ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If there’s any piece of technology or analytics that can help with the most advanced data-driven decision-making in the supply chain right now, that’s prescriptive analytics. It is the most promising form of analytics in the market currently. What Is Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain? How should the supplier perform?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Background.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software and services, helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor-validated content. Only 15 companies met the criteria needed to be included in the Spring 2023 Demand Forecasting Software Customer Success Report.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. Or planned orders to purchase orders?) In one of the case studies, a manufacturer reported that they had 1700 employees with the term “data” in their title, but they lacked insights. ” Anna, this blog post is for you. I don’t know.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. Significant advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technologies in recent years has reduced the cost of adopting new technologies and broadening the spectrum of what is available. Background.

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Hybrent

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Then I’d go back to my computer and go into our old system to make purchase orders for each of up to ten different vendor companies. The Hybrent application instantly searches all distributors and manufacturers for the optimal price and product availability. Ready to Update Your Supply Chain? Request a Demo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. Almost two decades of reporting. The analysis is biased toward large process-based manufacturers in the Gartner network. The analysis is now in its ninetieth year. Is this success?

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. Positive momentum indicates pent-up demand since the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was higher than any time since 2018. MicroVention Case Study. Download Case Study.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Table of Contents. What is Kanban?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

Generac Power Systems, the number one manufacturer of home backup generators, became an international company in a few short years and developed a global supply chain that is now prepared for the next stage of growth. With greater visibility also comes new analytics and reporting. Here’s how they did it.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 19, 2022

It provides quick ROI through lower costs and increased efficiencies. Keeping production running smoothly is essential to manufacturing companies. Yet, it is one of the most challenging problems growing manufacturers face. Using finite and infinite capacity you can plan for various time horizons. What Is Advanced Planning?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Background. Time horizon. Bias and error.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

In companies, there is no standard model for demand processes. New forms of analytics make new capabilities possible. Many supply chain consultants will quickly rattle off case studies and proof points, but the smart supply chain leader will ground the discussion with clear definitions. It is evolving. Independent Demand.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

This case study aims to delve into the significance of supply chain capability for enhancing a company’s competitiveness and how it serves as a competitive advantage for companies. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

By negotiating lower MOQs with suppliers, businesses can reduce the amount of inventory they need to purchase at once. Importance of Teamwork and Collaboration in Inventory Optimization: Successful inventory optimization requires collaboration across departments, particularly involving purchasing and IT.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“The idea of the value chain is based on the process view of organizations, the idea of seeing a manufacturing (or service) organisation as a system, made up of subsystems each with inputs, transformation processes and outputs. How value chain activities are carried out determines costs and affects profits.”

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

Like the multi-billion dollar chemical manufacturer that had been paying market rates for ocean transportation for eight years because nobody realized that their contract, filed away in a drawer by a transportation manager who had left the company, had expired. From the article: Columbia Sportswear added $415.6 billion in worldwide revenue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. The EV auto maker’s original commitment at the start of 2022 was to produce 50,000 vehicles, but that was cut at mid-year.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. Read Case Study. New client engagements in life sciences, hi-tech and manufacturing. PURCHASE ORDER ACCRUALS.

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Vanguard Software

MARCH 12, 2021

Inventory replenishment involves purchasing and moving inventory, both finished goods and raw materials, from reserve storage to primary storage and eventually to the selling location. MicroVention Case Study. Download Case Study. Predicting consumer demand is always a challenge. ABC Classification.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. & Hoberg, K.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Reshaping the manufacturing world to meet new demands. Most manufacturers prefer to leverage analytics data over traditional forecasting and time series techniques. While analytics data can produce accurate forecasts, they still work under the assumption that societal and consumer behavior trends remain constant.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Track public policy development on Pew Research Center At Pew Research Center, you can browse the report related to public policy published since 1983. The report itself is so comprehensive and full of useful data and charts. DiVa Portal will provide you with many outstanding case studies from European side.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce. CPG manufacturers are scrambling to strengthen the connect with consumers and in some cases to bypass retailers altogether. as well as external drivers (weather, interest rates, new housing starts….),

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce. CPG manufacturers are scrambling to strengthen the connect with consumers and in some cases to bypass retailers altogether. as well as external drivers (weather, interest rates, new housing starts….),

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

Two years ago, I completed a research study on supply chain visibility. When the report published, it stimulated many conversations. At the time, I was working with two large manufacturing companies that were not clear on the definition of supply chain visibility. We started with group ideation and the sharing of case studies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. For the majority of Supply Chain’s history, this evolution has been driven by a knack for finding efficiency. They must always result from a strategic decision.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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DiManEx

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Last month, we participated in the AM for Defense Conference , a virtual event which offered a window into the innovative uses of Additive Manufacturing in the defense industry. In other words, because some parts have a long lead time or may be difficult to purchase, companies tend to build up excess inventory.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

Distribution center robots are a force in the Amazon powerhouse, reports the Association for Advancing Automation. When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Engage with experts to guide you through the process.

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2016

Robots scare a number of manufacturing workers. The New York Times reported some organizations and individuals are so worried about a machine takeover of human jobs that drastic propositions in debate, like a universal basic guaranteed income, seem feasible. As robots get smaller, they’re easier to work with.

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2016

Robots scare a number of manufacturing workers. The New York Times reported some organizations and individuals are so worried about a machine takeover of human jobs that drastic propositions in debate, like a universal basic guaranteed income, seem feasible. As robots get smaller, they’re easier to work with.

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