Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

If you would like to participate in a current research study, we would love your help and participation in the contract manufacturing study. We are trying to assess the value of a network in managing contract manufacturing.) One of the alignment gaps that is growing and is unfortunate is the gap between procurement and manufacturing.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

As a manufacturing leader, you’re faced with constant disruptions, labor shortages, and the threat of job loss — time is of the essence. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of technology investment in manufacturing, highlighting the three areas where manufacturers need to invest.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2019

Most people realize that on-time delivery plays a key role in how business’ satisfy customer needs, but customer satisfaction can be an expensive undertaking if the company doesn’t manage all aspects of customer service and the business processes that affect them. Measuring Customer Service and Satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on yet another turnabout in supply chain and customer service direction for a once high flyer in premium interactive fitness equipment and services. Reportedly McCarthy’s goal is to transform the company “ primarily into a subscription-based company rather than an equipment manufacturer.”

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2024

These updates are designed to empower customers to evolve into Adaptive Enterprises , aiding them in navigating today’s manufacturing and supply chain challenges. Manufacturers face an array of obstacles, including: Workforce shortages: Critical roles must be filled, and empowering employees is imperative for sustained success.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The manufacturing industry has a strong heritage of adopting game-changing technologies to deliver higher quality products more efficiently. In a recent KPMG study, 69% of manufacturing CEOs say acting with agility is “the new currency of business; if we’re too slow, we will be bankrupt.” Poor customer service levels.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 16, 2021

Resilient Manufacturing Blog Series, Part 1. This is where a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution comes into play. What Is Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)? This includes manufacturing production, quality, warehousing, the workforce and maintenance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Benefits of embedded analytics As manufacturers continue to generate large volumes of data from the Internet of Things and other data sources, it only has value if it can be accessed and used within the applications where actions can be taken.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

For those finishing up their 2016 strategic goals, or perhaps looking for a Christmas wish or a New Year’s resolution, here is one to consider: a 99+% customer service level for your supply chain. It applies to customer service as well. Diageo achieved a fill rate above 99 percent in its U.S. Calming" the Supply Chain.

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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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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

But there is good news: a convergence of process, data, and technology provides the real-time and predictive visibility needed to optimize supply chain planning, ensuring food manufacturers can build resilience now and for the future. Planning Manufacturing Based on Demand. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Customer centricity in manufacturing requires a real shift in business strategy that puts the customer first, both for your products and your services. Put the customer at the centre. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog. Using technology to build customer centricity.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. Previously, companies would have their localized customers and suppliers in a few main markets.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to know their customers. Customers can place orders online, by phone, in person and in nearly any other means desirable. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an essential process for achieving maximum success in manufacturing. WFO brings your production costs , scheduling, and customer satisfaction into alignment, ensuring your business runs effortlessly. Greater efficiency WFO practices improve manufacturing efficiency and eliminate waste. Here’s how.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 3, 2018

Microsoft’s Bill Moffett and I collaborated on an introductory blog on MEIO for manufacturing businesses. Imagine a worker sitting in a convenience store, reading a book, at 3:00 AM without having seen a customer in hours. Paying for the labor on the off chance that a customer needs a soda, is wasteful and inefficient.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Seismic shifts in buying behavior and customer expectations have fundamentally changed the rules of engagement. Omni-channel has been firmly positioned as the new industry standard, forcing wholesale distributors and manufacturers to release the brakes and embrace digital transformation to stay relevant.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. However, the risk is well worth it.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Savvy manufacturing companies know that efficient operations, low costs, and high quality are good, but none of that matters if you can’t make your customers happy. Customers don’t have to play by your rulebook, and their requests constantly evolve to become more complex to deliver. Basic Responsibilities.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Companies in this market produce the machines used by other manufacturers. Because of the dynamic market they operate in, IM&E manufacturers are seeking to balance productivity and efficiency with responsiveness and agility. Quality and safety Customers expect higher quality products from manufacturers.

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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?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 4, 2022

The ultimate success of these businesses is often dependent on their ability to provide customers with the right goods, at the right price, at the right place, at the right time. Business and society are being dramatically influenced by exponential technologies, and manufacturing is no different. SMART Technologies (37%).

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. Sometimes CPG manufacturers take the lead and sometimes consumers take the lead. Demanding Great Customer Service. Changing Nature of Consumer Behavior. ”[3].

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QAD

APRIL 19, 2022

2022 Predictions for CPG Manufacturing. Consumer Packaged Goods and Food & Beverage manufacturers continue to face these pressures and more. Manufacturers and processors redesigned how they introduced new products during the pandemic and how quickly, meeting consumer demands for sustainable, health-conscious products.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. How ERP helps Assemble To Order (ATO) manufacturers. Manage kit issues: To streamline the process of issuing materials required for production, ATO manufacturers can make use of kitting.

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QAD

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Manufacturers Thrive on Timely Information. While this is an extreme example of timely information access from the financial sector, manufacturers are realizing the need to access timely data in order to rapidly respond to changing business conditions. Can manually intensive processes provide timely information from suppliers?

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. Another consistent result that customers see is reduced operational expense.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2024

My definition of a network is the bi-directional information exchange of manufacturing, procurement, quality, and transportation signals across multiple tiers of trading partners in a many-to-many trading partner information exchange with minimal latency. Customer Service. The industries in this value chain lack resilience.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

This also includes delays in local manufacturing as well as inflationary pressures due to escalating costs because of the increased fuel prices – increases are already at 10% and shipping is about 30%. There is always change and opportunity to enable this by using ERP effectively, to release value and customer service.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. What are the key metrics that are driving the industrial manufacturers supply chain?

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. Regardless of what laws politicians enact, customers want their purchasing dollars to go to those who behave responsibly. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The pandemic has been the catalyst for change, with a drive to fundamentally rethink the manufacturing and distribution space. Surprisingly, many organizations have begun their recovery from the effects of the pandemic with 40% of all businesses surveyed within the Manufacturing CFO 4.0 Digitalization remains key to success.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2021

What are Total Manufacturing Costs? Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. This looks at all stages of the manufacturing process from raw materials to work-in-progress to final result.

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Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. Wholesalers and manufacturers face unique operational challenges that require more than a spreadsheet to manage. Wholesaling and manufacturing businesses usually depend on repeat purchases.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 27, 2023

Breaking it down task by task Most of you have heard of the term MOM for Manufacturing Operations Management. More often, it’s used in combination with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). What is a Manufacturing Execution System? But what’s the difference between MES and MOM and why are these two terms used side by side?

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QAD

APRIL 2, 2020

This latest release further enhances our customers’ ability to intelligently adopt and boost adaptive manufacturing capabilities. Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises can effectively address the increasing pace of change and disruption companies face today.

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