Silvon Software

APRIL 11, 2024

Without analytical tools and methodologies, navigating through vast amounts of data can be overwhelming. Nonetheless, when harnessed through analytics, data transforms into a powerhouse of valuable insights. Data stands as the cornerstone of the global economy, offering significant leverage to businesses poised for expansion.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With 2024 on the horizon, more manufacturers are adopting smart manufacturing technology. It is helping them capture benefits across the entire manufacturing value chain. Examples of intelligent factories include on-demand manufacturing and virtual inventories.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big “buzzwords” of 2024, which is a shame because the technology’s analytical capabilities have a lot to offer supply chain planners – if you can cut through the hype. Predictive analytics, demand planning and business forecasting have always been core functions for supply chain planners.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Not surprisingly, companies that employ advanced analytics to improve decision making and execution have the results to show for it.”. One of the new tools available to decision makers is predictive analytics. Leveraging predictive analytics is as close as business leaders will come to having a crystal ball.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 7, 2020

Predictions are normally based on how specific areas are going to respond to current trends. One area in which there is no shortage predictions is the supply chain. Simon Ellis, Vice President of IDC Manufacturing Insights, observes, “The supply chain continues to undergo almost unparalleled levels of change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

The premier gathering of trailblazers and industry experts – including Logility customers PPC Flexible Packaging and DENSO Corporation – discussed three top trends driving key initiatives that are pushing the boundaries of the global supply chain.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 22, 2023

If so, you can’t overlook the critical question of how to eliminate bottlenecks in manufacturing. In the world of manufacturing, bottlenecks are like those sneaky expenses that quietly chip away at your profits. Manufacturing and operations bottlenecks are more than just a financial headache. Not so much.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shorter trend cycles, rising costs of goods, and high demand for seasonal products like candy, costumes, and decorations are all haunting manufacturers and retailers globally. In the fast-paced world of seasonal inventory, trend forecasting is crucial for success.

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RFgen

MAY 16, 2023

Inventory drives the supply chain, ensuring the right amount of stock is available in the right place at the right time. That’s why most inventory handlers leverage data. The role of data analytics in optimizing inventory management processes has become increasingly important. Enter automated data collection.

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IQMS

JANUARY 9, 2020

Bottom Line: 2020 manufacturing trends are driven by manufacturers’ strong confidence in their ability to deliver high-quality products that earn repeat orders while delivering excellent customer experiences. What we learned together creates the foundation of our top ten manufacturing trends for 2020.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Manufacturers have incurred significant financial losses due to supply chain disruptions and the subsequent inventory management challenges. With companies producing more and more products worldwide, the issue of keeping track of enormous amounts of parts and materials used in the manufacturing process has grown increasingly complex.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Key Takeaways: Proactive planning and a digital-first mindset are critical to keeping up with trends in 2023 and beyond. Supply chain optimization and attracting talent will continue to be top-of-mind for manufacturers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is most likely to transform the manufacturing sector. In fact, over half of U.S.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Our predictions also include crucial and groundbreaking developments in the supply chain that extend far beyond pandemic response. We hope you enjoy the blog, which represents predictions and observations from across our global ToolsGroup community. Crucially, these trends point to a larger supply chain evolution is in progress.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Analytics has been a buzzword in recent years. Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. To guarantee your business’s success in the modern supply chain, you need to understand a few things about analytics in distribution and manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Before executives do that, it is worth reviewing the top trends that will be impacting supply chain management for the coming year and beyond. What follows are the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Inventory write downs are common.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Manufacturers of these weight loss drugs face a multi-headed hydra of the three c’s: coverage, competition and capacity. Supply chain orchestration enables seamless collaboration All this tinkering undoubtedly involves effort from across the supply chain, from sales to procurement to manufacturing to distribution and more.

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Logility

MAY 10, 2022

Smart inventory allocation and deployment starts with the right digital supply chain platform. For most businesses, the past two years have been a much-needed teaching moment on the state of their inventory planning, tracking, and management capabilities. Decades-old, tried-and-true rules ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. This report provides a cross-industry perspective on digital transformation in logistics including digital maturity in inventory management, transportation, fleet maintenance, safety and compliance, and more.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

Why should businesses follow the trends? Why should businesses follow the trends? While it’s true that only some prefer to follow trends, data-driven decision-making is vital for businesses to remain competitive and relevant. Ignoring industry trends poses the risk of being left behind by more agile competitors.

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RFgen

MARCH 27, 2024

For any business that handles materials or fixed assets, inventory control is central to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. To manage inventory efficiently requires technology. However, efficiency and optimization only come from advanced inventory control software. It’s a delicate balancing act.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Inventory forecasting, or demand forecasting, estimates future inventory levels needed using past data, upcoming events, and market trends. Inventory forecasting ensures manufacturers have the proper inventory to meet customers’ needs while minimizing excess inventory costs.

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QAD

JULY 29, 2021

Mozart, Metallica and Manufacturing Operations Management. And does he know that he is entering the era of Augmented Analytics? What is Augmented Analytics? It uses smart algorithms that scan data and detect patterns, trends, exceptions and correlations to provide meaningful insights, reporting, and notifications.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global market, the secret to maintaining a competitive edge lies in a key area—robust inventory control techniques. Inventory control is the act of managing and organizing stock to meet customer demand without surplus or deficiency. This is where inventory control techniques come in.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

The late philosopher Eric Hoffer and the late business guru Peter Drucker shared a common belief about the difficulty of predicting the future. Hoffer wrote, “The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” Drucker wrote, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

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ThroughPut

APRIL 5, 2024

Inventory is the backbone of the modern firm, and potentially its most important asset. Thus, effective inventory management is one of the crucial goals of modern-day businesses – and a critical element of supply chain management. What is Inventory Management?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, excess inventory can be a major hindrance to growth and profitability. Whether it’s unsold products taking up valuable storage space or excess & obsolete items tying up capital, having excessive inventory can lead to increased costs and decreased cash flow.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). The Industry 4.0

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QAD

MARCH 11, 2024

In food manufacturing and the food supply chain, AI technologies are revolutionizing operations, enhancing efficiency, improving quality control and ensuring food safety. AI systems can predict equipment failures, allowing proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime. AI offers innovative solutions to tackle these issues.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

IoT supports operational efficiencies in areas such as asset tracking, inventory management and forecasting, improving productivity and aiding decision-making across the supply chain. Thanks to AI, companies can automate functions such as demand forecasting, capacity and production planning and predictive maintenance.

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Logility

JANUARY 4, 2022

Planalytics’ weather-driven demand analytics help businesses stay ahead of never-ending sales variability. Logility customers can leverage Planalytics weather-driven demand analytics to factor in the weather’s influence on top line revenue and product/category sales across specific time periods and locations. ATLANTA – Jan.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. It is the most promising form of analytics in the market currently. What Is Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain?

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2024

Effectively Managing inventory is a common challenge for many supply chain and manufacturing professionals. Without proper inventory management, businesses can face stockouts, overstocking, and increased operational costs, which can impact profitability and customer satisfaction. What Is Inventory Management?

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Silvon Software

APRIL 1, 2024

Systems like ERP are at the heart of this data deluge, tracking everything from sales and financials to manufacturing and supply chain operations. Strategic analytics, on the other hand, is often associated with reporting from an analytical data source like a data hub.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here, we’ll explore how data analytics and manufacturing trends in eCommerce are changing industry operations. Data Analytics. Increased online traffic and changing user patterns have led the eCommerce industry to employ sophisticated data analytics methodologies to predict consumer behavior.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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