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Beating the Heat with Ice Cream

DELMIA Quintiq

It turns out that the New Zealanders hold the record for the largest consumers of ice cream at 7.5 A key challenge is to not over-produce and stock up on excessive inventory while at the same time be ready for summer by securing on-shelf availability and fulfillment. Sweet Statistics. Who eats the most ice cream? gallons (28.3

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The Manufacturers Health Check: Firms Holding Double the Stock Amidst ‘Inventory Crisis’

Unleashed

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. In 2022 New Zealand manufacturers have experienced a 9.55% increase in the average price paid for the same group of goods.

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Ice Cream Production: A Sweet Treat

DELMIA Quintiq

But today, New Zealanders hold the record for the eating the most ice cream at 7.5 A main challenge for producers is to avoid excessive inventory while maintaining stock for warm weather by securing on-shelf availability and fulfillment. Now whoever thought about this wonderful idea in the first place? Here’s the skinny!

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The Backorder, April 10 2024

Unleashed

The Guardian reports that the Victoria Unboxed project will hope to eliminate invisible waste from supply chains by replacing cardboard produce boxes with reusable plastic crates. Baltimore bridge disaster adds new stress to global supply chains. US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022.

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The Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index: Signs of Recovery as 2023 Closes

Unleashed

According to the Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index – a new quarterly business health and performance index published today – UK manufacturers have responded well to current global challenges, while Australian manufacturers lag the northern hemisphere, despite overall improvement.

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Recommendations for Managing Supply Chain Risks and Challenges

Unleashed

Globalisation means that our supply chains are more entwined and complex than ever. Disruptions in the supply chain. One of our New Zealand metalwork manufacturers who relies on overseas suppliers for their materials has seen huge supply shortages this month. Mitigate the Risks.

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The Cash Flow and Overstock Report: Potential USD$142,000 windfall from tighter stock control

Unleashed

New research suggests that manufacturers will be able to significantly improve cash flow as they recover from the inventory crisis of 2022. Last year, data from 4,500 manufacturers using Unleashed inventory management software revealed firms were typically spending twice as much on stock as they were before the pandemic.