Bristlecone

JULY 16, 2020

Can they still be referred to as the best practices if they don’t cover the basics, such as scoring based on a PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technical, Legal and Environment) analysis before making crucial decisions related to sourcing and manufacturing outsourcing? RESILIENT IT IS RESILIENT SCM.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Gartner 100

Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For example: Optimizing a distribution network not only reduces logistics costs but, in most cases, reduces carbon emissions through fewer transportation miles and/or less inventory holding costs. Is it enough to be eco-friendly in some processes, like transportation or manufacturing, to qualify your company as being Green?

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 133

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Conflicts, government policy changes, regulatory changes and coups can mean that supply is suddenly turned off or that a market is no longer available. Comment back and let us know!

Supply Chain Risk Management 255

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 17, 2015

I am deep in research analysis of a couple of efforts (wrapping up our first year of supply chain planning benchmarking for ten clients, writing reports for the Supply Chain Insights newsletter and finishing some work with a couple of manufacturing clients) that are all telling me the same thing: companies are feeling supply chain pain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software 150

Vinculum

APRIL 19, 2020

Some of the common challenges the SCM industry is facing are as follows. Broken SCM links. This is because of the restrictions imposed on the manufacturing and distribution side of things. Amid the chaos of local and global SCM operations, all eyes of the world are on China as it strives to emerge out of this crisis.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software China Supply Chain Software Modeling 52

Supply Chains Rock

APRIL 3, 2012

After integrating a few services like freight forwarding, warehousing, inventory management and IT, these “alleged” logistics providers stopped there. SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations. SCM Research. February (4).

Supply Chain 133

Supply Chain SCM Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply and Demand 133

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Inventory will remain bloated for the first half of 2023, – and supplier relationships will be tested. These kinds of behaviors by buyers will come back to bite them in the future… Despite having more inventory – we won’t stop having shortages. Inflation is indeed going down slowly– but not as fast as the markets would like.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 94

Arkieva

JUNE 23, 2016

The purpose of Supply Chain Management (SCM) is simply to keep chaos at bay – steer the ship and have it work in a coordinated fashion. More formally, SCM is a business process that helps keep demand and supply in balance and synchronize the activities the firm at an aggregate level. Inventory Modeling and Policy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 62

Oracle SCM

JANUARY 10, 2018

That data can be integrated with business logic to send a notification, alert a production manager to plan for contingencies, or trigger an inventory manager to start looking for surplus to cover the production shortfall. Not using Oracle? We support RESTful API to connect to any other business systems. What To Look Forward To in 2018.

Internet of things 0

Internet of things Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software San Jose 0

Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2012

” The Utilidor feeds goods to the parks attractions surreptitiously and is stocked with a three day supply of inventory at all times to ensure all merchandise is there when needed. SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations. SCM Research.

Supply Chain Design 190

Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Modeling 190

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As much as American consumers enjoy buying new goods, they also frequently return items they’ve bought, making it necessary for logistics managers to figure out the best way to get products back to the manufacturer. SCM #SupplyChain #reverselogistics #repair #recycling #aftermarket. 3PLs Make Return Logistics Easier.

Reverse Logistics 61

Reverse Logistics 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies 61

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Dealing with the talent shortage in emerging economies will redefine human resource policies and industry consortia programs. Within manufacturing companies, with business process outsourcing, as the number of supply chain leaders decreased , power shifted to financial teams. Redefinition of Talent. It is time to make a change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 150

Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". I think in coming year SCM industry will grow a lot. more and more companies will hire trained manpower for SCM & firms will innovate effective SCM to compete with each other. SCM Blogroll.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement SCM Supply Chain 100

Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

But plastic can also be recycled, and it doesn’t break (loss of inventory). SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations. SCM Research. As a consumer, it is nice to see positive changes like that. February (4). January (5). December (2).

San Francisco 113

San Francisco Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain SCM 113

Supply Chain Network

MARCH 7, 2012

The report findings reveal a heightened urgency by retailers and supply chain management (SCM) executives to shift from cost cutting to growth. It has also added a new layer of fulfillment complexity that retail SCM executives must manage. Less than 18 percent of the retailers surveyed offer the same SKUs across channels.

Supply Chain Software 84

Supply Chain Software Retail Report Modeling 84

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In the exponentially growing E-Commerce market place customers expect, and demand, a hassle free returns policy. They will check out the returns policy before making a purchase. They will go elsewhere if there is not an easy returns policy and practice. SCM #SupplyChain #repair #recycling #logistics #reverselogistics.

Reverse Logistics 60

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

. “In this way, the distributor never has to worry about running out of a product and disappointing customers and the supplier doesnt have to worry about maintaining a large inventory in expectation of demand,” supply chain technology company Epiq says on its website. SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. SCM Lowdown.

Supply Chain Software 113

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain 113

Supply Chains Rock

DECEMBER 14, 2009

First, they have the WiFi boxes in the store, so why dont they have their inventory systems linked so they can give me a free one from the retail store, instead of having to make me wait to ship one? SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations.

Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain SCM Inventory Reduction Supply and Demand 100

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

which makes Internet-connected exercise bikes, but also for more traditional manufacturers such as the athletic footwear and apparel company Nike Inc.”[3]. Today there is a lot of focus on reshoring manufacturing. As I recall, experts estimate between 6 and 8 supply chains jobs are created for each new manufacturing job.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 100

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) : The course covers ground such as knowledge of production and inventory management, internal operations, and customer relations. They also need to keep a check on inventory levels and identify obsolete stock. Manage inventory levels. Finance managers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Buyer Training 96

Supply Chains Rock

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

In Chapter 11 Hory focuses on marketing logistics and supply chain management and he dives deeper into the value of logistics channels, inventory holding and the future of supply chain management. SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations.

India 100

India Supply Chain Software Supply Chain SCM 100

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 19, 2016

At least bachelor degree in the area of Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Operations Management. As Senior Manager/Associate Director Demand & Supply you have excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to present inventory strategies to all levels.

Supply and Demand 60

Supply and Demand Pharmaceutical Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software 60

SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. While supply chain teams can quickly learn and deploy these platforms, you may not have complete control regarding security and governance policies in place. A survey by Deloitte Industry 4.0

Supply Chain Design Software 109

Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 109

Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 4, 2008

I mean, the iPhone has been sold out in stores for months and while that make create strong demand and create buzz, it certainly doesnt bode well for the planning inventory and demand system. SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations. SCM Research.

Research 100

Research Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 100

Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 28, 2008

Knowing how acclaimed, P&Gs supply chain is, I was shocked to find out that inventory was allowed to get so low across the city. SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations. SCM Research. February (4). January (5). December (2). August (5).

Supply and Demand 100

Supply and Demand Supply Chain SCM Spain 100

Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

The demand-driven SCM concept therefor uses actual demand instead of error-prone forecasts to drive replenishment.” This means for example, that marketing-campaign planning involves manufacturing and procurement functions, to ensure preparedness for an uptick in product demand. The Risks of Information-Sharing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

It was with the use of inventory models such as EOQ, Safety Stock, Fixed Lead-time and Demand Forecasting to ensure that Operations is not interrupted. I had the opportunity to be in China in the 1990s till the early 2000s to see the expansion of manufacturing of Electronics and Consumer goods. Now availability of supply is expected.

Modeling 44

Modeling Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 44

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

When it is not in motion, it is classified as inventory. But this took time – we had to “defrag” our supply chain, and eventually I learned we had 59 days of inventory. Policies: What rules are required to control organizational behavior within the legal and ethical boundaries established by management? .

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. What is Green Supply Chain Management : Green Supply Chain Management is all about delivering products and services from suppliers, manufacturers to end customers through material flow, information flow and cash flow in the context of environment. Hence Lean manufacturing contributes to the Green environment.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 37

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 37

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The WMS proves to be a great tool for managing the entire activities of a warehouse, effortlessly handling tasks ranging from inventory management, replenishments, receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping, to tracking the logistics system. Additionally, the inventory is updated on a real-time basis.

Supply Chain Design Software 65

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 65

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. During the release process, if sufficient inventory is not available, order used to get backordered. The order release process should be timed strategically considering various factors like, warehouse processing time, delivery date, fulfillment method, and inventory considerations. Automotive.

Optimal Sourcing 24

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. These trading partners include customers, suppliers, contract manufacturers, 3PL’s, 4PL’s, carriers, warehouse operators etc.

Supply Chain Network Software 197

Supply Chain Network Software Automotive Modeling Software Supply and Demand 197

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period studied. Orbit Chart of VTech for the Period of 2006-2015 at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns . The North American operation is the top manufacturer in the US cordless market. Operating Margin.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

BlueYonder

AUGUST 26, 2014

To oversimplify a bit, in this initiative, the retailers and manufacturers compared their own forecasts and worked to come up with a consensus forecast. These collaborative forecast initiatives had positive impacts on inventories and service levels. The most prominent was Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR).

Modeling 64

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Las Vegas 64

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. China trade war has already put regionalization of manufacturing back on the table. Chinese manufacturers did the same as they evolved their operations during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

My first Management job was on the Manufacturing floor on 3rd shift. It was company policy … anyone’s first Management job was in Manufacturing. The principle was sound: to really understand how the business operated you needed to be at the very core of what it did, which in this case was Manufacturing.

Global 46

Global Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 46

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 17, 2016

Do you know, more than half of a typical manufacturing operational expenses are incurred by the energy required to run the machineries and peripheral systems? With change in technologies and the business needs and the temporary nature of Assets, the need to pile up the Asset inventory is now gone.

Asset Management 20

Asset Management Sustainability Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 20