Unleashed

JUNE 13, 2023

When calculating inventory costs, not all stock is alike. Knowing the different types of inventory and how they impact your costs is key to accurate stock control and best-practice accounting. The 23 Types of Inventory: What is inventory? In accounting, inventory is generally the largest current asset a company carries.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Unleashed

JUNE 13, 2023

When calculating inventory costs, not all stock is alike. Knowing the different types of inventory and how they impact your costs is key to accurate stock control and best-practice accounting. The 23 Types of Inventory: What is inventory? In accounting, inventory is generally the largest current asset a company carries.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Inventory Manufacturing Procurement 52

RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

Inventory management is no exception. Today’s digital supply chain makes manual inventory control obsolete. When first implementing digital inventory technology, many organizations consider a warehouse management system (WMS). Ensure proper ordering, inventory planning, and process scalability. To name a few.

Real-time Visibility 81

Real-time Visibility Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 81

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

Some examples of ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products include pre-packaged salads, protein bars and energy drinks. For example, some companies have implemented sustainable packaging solutions that use biodegradable materials to reduce their environmental impact.

Sourcing Strategies 156

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Price Reduction 156

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. GP, for example, has also had success in demonstrating that Causal AI can solve difficult sourcing problems.

Georgia 225

Georgia Optimal Sourcing Modeling Modeling Software 225

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. These examples show there isn’t a benchmark inventory management strategy that trumps all others. This allows Amazon to concentrate on other aspects of the transaction, like shipping, returns and processing.

Inventory Reduction 97

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Management Software Waste Reduction 97

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Key challenges include balancing growth and market share over a five-year trajectory, coping with labor shortages, tackling ongoing supply chain disruptions, inefficient paper-based tracking, and struggling with poor inventory management and limited visibility.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Optimization Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Hardware is one prime example; we don’t have drones delivering packages quite yet, but robots can be found within warehouses such as Amazon. Automation.

Inventory Management Software 96

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 96

ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

When it comes to understanding how customers interact with ecommerce brands, packaging is by far one of the most ubiquitous elements. This is great for business, but with all of this spending online comes another cost: more packaging waste, and therefore a growing environmental impact. What is eco-friendly packaging?

Packaging 92

Packaging Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 92

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Planning ensures that resources are allocated effectively and that production and distribution meet customer demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 83

Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes. In this guide: What is raw material inventory management?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Material Savings Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. wsjlogistics.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Resources Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 120

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

You can align high-level business planning with detailed product forecasting to boost service levels, shorten cycle times, reduce inventory investment, and minimize obsolescence. Resource optimization. By optimizing resources, you can minimize total supply costs while meeting consumer demand requirements.

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Optimal Sourcing 130

Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2022

Recent shortages have highlighted the need for robust, future-proof supply chain management systems that far exceed the capabilities of conventional inventory control processes. Today, we will look at the importance of supply chain management in food production and some solutions to prevent further crises.

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

Supply Chain Planning Software Food Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 146

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The biggest benefit of cloud technology and cloud-based commerce networks is that they allow organizations to leverage large pools of IT resources without the need to build and maintain data center infrastructure. Use cases include dynamic pricing, product quality testing, dynamic replenishment and staffing and resource decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

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RFgen

MAY 13, 2024

TL;DR Unilever’s Global Reach : Manages a complex supply chain with over 280 factories, 500 warehouses, and sources from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries. Sustainability Initiatives : Commits to reducing environmental impact through sustainable sourcing, packaging, and waste reduction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 75

ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Dynamic inventory optimization to minimize lead times and reduce costs. Cost Efficiency and Value Optimization: Economies of scale realized through global procurement and resource pooling.

Electronics 78

Electronics 3PL Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 78

Unleashed

MARCH 8, 2023

Choosing the best inventory management software isn’t easy. This guide is designed to inform you which features are most important, the best time to invest in inventory software, and the costs you can expect to pay. Key considerations Manual management of inventory is time-consuming and prone to error. What’s your budget?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 52

Logility

JANUARY 10, 2023

For instance, a plastic packaging products manufacturer can optimize its capital investments by using forecasting data and increasing its visibility across current business gaps and future requirements. Consider a global hospitality supplier that wanted to secure a consistently available inventory of personal care products at a lower cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 130

ShipBob

JULY 18, 2022

As an ecommerce business, maintaining inventory is make or break for your brand. After all, having inventory on hand is important to keep operations running smoothly and to satisfy customers. But there are various considerations to keep in mind: Do I have enough inventory to meet demand? How can I overcome inventory loss?

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Inventory 52

Vanguard Software

MAY 18, 2021

Digital platforms offer significant benefits over spreadsheets for inventory management. According to a Gartner survey, 95% of supply chain professionals have already invested in or plan to invest in modern inventory management solutions in the coming years. Shortcomings of Using Excel for Inventory Management.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 52

Vanguard Software

MAY 18, 2021

Digital platforms offer significant benefits over spreadsheets for inventory management. According to a Gartner survey, 95% of supply chain professionals have already invested in or plan to invest in modern inventory management solutions in the coming years. Shortcomings of Using Excel for Inventory Management.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Their purchases are often strongly determined by nutritional value, packaging, and shelf-life. Having an ERP system that is relevant for the needs of food manufacturers ensures that factors like material requirements planning, inventory management, recipe, and batch control, plus traceability, all function effectively.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pre pandemic we were importing the majority of our inventory from East Asia, in particular China and Japan. These businesses often collect tires of high quality as spare inventory and do not have the infrastructure in place to sell them. Lesson #1: Global supply chain challenges have businesses turning to local suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

What does best-in-class forecasting and inventory management look like? Now in its ninth year, E2open’s 2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study is the most consistent, comprehensive and useful study of its kind.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Benchmarking Study Inventory Reduction 40

Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

The supply chain management process is comprised of a number of steps, which can usually be organized into five categories: Planning and forecasting Sourcing and procurement Manufacturing Logistics Handling returns As demonstrated by the recent food supply chain issues , a failure in one area can lead to disaster.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 78

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Logistics: Amazon Logistics – Amazon’s in-house delivery network is responsible for customer package delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 80

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 80

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Facets of this broad field include demand planning, inventory management, logistics, acquisitions and partner management. This process covers anything in direct relation, from individual employees to organizations, information and resources. Function: operation management, logistics and inventory. Let’s dive in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

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Synovos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Solving them requires significant resources. Incorrect weights and measures and packaging sizes, redundant suppliers, simple typing errors, incorrect ship to addresses, all slow down the ordering process. With optimized inventory, your maintenance technicians spend less time searching for parts and more time maintaining equipment.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Synovos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Solving them requires significant resources. Incorrect weights and measures and packaging sizes, redundant suppliers, simple typing errors, incorrect ship to addresses, all slow down the ordering process. With optimized inventory, your maintenance technicians spend less time searching for parts and more time maintaining equipment.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Synovos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Solving them requires significant resources. Incorrect weights and measures and packaging sizes, redundant suppliers, simple typing errors, incorrect ship to addresses, all slow down the ordering process. With optimized inventory, your maintenance technicians spend less time searching for parts and more time maintaining equipment.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, look at inventory as MONEY/CASH. Understand Data Integrity to Reduce Inventory Costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 60

QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory. This is an inefficient use of time and resources. Stock loss isn’t selective on item size either.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement How To Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software 96

Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

The first step in a standard order processing system is the verification of a customer order which often includes a check to confirm there is sufficient inventory available to fulfil the order. Once confirmed, the ordered items are picked from your inventory, sorted, packed, and shipped to the customer.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 52

DynaSys

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Strategic inventory positioning has a direct effect on lead time compression. Positioning finished good buffers in the distribution network of a manufacturer of cosmetics packaging had a direct impact on the lead time seen by their customers: lead times went from 14 to 6 weeks! Demand-Driven Enables a Better Control of Inventory.

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Modeling Supply and Demand Forecasting Inventory Reduction 143