AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. The use of real-time scenarios during planning meetings can be incredibly valuable to assess the impact of supply chain disruptions and uncover opportunities.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In order to minimize the impact of similar future supply chain disruptions , organizations must ensure they implement and sustain the lessons learned from this disruption. Do you have a customer inventory policy for long lead time and critical parts? via terms and conditions)? via terms and conditions)?

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

For inventory planners and purchasers , EazyStock minimizes the time spent forecasting demand , classifying stock items and updating reordering policies and planning parameters. Adding EazyStock to Business Central gives users a powerful package for next-level inventory management.

Procurement Solutions 52

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market.

Procurement Solutions 92

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

And industrial policy – backed with lots of state cash – is no longer a dirty word.” In rich countries, it provided consumers with a seemingly endless supply of cheap goods.” each positioning their own forms of industrial policies. The WSJ quoted Ted Doheny, the CEO of packaging company Sealed Air Corp.

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3PL Insights

MAY 19, 2020

While the country recovers, supply chain will have an important role to play in stimulating the economy. To safely store, package, and transport products during times of crises, supply chain is vital to maintaining the flow of goods to keep businesses operating.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Thus, prioritizing sustainable procurement has become a critical component of companies' policies; by doing so, organizations promote transparency, fairness, resource efficiency, and ethical practices while enhancing their brand image and competitiveness. Consumers increasingly demand that companies ensure products are not made by children.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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QAD

APRIL 1, 2021

Manufacturers continue to face potentially indefinite remote work policies, new health screening and safety protocols, unexpected demand swings, potential supply disruptions and more. Earlier notification of supply chain disruptions makes the difference between product availability and dissatisfied customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 20, 2020

A key trend surrounding the need for more insight and know-how into supply chain functions and their costs involves real-time analytics. Real-time analytics allow organizations to make decisions on the go and overcome obstacles before they represent and cause a supply chain disruption.

Reverse Logistics 98

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

Of course more prosaic disruptions, such as port closures, supplier problems, or competitive new product events, occur far more frequently. Typically supply chain disruptions are regional or market-centric. COVID and Resilient Supply Chain – What You Can Learn From It.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Recyclable raw materials, manufacturing processes limiting the consumption of water and electricity, eco-responsible packaging and less energy-consuming transport solutions are all growth drivers and also help reduce production cost and wastage. Agile Supply Chain.

Modeling 98

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Readers who are familiar with Germany’s labor policies know that labor representation is matter national practice that includes organized labor having a voice within a German company’s executive level Supervisory Board. According to German labor union IG Metall , the concerns were motivating more workers to consider joining a labor union.

Nevada 52

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

We will also highlight key areas where businesses must focus their efforts to ensure supply chain success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Lastly, changing trade policies, import/export restrictions, and environmental regulations can create additional complexities for international supply chains.

Waste Reduction 52

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. The shift to dimensional weight pricing by UPS and FedEx for all ground packages in the U.S.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

After stay-at-home policies early in the pandemic forced food manufacturers to shift to smaller package sizes, they shifted back to large packages with re-openings of restaurants and other food service venues. “Companies have had to retool their manufacturing and distribution networks again and again.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

For most of 2020, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Distribution companies had to shift priorities during the pandemic as consumption moved from restaurants, stadiums and such to in-home. Want to be prepared for the next disruption? Check out the Blue Yonder AI in Supply Chains eBook.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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OptiProERP

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Now they are grappling with more complex and global challenges, including supply chain disruptions, scarcity of resources, climate change, and a shifting regulatory environment. When factories first developed, big data was not available, and intelligent packaging did not exist. Embrace the data revolution.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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EcoVadis

APRIL 20, 2018

Alyson Slater, chief engagement officer at Global Reporting Initiative pointed out in a panel discussion that some 450 global policy instruments related to transparency and sustainability are already in place and we have a huge international consensus on corporate behavior.

Sustainability 67

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 4, 2017

Over the last two decades, increased competition and a globalized economy has led firms to deploy outsourced manufacturing and captive offshore policies across multiple industries. This supply chain design has increased the risk of contamination or substitution of active ingredients, as in the case of the 2008 heparin incident [1].

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2023

There have been many more changes since then, including how products are produced and packaged, how they reach supermarkets, and how the consumer ultimately purchases them.”[1] that focuses on political and regulatory policy, put the odds of the merger successfully closing at 35 percent.”[3] The post-WWII era in the U.S.

Inventory Reduction 245

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

” As shared by Supply Chain Dive , in building out its “logistics empire,” Amazon has: Surpassed FedEx in package deliveries within the United States. And, if that’s been the policy all along, it’s very different to what I’ve experienced as an Amazon customer for years. To be fair to Erika B., Asking for my mom.

Purchasing Skills 296

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Warehouse staff must be adequately trained to recognize potential allergens at the facility, the opportunities for cross contact, and the facility’s policies and procedures. Similarly, incomplete or incorrect packaging for any item should result in removal of that product from the product pool until it can be repackaged or discarded.

Pharmaceutical 52

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

However, with most countries now undergoing some form of lockdown or policy of movement restrictions to counter the spread of COVID-19, the number of conventional stores going “dark” is increasing rapidly. For some of the companies listed above, dark stores are nothing new. New Refinements in Returns Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s vital for the environment that we review supply chain and inventory management practices to ensure the environment’s survival and prevent supply chain disruptions. Sustainable packaging How environmentally friendly is your packaging and distribution? Do you have sustainability goals?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Supply chain disruptions that started during the Covid-pandemic, are continuing, now fuelled by the Ukraine war. Supply chain disruptions resulted in shortages of consumer products as well as long supply lead times for industrial products. From global to local and regional sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2021

The new service will be tested in Virginia and two other markets, and requires drivers to unpack and assemble the items, remove the packaging and take the item back on the spot if the customer isn’t satisfied. While Amazon will deliver large items to a particular room, that is where its current service ends.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But this growth presents a unique, global supply chain challenge. Add on top of that: pandemics, geo-political conflict, and shifting government policies, and you have a real problem. So we’ve seen geopolitical instability become real, and then you have the supply chain disruptions. How do you manage that?

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

But this growth presents a unique, global supply chain challenge. Add on top of that: pandemics, geo-political conflict, and shifting government policies, and you have a real problem. So we’ve seen geopolitical instability become real, and then you have the supply chain disruptions. How do you manage that?

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With so many processes to balance, amid constrained or uncertain supply (e.g. packaging material shortages causing out-of-stock of finished products), it’s tough to assess impacts to lead times and service. Want to learn more about Boise’s success and how their strategies could be applied to your own supply chain?

Inventory Reduction 156

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

Trainings will cover project management, supply chain management, compliance, access policies, and more. To stay on course, many companies are moving away from legacy systems and embracing a digital transformation. -Tim Customers and partners will also share insights on how to get the most value from Arena.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The better your understanding and management of seasonal stock, the less the specter of supply chain disruption will keep you up at night. There are innovative ways to tackle these challenges, but first let’s examine how they put a hitch in your supply chain. Types of Seasonal Demand. compared with 2019.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? So let’s get this new roundup underway with a look at the COVID situation in China since the nation shifted away from a zero-COVID policy.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Rapidly rising fuel prices will bring about even more widespread supply chain disruption. Australia Supply Chain: Fruit and Veg Shortages. Far from the madness in Europe, Australia has not escaped supply chain disruption, thanks to its perfect storm of climate and coronavirus catastrophes.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The goal of logistics planning is to build a lean and cost-effective logistics operation that can achieve service levels at all times and withstand supply chain disruptions. Plan for kitting and/or customizations that your customers will want to add to their orders, such as gift notes, inserts, or custom packaging materials.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2023

FedEx invented package tracking, and to do that, it developed innovations such as a multi-part airway bill and package data readers. In the 1990s the company pioneered the use of the internet to track packages. FedEx has developed proprietary technology that uses Bluetooth to track individual packages with extreme accuracy.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Resilinc

APRIL 4, 2023

Over the past year, Resilinc’s supply chain disruption monitoring platform EventWatch AI has sent out 242 alerts on sanctions against Russia. 2) EU The EU recently extended sanctions against Russia until February 24, 2024, making it the ninth package of sanctions introduced by the EU since February 2022.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Customer Centricity Challenges Disruptions, long lead times, and lack of supply visibility will persist, testing customer trust. Sustainability concerns around packaging, emissions, and ethical sourcing continue mounting. Here are some of the key leadership challenges I foresee in supply chain management in 2024.

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