Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Rolling up a perpetual inventory signal takes eleven hours. The company was working on improving real-time ATP without consideration of the data synchronization issues. Contract Manufacturing Signal Latency. In my last blog post, I shared insights on data synchronization between brand owners and contract manufacturing.

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QAD

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Consider a story from Seth Stephens-Davidowitz’s book, Everybody Lies on the topic of big data. Manufacturers Thrive on Timely Information. Manufacturers Thrive on Timely Information. Consider just three areas where improved data access boosts operational performance: Improve Supplier Performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain optimization and attracting talent will continue to be top-of-mind for manufacturers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is most likely to transform the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing has changed dramatically in recent years. In fact, over half of U.S.

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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.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Manufacturers are especially embracing a digital transformation and turning to these technologies to optimize all aspects of product development—from design and production to supply chain management. In this article, we take a closer look at cloud software systems and other digital technologies that are reshaping the world of manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Here we have compiled a list of the top six challenges that CPG companies face in the post-pandemic market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

In these conventional IT approaches, data is written and coded with fixed semantics into rows and columns. I term this our data jail. Primed for transactional efficiency, these legacy architectures based on relational databases drive order-to-cash and procure-to-pay efficiencies. An ontology is a graph database use case.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

But what if every pizza shop in America all of a sudden asked a single pizza oven manufacturer to build and ship an extra oven per shop? How does a manufacturer organize operations to meet unexpected demand shifts without creating inefficiency for the rest of the year? But inventory is expensive. A Dynamic Environment.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. In some settings, IoT devices can detect defects and notify staff of quality control issues.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 26, 2022

Although retailers still talk about the digital path to purchase as an alternative to the traditional shopping journey, the lines between paths to purchase have blurred. With all generations getting more comfortable on the digital path to purchase, most retailers have adapted to this new reality and are pursuing omnichannel strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. If S&OP efforts were that effective, don’t you think that we would have made more progress against inventory levels, margin, and growth? In part, this results in increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Suddenly, discussions seem to treat big data as a driver for incredible innovation. Assuming that big data was superior to “just any data” came from evidence in the B2C market, but this did not stop bold predictions about how it could also transform supply chain operation. Data, data (big and small) everywhere.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2016

And, like many other logistics startups , we’re particularly enthusiastic about how Big Data can change the way goods are moved around the world. Getting Smart With Logistics Big Data. Data Visualization Example #2: Seeing is Believing. A more stressful environment for manufacturers and shipping companies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Manufacturers are shifting their focus from selling physical equipment to value-added services based on their equipment’s core capabilities. There are a lot of advantages for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who offer a service-based model. By addressing the needs of consumers manufacturers can increase their market share.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 17, 2020

However, with manufacturers and supply chains across the world reeling with the ongoing problems the pandemic has presented, we are seeing a definite shift in the ways business is conducted. Overall, factory shutdown and manufacturing delays have shrunk foreign direct investment by 5-15% , as global trade and supply is interrupted.

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OptiProERP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Although we have entered into the new normal, the pandemic has brought several operational challenges to the manufacturing industry ( State of Manufacturing report, Fictiv 2021 ). Learn how to get ready for manufacturing industry trends in 2023. Industrial manufacturing production can be very challenging to manage.

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 4, 2020

Supply Chain Analytics aims at enhancing the manufacturing operational efficiency and overall operational effectiveness by enabling informed data-driven decisions across the factory floor. With valid Supply Chain Analytics, manufacturers now have real-time accurate data to make strategic, operational, and tactical decisions.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

From a manufacturing perspective, the best logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. It now shares similarities with Supply Chain Management Software (SCMS), to help deal with manufacturing operations, processes, vendors and suppliers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. Still, organizations are less willing to test and try technology innovation due to the restrictions and guide rails placed on software procurement and deployment. Focus on Cost. A Decline in Innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?”

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines. Inventory control.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. Ask Traditional Questions, and Let Big Data Provide Answers. Inventory location and management. Distribution of goods prior to purchase.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines. Inventory control.

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 27, 2020

Big data refers to the process of examining and analysing large and diverse data sets for the purpose of uncovering valuable information to help businesses make informed decisions. The relationship between SMEs and big data is not contradictory, because no business is too small for big data.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 23, 2021

A crystal ball sometimes wouldn’t go amiss in inventory forecasting. Here we explain the methods and formulas you can use to improve your inventory forecasting, and best practices for your business when designing and carrying out this process. Read more: What is Inventory Management?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

As e-commerce growth accelerates, shippers are working overtime to manage available inventory. It catalyzed brick-and-mortar retailers to offer online shopping opportunities, which require much more than manual inventory management practices. That’s two entirely different things. This is where the major problem lies.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 16, 2024

Retailers often need help with inefficiencies, stockouts, and overstocking due to a lack of real-time data and insights into their inventory processes. What are the Challenges of Inventory Delivery Management in Retail? However, achieving this requires robust inventory management systems and technologies.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Importance of Supply Chain Analytics Five Types of Supply Chain Analytics Benefits of Supply Chain Analytics Challenges in Implementing Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Analytics System Architecture Role of Big Data What is Supply Chain Analytics? It is an essential element of supply chain management.

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. 72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1]. 3D printing: Exploring the potential of 3D printing for on-demand manufacturing closer to customers can reduce transportation distances and waste for customized products [3]. Chen et al., Routledge. [3] 3] Gibson, I.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Mr. Nelson points out that it is possible for a sourcing problem deep in a supply chain to halt production for BD. The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. Do I need more inventory?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

From a manufacturing perspective, logistics management software facilitates effective planning of the supply chain itself and implementation of the final delivery to the end consumers. This involved procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, services, materials, and personnel.

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