CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the webinar, attended by a C.H. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the webinar, attended by a C.H. Once sales rebalance, will inventory follow?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Today’s supply chain—with greater outsourcing, global manufacturing, and complex bill of materials–requires synchronization of the links.

Optimal Sourcing 169

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 169

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Companies entered the pandemic with twenty more days of inventory than at the beginning of the great recession. A balance sheet analysis shows that 95% of publicly traded manufacturers are stuck (when compared to peer group) at the intersection of growth and margin, margin and inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and growth.

Gartner 197

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

The automotive part manufacturer now takes appropriate actions to expand the sustainable impact of its S&OP process while simplifying and accelerating enterprise-wide reporting and auditing of published goals. Meanwhile, logistics services are navigating more intense storms, deteriorating roadways, and overcrowded ports.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk. Instead, in the SanDisk journey , they adjusted the speed of response to their customer segments, and actively designing inventory postponement strategies. During the year, I go to a lot of conferences.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results. What did we find? Reward teams for cross-functional metrics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help.

Supply Chain Design Software 411

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. This is achieved by AI and ML which delivers more accurate optimised inventory, minimising overproduction and potential errors.

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o9 Solutions

AUGUST 20, 2021

For many discrete manufacturers, supply chain volatility is becoming the new normal. Manufacturers are facing a plethora of challenges, from raw material shortages to shipping container delays, so the need to create resilient supply chains is imperative. . Tobias Bloecher, Managing Director, Former Director Global SCM at Pepperl+Fuchs.

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Meanwhile, some components are visually indistinguishable, yet are sourced from totally different factories and suppliers. Learn more: How to grow your electronics business with smarter inventory management 3. Thankfully an inventory management system like Unleashed makes that complex dance easily manageable.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Instead, geopolitical, inflationary and environmental forces have created new challenges for manufacturers and their supply chain partners. Supply chain planning is more important today than ever before and there’s good news: Manufacturers have options for mitigating global supply chain risk and keeping costs in check.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 95

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Manufacturing is designed and planned in isolation. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Focus is on make, source and deliver together. Focus on the level of inventory.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. Can we get the supplies from an alternate source? Do we need to carry excess inventory? Can we expedite?

Automotive 69

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Bristlecone

MARCH 25, 2020

RAPID DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION CAN TRANSFORM SOURCING IN JUST SIX WEEKS. With AribaRDS, businesses can transform global sourcing, gain visibility, reduce cycle times and start achieving procurement savings with SAP Ariba Sourcing in as little as six weeks with minimal downtime – and at a price point that won’t break the bank.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The team was organized around the functional silos of source, make and deliver. Proudly, I had led my division to have the lowest manufacturing costs with the highest Return on Assets. I also believed that this company would have the best inventory and customer service. It had been this way for over two decades. I was wrong.

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o9 Solutions

AUGUST 20, 2021

During the Supply Constraints: Manage your Multi-tier Supply Chain Effectively webinar, addressing the issues currently impacting industrial manufacturers sparked a lively discussion from: Knut Alicke, Partner at McKinsey. Dr. Frank Stegherr, Senior Vice President Supply Chain Management & Logistics at Schaeffler.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer. As shown in Figure 1, the company has been unable to maintain balance on the portfolio of cost and inventory. Note that recent inventory progress is slipping against the improvements during the recession). So much so, I scratch my head. Cash-to-Cash improved 56.6%

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

LokadTV brings a better way of designing, manufacturing, and operating products by leveraging the power of intelligent data analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and leading-edge capabilities. The weekly online webinar series focuses on the latest developments, technologies, and trends in the world of supply chain innovation.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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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. An Orbit Chart of Customer Service (Case Fill) Versus Inventory Turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 279

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. In the Part 1 blog post last week, we addressed key imperatives and attained benefits.

Automotive 85

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

Carolina Sisters – Since 2018, Carolina Sisters has been sourcing from retailers and selling pallets of wholesale products to the general public. According to the company, it provides a faster, greener, and more cost-effective way to leverage existing inventory. Previously, Sylvie worked at Infosys Consulting and Optoro.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Conagra is a popular North American food manufacturer with brands in every aisle at the grocery store. It operates 42 internal manufacturing plants and more than 34 points of distribution across multiple temperature states. Blue Yonder Empowers Manufacturers. Building a Customer-centric Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. It is now part of my DNA.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

It combines decisions across sell, deliver, make and source processes to drive value based outcomes. More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Digital Twins for Inventory and Supply Planning. The company aims to use the technology to improve store and inventory planning and management and improve product availability so customers can be confident of getting what they want when they want it.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Consequently, all processes, including inventory management, logistics, data analytics and ongoing performance management, as reiterated by the staff of Supply Chain 24/7, improvement, can be optimized, creating a more efficient, direct and intelligent supply chain network. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 14, 2020

First, develop contracts with manufacturers of healthcare supplies. These have to be firm contracts – asking Manufacturers to “reserve” capacity/quantities of material to supplement the SNS is not going to happen. Our manufacturers most often rely upon foreign supply chains.

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DynaSys

JUNE 1, 2021

We recently introduced to you the concept that the food & beverage supply chain is similar to that of a recipe for a manufactured food product. And they bring manufacturing operations and supply chains to their needs. We will be following these blogs with a three part webinar series in June to dive into these topics in more detail.

Beverage 52

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Lured by the promise of cheaper labor ( which is starting to not be the case ), companies are blind to the tactical costs of manufacturing overseas. Despite these and other hidden costs, offshore manufacturing has become a fact of life. Longer lead times will also require you to forecast inventory needs more accurately.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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