Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

At the center of everything is the need to select the right supply chain management (SCM) platform. Following a path to progress A digital supply chain management platform allows CPG companies to unleash innovation and boost customer acquisition and retention. These businesses get products to market faster and more efficiently.

Supply Chain Planning Software 218

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. The question company managers face is what software solution can help them keep machines busy as well as monitor performance and progress in their areas of concern. The significant cost items are labor, materials and machinery.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Quality 111

Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. In the case of medical device companies, it takes three to seven years to introduce new products. 3 KEY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES FACING TODAY’S MANUFACTURER 1.

Supply Chain Design Software 109

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Usually, the final product is a combination of custom manufactured components and standard components. MTO operations bring their own set of unique challenges.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. Despite these challenges, organizations are already using generative AI to manage unstructured datasets.

Optimal Sourcing 244

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

The Warehouse Management System The core system used to manage a warehouse is the warehouse management system (WMS). Automatic identification (AutoID) solutions – like scan guns or Voice Systems – is what allows a WMS to ensure the right product is picked from the right location.

Supply Chain Design Software 237

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance. Disconnected Systems : The inability of systems to communicate exacerbates the gap between planning and execution.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

From the moment a customer requests a quote to the final product delivery, a complex web of processes is in play. Managing these processes requires meticulous tracking from quote-to-cash (QTC). It involves multiple departments, systems, and stakeholders, each playing a crucial role in ensuring a seamless flow of operations.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. Just-in-time manufacturing is a strategy that directly aligns raw-material supply deliveries with production schedules to increase efficiency and decrease waste. Here’s how it works.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 18, 2024

Arena consistently outpaces the market by expanding its loyal installation base and showcasing a strategic vision that exemplifies the company’s unwavering commitment to PLM product innovation and customer excellence. As such, the standards for a market-leading PLM system have been elevated. For more information, visit Arena.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 16, 2024

Start Your Year with Cloud-Based ERP: The Ultimate Guide to Operational Excellence Begin your year on a transformative note by embracing the power of Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a cutting-edge approach to managing core business functions using cloud computing.

Optimal Sourcing 86

Optimal Sourcing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 86

QAD

AUGUST 3, 2021

Every food and beverage (F&B) recall catches the public’s attention, as we run to our pantries or refrigerators with hearts racing to check for the infected product. For food and beverage manufacturers, the response is one of relief if it’s not your product, or utter terror if it is. Product and process change management.

Quality 98

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re purchasing a big-ticket item like a car or house, or you’re purchasing a product lifecycle management (PLM) solution for your company, the same consumer-like mindset applies. Choose a solution that was designed from the ground up for product development and commercialization.

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QAD

MARCH 11, 2024

In food manufacturing and the food supply chain, AI technologies are revolutionizing operations, enhancing efficiency, improving quality control and ensuring food safety. AI systems can predict equipment failures, allowing proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime.

Food 78

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Replacing aging ERP systems with connected and real-time enabled ERP solutions. Introducing real-time systems to the manufacturing shop floor. Grow revenue by increasing production velocity, improving quality and reducing costs. With the introduction of many of the ‘Industry 4.0’

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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My Office Apps

MARCH 19, 2024

Production A. Efficiency and Productivity Pain Points: Long lead times, production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, high defect rates, inefficient use of materials. Operations Management A. Quality Control Pain Points: Inconsistent delivery schedules, lack of delivery updates for customers, damaged goods on arrival.

Inventory Management Software 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence. Acquiring and consolidating data can be a formidable task, however, especially when data is scattered across different systems and formats.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

We all know that quality isn’t free. But if you want to pay for it at the lowest possible cost, you build quality in from the beginning. When you identify a quality issue during production, you’ve already invested in that nonconforming product. So why doesn’t everybody do it? Remember, the goal here is prevention.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an update on the ongoing production, quality reputation and corporate cultural challenges that surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. The plane maker further announced the creation of a new senior leadership role for overseeing commercial aircraft quality control.

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My Office Apps

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Differentiating Specialized Food Inventory Software: Beyond Standard Inventory Management Solutions Not all inventory management software is created equal. With this software, businesses can assign unique lot numbers to batches of products, allowing for precise tracking throughout the supply chain.

Inventory Management Software 86

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2022

Recent shortages have highlighted the need for robust, future-proof supply chain management systems that far exceed the capabilities of conventional inventory control processes. Today, we will look at the importance of supply chain management in food production and some solutions to prevent further crises.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Food Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 146

Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re a product developer, manufacturer, or part of an engineering team, you know the excitement, challenge, and profitability that come from transforming an idea into an actual product. However, one crucial caveat to all this growth and opportunity is that—you need to follow industry compliance guidelines and deliver on quality.

Quality 89

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The ISO 9001:2015 standard provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a quality management system that enhances customer satisfaction and drives operational excellence. We are happy to announce BR Williams has been an ISO 9001 Quality Management Certified Company since 2002.

Quality 75

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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. Having an ERP system in place can be a major advantage when considering how and where to start an AI/ML project. The Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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QAD

JANUARY 11, 2024

When we take the perspective of our customers and think of our companies as critical suppliers of products that enable our customers to succeed, we realize how vulnerable and dependent they are on our performance…and don’t think they don’t realize this. Similar to product quality, prevention is best and that can take many forms.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One of these issues is making sure that the amount of products they have matches what they’re supposed to have, also known as stock discrepancy. One of the essential steps to reduce the lead time is to manage inventories in every form like raw material, semi-finished products, and final goods. Stay with us.

Inventory Management Software 83

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

The goal of order fulfilment is to ensure that customers receive the products they ordered in a timely and accurate manner whilst minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency and throughput. Order processing — an ERP system can receive and process customer orders, automating order entry, invoicing, and payment processing.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It involves and weights operational excellence and process discipline and a corporate culture focused on producing each aircraft with the utmost quality and efficiency. It should reward production and supply chain workers for their ingenuity and follow through and for contributing to achieving key operational milestones.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

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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

Pharmaceutical 94

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Bottom Line: It’s in the striving to always keep improving process and product quality based on insights from their Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) that helps manufacturers become stronger and more responsive to customers in tough times.

Manufacturing 65

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Electronics manufacturers are using this technology in various ways, such as cost reduction, product innovation, predictive maintenance, increased efficiency, and improved safety. That is why many manufacturers opt for an ERP system to help them address their challenges. Supplier management. Product development.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Electronics Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These will require a re-think of how to manage products, streamline the business and interact with customers. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. Many manufacturers use a CAD/CAM system for design and engineering control.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 5, 2024

Data Integration: The Ultimate Challenge In today’s rapidly evolving world, effective collaboration between engineering, sourcing, and the supply chain is paramount, particularly when it comes to managing costs and mitigating risks in the electronics industry. This divergence in data sources can lead to a host of issues.

Sourcing Strategies 83

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Blockchain has evolved as a highly secure and fast way of managing transactions and has proven benefits in almost all fields. In the latest systems, we can see its benefits in full swing. Its purpose is to empower the production industry to deliver state-of-the-art experience to the end users.

SCM 87

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many life sciences manufacturers regard requirements such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations as compliance activities that are not directly related to quality or business objectives. This can have negative implications for overall product quality further down the road. Improve product safety and efficacy.

Quality 95

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each day these manufacturers manage complex supply chains , carry out highly precise production, and must negotiate a raft of regulations. To operate in this environment, manufacturers need technology to improve speed, quality, and efficiency and streamline their processes. Variable end-products. Units of measure.

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QAD

APRIL 10, 2024

The bullwhip effect illustrates how minor shifts in consumer demand for a product magnify upstream in the supply chain. A reliable system should provide accurate forecasts and recommendations to optimize inventory management and prevent unnecessary costs. However, ensuring the quality of a forecast is not an easy task.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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