MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Inventory management policies that fail to keep pace with shifting product demand can lock up valuable working capital, especially in volatile markets. By dynamically managing inventory without compromising service levels, companies can free up these unexploited reserves of working capital.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Inventory Sourcing Strategies Spain 40

ToolsGroup

JUNE 26, 2019

Back home today after a fantastic trip to Spain including the Gartner EMEA Supply Chain Executive Conference. Gartner analyst Paul Lord emphasized that you don’t always have to choose between cost and service if you take an aligned, systemic approach to inventory planning. Read more about inventory optimization for the digital age.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2014

Zaragoza, Spain, where the Zaragoza Logistics Center is based, an employment bright spot in Europe. The unemployment rate in Europe is around 12% and in Spain is about 25%, yet the current jobless rate for graduates of the MIT Zaragoza Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program in Zaragoza, Spain, is zero.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 12, 2013

These are: the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (Cambridge, USA), the Zaragoza Logistics Center (Zaragoza, Spain), the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (Bogotá, Colombia), and the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (Shah Alam, Malaysia).

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Background Many students and practitioners of supply chain management are quite familiar with Spain based fashion clothing retailer Zara and its corporate parent Inditex. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The implementation will reduce supply chain costs and inventories, eliminate excess inventory, waste and duplicative processes and enhance operating efficiencies to support long-term goals.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 4, 2014

You may recall the inventory chaos of the vuvuzelas in team colours at the previous competition in South Africa. They are probably already out there somewhere. The majority of items adorned with the World Cup logo are sensibly generic and not directly linked with any one team.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. There are signs of new orders softening- cited in 16 percent of general comments, compared to 17 percent in June- as panelists are increasingly concerned about excessive inventories and record high lead times.”. .

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

as “DB Schenker announced in January that it purchased two transport companies in Spain as part of a plan to build out its European network.”. Massive Inventory Levels Are Crashing Against Signs of an Economic Recession. Supply Chain Dive reported that the company’s buying binge has not been exclusive to the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Further concerning was that the volume of warehouse finished goods inventories rose to the greatest extent in four months. Counties reaching PMI new highs were noted as Greece and Spain with Italy having expansion level activity levels in March.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 26, 2016

Let’s imagine that you are sourcing corn seeds from France and Spain, processing and mixing in Hungary, and delivering to Germany. Optimal inventory usage. For example, if demand for sugar beet outweighs available capacity, orders will need to be delayed or brought forward. Minimized costs and maximized productivity.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Combined with the expertise within the Pernod Ricard supply chain team, the flexibility of the application has helped Pernod Ricard UK achieve an ongoing improvement in demand forecast accuracy and a more optimal inventory level. Spain is set to soon go fully live, and South Africa will be live at the end of 2016.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With output contracting for the fifth consecutive month and business optimism reportedly dipping to an 11-month low, the report pointed to cutbacks occurring in manufacturing employment, purchasing and inventory levels globally. Germany reportedly remained the worst performer while faster declines were reported for Italy , Spain and Ireland.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

Unseasonably cold weather in Spain slowed down the growing of peppers, leading to Morrisons limiting purchases to two per customer. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months. The company plans to do so, in part, by electrifying 35 percent of its U.S.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For a company like Amazon, 2021 underscores the importance of owning middle-mile capabilities to ensure resilient inventories. B2C Europe is operationally present in four key European E-commerce countries (Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, and Spain), and has offices in China. The difference… and the looming carrier threat.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The four largest European manufacturing economies, namely Germany, France, Ital y and Spain , collectively remained at production contraction levels. The inventories index decreased 2.1 manufacturers are continuing to draw down inventory levels. Continued Contraction Levels for the U.S. Manufacturers Two indices of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There are additional signs of a global glut in overall inventory levels, yet selective component shortages remain for certain industries. The decline in output was accompanied by a tick down in new orders as rising inventories have put the brakes on production.”. The reported PMI of Spain reached a two-month high of 45.7.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2020

During this time of constrained supply, it is working with these suppliers to understand what supply will look like, balance current inventory position within the manufacturer and distribution network, and model a range of potential downturn in US and European demand. Consumer demand at fast-food restaurants has changed dramatically.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Counties reaching new highs were noted as Italy, noted as reaching a ten month high, Greece, Ireland and Spain. Likewise, consumer goods related industry segments would want to believe that inventory over hangs are being resolved and that inventory replenishment buying cycles are soon in the cards.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The orders-to-inventory ratio fell to another multi-year low last month as excess capacity continued to build at factories. Of continued concern, manufacturing powerhouses of France , Germany, Spain and Italy each continuing to remain at contraction level PMI values, with the former two regions reaching 27- and 28-month lows.

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Unleashed

MAY 22, 2022

Go back to their inventory and stock build and factor in this sort of possibility – alongside all the other supply challenges they’re facing these days. We work to quite a tight tunnel of inventory that we want to keep in stock, and that might be four to six weeks. Three Spirits’ solution?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Forecasting Software 98

MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 10, 2013

Reducing inventory is probably the most obvious strategy for liberating these financial resources, particularly for companies that maintain high stock levels. The longer pipeline and corresponding increase in uncertainty require higher inventory volumes, which eats up precious cash reserves.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 29, 2014

In this series on global fashion retail we have discussed about network design and inventory location in Chapter 1, stores replenishment in Chapter 2 and sourcing and manufacturing lead times in Chapter 3. Chapter 1 of this global fashion retail series was about network design and inventory location. Talent development.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 21, 2021

Moreover, when grossly inflated orders are canceled (or “de-committed”) as shortages ease, suppliers are left with unwanted inventory that throws markets off balance again. Phantom orders also expose markets to the bullwhip effect and cause suppliers to “fly blind” in their businesses.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Of continued concern, manufacturing powerhouses of Germany, Spain and Italy each remain at contraction level PMI values. Similarly, raw material inventories are accumulating due to the sudden and unexpected drop in production volumes.”. .

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Morgan indicated, in part: “ With business optimism and the orders-to-inventory ratio also both dipping to their lowest levels in two-and-a-half years, the outlook for production remains downbeat.”. At the country level, Spain, Germany and Italy reported 29-month lows in PMI activity.

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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2016

RELEX Solutions to help Smartbox Group transform its supply chain management, with POS demand planning, replenishment, promotions, and inventory optimization. Through both organic growth and a number of acquisitions, Smartbox has seen substantial growth in recent years, which has subsequently led to a more complex supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2023

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EU 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Barcelona, Spain. This deeper understanding of customer demand translates into a more effective inventory strategy, especially for items with intermittent demand (which often end up comprising the bulk of excess inventory). We have made it simple.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 28, 2008

As I was packing to leave for vacation in Spain I ran out of my favorite razor the Gillette Fusion. Knowing how acclaimed, P&Gs supply chain is, I was shocked to find out that inventory was allowed to get so low across the city. Thursday, August 28, 2008. Supply vs demand in the razor business.

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2014

This is a very impressive performance, particularly compared to countries like Spain, Italy and France which continue to struggle for growth. I’m talking here about the physical assets of the supply chain, which include everything from the warehouse and transportation networks to the high cost of carrying inventory.

Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Russia 64

ToolsGroup

JUNE 26, 2019

Back home today after a fantastic trip to Spain including the Gartner EMEA Supply Chain Executive Conference. Gartner analyst Paul Lord emphasized that you don’t always have to choose between cost and service if you take an aligned, systemic approach to inventory planning. Read more about inventory optimization for the digital age.

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RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

CCI is renowned for its expertise in retail business processes and systems delivering practical solutions to optimize sales, margin and inventory across all channels of operation. Then Zara in Spain and H&M in Sweden rose to near-global prominence by perfecting the concept. Why Agility? So what is Agile Retailing in more detail?

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ShipBob

JULY 6, 2022

This allows for efficient receiving and distribution of international inventory. take 2-3 days to get delivered and orders to Spain will take 4-5 days to get delivered. The brand has moved inventory to Canada and Europe to streamline their international fulfillment and reduce costs.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For product businesses, the bullwhip effect can significantly hinder the ability to maintain optimal inventory levels – often leaving them high and dry with too much stock and not enough demand to get rid of it. Eventually, this gives rise to massive discrepancies between the inventory being produced and the actual demand for that inventory.

Inventory Reduction 52

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2018

Today’s Wednesdays for Women blog is an insightful conversation with Kirsten Piacentini, Vice President of Inventory Management at L.L.Bean; who just so happens to be one of JDA’s transformative customers in retail! He is now a junior in college, he’s independent, traveling around Spain and loves it!

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The business happens through 15 Amazon International Marketplaces in the Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands & UK), Americas (US, Canada, Mexico & Brazil), Asia-Pacific (Japan, Singapore & Australia) & Middle East (UAE, Turkey). Monitor your inventory.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

Actual Systems has successfully expanded beyond North America and penetrated Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ireland and Spain.  Who are the top vendors ( called “Best of breed” ) on the market? Improved deployment of inventory. YMS vendors : High Jump. Red Prairie. C3 Solutions. Pinc Solutions. WHAT YOU GET.

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