Unleashed

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

UK electronics manufacturers have seen a sales revenue lift of 30% in 2021 vs 2020, outpacing the average performance of manufacturers of 24%, according to data from a soon-to-be released Unleashed State of Manufacturing report. The report analyses over 79,000 data points from UK manufacturers that use Unleashed software.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Electronics Manufacturing Inventory Management Software 98

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The fall ritual precedes the dropping of the ball on Times Square to ring in 2020. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Examples include first pass yield, schedule adherence, hands-free orders, orders shipped complete, and minimization of waste.

Supply Chain Design Software 189

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 189

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

All around, 2020 lessons learned are fueling improvements in this new year. Fulfillment professionals also made great strides in 2020, driven by necessity, and many lessons can be applied in the year ahead to keep customers happy and operations on track. Parcel shipping volume skyrocketed. Innovations target the root cause.

Supply Chain Planning Software 248

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Inventory Management Software 248

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Global Manufacturing PMI Global Trade as a Barometer Clearly domestic business activity is much larger than international trade. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. Source: J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 298

Manufacturing Procurement GEP Purchasing Skills Logistics 298

QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

Supply chains are more fragile than ever, shipping and trucking backlogs have hit multiple industries endangering holiday celebrations and causing general shortages, and the lack of certain products (read: semiconductor chips ) are crippling industries. International and domestic shipping disruptions. Automotive.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The August data further reinforces indications of a global manufacturing slowdown. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. This composite index produced by J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global South Korea 52

Unleashed

JANUARY 13, 2022

We’ve compiled the data and identified the top 5 cloud manufacturing trends for manufacturing SMEs in the UK for 2022, so you’re ready to get ahead of the curve in the new year as the sector continues its recovery. If your business is in a related sector such as wholesaling or distribution, these trends will be of interest to you too.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 98

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2020

Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. Recapping 2019’s top global shipping disruptors. Preparation for International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020. Ocean service in 2020. Geopolitical uncertainties. Ecommerce expectations.

Trends 44

Trends Shipping Global Cost Reduction Strategies 44

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

Shipping 105

Shipping Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Price Reduction 105

Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. The manufacturing sector has been severely impacted by this trend because production jobs are highly technical.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

International shipping industry article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Choi. Even during the epidemic, the shipping industry’s significance in the value chain and the transportation of resources and goods worldwide was emphasized, probably most prominently. The Shipping Industry During Pandemic.

Shipping 75

Shipping Industrial Industry Los Angeles 75

Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufactured?pet

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Food Inventory Management Software Manufacturing 98

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. In Fortune 500 earnings calls for Q3 of 2021, “supply chain” mentions were up 412% from Q3 in 2020. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

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. Most business consultants today urge CPG manufacturers and retailers to become consumer-centric and demand-driven.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Packaging Supply and Demand 130

ShipBob

JULY 14, 2022

While your customers can track their parcels from their smartphones down to the block the delivery truck is on, the best you can hope for is a phone call when the ship leaves port and one when it arrives on the other side of the world. Our ability to ship, store, and trade goods remains fragmented — and key logistics data remains siloed.

China 98

China Freight Shipping Modeling 98

Unleashed

APRIL 14, 2020

Track the impact of Covid-19 on manufacturing and wholesale businesses around the world. April 9, 2020. Granular review of the Covid-19 outbreak’s effects on every manufacturing and wholesale industry subdivision in Australia and New Zealand. March 16, 2020. March 23, 2020. All manufacturing & wholesale.

Report 85

Report Manufacturing Price Reduction Australia 85

EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 81

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends 81

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

Supply Chain Design Software 205

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 205

IQMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Bottom Line: Providing connected workers and teams with the tools they need to excel onsite and remotely while enabling shop floor operations to transition from one manufacturing process to another is the essence of smart manufacturing today. Connected workers are the cornerstone of smart manufacturing’s future.

Forecasting Software 80

Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Analytics Software 80

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. One such organization was Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, busses and proprietary engines that recently participated in a series of CPO interviews conducted by Ivalua and Art of Procurement.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 130

Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

The amount of stock held by UK SME manufacturers has shot up since the start of the pandemic, according to new research. But when the pandemic hit and supply chain disruption became widespread, many manufacturers were left without a back up plan and saw major delays to stock which impacted sales and margins. “As Read article.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Disruption Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, year-over-year output dropped nearly 20%. Since then, there has been a dramatic recovery, although November 2020 figures are still 3.7% Local Manufacturing Will Grow. MicroVention Case Study.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. Since early 2020, the supply chain ramifications of COVID have been a rollercoaster for businesses of all shapes and sizes. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain 156

3PL Insights

JULY 20, 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the commercial real estate market was looking great. According to the “Industrial and Logistics: 2020 Real Estate Market Outlook” from CBRE, there is higher-than-average lease renewal rate in areas of low vacancy. strategically placed to meet the demand of same-day shipping for online retailers.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate St. Louis Warehousing Louisville 52

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks. The Company operates eighteen manufacturing facilities, nine distribution centers located throughout North and Central America. There was limited demand planning that tied back to our actual manufacturing capabilities,” Mr. Baker explained.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Solutions Scenario Planning 223

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

For the US Women’s National Soccer Team, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to be another Gold Medal event, as it entered with a 44-match unbeaten streak. Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping. Volansi completes first-ever autonomous ship-to-ship drone delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 252

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pharmaceutical Rhode Island Logistics 252

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 7, 2020

APAC Makers and Movers 2020 is the first summit in APAC to have speakers and participants from across all angles of Supply Chain: manufacturing, operations, e-commerce, trade, finance, logistics, technology, airlines, shipping lines, government, and academia.

Government 48

Government Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Shipping 48

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. The machines then label and seal the packages.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 236

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Kenya Supply Chain Planning Software 236

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The volume of ocean shipments grew two-fold in the past decade, and the price of an ocean shipment increased 9-10X from 2020-2021. Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged.

Supply Chain Design Software 440

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 440

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Manufacturers have historically found themselves at the cutting edge of technological advances. It’s surprising, then, to read stories encouraging manufacturers to jump aboard the Digital Age technology bandwagon. ” He noted, “Each of these technologies will fundamentally change how products are manufactured.”

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

By learning about ways to minimize spending on pharmaceutical shipping, companies can better compete in the evolving market. . The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The demand for pharmaceuticals in tandem with all e-commerce demand means little available capacity and higher costs for pharmaceutical shipping.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Material Savings Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ShipBob

AUGUST 16, 2021

In order to keep up with the unprecedented volume in such a short time span, it’s important you have the right shipping strategy and fulfillment processes in place. In this article, you will learn about the common challenges DTC brands face during peak shipping season, and how you can prepare your online store for success.

Shipping 98

Shipping Inventory Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? As 2020 moves closer, one concept that I’m hearing discussed more and more in discussions and appearing online is that of the circular supply chain. Happily, though, that’s not something you can expect to change in 2020. It’s that time again… Well, almost!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 99

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Trends Agile and Lean Supply Chain 99

AFFLINK

DECEMBER 30, 2019

2020 is going to be an interesting year. Not only is the manufacturing and production industry experiencing global changes, but the world, is, too — people are moving towards being greener and more sustainable. Additionally, better logistics systems can reduce the amount of time that products have to spend in shipping.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Material Savings Supply Chain Optimization 62