Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The team was organized around the functional silos of source, make and deliver. Proudly, I had led my division to have the lowest manufacturing costs with the highest Return on Assets. It is one of the primary reasons why nine out of ten manufacturing companies are stuck at the intersection of operati ng margins and inventory turns.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. The company is using Blue Yonder for transportation management, Coupa’s Supply Chain Guru for network design, and FourKites ( see the webinar ) for transportation visibility in certain regions or departments to help with this.

Supply Chain Design Software 188

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 188

GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. The cloud-based logistics has lots of metric tools. A Better Scope Management. A Better Time Administration.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Software 200

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

People are still worried about having efficiencies in their warehouses, making sure they’re laid out properly, and having the right processes. Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

As I picked it up , I saw a twitter alert welcoming people to the APICS webinar with @lcecere on Agility that afternoon. As we went live with the webinar, I laughed. In this blog post, I publically answer the questions from the webinar. In the supply chain, variability and volatility come from many sources.

Supply Chain Design Software 226

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 226

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. It combines decisions across sell, deliver, make and source processes to drive value based outcomes. Most companies operate well within functions, but struggle to build strong horizontal processes. They lack cohesion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 278

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. In the Part 1 blog post last week, we addressed key imperatives and attained benefits.

Automotive 85

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. It is now part of my DNA.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

Cloud and open source analytics are fueling new markets giving rise of new software providers in analytics with names like Board, Cloudera, EveryAngle, Enterra Solutions, FusionOps, Halo, Qlik, Spotfire, Transvoyant, Trifecta, and Trufa. There is a great need for improved supply chain analytics. New solutions offer great promise.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 8, 2024

So, creating Yook and the vision that we have with it is to empower manufacturers to effortlessly track and reduce their product carbon footprint just came naturally from that understanding that we need a different way to enable this for organizations and to really leverage data to drive decarbonization. On to next. Thanks, Kate.

Material Savings 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. As I sat at the airport I worked on my presentation for the Supply Chain Insights’ webinar on building a customer-centric supply chain on August 17. All winners received their digital images this week. )

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 150

ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

ThroughPut helps companies achieve this quickly by leveraging our Supply Chain AI on their existing disparate data sources”. . Join our upcoming webinar to learn more – Getting your 2023 Supply Chain and Finances Right – The How, Which, and When of Supply Chain Risk Mitigation. Key Financial Capabilities. ThroughPut.ai

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Another important choice you’ll have to make when you’re deciding on what hardware to purchase is: Should you use a cloud-based or an installed inventory system? Alternatively, if you purchase your own server this could cost anywhere from US$1200 to more than $10k – again, depending on your needs. What internet connection will I need?

Inventory Management Software 96

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology. Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. Distribution of goods prior to purchase. However, the fundamental problem remains. Demand forecasts.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Big Data Supply Chain Software Continuous Improvement 120

GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers. Driven by aggressive targets and retailers’ “supplier scorecards”, their progress has been enabled by advances in materials engineering and manufacturing technology. . Among the challenges: .

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers. Driven by aggressive targets and retailers’ “supplier scorecards,” their progress has been enabled by advances in materials engineering and manufacturing technology. Among the challenges: .

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. Effective transportation management strategy takes into account the availability of materials and order fulfillment requirements, ensuring that those resources are optimally utilized and warehouse capacity. It’s also important to have flexibility in generating metrics.

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 120

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Liquor wholesalers buy beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic drinks from manufacturers, and sell them to pubs, bars, supermarkets and other liquor retailers. Brewers have captured the drinkers that have traditionally purchased light and premium brand beers. The Complete Guide To Calculating Total Manufacturing Costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . No Purchase Orders were used. VMI is all about collaboration.

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