o9 Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2023

This blog explores how policy developments such as the digital product passport (DPP) alongside supply chain software can play a role as enablers. The DPP is a promising policy instrument, but there are still open questions regarding the DPP’s final design and implementation. What is the digital product passport (DPP)?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Source: Evan, Flikr. “I I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. SophiaTX Open Source Platform to Integrate SAP, Blockchain. In short, I continue to be wrong — and sometimes right — with my supply chain predictions.

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QAD

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Next, we will provide an overview of the Purchasing Commitments and Spending Action Center as well as the associated key performance indicators (KPIs). When analyzing purchasing performance, it helps to understand the difference between spend and commitment. Together, spend and commitment provide a clear view of purchasing.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

Goods available to be purchased on backorder can mean the difference between a lost sale and a satisfied customer. Products available on backorder are are out of stock in the supplier’s warehouse but may still be purchased by consumers in advance of future availability. How long do backorders take?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. As we adhered to shelter-in-place orders from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), each of us were purchasing more products and services online at a faster adoption rate than ever before.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tech writer Apoorva Bellapu writes, “Reinforcement learning makes use of algorithms that do not rely only on historical data sets, to learn to make a prediction or perform a task. 2] Apoorva Bellapu, “ Reinforcement Learning for a Better Tomorrow ,” Analytics Insight, 24 July 2021. [3] ”[2]. ” Footnotes.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A 3PL should also make logistics planning easier with predictable, transparent pricing for every service. Additional tools like free standard packaging, data and analytics, and our best-in-class software are included at no extra charge to help you stay on budget and plan your logistics. Procurement and manufacturing.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

As I wrote last June, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and Descartes is a prime example of this trend in action — a trend that I predict will continue to gain momentum in the months and years ahead. Business Intelligence, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence: We’re in the middle of an evolution here.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

“It sort of depends upon what we are purchasing from the supplier as to the approach we should take…” Commodity Strategic The first level, for components or typical commodity type products, we will at least want to perform a supplier evaluation of some sort. with a backup plan as part of contingency planning.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Finally, leaders reduce disruption by building buffers throughout the supply network and invest in advanced analytics to improve planning and forecasting accuracy.” China trade war has already put regionalization of manufacturing back on the table. Automate elements of your supply chain for better data.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Dead stock: 5 common causes Dead stock typically occurs when a business is no longer able to sell an item or consume a production material at the same velocity as predicted. To better predict future demand for products, track and analyse historical data using inventory management software. There are numerous reasons for low demand.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. “Users can easily now look at your global or regional supply situation and quickly source alternates when required, but the key here is to practice your response.

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2022

Only when you know how much it costs to produce or procure a single unit of any SKU can you make more informed decisions on how much to sell it for. Manufacturing and supplier costs. Below is how the relationship between these two metrics affects profitability: Break-even point is attained when cost per unit = price per unit.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The constituents— suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and retailers— generally execute their individual roles well. This provides all parties exposure to true demand patterns across the consumer landscape as it occurs; then applying streamlined policies and business rules.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Mr. Kirkegaard holds a BS in manufacturing / industrial engineering and a Masters Degree in Finance. solutions have been key to assisting dozens of business’s as well as utilized in philanthropic work using supply chain engineering and advanced manufacturing to enhance economic development and USA job creation. The DCRA Inc.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 5, 2023

Christine is a Customer Success Coach with Arena and has over 30 years of experience in industrial medical aerospace, food service, and startup environments, responsible for both manufacturing and quality. Now, they’re going to ask you for your quality documents, your manual, your policy, your org chart, procedures. I agree with you.

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