QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1

Pharmaceutical 92

Pharmaceutical Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 92

Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

Despite its promise for continuous improvement over time, we’ll see that a singular focus on costs and reduced waste has had serious unintended consequences. Despite its promise for continuous improvement over time, we’ll see that a singular focus on costs and reduced waste has had serious unintended consequences.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction 78

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

Purchasing Training 82

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 82

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Given your expertise, I’d love to hear what alternatives you recommend for better demand forecasting and real-time visibility beyond what’s commonly adopted today.” I know that your primary focus is procurement. In a recent blog post, I was challenged by Anna. ” Anna, this blog post is for you.

Supply and Demand 412

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 412

Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. CRM minimises the manual aspects of B2B business processes , enabling you to spend less time on tedious admin tasks and more time on role-specific duties. That’s where a quality CRM system comes in.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 105

Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Table of Contents. What is Kanban?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

QAD

JANUARY 27, 2021

Watch our on-demand, 4-part series on how to be an Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprise with Bart Reitter, VP Life Sciences at QAD, Inc., Life science manufacturers need a r esource, quality and supplier management solution for the journey from pre-approval to IPO. It isn’t found only in nature.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software 98

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. It then uses this model to understand the impact of demand forecasting on inventory.

Optimal Sourcing 136

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Modeling 136

ThroughPut

MAY 30, 2024

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a critical tool for manufacturers to effectively manage production scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain planning. The software-based system helps manufacturers plan and schedule the materials and components needed to produce finished goods. What is Material Requirements Planning (MRP)?

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. Time to Know. Time to Act. For me, it is a heightened respect for time. Swimming Up Stream.

Supply Chain Planning Software 459

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 459

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. It then uses this model to understand the impact of demand forecasting on inventory.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Modeling 120

USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Leading the way — and defying the odds — are manufacturers. Yet with COVID-19 and product shortages still a reality, some manufacturers are wondering what they can do to improve their supply chain resiliency to prepare for present and future disruption. Don’t just rely on what your MRP screen is telling you about supply timing.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Skills 71

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

As a new analyst, I was part of a team studying the evolution of value networks. At one time, there were more than 200, then consolidation happened, and the number became 112. IBM purchased Sterling Commerce. In the 1980s, I had a flip phone. (On The device was limited to voice/calls–no music, no text, and no apps.

Supply Chain Network Software 367

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 367

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. In a published Supply Chain Matters at the time , we pointed out that despite knowledge that manufacturing shoes in the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 52

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future. At the same time, they faced new constraints on the resource side. Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations.

Modeling 361

Modeling Network Design Software Network Design Scenario Planning 361

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same.

Modeling 181

Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 181

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon. This is known as the “black box” problem.

Supply Chain Planning Software 200

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 200

QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This type of software is used by businesses to plan and oversee routine operations, such as supply chain management, manufacturing, services, project management, customer relationship management, risk management, compliance, accounting and procurement. It has proven to be particularly useful for companies in the manufacturing space.

Case Study 52

Case Study Study Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Chain Store Age ). AdAge ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. To put this in perspective, coal accounted for 40% of overall CO2 emissions, releasing an all-time high of 15.3

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 130

USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Here are some trends affecting the consumer goods manufacturing industry today: Consumer Goods Manufacturing Trends Challenges remain on the road ahead, but the ride is getting smoother. Supply chain woes. Geopolitical instability. Economic pressures.

Consumer Goods 40

Consumer Goods Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Purchasing Skills 40

QAD

MAY 23, 2023

The goal, from a manufacturing perspective, is clear: learn how to do more with less as efficiently as possible while maintaining profitability and complying with due diligence legislation. Ninety percent of companies have an ESG strategy in place and chances are good yours does, too – or will very soon.

Procurement Solutions 91

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Supplier Management Modeling Software 91

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 269

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 269

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Just when things couldn’t possibly get any crazier, 2020 finally came to a close. We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply chain demand volatility and improve how they source materials and products from suppliers. Planning capabilities supporting supply chain resilience will grow in adoption.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 272

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) (I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) Forty interviews and two quantitative studies helped me build the model in my mind. Let me explain. Figures 2 and 3.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2024

Adaptability is vital as companies need to respond to uncertainties in an increasingly volatile market, and better yet, predict and be prepared for them ahead of time. Simply put, a sophisticated, proactive, agile, and efficient supply chain is no longer just an option – it’s a basic need.

Negotiate Pricing 52

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness. In 2021 it is an entirely new game.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 243

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Let us study major highlights of Supply Chains of the future. Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. Case Study Agility: ZARA. Which emerging technologies will have the most impact?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 258

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

While the promise is clear, and we see a growing number of case studies proving the benefits of the approach, many companies struggle to create and maintain digital twins. Are Digital Twins Achievable? I have to imagine that everyone that works in an industrial setting has heard about digital twins at this point.

Modeling Software 156

Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 156

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

For AGCO, a public company with over $11 billion in revenues, a supply chain risk management application helped the agricultural equipment manufacturer stay agile during COVID. AGCO’s ability to predict when shutdowns would occur improved over time. They had to spend extra time and money to expedite goods and production took a hit.

Risk Management 197

Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Risk Management 197

IQMS

JANUARY 28, 2021

In the war against COVID-19, that means establishing a stable, secure and resilient supply chain with increased domestic manufacturing in four key critical sectors: • Vaccine development and manufacturing • Antigen and molecular-based testing • PPE and durable medical equipment • Therapeutics and key drugs.

Manufacturing Procurement 77

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 77

EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! This underscores the importance of China being the world’s manufacturing hub in the past decade, and most likely for the next few decades. Annual technology product updates became bi-annual.

Purchasing Skills 64

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 64

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. Most manufacturers aim at creating the most optimum supply chain for their organizations. Supply chain costs analysis.

Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 64

ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

RMC is not just any building material; it’s inherently time-sensitive. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. Longer distances can lead to issues with setting time. For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial. For obvious reasons!

Case Study 52

Case Study Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. ” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia.

Modeling 284

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 284

QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The last 25 years has probably brought us greater innovation than we have seen in quite some time. For example, manufacturers have had to alter business models to be able to accommodate the change in consumer behavior. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 98