BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. And, in recent times, this has made the critical notion of sustainability an equally vast challenge.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. the coming year may look a little different regarding sustainability. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. Between the Paris Agreement and shifting consumer values, sustainability isn’t optional. Making Supply Chains More Sustainable.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Production Activity Rise Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Global Production Activity Rise Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. increased 1.1

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. To accomplish this, our clients rely on the built-in data hub of our Stratum reporting application.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers.

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Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. The Challenge: The change in reporting structure raised questions about what the integrated supply program provides and the value it brings to the client.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

When it comes to sustainability , many business leaders are feeling the pressure to act. found that while 93% of people believe sustainability and social factors are more important than ever, 91% of business leaders face major challenges with sustainability and ESG initiatives. From product design to last mile sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, recently announced the publication of their analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. The report identified the leaders and highlighted best practices. This is the inaugural edition of the report. The second is sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. The group’s response is, “Are these supply chain metrics?”

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For some businesses – usually smaller or with a single-source purchasing flow – it may be sustainable to react to the immediate needs. However, growing organizations that face increasing complexity recognize the value of thoughtfully-planned and managed procurement.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Companies in this market produce the machines used by other manufacturers. Because of the dynamic market they operate in, IM&E manufacturers are seeking to balance productivity and efficiency with responsiveness and agility. Quality and safety Customers expect higher quality products from manufacturers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. The question is, how do we navigate our way out of this never-ending chaos to continue driving sustainable growth? Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. by Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2023

Behind every successful product business is a thoughtful procurement strategy designed to optimise the supplier management and purchasing process. This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? from 2019 to 2026.

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OptiProERP

MARCH 15, 2022

Before getting into production scheduling and how it helps manufacturers, let’s have a quick look at the functions of the production department in a manufacturing organization. Components of Production Scheduling in Manufacturing. It determines how manufacturers will meet product requirements. Dispatching. Reduced Costs.

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Global Trade Management

JUNE 12, 2023

I'm sure you agree: "You don't know what Supply Chain Sustainability (SCS) means, but it sounds like a good idea." Supply chain sustainability is like saying, "I'm going to start eating healthily" - it sounds great on paper, but when you get down to it, what does "eating healthily" mean? And how do we know if the food is healthy?

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Unleashed

APRIL 6, 2022

Lean manufacturing involves 13 core principles – many more than the ‘five principles’ that are often associated with this popular manufacturing system. The lean concept originally came from manufacturing, but it has gained in popularity and is now used widely across different industries and sectors.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For procurement professionals, systemizing and optimizing cost centers is not just a matter of financial management; it's a strategic task for driving efficiency, controlling costs, and enhancing overall performance. Examples include human resources or IT departments, manufacturing plants, or project teams.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As product flows rapidly shifted and hard baked assumptions about lead times and sourcing locations were put to test, users across many organizations bypassed their planning systems and turned to excel sheets, internal data science teams or non-traditional supply chain vendors who could deliver AI based solutions at a faster turn.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Let’s look at the three megatrends shaping supply chain innovation in 2022 and beyond – resilience, through technical capability and consistency; optimisation of the omnichannel experience; and sustainability with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. Which parts are manufactured at each location? Creating a more resilient supply chain.

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Proxima

MAY 15, 2020

Out of 502 participants from business owners to Directors, 86% said that they currently use sustainability as a metric to help shape decision making within their business. The emerging truth was that sustainability was finding its way into corporate purpose. The future is still sustainable. Well, now we have one.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Collaboration between production, procurement, and logistics teams is essential to optimize resource utilization and minimize lead times. Manufacturing and Assembly The heart of the process lies in manufacturing and assembly. Its robust business and manufacturing functionality connects the entire organization from end to end.

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TransAudit

MAY 14, 2024

Industrial equipment manufacturing emerged as the most impacted sector, with companies missing out on 7.4% Accenture’s report revealed that the average time from being alerted to a disruption to complete recovery takes about three months, with some cases extending to five months. revenue growth due to disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

But the very attractiveness of this treatment to patients has meant that demand far exceeds supply, prompting drug shortages and commentary in the annual reports of their makers. Manufacturers of these weight loss drugs face a multi-headed hydra of the three c’s: coverage, competition and capacity.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. Sustainable Logistics | Quantifying Sustainability Measures of Your Logistics. LTL gets even trickier according to a report by C.H. There’s an alarming paradox in the world of consumer packaged goods sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. In the financial year covered by the annual report, the company had seven acquisitions and one divestiture. The manager’s direct reports give anonymous, bottom-up ratings on their managers. The company has shown sustained improvement on this metric.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics. At times, finding the right metrics can feel incredibly challenging, and there might be a tendency to measure things for the sake of measurement. The KPIs here highlight procurement, production, logistics, and customer fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Only supply chains that are agile, adaptable, and aligned provide companies with sustainable competitive advantage.” Reward teams for cross-functional metrics. We like the metrics of growth, on-time and in-full orders, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). ” Hau Lee, October 2014.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). At Mars, procurement (commercial as it was called) was one of the most highly regarded of the professions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement’s North Star article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. What exactly are you and your procurement team working towards? What is Procurement’s North Star Metric? The North Star Metric (NSM). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo. On November 4 th , I interviewed Jim Andrew, the Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain.

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