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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. The ZF supply chain is complex.

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Reinventing Supply Chains: Focus on Human Factors

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. But more importantly, few see demand as a process to be managed through lean processes of disciplined analysis of demand shaping/shifting analysis, backcasting, improving models and driving FVA improvements. Why is a reinvention needed? The reason?

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[Infographic] The Power of 3D Printing in Manufacturing: An Illustrated Guide

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: We love talking about and reporting on technology which effects and also makes the lives’ of manufacturing companies much better. We’ve been providing manufacturing companies and shippers with a web-based transportation management system since 1998, before web-based TMS was as prolific as it is today.

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts

RFgen

Customer Satisfaction: Faster order fulfillment, fewer shipping errors, and improved order accuracy lead to happier customers. It automates key processes and centralizes data management for receiving, shipping, storage, picking, and packing. Consider solar panels and other renewable energy sources.

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Optimize Material Flow in Medical Device Manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

Medical Device manufacturers face an increasingly dynamic and intricate landscape. Innovative personalized manufacturing approaches have emerged, yet many organizations struggle to fully realize their potential in this rapidly evolving race.

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Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive into the Core Drivers

RFgen

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. You can also use lean manufacturing principles or just-in-time production to reduce waste and improve productivity. Lead time: This tracks the period from product manufacturing initiation to finished goods availability.