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Is the Just-In-Time Supply Chain’s Time Over?

Enterra Insights

Sheffi observes, “One argument is that the just-in-time discipline enables companies to cut inventory carrying costs even if that comes at the expense of the integrity of their supply chains. ” Sheffi argues that one of the virtues of a JIT supply chain is that it inevitably improves product quality.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The flow wrap packaging was developed to keep the meat fresher—up to three times longer—and its airtight environment also helps maintain color and allows consumers to freeze the product without impacting quality, the company said. Patrick’s Day, the weekend, and the song of the week, The State of Massachusetts by the Dropkick Murphys.

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New Balance Has Plans for Added U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Matters

Our Maine associates have proven that high-quality athletic footwear can be produced in the U.S. In a prior Supply Chain Matters published commentary in May of last year , we highlighted the grand opening of the company’s fifth manufacturing facility located in Methuen, Massachusetts. Further noted was that a U.S.

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Reshaping Product Lifecycle Innovation: An Inside Look at PTC LiveWorx 2023

Arena Solutions

Since 2015, PTC has hosted LiveWorx , a global forum that brings together manufacturing executives, engineers, product designers, quality leaders, supply chain partners, and other like-minded individuals who are focused on harnessing disruptive technologies to manage uncertainty and transform their business.

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New Balance’s Added U.S. Manufacturing Presence

Supply Chain Matters

Yesterday the company conducted a grand opening ceremony for this new production facility located in Methuen Massachusetts , just up the highway from where this blog originates. presence differentiates this company from the competition, in the perceptions of made domestically and in higher quality. . This Week’s Grand Opening.

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Which Supply Chain Strategy Will Prevail in 2022?

Stord

After 2+ years of out-of-stock messages, low inventory levels, and sky-high costs, brands are exploring a wide range of strategies to resolve these issues and strengthen their inventory throughput in 2022 and beyond. struggles with low inventory-to-sales ratios , brands are having to spend top dollar to get products in stock quickly.

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New Year’s Resolution #1 for Supply Chain Planners: Improve Performance Measurement

Demand Solutions

I’m not sure I’ve ever talked to a Demand Solutions customer who wasn’t at least tracking their inventory levels, overstocks, stockouts, and so forth. As you can see, line-item fill rate gives you a much more accurate look at the quality of customer service you’re delivering.