The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

These technologies help to increase efficiency and ensure that customer expectations of quality and service are met. In a recent scientific report published in Natureportfolio, researchers in Australia showed that just over one in ten fish packages sold to customers in Australia are likely displaying the wrong fish species.

Food 130

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SupplyPike

JUNE 15, 2020

Learn about: The definition of consumer packaged goods The types of CPGs What the CPG marketplace looks like Top trends in the CPG industry. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) describe merchandise that has to be reloaded frequently, as opposed to items that can be replenished after longer durations. The CPG marketplace. Purpose-led brands.

Packaging 56

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Provenance

MAY 16, 2019

Food brands have always recognised the importance of sourcing the right ingredients. Choosing where ingredients come from is a critical choice in determining the final quality of the product. Communicating sustainable sourcing at Balance Festival. That stance is now changing. See our cases studies.

Food 74

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

This shift, which relies on the de minimis US customs regulation that waives direct to consumer packages worth under $800 dollars, is pushing air cargo rates up, and has significant implications for capacity, and regulatory landscapes. Source: Freightos Air Index The Commercial and Ethical Impact Beyond the underlying costs, U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. Ensure Product Quality: Traceability Across the Supply Network. Quickly Get to the Root Cause of Quality Issues.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Skilled workforce trained in the latest assembly techniques and quality standards. Quality Assurance Across Borders: Stringent quality control protocols enforced throughout the global supply chain. Compliance with international quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Electronics 78

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

Some examples of ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products include pre-packaged salads, protein bars and energy drinks. However, rising commodity prices are putting pressure on manufacturers to find ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality, as raising product prices could lead to a loss of customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Starting from scratch with a minimal amount of land, the community now grows its beans across 400 hectares, as the farmers take care of the crop to ensure the finest beans of the highest quality are produced. The issue lay in the packaging being used.

Rwanda 130

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Phil Edwards at Melbourne Packaging Supplies. Not all plastics are the same, and there are plenty of eco-green packaging innovations that make use of sustainable plastics easily available. Efficient and flexible packaging makes business sense.

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RFgen

APRIL 19, 2016

As individuals make decisions about their diet, they search through company websites, public reviews and other online sources. The brands with a consistent track record of accurate information will appeal to modern consumers wanting the best quality for themselves and their families. Recent Recalls of Organic Products.

Quality 52

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RFgen

APRIL 19, 2016

As individuals make decisions about their diet, they search through company websites, public reviews and other online sources. The brands with a consistent track record of accurate information will appeal to modern consumers wanting the best quality for themselves and their families. Recent Recalls of Organic Products.

Quality 52

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Get the white paper on Sourcing Strategies: Why One Size Does Not Fit All , written by Michael Lamoureux of Spend Matters.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2022

How Eco-Friendly Packaging is Impacting Sustainability! Product packaging significantly contributes to the modern world’s waste problem. Many businesses are now switching to eco-friendly packaging and shipping mailers to solve this problem. Therefore, superb quality packaging is essential. Versatile And Recyclable.

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2022

Quality, Safety, and Traceability Consumer demand is at an all-time high and producers must distribute high-quality products in accordance with regulations and traceability. Below, we’ll summarize the primary factors at hand.

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EC Sourcing Group

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unethical Sourcing Practices in Procurement and How to Avoid Them. Every company wants to save money, but the right sourcing software can help you manage spend and save money the right way. Illegal sourcing. These are just bribes in a prettier package—don’t do business with this supplier. Favoritism.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Their purchases are often strongly determined by nutritional value, packaging, and shelf-life. With increased regulations around quality and traceability , plus consumer buying habit changes during the pandemic, innovation is now critical for survival in the food and beverage industry. How to select the best ERP solution.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The chocolate industry has responded to these challenges by partnering with global nonprofits to better support farmers and their communities, and in turn ensure the long-term viability of high-quality raw cocoa. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji.

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KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Food shippers must already contend with a variety of elements, including storage temperatures, packaging, freshness and quality, timeliness and, of course, proper transit. They must have the appropriate packaging to ensure they remain intact — this is especially true of glass and other fragile containers. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Food 185

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

This function must simultaneously balance cost reduction, quality, and assurance of supply in their quest to maximize profits. . Digitization Benefit #2: Strategic Sourcing Alignment. The role that procurement plays in manufacturing organizations is a difficult one.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. But the word “quality” has taken on new dimensions, posing further challenges.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 29, 2020

In fact, it’s estimated that up to 80 percent of new product launches in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry fail. That the quality (and quantity) of input data is correlated with the quality of results. No effort required to set up (careful data sourcing and data preparation is fundamental).

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

are working on a“if all you have is a hammer, all you see is nails” problem – they have been making boxed, canned and otherwise shelf-stable packaged food for well over a century but now consumers and retailers are looking for fresh foods and they don’t know how to adapt. Certainly, Campbell’s foray into its c-Fresh business ended in tears.

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

The supply chain management process is comprised of a number of steps, which can usually be organized into five categories: Planning and forecasting Sourcing and procurement Manufacturing Logistics Handling returns As demonstrated by the recent food supply chain issues , a failure in one area can lead to disaster.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Source: [link]. By creating greater transparency throughout food supply chains, manufacturers can identify where the wastage happens and solve the problem at the source. Food waste and inedible by-products can be made into various products such as clothing, wipes, packaging material and microbeads for skincare.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Spanning 140 brands, 40,000 employees, 150 global markets, and 12.5

Optimal Sourcing 101

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QAD

MARCH 8, 2022

Fluctuations in consumer preferences, such as plant-based options, healthier foods and locally sourced products. A focus on sustainability and environmental issues in packaging and production. Changes in dietary habits and growing allergen concerns. Supply chain weaknesses exposed and exacerbated by the pandemic.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The chocolate industry has responded to these challenges by partnering with global nonprofits to better support farmers and their communities, and in turn ensure the long-term viability of high-quality raw cocoa. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Packaging and Consumer Packaged Goods. In the packaging industry and in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry , it may sound trite, but the only constant truly is change. Automotive. Spikes in online ordering and direct-to-consumer sales affecting the supply chain. International and domestic shipping disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 95

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Enterra Insights

JULY 8, 2020

Bethany Moncel ( @Budget_Bytes ), a cook and freelance journalist, reports, “Packaged foods often include a printed calendar date that is identified by the words Sell By, Use By, or Best Used By. The quality of perishable products may deteriorate after the date passes; however, such products should still be safe if handled properly.

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, is committed to helping food and beverage, consumer packaged goods and durables, process manufacturing and fashion brands gain greater visibility, traceability and compliance within their supply chains. Logility, Inc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 204

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These packages will connect to the Government tax systems, removing typing and calculation errors and all generate the ubiquitous PDF*. We need to take the good parts of the networks (data quality) and go back to look at AP Automation and invoice matching. or Accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Sage, Quickbook etc.)

Supply Chain Software 237

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

For F&B companies, the quality of their enterprise S&OP process dictates their ability to react flexibly to near- and long-term change. One of the most significant shifts in F&B supply chains during the pandemic was moving from bulk food processing and packaging to multiple packaging lines sold directly to consumers.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

An ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in the USA sends the wrong packages to customers. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help.

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QAD

AUGUST 26, 2021

Because manufacturers are constantly pressured to increase productivity, deliver quality products, delight customers and achieve greater profitability and sustainability, they are turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Focused solutions or packaged applications with pre-built AI models which only require the input data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

With supply chain ecosystems becoming ever more complex, human operators need the right automation and cognitive decision support capabilities to gain visibility and control — to improve quality and speed of decision-making.” Sourcing decisions will be based more upon resilience, rather than merely minimizing costs.

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