SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

For manufacturers that have grown up from a small business, with a handful of employees and few customers, to one with many staff and customers, there comes a time when the business software needs of the company have to be re-evaluated. Here are ten reasons how an ERP system can help manufacturers.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to a Proxima report “Investing in a Sustainable Supply Chain,” there has been a significant change in the priorities of investors. Efficient inventory management Demand Forecasting: Use demand analytics to predict demand more accurately, thus reducing overstocking or stockouts.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Silvon has noticed over the past several years that a shift towards a modern data hub architecture to support enterprise analytics and reporting has been driven by a number of key business drivers. Once integrated, the data is made “analytics ready” and securely available to users.

Procurement Analytics 94

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through Logility, Kelly-Moore has moved beyond relying solely on shipment history to purchase raw materials by forging a deeper connection between its master production schedule and procurement decision-making. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. Models Matter.

Supply and Demand 358

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. Sustainability Is The Cornerstone Of Manufacturing Competitiveness.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Strategic sourcing is a unique purchasing method that aligns your sourcing strategy with your business goals. Rather than making a purchasing decision off of the initial cost, strategic product sourcing allows you to refine your sourcing process by conducting ongoing market analysis and forming strong relationships with suppliers. .

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

Manufacturing Procurement 119

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain analytics combines powerful algorithms, data, and the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to address the most elusive challenges in the supply chain right now – visibility and control. And that’s precisely what’s on the horizon for supply chain analytics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Advanced and predictive analytics. That’s an increase from 17% in 2017.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Recessionary environments cause disruptions in the manufacturing industry around the globe, leading to long lead times, shortages, rising prices, and complications in transportation lines. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks.

Procurement Analytics 78

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant. How to Begin Your Terms.

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Precoro

JANUARY 16, 2023

Spend management allows for efficient sourcing and procurement, regulated expenses, timely registration of spontaneous purchases, and a reduction of fraud and errors. These purchases might be recurring or occasional, some might be planned, and others pop up in response to sudden changes. Operating vs. Non-operating.

Procurement Solutions 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2021

Over the last few years, supply chain sustainability has become increasingly important, as manufacturers and retailers have taken the lead on green initiatives across the full spectrum of the supply chain, including in the warehouse, store, and through transportation. For Mars, becoming more sustainable with its packaging is a huge priority.

Supply Chain Design Software 197

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Synovos

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of Outsourcing MRO Integrated Supply Chain for Food Manufacturers When RS Integrated Supply first started managing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for one US food manufacturer, the client was a fledgling company. “I Food production is, however, different to other areas of manufacturing in crucial ways.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 29, 2022

Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. But a large inventory has its own liabilities such as cost to store and insure it, along with the risk of spoilage, theft and damage. Key performance indicators (KPIs) in inventory management are metrics that help you monitor and make decisions about your stock.

Optimal Sourcing 106

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

They may lack resources required to meet programmatic and financial reporting requirements or mitigate the many risks of non-compliance. Automation can deliver improved forecasting, monitoring and collaboration in addition to a more predictable and sustainable means of managing federal resources. The Procurement Link.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Every manufacturer knows the importance of raw materials – without them, there’s no final product. Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It encompasses the processes involved in purchasing, tracking, consuming, and relocating raw materials. Let’s dive in.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Technologies and Procurement Table. There are a lot of articles around on what Procurement needs to do; how Procurement needs to change; and how technology will fundamentally change Procurement. 2 Technologies and Procurement Table. Machine Learning, Cognitive Analytics.

Analytics Software 36

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even if this retailer had used AI to forecast my purchase, AI that creates a perfect plan but fails to execute it only results in a highly-efficient silo, as Northeastern University professor Nada Sanders says. It’s not enough to make a model table for a website or a showroom. Planning was effective in this case, execution failed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Historically Supply Chain was considered to include Procurement, Warehousing, Freight and Logistics. Procurement negotiates and sets the conditions for purchase of all goods and services, which by extension impacts cash flow. Further your Procurement team interacts with third parties all of the time.

Negotiating Skills 118

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QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With this release, QAD strengthens our cloud ERP offering to deliver new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, increase user productivity and boost the ability to make informed and intelligent decisions. Digital Manufacturing. QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1 Highlights.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

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Unleashed

JANUARY 3, 2023

As a manufacturer, a lot of businesses and customers rely on you to get things done on time. But when your cash is locked wages, managing inventory , lines of credit, and other costs, it can slow down productivity – even bring it to a standstill. This can lead to company losses, unhappy customers, and, eventually, insolvency.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Where do I begin?

Vendor Strategies 55

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

The goal, from a manufacturing perspective, is clear: learn how to do more with less as efficiently as possible while maintaining profitability and complying with due diligence legislation. The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6

Procurement Solutions 94

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Precoro

JANUARY 30, 2023

As a company slowly grows, purchase management becomes more and more complicated. The need to manually create, store, manage, and analyze the ever-growing purchase orders and all associated documents can be pretty cumbersome. Plus, find a comparison table of some free purchase order software and paid programs.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Synovos

JANUARY 16, 2024

For every purchased spare part there are potential challenges around lead time, parts availability, pricing, invoicing, quantity, quality, and more. trillion because of the impact of poor data and the resulting lower productivity and increased maintenance costs. Staying ahead of those challenges is difficult enough.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Synovos

JANUARY 16, 2024

For every purchased spare part there are potential challenges around lead time, parts availability, pricing, invoicing, quantity, quality, and more. trillion because of the impact of poor data and the resulting lower productivity and increased maintenance costs. Staying ahead of those challenges is difficult enough.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Synovos

JANUARY 16, 2024

For every purchased spare part there are potential challenges around lead time, parts availability, pricing, invoicing, quantity, quality, and more. trillion because of the impact of poor data and the resulting lower productivity and increased maintenance costs. What Are Common MRO Supply Chain Challenges and How to Address Them?

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

Predictive Analytics 117

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

QAD has bolstered our cloud offerings with new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities that enhance user productivity and support informed and intelligent decision-making. QAD Process Intelligence also covers operational scenarios that ultimately improve finances, such as shipping and maintenance.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Consider Vendor Managed Inventory One way to save costs in inventory is to shift the responsibility of its management to your suppliers using a VMI system. Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor.

Inventory Reduction 95

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

This helps them simplify their inventory management, reduce storage and distribution costs, and offer a more consistent and appealing product range to their customers. An electronics manufacturer chooses to discontinue older or less fashionable design models, based on market trends and customer preferences.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Unleashed

AUGUST 29, 2023

It helps companies track and manage inventory items, customer orders, and inbound deliveries to bring costs down and improve overall efficiency. In manufacturing, inventory management software is also used to track parts, raw materials, and production documents – such as a bill of materials and work orders – through the supply chain.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Used to cut costs and maximize efficiency, supply chain trends cater to every business. E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. This integration of supply and demand requires a special mix of business operations, procurement, accounting, and production.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

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