Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! Executives must have the fortitude to make changes in the operating policies and the network infrastructure that may affect the lives of employees. The larger the supply chain, the bigger the payout.

Vendor Strategies 230

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Inventory Reduction 230

Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

This article will explain the fundamental concept, its application in supply chain network design and factors you should consider in this type of project. At strategic level, it''s used to find the best way to configure a supply chain network such as, - How many warehouse a company should have?

Network Design Software 240

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 240

ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. Two of Cornerstone Building Brands’ business units — Aperture Solutions – U.S., Book a meeting.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

What are companies looking for in supply chain network design technologies ? The report c o vers per ceptions about supply chain network design (SCND) as a process and outlines the key benefits and barriers experienced by companies when using SCND technology. What is supply chain network design?

Network Design Software 156

Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design 156

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

What are companies looking for in supply chain network design technologies ? The report c o vers per ceptions about supply chain network design (SCND) as a process and outlines the key benefits and barriers experienced by companies when using SCND technology. What is supply chain network design? .

Network Design Software 159

Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design 159

Arkieva

JULY 23, 2015

This can be true for some companies, but it may not be the best option for other companies that wish to integrate their logistics network with manufacturing and other functions to create a supply chain delivery system that is a competitive weapon. The total volume moved through the network is in excess of 289,000 tons.

Network Design Software 60

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 60

QAD

AUGUST 6, 2020

Most manufacturers attempt to plan this out by defining their supply chain network, especially CPG companies. Manufacturers need the ability to change their preferred network structures on a dime, and they cannot be hard-coded into their master systems. This is the mantra for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Network Design 88

CHAINalytics

MAY 29, 2019

If your company manufactures seasonal items, then you know that these products often add complexity to distribution network planning. The answer for many companies is to use multi-period network design models to understand their seasonal storage requirements.

Network Design 68

Network Design Supply Chain Design Modeling How To 68

Logility

MAY 17, 2023

They’re also carefully pursuing suppliers, manufacturing, and distribution locations that are sustainable and resilient. By leveraging a comprehensive platform companies can review scenarios through the lens of advanced demand, inventory and manufacturing planning optimization capabilities,” Henriott said.

Vendor Strategies 171

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 171

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! Network design solutions are absolutely necessary to uncover business value when the production-distribution infrastructure is large.

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing Global Network Design 52

River Logic

APRIL 14, 2021

Manufacturers need to continually review their manufacturing footprint strategies to maximize opportunities, minimize risk and optimize their tactics. They need to respond quickly to new concepts and changes in consumer preferences.

Price Mitigation Strategies 176

Price Mitigation Strategies Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 176

Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

This article will explain the fundamental concept, its application in supply chain network design and factors you should consider in this type of project. At strategic level, it''s used to find the best way to configure a supply chain network such as, - How many warehouse a company should have?

Network Design Software 100

Network Design Software Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 100

Logility

MAY 2, 2012

You could say it really depends on ‘what neighborhood they grew up in’ Some solutions were designed to optimize transportation problems. Some were designed to optimize manufacturing operations. The way these networks are logically represented colors the level of usefulness they bring to other sets of problems.

Network Design Software 100

Network Design Software Network Design Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 100

Logility

MAY 2, 2012

You could say it really depends on ‘what neighborhood they grew up in’ Some solutions were designed to optimize transportation problems. Some were designed to optimize manufacturing operations. The way these networks are logically represented colors the level of usefulness they bring to other sets of problems.

Network Design Software 100

Network Design Software Network Design Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 100

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. As the Coronavirus outbreak develops into a pandemic, people and businesses alike are feel ing its ripple effects.

Supply Chain Planning Software 366

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 366

CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Following a Recent Acquisition, Chainalytics Creates an Optimal Supply Chain Network for a Leading Building Materials Manufacturer CHALLENGE When a Fortune 500 construction materials firm acquired a large, global competitor, it inherited an overlapping mix of product lines.

Material Savings 60

Material Savings Network Design Supply Chain Design Network Optimization 60

AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

This can help expose any vulnerabilities in your network and take your business a step closer towards preparedness. . Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Demand Simulation in Network Design Navigator. Demo in Network Design Navigator . Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

Supply Chain Disruption 348

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing 348

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.) Using network design technologies calculate the form and function of inventory. Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. Analyze inventory health.

Modeling 204

Modeling Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 204

Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This includes continuously adjusting the supply chain network design to reflect changes in demand, costs, capabilities, and corporate objectives. Swift, factual, and actionable decision-making is essential when optimizing a network design to increase supply chain resiliency, profitability, and sustainability. Get Access!

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 130

CHAINalytics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Working with Chainalytics, they re-imagined their supply chain network to serve new growth opportunities.

Network Design 22

Network Design Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Network Software 22

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

The use of descriptive analytics along with agile planning techniques (what-if analysis, discrete event simulation, and network design) helped. The key is to align these product flows with the efficient supply chain flows to minimize cycle stock in manufacturing and maximize transportation assets.

Inventory Reduction 234

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 234

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. The key solutions are demand forecasting/inventory optimization, supply planning, and network design. The key solution for this is network design. Supply and network design models are constraint-based models.

Supply Chain Planning Software 257

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 257

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In one of the case studies, a manufacturer reported that they had 1700 employees with the term “data” in their title, but they lacked insights. Push the FVA and Bullwhip factors pre and post-testing into a network design model to understand the impact on customer service, inventory policy, and margin.

Supply and Demand 357

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 357

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The company needs to focus on the design of flows, building outside-in processes, creating an effective supplier development group, reducing complexity, and driving bi-directional orchestration to a balanced scorecard. The manufacturing-centric company is used to strangling suppliers and demanding terms. So, you might ask, why?

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same.

Modeling 179

Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 179

AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Part I in our series on assessing your network design’s maturity . How does you r network design compare to others ? We had quiz takers from 23 countries and across industries – from chemicals to manufacturing, metals, telecom, cosmetics, consumer goods, t ransportation and food.

Supply Chain Design Software 230

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Network Design Software Network Optimization 230

AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive. But what does this mean when it comes to Supply Chain Network Design? For example, we don’t know where the next tsunami or hurricane will hit. Or do I design my network to be able to flex between different import tariff regimes?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 216

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Analytics Software 216

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. The result was restatement.

Supply Chain Design Software 293

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 293

AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Part I in our series on assessing your supply chain network’s maturity . How does you r supply chain network design compare to others ? We had quiz takers from 23 countries and across industries – from chemicals to manufacturing, metals, telecom, cosmetics, consumer goods, t ransportation and food.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. His goal was to separate manufacturing and distribution inventories to improve his bonus incentives. Use network design and planning tools to show flow.)

Supply Chain Planning Software 313

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 313

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

I don’t care what you call it, but network design, what-if analysis, simulation and digital twin approaches grow in importance.) Currently, I am working on a study to understand the value of synchronizing contract manufacturing with in-house manufacturing and procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 362

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 362

CHAINalytics

MAY 11, 2020

Determining the impact of manufacturing and distribution network changes on inventory levels, and the storage space that inventory will require, is a key function of supply chain network design. It’s why most commercial network design software has functionality to examine this relationship.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Network Software Network Design Software 89

AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive. But what does this mean when it comes to Supply Chain Network Design? For example, we don’t know where the next tsunami or hurricane will hit. Or do I design my network to be able to flex between different import tariff regimes?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 184

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Analytics Software 184

AIMMS

MAY 21, 2018

Businesses are constantly reminded that they need to be more agile and resilient in order to survive. But what does this mean when it comes to Supply Chain Network Design? For example, we don’t know where the next tsunami or hurricane will hit. Or do I design my network to be able to flex between different import tariff regimes?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 156

Logility

JUNE 28, 2022

a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. The intuitive design and ease of configuration makes the Starboard network design solution stand out. ATLANTA (June 28, 2022) – Logility, Inc.,

Optimal Sourcing 252

Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Software Logility Supply Chain Network Software 252

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We illustrate this by looking at the global supply chain of a CPG manufacturer that makes hand sanitizer, among other products. It concerns 1-6-month snap decisions which need to be made to contain the pandemic’s impact on the business and how it lands with the customer base.

Modeling 406

Modeling Scenario Planning Optimization Modeling Modeling Software 406

Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Answer Your Toughest Network Design Questions . Network optimization puts continuous supply chain design at your fingertips with an intuitive, usable interface that lets you and your own people (rather than hired consultants) configure and explore design alternatives continuously.

Network Optimization Software 130

Network Optimization Software Network Optimization Modeling Optimization Modeling 130