GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I was moving from a position where I led a manufacturing operation to being a part of a team to design supply chain software to improve planning decisions. I was moving from the world of manufacturing to a new world of software. The technology world moves at a quicker pace than the world of manufacturing and distribution.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here we examine manufacturing downtime in detail, including what it is, what causes it, and what it can cost your business. Because even small manufacturing firms with limited capital can reduce the risk of suffering unexpected outages through measures like preventive maintenance, staff training and the use of smart manufacturing software.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2014

Reports 2014 First-Quarter Results. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2014 Results. Enterprise-wide inventory visibility to inventory and orders, coupled with profitable order promising logic to help achieve customer satisfaction without sacrificing margin. . In 3PL news, Con-way reported Q1 2014 results this week.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2018

For nearly a decade, pundits have been touting the transformative effects of additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing). ”[1] Most analysts include additive manufacturing in their list of technologies that collectively are fostering the next industrial revolution, which is often referred to as Industry 4.0.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 29, 2014

Mindmap for medtech supply chains 2014. At the same time, new sales markets are emerging for manufacturers of medical devices, and innovative technologies such as 3D printing are making a breakthrough. Manufacturers of medical technology (‘medtech’) must choose a clear strategy: Plan. I accept the Terms & Conditions.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

HighJump Software announced enhancements to its Retail Inventory and Point of Sale Management software, RETAIL vantage. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 4-8, 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Boeing, United Technologies stock up titanium parts from Russia ( Reuters ).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

At the center of Atlas’ product line is Atlas Exchange, a secure document exchange providing a “connect-once, access-all” network, securely linking retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and logistics service providers. 36 healthcare-capable FSL sites will provide medical device manufacturers access to over 80 percent of U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Instead, in the SanDisk journey , they adjusted the speed of response to their customer segments, and actively designing inventory postponement strategies. SanDisk Corporation designs, develops and manufactures flash memory storage devices and software. The company is the third-largest manufacturer of flash memory in the world.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. We never ran out of or had too much inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Manufacturers, today, are aggressively pursuing e-commerce strategies. Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

Serving more than 130 countries, 40 industries and 17,000 customer distributors/dealers, SKF’s vast supply chain includes 94 manufacturing plants in 24 countries worldwide. By 2014 there were some 800,000 item-locations in its core bearing business, in some 40 installations of five+ different ERP systems around the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Vendor Managed Inventory. Inventory Management. based transportation and logistics providers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

For some customers, they manage the inventory using a vendor managed inventory program. In some case they manage inventory at the customer’s site. “We It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. The company has over 300,000 products. It takes time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. We started the pandemic with twenty-one more days of inventory than we had in 2007. The question is, “Why?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Engineering isn’t disconnected from manufacturing.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 28, 2014

JDA FOCUS 2014 kicked off today in earnest from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with JDA CEO Hamish Brewer’s General Session Keynote highlighting the day’s activities. Make sure you drop by Supply Chain Nation tomorrow for another daily recap of JDA FOCUS 2014! This is one Grand Party attendees will not want to miss.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, a vaccine manufacturer increased their order size by a factor of four in one weekend; a video call company wanted to receive ten times as much product as they initially forecast with just a month’s lead-time. In 2014, the company’s revenues were $43 million. In their fiscal year 2021 they had revenues of nearly $1.7

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RFgen

MAY 5, 2017

Production and employment is on the rise among manufacturers, new numbers show. And whether their new work home is in the factory or the warehouse, the manufacturing industry in particular is riding high, with both production and employment on the rise. Manufacturers Working More Hours. In the U.S. Department of Labor.

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RFgen

MAY 5, 2017

Production and employment is on the rise among manufacturers, new numbers show. And whether their new work home is in the factory or the warehouse, the manufacturing industry in particular is riding high, with both production and employment on the rise. Manufacturers Working More Hours. In the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. We will continue to see cost pressure at all levels in the supply chain: at the retail level, on manufacturing, distribution and warehouses, transportation, and raw material supply.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

” E2E also means being able to see things when they are not in transit, such as raw materials upstream, inventory in a warehouse or yard, products in retail outlets, or shipments stuck in customs. According to McKinsey, an auto manufacturer, on average, has around 250 tier-one suppliers – and 18,000 across the full value chain.

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QAD

MAY 12, 2022

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Although Tim Cook is best known as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple, he also stands high in the ranks of people dedicated to environmental preservation and the drive to manufacturing sustainability. Who is Tim Cook?

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QAD

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Many medical device manufacturers are looking more closely at how they can make their operations less vulnerable to disruption. There may be opportunities your medical device manufacturing operation can leverage – in labor, materials, manufacturing and the supply chain – to make your infrastructure more resilient in the face of change.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Orbit Chart of Four Industry Sectors at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns (Year-over-Year Averages for the Sector). Enterprise resilience–the ability to have consistent balance sheet returns despite market volatility– decreased starting in 2014. The reality is very different. There are many reasons.

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable with machine learning. Manufacturers care most about finding new ways to grow, excel at product quality while still being able to take on short lead-time production runs from customers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Inventory, in this time of uncertainty, is the organization’s most important buffer to protect against variability. However, organizations are not good at managing inventory. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. Inventory. My takeaway?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79% of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. The Top 7 Supply Chain Points to Address for Business Success 1.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. The distributor maintains the inventory plan. What is Reverse Marketing?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 That income was generated by more than 4,100 stores and fed by a sprawling supply chain, ranked 14th in 2014 by research and analyst company Gartner. restaurant industry made in 2013.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 11, 2024

How many inventory dollars are tied up in C and D items? A manufacturer that has a limited number of SKUs might not have that many that are slow-moving. What percentage of your SKUs are segmented as slow movers? If you are replenishing these items without Slow Mover logic, you are leaving money on the table.

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. Donating food inventory is noble, but not always easy. Manufacturing plants or warehouses are not always located within convenient distance of a food donation center. Using Data to Communicate.

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RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Cosmetic damage to products is a common problem in inventory management, but holds special challenges for food manufacturers. Donating food inventory is noble, but not always easy. Manufacturing plants or warehouses are not always located within convenient distance of a food donation center. Using Data to Communicate.

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