Unleashed

DECEMBER 13, 2023

New manufacturing data reveals the small to medium manufacturing sector remains in recovery mode, with global performance largely mapping to local economic conditions. New Zealand manufacturing, meanwhile, is at an historic inflection point, with stagnant performance in multiple sectors.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Manufacturing Beverage 52

QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

It’s a niche industry, but also one of the cornerstones of discrete parts manufacturing. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage. Purchasing for Complex Products.

Manufacturing Procurement 140

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 140

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. The August 2022 J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 59

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 89

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Inevitably ‘Made in Australia’ goods will cost more—sometimes even double or triple the price tag of a ‘Made in China’ equivalent.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement China Manufacturing Australia 59

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. The average price paid for goods purchased. Sector performance for UK manufacturers Of course, the overall figures only tell part of the story.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction New Zealand Inventory 52

QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

Beverage 98

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) We source this data from Y charts. Mistake #3. My challenge?

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Logility

JANUARY 19, 2022

The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, if passed this spring, will require global clothing and footwear companies to disclose at least 50% of their entire supply chain, including material sourcing, greenhouse gas emissions, and labor practices. all of which are drastically affecting the climate.

New York 184

New York Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability 184

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Figure 1: Identifying gaps in supply chain competency Overall Findings from three segments of industry were identified namely logistics, manufacturing and trading. Manufacturing Industry: The manufacturing industry faces challenges stemming from material and labour shortages due to pandemic-related lockdowns.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

Unleashed

MARCH 14, 2021

The food supply chain refers to the process of preparing a food product from start to finish: sourcing the raw materials and taking the food through a manufacturing process, through to the final packaging of the product, the sale to the customer and the final delivery. Food supply chain challenges in Australia. Cost pressures.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Food Manufacturing Procurement Gartner 97

Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Procurement at the pivot point. using a total cost of ownership strategy) and identify key risks (and related costs) to avoid.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 91

Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

based TC-99m generator manufacturers and their known customers. based TC-99m generator manufacturers and their known TC-99m customers over the last five years, via DDIQ Analytics. and Belgium-based National Institute for Radioelements — source Mo-99 from the HFR Reactor. Number of radiopharmaceutical U.S. LLC (the U.S.

Czech Republic 52

Czech Republic Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands Belgium 52

Unleashed

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. These products are made with the help of medical device manufacturing software, and sold directly to healthcare providers, or delivered to wholesalers and other customers. Technology trends in the medical device industry.

New Zealand 105

New Zealand Trends United Kingdom Industrial 105

QAD

MARCH 25, 2021

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

Beverage 98

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 98

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

July is typically a month in which Chinese suppliers and manufacturers have ramped up production levels to support global-wide back-to-school and other holiday related demand for products that peak in the November and December surge period. reflects broader weakness in the entire chain of global manufacturing.”

China 52

China Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

Outsourcing takes place in every service, so much so that the retailers or businesses are not aware from whom a specific part of the product is procured. For example, a report from ABC News (Australia) claims that many were given harmless saline injections instead of the covid19 vaccine. NFTs supply a sole source of truth.

Supply Chain Planning Software 137

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 137

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. Something that the forwarding and logistics industry has wrestled with over the years, is to balance the risk and reward of investment into organic systems development, versus purchasing third-party market software to run our businesses.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Without a doubt 2020 will be etched in our memories as the year of multiple disasters, with the Covid-19 pandemic, trade issues between the US and China, wildfires in Australia, social unrest in Hong Kong, drastic declines in oil prices, turbulent financial markets and other politically dominated issues in emerging markets.

Pharmaceutical 246

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. Great to be able to utilise my B2B manufacturing supply chain management skillset. .

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. How can food and beverage manufacturers reduce their waste? The following five strategies can help food and beverage manufacturers to manage and reduce their food waste: 1.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Food Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The best application of CPFR I’ve encountered was in 2005, when working for a meat manufacturer that received point-of-sale (POS) data four times a day (10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm) from over 600 stores from the largest retailer in the Netherlands. The meat manufacturer could only react on such short notice because of the POS data from the retailer.

Forecasting 88

Forecasting Data Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Software 88

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was on the phone with Australia, China, Indonesia – really everywhere – trying to negotiate directly with suppliers. Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. Many of their suppliers were using the same sub-tier manufacturers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 281

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In a world that rarely follows the rules, our retail and supply chain planning suite optimizes and automates supply chains from production to purchase, enabling manufacturers, distributors and retailers to be ready for anything. That’s why global leaders like Absolut, BP and Harley-Davidson rely on us year after year.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 156

Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions. Animal welfare certifications are important for food manufacturers.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Waste Reduction 98

Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 52

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Source: Bloomberg.com. The demand for retail workers to fill positions in stores, warehouses, and the manufacturing plants of vertically integrated retailers is not decreasing anytime soon. Moreover, the new policy of purchasing online and picking up in-store adds to the already high-stress environment for in-store employees.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

ivalua

MAY 14, 2019

Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. The new office is led by Eric Wimphen, who recently joined Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. “We have seen significant demand from Australia for Ivalua’s solutions,” said Dan Amzallag , CEO of Ivalua Inc. ” About Ivalua.

Australia 167

Australia New Zealand Manufacturing Procurement Global 167

Unleashed

APRIL 28, 2024

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Manufacturing Procurement Buyer Training 52

Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2024

US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% When shoppers to spend more on each purchase it has a desirable effect on your profits. in March – up 2.5% from February. Baltimore bridge disaster adds new stress to global supply chains.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The basic principle of 5S is to organise workspaces in such a way as to improve flow, reduce processes and eliminate waste – and make your manufacturing business more efficient. What are the 5S principles in lean manufacturing? How-to steps for 5S implementation 1.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Lean Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Unleashed

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The additive manufacturing market is growing – and it’s predicted to continue growing in the next few years. Here we examine metal additive manufacturing, and answer all of your questions about what it is, how it works, what different techniques are used, and how SMEs can use this increasingly accessible technology.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Trends Predictive Analytics Software 98

Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2021

Around the world, good manufacturing practice (GMP) defines and controls how manufacturers in certain industries should maintain quality control and reduce the risk they will produce a faulty product that causes harm. But what is good manufacturing practice, and why is it important? What is good manufacturing practice?

Manufacturing Procurement 95

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing New Zealand Material Savings 95

Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Mike Beckham, CEO of bottle and travel mug manufacturer Simple Modern, told the Wall Street Journal that a major Chinese supplier in Quzhou City had been forced to cut its workweek to four days and trim its electricity usage by a third. To meet the surging demand, including early holiday purchases, China’s exports to the U.S.

Pharmaceutical 62

Pharmaceutical Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 62

ivalua

MAY 7, 2020

Large trading partners included China, the United States, Australia, and South Korea. And sellers in the Japanese market, such as Australian mining companies, had to find new customers to replace those Japanese manufacturers who were forced to halt production due to the quake. Most Procurement organizations are not yet advanced.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Japan South Korea 130

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 18, 2022

‘A new, end-to-end synchronized supply network is needed, where suppliers, manufacturing sites, customers and experts’ partner efficiently within a seamless ecosystem. While this utopia sounds far-stretched for some, it also illustrates the possibilities presented to manufacturers and distributors by Industry 4.0. experience.

Resource Reduction 105

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 105