The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

As a consumer, I expect when I invest in an appliance or a tool, it will keep working for a reasonably long time to bring a return. This is not just for meeting a target – it is for the health of our planet. According to a recent SGInnovate webinar, the voluntary carbon market is worth about $5.5 M achines are built to last !

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. Thus, more companies replaced antiquated enterprise resource planning systems, as explained in another GT Nexus report, with an easy-to-integrate solution, such as the Cerasis Rater.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

In this series of posts, I am going to make an argument to augment ERP planning with new cloud-based solutions to improve decision-making. A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Cross Site Analytics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Coaches are the members of your Arena team who help you get the most from your product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management software (QMS) and processes. Coaches help by answering questions, recommending solutions, and connecting customers with other Arena resources when needed. Use product development best practices.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The pivotal question arises: Should businesses construct their last-mile solution or acquire it from a tech partner ? Join us in this week’s InFocus webinar as we explore this vital decision with KB Nagaraju, supply chain expert and Strategic Advisor at Locus and Mehul Kapadia, Chief Revenue Officer, Locus.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re a product developer, manufacturer, or part of an engineering team, you know the excitement, challenge, and profitability that come from transforming an idea into an actual product. A QMS typically aligns with your product lifecycle management (PLM) solution and your product innovation goals.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Automotive leaders are turning to sophisticated solutions that can evolve alongside their business as it expands and connects with new sectors, from technology to energy to service. Regardless, automotive organizations need to have a deep understanding of their customer and how the supply chain fits into meeting those expectations.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 8, 2021

In the last decade, the manufacturing industry has been dealing with the rising impact of demand volatility. Consumers have come to expect companies to provide a wider variety of products, readily available for purchase and at the best price. Download Webinar Recording. Scenario Planning. Accurate Forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

This group meets three times a year, and I always find the discussions stimulating. While many technology companies have co-opted the network of networks message, today there is no interoperability between network solutions. Buyers beware of the use of the name without meeting the definition. My goal is drive new thinking.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions. The Amazon Barbell Will Gain Power.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

However, the economy is on the mend, and the need for immediate cost savings and lean solutions is starting to take the backburner to how 3PL Logistics Companies could benefit shippers through long-term relationships. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies. The needs of yesteryear-clients were quite simple: get costs under control quickly.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The meeting is on everyone’s calendar. There is an abundance of pastries flowing from the basket, and the stage is set for an impactful meeting. Even though things seem to be going well (all of the meeting details are well-executed and the speaker is giving an energized presentation), the room is eerily quiet.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

At heart, the circular economy and circular supply chain refer to a transition from raw material to manufacturing center to distribution center to consumer to trash process. Let's take a look at some of the key considerations for the circular supply chain and how supply chain entities are stepping up to meet these demands.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

The article is written and the story is spun, but the solution offered is a supply-centric solution based on yesterday’s technology. As a result, articles are written proclaiming demand-driven results and then the reader is given a solution that is anything but demand driven. The concepts surrounding demand driven sound right.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 6, 2023

As efficiency is crucial for businesses to remain competitive, many manufacturers are looking at all aspects of their operations to identify gaps and address them through either process improvements or by introducing relevant automation technology. One area that is often overlooked is the accounts payable (AP) process.

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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.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 27, 2022

The evolution of brand compliance programs towards a due diligence system will also be important in meeting a variety of new mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (mHRDD) laws being passed by a variety of counties outside the US” said James McMichael, human rights expert and founder of MOSAIC Responsible Supplier Resource.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Every business, including manufacturing operations, rely on cash flow to meet important needs like fueling growth and keeping the manufacturing process rolling forward. This can be disastrous for manufacturers that need to purchase raw materials to produce their products. It took us over a year to develop.”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk.

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

The main aim of any website owner is to make his customers feel like special guests and provide them with smart website services, which will be able to meet their personal and business needs and preferences. Customers always want to get in touch with a real person, but would not like to communicate with an automated software machine.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

It’s never been easier to customize the shopping experience — from product personalization to a myriad of purchasing and delivery options — to meet your specific needs. Manufacturers are also taking notice; Bear Naked Granola and NIKEiD are just two examples of manufacturers going direct to consumers via e-commerce.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

As the supply chain grows increasingly focused on meeting the demands of an increasingly data-driven and customizable world for consumers and business to business partners, the need for continual improvement and better visibility will continue to drive analysis of available supply chain analytics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2017

On one hand, it would be great to have brand new manufacturing equipment. Besides the expense, meaning you or your management are unwilling to make an upfront investment when the manufacturing equipment has not failed entirely, there are other roadblocks thrown up against upgrading: The fear of change. The Big Picture. Performance.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Once upon a time, there were fewer manufacturing entities in the world, and shipping companies clamored for relationships with each and every business. Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. Growth and success, right?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Editor’s Note: Today we are featuring this guest post from Find Accounting Software as it covers a subject we are also interested in, Manufacturing Technology which makes businesses more efficient. There’s one voice that’s often conspicuously absent from the online ERP software conversation: the one belonging to actual users.

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QAD

APRIL 27, 2023

Earlier this year, QAD hosted a live webinar to explore and analyze the trends that are likely to dominate the procurement world over the coming months. It’s no secret that procurement teams have an amplified role within their businesses and that many are left with questions — our goal was to offer answers.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

Keeping this top of mind, experts and industry leaders from Proxima Group and Hatmill Supply Chain & Logistics Advisors recently hosted a webinar where they shared insights into four trends and changes that have been drastically accelerated by the pandemic and best practices companies should adopt now for long-term success.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2017

The only certainty in manufacturing is uncertainty. Markets change, consumers decide to purchase different products and economies fail. Enter: Product Manufacturing Ideation. . Product Manufacturing Ideation: Powered by Social Media & Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding Eliminates Funding Risks in Manufacturing.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

But the ecommerce logistics infrastructure needed to meet consumers’ demands is not easy to achieve by yourself. Ecommerce logistics starts with moving inventory from the manufacturer and lasts until it ends up at the end customer’s destination. Inventory management software. ShipBob’s analytics tool is really cool.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Trucking companies expanded into providing wholesome solutions for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and shipping intermediaries were trying to make shippers collaborate to move existing shipments towards capacity per haul. Companies based on assets have had years of experience in purchasing trucks and managing warehouse inventories.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. We relay on guest bloggers and the expertise of others for manufacturing best practices. His 5 golden metrics center on performance management.

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