Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

At this time of year, we find many companies planning workshops to stimulate thinking on building a digital supply chain and igniting next-generation supply chain thinking. Understand inventory write-offs, impact of forecast processes and technology satisfaction in the planning benchmarking. Summer is ending. Forge a strategy?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Through the course of keynotes, workshops and the flow of conversation at the event, a number of several key trends emerged: Drones in the warehouse. Janet presented the top-level findings of a Warwick and JDA study of 100 manufacturing organizations across Europe. The supply chain of the future. Supply chain segmentation in Europe.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

It is unlikely that a critical mass of effective behaviours is present in every company that implements S&OP. These levels of resistance can be present in every echelon of an organization. Trust workshops : In one business I worked for, I facilitated trust workshops with the top 40 leaders. Improve Communication.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

It is unlikely that a critical mass of effective behaviours is present in every company that implements S&OP. These levels of resistance can be present in every echelon of an organization. Trust workshops : In one business I worked for, I facilitated trust workshops with the top 40 leaders. Improve Communication.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2018

I worked with a terrific team rolling out their POS and inventory management systems for stores in western Canada. Sometimes in the moment after I had been presenting for six hours, it was a bit much, and I wanted to take the advice later, not right then. Take as many professional workshops and courses that you can.

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 21, 2018

In 2015, Derome set out to improve its supply chain processes knowing it needed an agile solution to support its growth as keeping track of stock levels without an inventory management system was difficult. The first workshops were held in February 2016. Average inventory value. %. Inventory turnover. Availability. %.

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KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Consequence of this position, Sourcing Offices have always been at the crossroad of two worlds presenting different expectations, timelines and constraints. Last point in the inventory, the tools are most of the time not adapted to the needs of teams and are not giving the right vision for people to monitor their activity.

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RFgen

APRIL 17, 2023

Anyone who handles inventory is familiar with the dreaded “mispick.” Mispicks, a common issue in warehouses and distribution centers, occur when an incorrect item is picked from inventory during the order fulfillment process. Manual processes present a drastically longer and more difficult learning curve than mobile automation.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I had the opportunity to present at a hearing in Washington last week – this was a public meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Sub-Committee. I presented the results of the study we completed this past spring for the USDA on the Economic Impact of the Biobased Sector.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2020

He’s Making a List, and Checking Inventory. But we know Santa had to start planning long before the delivery date to ensure he had adequate inventory to satisfy all these children, especially as forecasting has been more difficult than usual in 2020. However, we understand Santa has introduced new technology to aid him this year.

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synchrono

JULY 23, 2018

For now, most manufacturers I know are just trying to make the most of the opportunity presented to them. With support from the COO, production managers decide the best way to cut costs is to lower inventory levels by implementing constraints management. Post : How the Internet of Things Can Help Lower Inventory Levels.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2018

I worked with a terrific team rolling out their POS and inventory management systems for stores in western Canada. Sometimes in the moment after I had been presenting for six hours, it was a bit much, and I wanted to take the advice later, not right then. Take as many professional workshops and courses that you can.

Canada 44

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BlueYonder

JULY 13, 2017

At JDA, one of the vehicles we’ve been using to demonstrate the benefits of effective supply planning and collaboration across the supply chain is the Collaborative Flow Planning workshop — AKA, The Beer Game. In the workshop, we play the game twice. We’ve executed this workshop many times over the last two years.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As a result, inventories rapidly evaporated causing companies to place massive orders in an effort to resupply. Wave 3 – Q2 2021 – Present: Even as challenges from Phase 2 continued, we saw a third phase of challenges put extreme pressure on the global supply chain. I attended lunches, happy hours, and dinners.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It’s been a few months since I shared the learnings we’ve garnered from our Collaborative Flow Planning workshop – AKA – The Beer Game. Before we get started, here’s a quick recap of the three key takeaways we’ve learned from hosting our Beer Game workshops: The bullwhip effect is real and cannot be ignored. case/week back order cost).

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Also Read: Why Inventory Accuracy Matters ». The labor time saved, reduced inventory errors and higher volume capabilities not only helps your operation generate more revenue but passes that added value downstream to other areas of your enterprise, as well as your customers. Creating Value with Priceless Visibility.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Also Read: Why Inventory Accuracy Matters ». The labor time saved, reduced inventory errors and higher volume capabilities not only helps your operation generate more revenue but passes that added value downstream to other areas of your enterprise, as well as your customers. Creating Value with Priceless Visibility.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It’s been a few months since I shared the learnings we’ve garnered from our Collaborative Flow Planning workshop – AKA – The Beer Game. Before we get started, here’s a quick recap of the three key takeaways we’ve learned from hosting our Beer Game workshops: The bullwhip effect is real and cannot be ignored. case/week back order cost).

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Bristlecone

JULY 16, 2019

From inventory to capacity utilization, product mix to customer service levels, revenue and more, the modern supply chain is both complex and constantly changing. After enjoying copious amounts of coffee to prepare us for our full-day workshop, we dug in. By: Saroj Tripathi, VP, Field Operations NA and ANZ. Do they need to replace APO?

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BlueYonder

JULY 13, 2017

At JDA, one of the vehicles we’ve been using to demonstrate the benefits of effective supply planning and collaboration across the supply chain is the Collaborative Flow Planning workshop — AKA, The Beer Game. In the workshop, we play the game twice. We’ve executed this workshop many times over the last two years.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“With better communication tools present, businesses can also build their collaborative rapport across the supply chain to eliminate confusion. Maintain and expand your inventory management strategies. “Maintaining inventory accuracy is important for both your customer-facing systems and your internal ones.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 22, 2017

[Linton] co-authored The Living Supply Chain , which argues that “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory. I had an opportunity to sit through some wonderful presentations at CSCMP in Atlanta this year.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Having attended and presented at many S&OP conferences, I was expecting the standard S&OP challenges of maturity and alignment with cross functional teams. The contract manufacturer, Celestica, already manages manufacturing and inventory. The benefit is directly in the inventory, as seen in Kathleen’s slide.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It is critical that this type of program be aligned across the entire corporate enterprise to present a single face to the suppliers. Weekly and/or monthly communications address demand, purchase orders, inventory levels, deliveries, quality, and more. Tactical communications include daily interactions and updates on supply.

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