ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand. There are Five Symptoms of Outdated Forecasting and Inventory Planning Software: Have you diagnosed your problem– and solution–to improved demand planning? Image source: Sturgis Journal.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Purchasing Skills 156

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 8, 2016

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University in 1992, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative. Many of the traditional concepts that evolved from this perspective of “driving down costs” focused on driving efficient operations in the supply chain from supplier through to end customer.

Optimal Sourcing 58

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 58

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The modern warehouse is complex, and management must balance a number of factors including software, automation, training and processes such as receiving, picking and inventory management. If half of the orders you get come from 10% of the products you have in the inventory, put these items nearest the entrance of the picking area.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

There are no longer stores and e-commerce and m-commerce channels—it is all just commerce, with the consumer deciding which path to purchase they will take at any point in time. Manufacturing and distribution plans can no longer be based on what was shipped from the DC last month. It is now “connect and conquer.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). And as I wrote two years ago, the larger challenge facing the ports, especially in the United States, is the need to increase port productivity as larger ships replace smaller vessels. It seems I was off by three years.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 0

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Revenue: JP¥ 1,829 billion/ $16.5

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111