Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. In our summary and perspectives reflecting on all of Q3 monthly reporting, we echoed an increased trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlights and added insights on reported November 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. reported in October.

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Unleashed

APRIL 14, 2020

Track the impact of Covid-19 on manufacturing and wholesale businesses around the world. In this executive summary we provide excerpts from 11 major reports and articles, plus links for further information. Australia & New Zealand reports. Read the report. Read the report. Read the report. April 9, 2020.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider. Survey Methodology. The margin of error for this study is +/- 6.4%

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Why quality management is important Quality management consists of the inspection and measurement of products to ensure that they meet specifications at various points along the manufacturing chain. Focus areas of quality management There are three areas of the manufacturing lifecycle where quality management should focus.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. value reported for September.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, recently announced the publication of their analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. The report identified the leaders and highlighted best practices. This is the inaugural edition of the report. D’Aquila is a director of research at ARC.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. What is just-in-time manufacturing? What is just-in-time manufacturing? Here’s how it works.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 18, 2024

PTC was named the outright leading vendor in ABI Research’s 2024 Enterprise PLM for Large Manufacturing Competitive Assessment. Arena believes in the power of connecting design and manufacturing processes. James Iversen, the authoring analyst of ABI Research’s report, notes that “PLM is now viewed as an enterprise-wide business system.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 9, 2024

As the pressure mounts for manufacturers to deliver in shorter timelines because of increased competition and the urgency to solve a myriad of climate-related challenges, legacy ways of doing things have become an insurmountable hindrance to progress. Overcoming Challenges in Product Lifecycle Management With Advanced Solutions The problem?

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

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My Office Apps

MARCH 19, 2024

Manufacturing Company Needs Assessment and Pain Point Checklist I. Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control. Production A.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Asia-Pacific region has one of the largest number of fabricated metals manufacturers in the world. Many governments are also offering incentives for manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient solutions. Manufacturers are also increasing automation on the shop floor, partly due to a shortage of skilled labor.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The 2022 Manufacturing Agility Assessment painted a worrying picture of labor shortages and supply chain disruption.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The past few years have been quite the rollercoaster for manufacturers. In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. in August (values over 50 indicate growth).

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. reported for June. value reported for June.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 2, 2024

Electric auto maker Tesla reported Q1-2024 vehicle production and deliveries which is being headlined as the first quarterly decline in operational performance since 2020. According to a report from Bloomberg , the EV maker has indicated to staff and some suppliers to be prepared for continued production limits thru the month of April.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A segment of the workforce that will help close the skills gap and talent shortage in manufacturing are women. Women  Women pursuing careers in STEM and specifically manufacturing are imperative to the economic growth we desire and expect. The whole facility, from plant manager down, has a women-only workforce.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight various indications of increased labor activism involving major manufacturers or supply chain services providers. While some of our readers may elect to not place emphasis on the timing of such a report, given the current targeted labor contract disruptions occurring among the three U.S,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

A recent report by the IDC noted some benefits of these programs. Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability? The aim is to minimize the negative impact on the environment and society while maximizing the economic benefits.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). The Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. Last month we made reference to a published report by The Wall Street Jour nal: As China Risks Grow, Manufacturers Seek Plan B and C and D.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The manufacturing industry is not immune from these threats. Therefore manufacturers need to be aware of the main enterprise security challenges and how to address them. Navigating diverse environments in manufacturing Manufacturing companies have a diverse technology environment. This presents the first challenge.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. However, technology options are available for manufacturers to use that can help digitalize their operations without the expense (not to mention production downtime) of plant upgrades. The 5th, 10th or is it older? What is 4IR?

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

As members of one of the most highly regulated industries in the world, medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges. From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a prior Supply Chain Matters Global Supply Chain Assessment commentary earlier this week , we surveyed reported global wide PMI indices for August 2023, along with implications. The four largest European manufacturing economies, namely Germany, France, Italy and Spain , collectively remained at production contraction levels.

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My Office Apps

MARCH 19, 2024

Manufacturing Company Needs Assessment and Pain Point Checklist I. Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control. Production A.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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QAD

JANUARY 6, 2022

We see digital manufacturing as a critical capability integrating planning, scheduling, quality, cost management, asset management, material movement, and shop floor control, resulting in reduced costs, higher quality, and greater customer service. Did You Miss the QAD Tomorrow: Digital Manufacturing Event? And we couldn’t agree more.

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