IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 64

Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Food products require special care and handling across the entire supply chain. Add the complexities of compliance to the equation – whether regulatory compliance such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) or compliance related to strict manufacturer requirements – and the situation becomes even more challenging.

Warehousing 52

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

3PLs help you avoid technology investments. Technology investments that a modern supply chain requires come with a hefty price tag. These investments range from warehouse automation to sophisticated warehouse and transportation management systems. You simply pay for what you need. 3PLs offer value-added services.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing 3PL 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

In the last several years, the company has undergone a huge shift in the way it operates its supply chain, particularly in the management of sourcing. The company discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets biological products for treating conditions such as multiple sclerosis and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Biotech Sourcing Strategies 68

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The future of supply chain I foresee brings new risks and challenges, along with recognition that doing things the same way will no longer lead to the same success. Just as the saguaro is both nursed by and supports life in its ecosystem, it behooves supply chains to invest in their ecosystems, both suppliers and employees.

Supply Chain Design Software 220

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 220

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. The human links of the supply chain were stressed. These ports accounted for 18.3%

Supply Chain Risk Management 275

Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Risk Management Supply Chain Software 275

Kanban Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

For companies within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, the pandemic has further highlighted the importance of supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility in the wake of COVID. Shortages of these supplies made headlines and shone a light on the lack of visibility within the healthcare supply chain.

Supply Chain Visibility 72

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

From there, you’ll need to staff it, pay for the equipment, the warehouse management system and other technologies. Just-in-time capabilities: If a 3PL stores raw materials for a manufacturer, it will be notified by the WMS whenever an order is placed requiring those materials. The dedicated 3PL model. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI).

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As the global environment is shifting based on political debates, EU/British negotiations, tariffs driven by the Trump administration, as well as the sudden shifts in country-level policies, supply chain executives and planners are working to plan for future uncertainties. However, some categories are capacity constrained.

Global 52

Global Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 52

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2023

The following is a guest blog from Craig Lukasik , one of my former MBA students from the Poole College of Management’s supply chain program. Supply Chain Metrics!?!? – Why should managers who work outside of “Supply Chain” care about this study? Thanks Craig!

Analytics Software 40

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