern supply chain demands. A warehouse that has temperature-controlled space utilizes cooling (and/or heating) units to keep the temperature within a set range.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Food Distribution 3PL 52

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is an option to consider if you’re thinking about ways to streamline your supply chain – it’s a popular distribution system for fast-moving consumer goods, but can be used in a variety of other industries. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business What is cross docking?

Case Study 92

Case Study Cost Reduction Strategies Study Inventory Reduction 92

Vanguard Software

MARCH 12, 2021

Inventory replenishment involves purchasing and moving inventory, both finished goods and raw materials, from reserve storage to primary storage and eventually to the selling location. The Importance of Inventory Replenishment. Factors to Consider. Download Case Study. ABC Classification.

Modeling 52

Modeling Inventory Reduction Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research. As more and more consumers rely on the cold chain market for their perishable goods, the potential for waste increases.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Network Optimization Software Third Party Logistics Demand Planning Software Logistics 261

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

Have you looked at a job listing for a supply chain planner recently? According to Harvard Business Review , “B y collaborating in roles such as supply chain planning and inventory management, the combined power of humans and machines will create new sources of value for businesses.”. Harvard Business Review.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 120

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. Hence, some companies will find corded barcode scanners to be all they need, where other companies require wireless scanners to support their online inventory management.

Inventory Management Software 96

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 96

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

Warehousing 53

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

QAD

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Cold Chain Temperature Management Matters. To ensure product quality, a temperature-controlled supply chain known as the cold chain was established to ensure temperature-sensitive products are monitored at every step of the process. Cold chain technologies have evolved over the years. Where are they being stored?

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software United States Cargo 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. To further support how refrigerated transport is so valuable in a global supply chain, below are several more reasons: 1.

Transportation 97

Transportation Pharmaceutical Australia Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2020

For medical device manufacturers connected to the Covid-19 pandemic response, 2020 has been a year of growth. However more broadly the industry has faced the same challenges as other manufacturing sectors, with a -4.4% But also on how medical device manufacturers navigate other challenges specific to their sector.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Inventory Management Software 105

Elementum

JULY 11, 2017

Some examples include head-up displays for the automotive industry to enhance driver safety and easier IV injection delivery and viewing of a patient’s organs instead of viewing a static image on a screen for the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, the shipping industry has also applied AR. Growth Boom of the AR Market.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Modeling Software 104

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides added information and perspectives related to last week’s natural disaster involving a U.S. Pfizer drug manufacturing facility. consumption is supplied by this site. million square foot Pfizer life-saving drug production facility located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This means 8% of U.S.

North Carolina 52

North Carolina Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

Whether you’re looking for drivers or warehouse workers, they’re harder to attract, hire, and retain than ever. In addition to the increase in labor costs, warehousing space post-pandemic has become scarce and more expensive. 3PLs that offer shared warehousing models can help offset these expenses.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing 3PL 52

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. Three stages of building a sustainable supply chain.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

Agile manufacturing is a great idea for businesses, but how can the supply chain adapt? The term “agile manufacturing” refers to processes and methodologies within the manufacturing world that allow companies to remain adaptive in a changing industry. The term came to be in use in the early 1990s.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies 52

RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

Agile manufacturing is a great idea for businesses, but how can the supply chain adapt? The term “agile manufacturing” refers to processes and methodologies within the manufacturing world that allow companies to remain adaptive in a changing industry. The term came to be in use in the early 1990s.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies 52