The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Manufacturers need to extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. Case Study Resilience: CISCO. CONCLUSION.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Do you know where the manufacturing facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located? Which parts are manufactured at each location? Supply chain mapping is key to ongoing innovation. Then it’s about mapping the supply chain. Do you track the history and frequency of disruptions?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. People simply want to purchase products from businesses which provide a more transparent and streamlined service, and who deliver on their customer promise, even if it means inflated prices to obtain it. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 264

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Per IDC Manufacturing Insights , the use of robotics will become more platform based through robot-as-a-service, reducing costs of deployment and maintenance. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Trends 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

This evaluation also needs to consider sourcing the technology, implementation and support services necessary to enable the desired outcomes. This becomes increasingly important when we look at the overall digitalization trend, with factory data expected to grow by 400% from 2021 to 2025 (source IDC Manufacturing Insights).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Protectionist trade policies are also causing companies to shift their country sourcing practices, and there is no reason to believe that we will see geopolitical posturing along the trade front fade soon. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – December-January 2023. Weathering the Trade Policy Storm. Following the U.S.-China

Predictive Analytics Software 130

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 17, 2022

” And, most experts agree that “every part of the business” includes everything from resource procurement to recycling. Start with something simple like reducing inefficiencies within your own manufacturing facility or within your own carrier base.” ” Smithsonian Magazine, 17 March 2015. [2]

Supply Chain Design Software 147

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

” CFO of a major manufacturer. While I could get two to five years of data from the Hackett studies done for CFO magazine, I did not have the ability to look across time, test it against macroeconomic factors and supply chain maturity. Ownership of Inventory as a Metric. I am a skeptic. I want to believe. I really do.

Inventory Reduction 245

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

Year after year, well intentioned people toiled against improving metrics that reduced, not improved, the effectiveness of the supply chain. The example that I give in the first post is the focus of manufacturing strategies to drive strong results to improve Return on Assets (ROA) that have actually caused a deterioration in operating margin.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

The affected store then it has to receive a refund on previously purchased goods or replacement goods and products from the existing supplier or supply chain. As explained by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine, one of the primary ways an organization can meet this demand is by setting a performance review for suppliers.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

This article was originally published by David Leichner of Authority Magazine. . So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? Andrew Lynch x Authority Magazine Interview. As a part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Lynch.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Being customer-centric enables companies to improve sustainability and uplift manufacturing through higher quality products and strengthen logistics, which results in higher levels of on-time deliveries. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The Extensive Damage of Food Recalls on the Supply Chain According to Wayne Labs of Food Engineering magazine , a recent study found potential costs associated with a single food recall may average $10 million, excluding lost sales and profits. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Download WhitePaper.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to Wayne Labs of Food Engineering magazine , a recent study found potential costs associated with a single food recall may average $10 million, excluding lost sales and profits. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. The Extensive Damage of Food Recalls on the Supply Chain. Download WhitePaper.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

I’ve literally seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine… that no one reads. Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 18, 2017

In the recently released EcoVadis/HEC Sustainable Procurement Barometer , 97% of organizations surveyed consider sustainable procurement important or critically important. It is clear that mass adoption of sustainable procurement has arrived. Why not just follow the process used to gather other data from suppliers?

Survey 40

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. As I worked for and was involved with various enterprises over my career, some manufacturing, some service related, retail, etc. Jim: This is a classic process, system, people, metrics opportunity/challenge.

S&OP 60

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

If you can use new technology to enhance communication with suppliers, manufacturers and more, you will have a tighter grasp on everything that is happening around your company. He has worked with 300+ clients in manufacturing, IS selection and implementation and project management. and Design 2 Part.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. A group, eligible to comment on the current state of S&OP. The DCRA Inc.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

I’m Nerijus Poskus — Director of Pricing and Procurement at Flexport. Half of them are what we call 1PL — so they’re other retailers and manufacturers who are operating their warehouses. And, again, with the power of the marketplace in scale, you start to get comparative metrics. Transcript.

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