SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits and challenges of this powerful tool, and discuss the architecture that’s necessary to successfully integrate it into your business. To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 110

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

The focus is to eliminate all wastes in the organization, improve processes, solve root cause problems, create a pull environment, and ensure that Lean Six Sigma (LSS) works for quality and daily problem solving using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Act). Why are we doing this?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

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.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 52

Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Today, as the founder and managing partner of USM Supply Chain Consultants she has put her expertise in supply chain, procurement, finance and project management to work to help her clients achieve greater profitability. And even at that time he was doing something completely new: he was running simulations using software applications.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 52

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Purchasing can place the order and negotiate prices; Production Planning can release these items based on the latest Material Requirements Planning (MRP) report. Source: [link]. Using Lean tools, without a complete cultural shift, creates a Lean façade. Use “shadow boards” for tools. Lean is a new way of doing business.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 120

GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

This is solved through best practices, efficient and proven strategy, proper measurement of your tools and people, and the use of effective technology which doesn't add bloat, but is an enablement tool to provide a tangible Return on Investment in the way of reduced time and costs. . One 3PL-managed distribution center for a major U.S.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 120

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.

Procurement Solutions 76

Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 76

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.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Try thinking of it this way, if you plan to make big profits, you would need to invest and diversify your portfolio into several sources to improve your chance of success. Also, the Risk of fluctuations is present as whatever happens to such stocks can no longer be sold at its original purchase value.

Inventory Reduction 90

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 90

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. Currently, I am leading the Global Forwarding Solutions (GFS) business of TVS SCS. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

Unleashed

JULY 23, 2023

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help manufacturers determine operational strengths and flaws. By tracking the right manufacturing KPIs in your production operations you can accurately monitor performance to ensure the consistent and timely delivery of quality products. In this manufacturing KPIs guide What are KPIs in manufacturing?

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Metrics Inventory Reduction 52

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

. “In our company what has worked best is what we call, the magic formula, the software + method…” . Choose software that facilitates the valuation and control of permanent inventories based on inputs or outputs, with automated stock alerts, that is versatile and independent of the type of business. William Crane.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

synchrono

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Through this guest blog series, my intent is to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. My first post offered advice for planning an eKanban rollout (advice that could be applied across any Lean manufacturing project). Keep the momentum strong.

Manufacturing Procurement 51

Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Sourcing Strategies 51

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

It is now feasible to hire demand planners or sourcing managers who can be located anywhere, eliminating the need to be close to the organization’s office space. A notable trend is the emergence of companies offering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tools with a long-term vision of building a robust marketplace.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Angenette has more than 24 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, Lean Six Sigma, and supply chain. And what that often means is finding a second source, finding other options, another alternative. So, there’s generally hardware, software. Our final panelist is Angenette Nordqvist.

Quality 52

Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Action Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When different functions of the business such as sales and manufacturing do not have harmonized goals, then inventory efficiency will suffer. Make-to-order businesses have an easier time of this, but, even then, orders can change and often do. Fortunately, there are techniques for doing a good job of this through optimization.

Inventory Management Software 40

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 40

synchrono

JULY 8, 2015

I was recently reading about the Industrial Internet of Things as it relates to my business—manufacturing software. It’s exciting that technologies are now available that will liberate manufacturers from the rigid systems and processes of the past. FYI – Interesting article.) The Orbital ATK case study is a good example.)

Internet of things 53

Internet of things Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 53

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. Samsung’s inventory management strategy Samsung is one of the world’s largest manufacturers, meaning managing their inventory is an enormous and complex task. Gap’s inventory management strategy Gap Inc.

Inventory Reduction 97

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Management Software Waste Reduction 97

6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

“They have multi-sourced key commodities or strategic components to reduce their reliance on any one supplier, and they had considered inventory strategy to buffer against supply chain disruption.” Also, globalization presents another hydra-headed challenge for your procurement network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 98

ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

The Automotive Industry is being disrupted on all sides and is upending the traditional models of vehicle manufacturing that have evolved over the past 120 years to dominate the world. Even Ford CEO Jim Hackett talks about auto manufacturers’ decades of proprietary consumer, vehicle and test data as a market differentiator.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Automotive 40