KEPLER Consulting

MARCH 25, 2018

was introduced for the first time during the 2011 Hanover Fair (Wahlster, 2012). implementation have already existed for a long time: sensors, robots, big data, Internet of Things, cloud computing, 3D printer. Industry 4.0 has become obvious for everyone… but we must keep a sense of proportion! The term Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It sometimes seems like S&OP is stuck in a time warp, where the same old things as 30 years ago are being discussed. Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Where to go from here for S&OP?

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BlueYonder

JULY 31, 2023

In an increasingly challenging commerce space where order management capabilities form the backbone of a retailer’s fulfillment infrastructure, retailers, distributors, 3PL’s, and manufacturers are challenged by monolithic, legacy technology that no longer fits their needs. Where to start?

Optimal Sourcing 83

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synchrono

JULY 23, 2018

Prosperity is perhaps one of the greatest obstacles to continuous improvement in manufacturing. There really is no better time to make improvements than when things are going well. There really is no better time to make improvements than when things are going well. This is especially true in manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2022

I took these breaks just to get my 10 minutes out of the office as often as I could. But just as people are always dying, they are always getting born. Did we appreciate that at the time? I interviewed Simon Hartley, the cofounder of Wumdrop. Wumdrop is a successful last mile logistics company in South Africa. Absolutely!

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Hard Times Aren’t Going Anywhere There’s a lot to complain about in supply chain right now. Shortages are seemingly everywhere: parts, materials, labor, and containers, just to name a few. Shortages are seemingly everywhere: parts, materials, labor, and containers, just to name a few.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 1, 2024

So, before we begin this, I’m just going to go over a few ground rules. If we’re unable to, if we run out of time, and unable to get to all of the questions, which is always a good problem for us to have, Arena will get back to you directly. Or if you just want to go to devicetalks.com, you can find a link pretty easily.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And if everyone did their part, just like a well-oiled machine, you could expect high margins and growth. With on premise technology stacks, it’s time-consuming and expensive to upgrade to new functionality. Rather than using one CPU for 100 hours, you can use 100 CPUs for one hour, compressing the planning time from days to minutes.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A shift to manufacturing critical goods like pharmaceuticals in the United States would lead to higher production costs, for instance. Berry explains that imported goods may be subject to more active monitoring and testing or treatments designed to kill pathogens, increasing both processing time and costs.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Many times, not fully understanding how their own activity connects to other teams can breed a flippant attitude. As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Make room for collaboration.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

When it comes time to determine if a new warehouse automation technology is worth the cost, you turn to return on investment, or ROI. A commonly overlooked source of ROI is in the cost savings for the day-to-day activities of your line-level employees. Finding ROI in Your Line-level Workforce. This is not so.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

When it comes time to determine if a new warehouse automation technology is worth the cost, you turn to return on investment, or ROI. A commonly overlooked source of ROI is in the cost savings for the day-to-day activities of your line-level employees. Finding ROI in Your Line-level Workforce. This is not so.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 27, 2023

I continued my career in configuration management for several years with positions at Apple, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, and Celestica, a Tier 1 contract manufacturer. Eventually, I started working at Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical device manufacturers. Scott: I am a retired United States (U.S.) Navy veteran.

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Provenance

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It documents ideas for how certifiers can leverage blockchain technology to reduce audit inefficiency, create a single source of truth for chain of custody (CoC) tracking and support sustainability data reporting. Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and Provenance kick-off the two day workshop. Get in touch here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The President of our Division, myself, the prior owners of a company we had just acquired, and one of our major shareholders/board members were to attend. The target company was privately owned by 2 entrepreneurs who had begun and grown the business very successfully over time. Subscribe Here! Email Address. The sh*t had hit the fan!

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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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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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Logistics Bureau

MAY 9, 2016

Is it a good idea to reduce working capital in a supply chain? Yes, in general. On the face of it, “working capital” might sound like something you’d want to increase. However, it corresponds to the amount of money you need to keep your supply chain working, so in reality you want to decrease it – without hurting supply chain performance, of course.

Material Savings 40

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Vinculum

JANUARY 18, 2023

With time and hard work, they became successful in the business and were listed as one of the best entrepreneurs in India. E-commerce is growing in a gigantic way to flourish the market with brand products and attract customers to it in a specific way. But the success of eCommerce depends on its leaders and their decision-making skills.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 16, 2021

The review focused on four specific supply chain areas: “semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging; large capacity batteries, like those for electric vehicles; critical minerals and materials; and pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).”[1] 100-Day Report Findings.

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GoHire - Supply Chain

MAY 2, 2024

We uncovered recruiting ideas for hourly employees, out-of-the-box recruiting strategies, student recruitment ideas, recruiting ideas for manufacturing, and unique ideas for recruitment event ideas. Instead of just posting job openings, we hand candidates real business problems to solve. How do you recruit creatively?

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RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies are migrating to cloud-based ERP solutions not just to keep up with technological advancements, but to gain a competitive edge. TL;DR: This article provides a comprehensive guide on migrating to a cloud-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution. This shift has profound implications.

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Sticking to logistics origins, we could stand our ground on initial Supply Chain Management definition (a system reaching all processes, flows and resources needed to deliver the right product/service at the right place, in the right timing, with the right quality, quantity and cost). A simple mapping exercise reveals how complex SC became.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Although I didn’t come out with any new years’ predictions last year at this time, it’s the start of a new decade, so predictions are definitely in order. The first one, I believe, was in January, 2002, just two years after I founded the SCRC. This is likely to become prevalent in the next two years.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In some cases, purely transactional suppliers in regional or out-sourced models may be placed below the level of “approved” in this model. All levels of the organization must be involved, from the procurement person responsible for the supplier up through the CEO, depending on the value of the supplier. All Aboard!

Material Savings 44

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