Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

Award highlights Exiger’s AI solutions and their ability to drive supply chain visibility and operational resilience for advanced manufacturing customers. That’s why it’s important today’s supply chains run on collaboration. The results were transformative.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

As inventory-to-sales ratios dropped to near record lows, inter-modal logistics networks were forced to try to manage and synchronize essentially just-in-time material movements which were out of sync in many important dimensions. Rising Costs of Warehousing. Warehouse vacancy rates reportedly fell from 5.1

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

Now, added published indices that reflect on global supply chain volatility and U.S. Such forces re declining consumer demand, bloated inventory levels, added industry supply chain disruptions and higher levels of cost inflation. Logistics Managers index reflects a lull in imports to U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Other means were in the ability to manage the headwinds of forecasted reduced global trade volumes thru the mechanisms of either formed multi-carrier capacity alliances metering major trade route capacity, increased blank sailings or additional slow steaming transit times. Earlier this month, the forecast was revised to an expected 2.5

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The overall takeaway from the July data was that global production momentum had begun to stagnate and in some regions such as the Eurozone, Taiwan, and to some extent , certain manufacturing regions of China, PMI values had reached contraction levels. . Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 12, 2023

Resilinc have a strong commitment towards mapping out real-time disruptions, and protecting supply chain continuity, across all the supplier tiers. Supply Chain Risk Management The importance of supply chain supplier working relationships is firmly under the stoplight!

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic. Major supply chain risks in the Middle East.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The 2019 MHI Annual Industry Report polled more than 1,000 industry leaders, with most hailing from manufacturing and supply chain industries. 90 percent of those respondents believe that predictive analytics will provide a major impact to the supply chain over the next ten years.”[4] ”[6].

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2016

New supply chain challenges creating new opportunities : Fundamental shifts in technology are remaking supply chains as we know them, bringing together the digital and physical worlds. Here are some examples: a) 3-D printing is shifting manufacturing to the point of consumption.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

While most jobs are not life threatening the level of risk is still prevalent. What are the risks that Supply Chain people deal with every day and what is Supply Chain Risk Management? Supply Chain Risk Management. What is we had a chemical explosion?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

Supply chain planning and response management technology provider Kinaxis announced this week the completion of the acquisition of MPO , a provider of a B2B SaaS based platform supporting multi-party orchestration of order fulfillment, inventory and transportation services management.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. and Europe.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

That said, there are several high-level trends and factors that will impact supply chain and logistics strategies and operations in 2016: Oil Prices : Just a few years ago, there was plenty of talk about oil prices potentially reaching $300 per barrel and the impact it would have on supply chain and logistics networks and processes (e.g.,

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 7, 2020

What is supply chain risk management? Supply chain risk management is the process of identifying and managing issues within a supply chain. ordinated approach to implementing strategies to manage both daily challenges and unique risks.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2015

Both parties view themselves as being successful, and shippers are seeing positive results again this year: an average logistics cost reduction of 9% an average inventory cost reduction of 5% and an average fixed logistics cost reduction of 15%. Many managers in leadership roles leave large 3PLs for better opportunities in other industries.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. One of the biggest time consuming and mundane activities in warehouse management is the pick up of inventory and the appropriate shelving of inventory. Imagine picking up inventory from the warehouse without having any paper lists or even any barcode scanners. Automotive.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

This included: Developing playbooks and contingency plans to address your most pressing risks. Evaluate structural changes in your supply base that could reduce risk exposure. Go digital: Explore the potential of dedicated supply chain risk management solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. Yet, despite their focus on this effort and advancements in technology, achieving timely, accurate, and complete supply chain visibility remains an elusive goal for many companies.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2023

The top areas for rising costs are raw materials (43%), inventory (15%), transportation (14%), and labor (14%). Please be on the lookout for ICON content and the upcoming Supply Chain Executive Survey report — and learn why Blue Yonder represents the solutions for your organization’s unique supply chain challenges.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. « Enabling individual item picking in tomorrows warehouses | Main | Supply Chain Collaboration and Social Media » Utility of iPads on Shop Floor. Today, manufacturing companies have adopted software in major part of their supply chain. Automotive. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Order release process releases the order to warehouse management application in order to allow its processing in warehouse. In other words, order release process transfers order control from order management system to warehouse management system. Automotive. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. « Asset in Enterprise Asset Management | Main | Oil operators and Oil services firms - time to dissolve internal walls » Spicing up your supply chain recipe through robust Yard Management. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. The result is usually a supply chain roadmap that is more functional than operational , and aligned to getting quick wins and plucking low hanging fruit. Let us take an initiative such as Inventory Optimization as an example. Enterprise Asset Management: IT Asset Management (57).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. « Work Force Management - Key Challenges | Main | Maintenance Practice- A standard to be followed or adapted? The companies today need a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that can be implemented quickly, configured easily and which is cost effective. Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. « Rapid Innovation will Differentiate the Future of Retail Industry | Main | Utility of iPads on Shop Floor » Enabling individual item picking in tomorrows warehouses. Warehouses of today are facing increasing challenges in their picking operations. Automotive. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Several retailers employed mega warehouse model. Online grocery orders were fulfilled from massive, highly automated warehouses with sophisticated carousels and conveyors for order picking. Sooner, they realize that time and cost required to set up such warehouses is extremely high. Automotive.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2014

JDA held its annual user conference this week, where it announced its Distribution-Centric Supply Chain Suite, “an integrated set of cloud-based best-of-breed supply chain planning and execution solutions that holistically and iteratively solve inventory planning, replenishment and order fulfillment challenges.”

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Enterra Insights

MAY 30, 2018

The track & trace data shows if any exceptions occurred once the freight left your warehouse (weather delays, mechanical problems, etc.). It tracks not only transportation and handling but also warehousing and inventory working-capital costs, specifically by end customer. Were other accessorials required?).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Inventory and Capacity Visibility to Order Management System. As, there is no postcode change in this case, there is no change in inventory sourcing warehouse and delivery van route. Hence, address can be amended without re-checking inventory and capacity. Automotive. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. When customers asked for future delivery dates, retailers mulled over the use of future inventory to satisfy future demand. This, in turn forced retailers to use an order management system with robust order promising features. Manufacturing industry is now moving from ATP to PTP (Profitable to Promise).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Bob Ferrari is the Executive Editor of the Supply Chain Matters Blog, and a periodic guest blogger on the Infosys Supply Chain Management blog. Automotive. Financial Services.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some are higher prices, reduced choice because of smaller inventories, and possibly less innovation. Next, let’s address supply chain risk management in the 2024 supply chain. Holding excess buffer inventory to hedge risks will be expensive with high working capital demands.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

We have seen Texas freeze, which impacted all industries from petrochemicals to semiconductors to car manufacturing. We are experiencing labor shortages in almost all industries, whether it is retail, manufacturing, or logistics. We have seen massive hurricanes. Can you share with us some of these innovations? More Insights to Come.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Times Have Changed For Supply Chains. Factors like global trade and a customization trend in manufacturing have altered the “straight shot” supply chain forever. No longer a simple line drawn from supplier to customer, the modern supply chain more closely resembles a web of intersections.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Lean speaks of the seven wastes: overproduction, unnecessary transportation, inventory, motion, defects, over processing, and waiting. Since then, manufacturers around the world have embraced lean. In the automotive industry, Kanban warehouses are common. These warehouses are located in close proximity to an OEM’s plant.

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