DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 4, 2021

Taken all together, this perfect storm of events is having a dramatic impact on manufacturers as they juggle the challenges of ramping up large scale production while coping with ever changing technology and creating sustainable operations.

Resource Reduction 296

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Logility

JUNE 13, 2023

In the constantly changing world of logistics and manufacturing, “what if” Analysis is the key component of finding the optimized supply chain. What if analysis gives them a window into the future. Supply Chain Leaders are constantly exploring options that currently do not exist.

Analysis 100

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River Logic

MARCH 9, 2021

Manufacturing network design software focuses on optimizing plant locations, capacity, and product flow paths. Since COVID-19, companies need more flexibility and agility in scenario analysis, so they can ensure their networks are resilient to continued disruption.

Network Design Software 222

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Logility

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For durable goods companies, what-if analysis is a valuable tool helping to meet service goals while staying on budget or even improving the financial picture overall. Performing a what-if analysis involves predicting specific outcomes based on different data: specific events that may or may not be favorable to the business.

Analysis 130

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

AI for manufacturers Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. That indicates that manufacturers who adopt AI early could achieve a significant advantage over laggards.

Manufacturing 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

In our pandemic research, we interviewed thirty manufacturers. All struggled, during the initial supply chain COVID-19 response, to run effective “what-if analysis” in their supply processes. The applications were too hard-wired into the IT architectures making ad-hoc analysis impossible. We avoid big buzz words.

Manufacturing Procurement 201

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 18, 2023

In the fast-paced world of high-tech manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. The DELMIA Virtual Twin Experience empowers manufacturers to simulate, test, and refine their products in a virtual environment before physically producing them.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

How should a global manufacturer make a decision? In short, the research tells me that the manufacturing industries are stuck. In contrast, for a global manufacturer, the answer is more complex. Define a proactive approach and the value/economies of scale of planning manufacturing/transportation and sourcing together.

Supply Chain Planning Software 326

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.

Negotiating Skills 76

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2022

According to a 2021 Google Cloud report , 76% of manufacturers have turned to digital enablers and disruptive technologies such as data analytics, cloud, and AI due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The global manufacturing industry is ground zero for this environment. Using AI to navigate unknown variables.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2020

Disaster preparedness is imperative everywhere, but that goes double for the manufacturing industry. Predictive Analysis for Shipping. With the right application of intelligent technologies, manufacturers and supply chain partners can more easily make proactive decisions, like diverting vessels and making other route changes.

Manufacturing Procurement 227

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2024

To maximize customer satisfaction, large-scale manufacturers, such as car and truck makers, need to optimize lead times and delivery reliability. In both production and transportation, manufacturers need to replan profitably and quickly as conditions change. Again, resiliency and operational flexibility is the key.

Optimization Software 96

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The answer is simple: spend analysis. Read on to learn all you need to know about the definition, benefits, types, steps of implementation, and success tips for spend analysis. What Is the Spend Analysis Process? What Is the Spend Analysis Process? Let's consider other relevant KPIs for spending analysis.

Analysis 52

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

To navigate complex and fast-paced markets, an agenda of spend analysis is introduced as a part of the procurement function. Consolidated data, subjected to analysis, reveals facts and coherences that might have stayed unnoticed otherwise. Procurement Analysis Steps. Types of Procurement Analytics. Step 1 – Extract Data.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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SupplyPike

MAY 28, 2020

Learn about: What an ABC analysis is How you can implement it How Walmart uses it in its daily business. ABC analysis is based on “ The Pareto Principle ,” also known as the 80/20 rule. An ABC analysis helps you clearly assess this effort and also shows the importance of individual factors to the business.

Analysis 71

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

While I was preparing for surgery, Gartner released the Gartner Top 25 Analysis. The analysis is now in its ninetieth year. The Gartner analysis is biased toward companies within the Gartner network. Semiconductor Industry Analysis Would you feel better about your results if you were Intel or TSMC? The reason?

Gartner 364

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QAD

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This might sound like a scene from a disaster movie, but in the world of manufacturing, such risks are not just possible – they’re probable. It’s about understanding the unique challenges manufacturers face and implementing strategic measures to turn potential threats into opportunities for growth and resilience.

Risk Management 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Asia-Pacific region has one of the largest number of fabricated metals manufacturers in the world. Many governments are also offering incentives for manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient solutions. Manufacturers are also increasing automation on the shop floor, partly due to a shortage of skilled labor.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). The Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Translation of the demand forecast into planned orders to minimize manufacturing constraints. Use of optimization to consume planned orders into manufacturing scheduling and distribution requirements planning (including inventory optimization of safety stock). MRP is translated based on the manufacturing schedule into ERP.)

Optimal Sourcing 352

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 23, 2013

Value Chain Analysis for Superior Supply Chain. What is Value Chain and Value Chain Analysis? Convenient sampling has been carried out to determine the current practice of value chain analysis, 20 scholarly articles available via Google Scholar are examined and the results are as below, The results, to me, are surprisingly shocking!

Analysis 233

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Year-on-year revenue growth, strong enterprise segmentation, a compelling vision & roadmap, and industry-specific capabilities gained ToolsGroup the top spot in our analysis.” The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ offers an in-depth analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning.

ToolsGroup 156

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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.

Supply Chain Design Software 94

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My Office Apps

MARCH 19, 2024

Manufacturing Company Needs Assessment and Pain Point Checklist I. Needs: Lean manufacturing practices, process improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, quality control measures, material requirements planning (MRP) for optimized inventory control. Production A.

Inventory Management Software 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. This enables managers to take swift action and keep production on track.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Spend Analysis in Supply Chain Management. If you’re executing your procurement strategies efficiently, you’re also continually running spend analysis reports. Therefore, it’s important to know how to interpret them, understand them, and know the importance of the role of spend analysis in supply chain management.

Analysis 52

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It is difficult for semiconductor companies, consumer device manufacturers, and other High Tech companies to profitability match supply with demand, especially in today’s volatile marketplace. While consumer demand is a moving target, High Tech manufacturing does not naturally lend itself to agility and flexibility. Data isn’t shared.

Supply and Demand 58

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Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. Contact Us The post Packaging Manufacturer Uses Integrator to Generate $4 million in MRO Savings appeared first on RS Integrated Supply. Interested in our services?

Material Savings 105

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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.

Analytics Software 111

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QAD

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

According to a recent research report published by Spiceworks Ziff Davis, most (53%) businesses expect their IT budgets to grow during 2022, and 72% of manufacturing and retail companies expect their revenue to increase during the year. The post IT Budgets Analysis Predicts Even Faster Move to the Cloud appeared first on QAD Blog.

Predictive Analytics Software 98

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Navigating the complexities of manufacturing operations often involves the crucial decision between MRP vs ERP systems. While both aim to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, they cater to distinct needs within manufacturing organizations. What is an MRP System? The first generation of these systems was known simply as MRP.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

Six Sigma 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2022

Industry 4.0 , sometimes also called the fourth industrial revolution , is a trend of data exchange and automation in changing manufacturing and manufacturing technologies. have created opportunities for manufacturers to use the massive amounts of data they collect to monitor and improve the quality of their products.

Manufacturing 113

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2022

Industry 4.0 – Smart Manufacturing of the Future! The manufacturing industry has been changing rapidly, aided by the newest software systems and machinery. Manufacturers have been forced to look hard at their production methods, labor costs, and transportation expenses, among numerous other areas throughout the organization.

Manufacturing 111

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