ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Synergy is a core element present in many successful manufacturing strategies. The synergy effect within a business is the result of mutual interaction between two individual company elements, usually achieved by executing a specific strategy. There are many different manufacturing strategies. Different strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Across the globe, companies continue to pledge to reduce their emissions, capture their emissions, and help to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. For many companies, this process begins with an overhaul of their manufacturing processes, looking at ways to promote sustainable manufacturing.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2024

Sustainable manufacturing is about product creation that doesn’t deplete natural resources or harm the environment. Implementing sustainable practices in your manufacturing operations not only protects valuable resources but can lead to financial savings and increased brand reputation. What is sustainable manufacturing?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss optimizing cold chain while reducing environmental impact. Summary: Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact In this podcast, Nicole Glenn, CEO and Founder of Candor Companies, shares her insights and experiences from her 24-year journey in the transportation industry.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2023

Tomorrow, 26 April 2023, is international Stop Food Waste Day. According the Stop Food Waste Day website , “Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste. Food waste only exacerbates the challenge — and it’s everywhere. ” Why all the fuss? UN’s FAO, U.S.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Any opportunity to minimise waste and reduce your business costs means greater revenue, higher profits, and happier customers. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Saving on operational costs is one of the biggest goals for manufacturing companies. Most manufacturers look to streamline systems, reduce production costs, and increase profitability without sacrificing product quality. Understanding the Manufacturing Cost. How Can You Reduce Manufacturing Costs?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This leads to excessive costs, waste and obsolescence. Download our ebook: Demand Forecast Is Why You Need to Adopt a Service-Driven Supply Chain Strategy. Whether you’re in manufacturing, retail, or another industry, here are four strategies that supply chains just like yours have used to win at demand forecasting.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Trane Technologies faces these unprecedented global challenges with a bold strategy and a commitment to building a healthier planet and a sustainable world. Trane Technologies embraces a business strategy called “The Gigaton Challenge,” which is the commitment to reduce the customer carbon footprint by one gigaton of CO 2 e by 2030.

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Unleashed

MAY 9, 2024

Measuring and improving manufacturing efficiency is a great way to trim down production costs. Put simply: the more efficiently you manufacture goods, the more profitable your business becomes. With the right systems in place – and continuous monitoring – you can improve manufacturing efficiency across all your key workflows.

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Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. From targeted email campaigns to inventory management integrations, we’ll outline how you can develop strong B2B CRM strategies to improve business performance and achieve predictable growth.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. Production Lead Time: Beyond reducing carrying costs and inventory levels, an optimized production lead time empowers businesses to respond quickly to changes in market demand. Cost Savings: Reduction in inventory holding costs.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Medical Device manufacturers face an increasingly dynamic and intricate landscape. Innovative personalized manufacturing approaches have emerged, yet many organizations struggle to fully realize their potential in this rapidly evolving race.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

said Sahil Gupta, Chief Product Officer at ToolsGroup “With cutting-edge AI driven forecasting and inventory optimization accessing real-time views of inventory, demand and operations, retailers can ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time at the right price to maximize profit no matter what happens.” Read more HERE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2024

This embrace is happening across various facets of the industry, from organizational structures and logistics to sales strategies, design innovations and communication channels. Better Inventory Management : With a unified view of inventory across all channels, retailers can ensure effective stock control and minimize waste.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In these fast-moving days of technological advancement and economic change, a lot of manufacturers are talking about going ‘lean’. One major aspect of running a lean business is reducing inventory – that is, a reduction in the amount of inventory your organisation keeps on hand at a given time. Less waste.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

”[1] When lack of food is a concern, food waste should also be a concern. And, when it comes to food waste, few people think about the important role played by packaging labels. Durbin notes, “Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. Next year’s could be about lack of food.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

However, another, less obvious factor — food waste — is exacerbating the food security challenge. All one needs to do to find someone wasting food is look in the mirror. Don’t waste food.”[1] Waste is happening at every point, from the field to the dinner table.” ” Food Waste is an Enormous Problem.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

However, another, less obvious factor — food waste — is exacerbating the food security challenge. All one needs to do to find someone wasting food is look in the mirror. Don’t waste food.”[1] Waste is happening at every point, from the field to the dinner table.” ” Food Waste is an Enormous Problem.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Building strategic relationships, enhancing collaboration with logistics providers or 3PLs, and internalizing 3PL/4PL functions to gain more control over logistics operations are all strategies that contribute to supply chain resilience.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Over a third of the world’s food produce and products are wasted. Food waste accounts for eight percent of global greenhouse gases and has significant environmental and economic impacts. billion tonnes of food – over $9 billion worth – goes to waste each year. What is food waste management?

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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

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Many manufacturers struggle to optimize warehouse productivity and attract skilled employees. An ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help you optimize processes, streamline workflows and decrease errors. Yet many manufacturers regard replacing them as an unnecessary expense.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster? According to Gartner , these issues can lead to missed manufacturing deadlines and wasted capital. And that’s where real-time perpetual inventory signals come in.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. Rapid cost increases, interest rate hikes and reduced demand require more effective inventory management and forecasting attention.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

The food and beverage (F&B) industry has always been highly responsive to changes in consumer behavior, but rising food prices have brought about new challenges—pushing manufacturers to search for new ways to adapt and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. What is an example of sustainable food?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. These examples show there isn’t a benchmark inventory management strategy that trumps all others.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2021

Making Zero Waste Supply Chain A Possibility in the Food Industry with AI. Between 33-50% of food produced globally is never eaten, and this wasted food is worth over $1 trillion. According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 Waste to Wealth – Creating a Zero-Waste Supply Chain Model.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Certainly we should all reduce, reuse and recycle and it applies everywhere! As such we have the direct or indirect ability to take actions which can promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon footprint impacts, and drive the creation of the Green Supply Chain. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

To top it all off, it poses a serious challenge for sustainable practices, as unsold products contribute to waste and environmental concerns. In this guide, we’ll explore the main causes of inventory glut, innovative strategies to tackle it, and how working with a 3PL can help reduce inventory risk. What is inventory glut?

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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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Unleashed

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The objective of workforce optimisation is to reduce operational costs by boosting productivity and employee output. It’s an essential process for achieving maximum success in manufacturing. The primary goal of workforce optimisation strategies is to reduce operational costs. What are the goals of workforce optimisation?

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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. Waste Reduction and Sustainability Reducing food waste and promoting sustainability are pressing challenges in the food industry.

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