ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

The Science of Demand Planning: Improving Forecast Accuracy Consider this example: A traditional forecasting system analyzing tire sales might observe 12 units sold annually and determine an average monthly demand of one tire. However, this approach ignores real purchasing behavior, such as customers buying complete sets of four tires.

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My Office Apps

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Caitec Doubles Business with 30% Less Overhead Using Kechie ERP Software 2020 | Case Study Challenge Caitec made the strategic decision to move from growing their business by double-digit percentages to doubling and tripling their business. ” Caitec needed the same responsiveness from their ERP software supplier.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity. Solutions, for example, can take from 12 to 16 weeks to manufacture. The company understands global manufacturers’ problems because they are one.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 12, 2021

Food manufacturers will find new opportunities in the alternative protein market as consumer demand surges for non-meat proteins: insect, plant and algae-based products, and ‘lab meat’ cultivated from animal cells. The demand for alternative proteins has surged in recent years, creating an opportunity for food manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

In our pandemic research, we interviewed thirty manufacturers. To help readers sort through the hype, we are writing articles on digital twin use cases to help companies gain a competitive advantage. Here we share the case study of Philip Morris using a digital twin deployment. Let’s take some examples.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

In Figure 1, I share a case study from a client engagement. One of the most read case studies written for my first book, Bricks Matter, is a case study on managing item complexity. It is frequently requested, so I wanted to reshare this case study with my readers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 7, 2013

Case Studies. For example, when company like Toyota chose to cut cost during the product design stage, the result is a faulty car and the legendary JIT manufacturing cant save them for this catastrophe. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study. 2) Invest in Maximum Flexibility.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The process brings together all the plans for the business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.” Read the full Melitta case study below. Read Case Study. ToolsGroup supported MSE’s other key priority: seamless collaboration between stakeholders.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Optimizing spare parts inventory offers significant advantages for organizations, particularly in the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair sectors. Case Studies: Realizing the Benefits of Inventory Optimization The following examples demonstrate the tangible advantages of reducing obsolete stock while enhancing service levels.

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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.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 20, 2013

Case Studies. Building Business Case for Reshoring vs Offshoring. In the past couple of years, there are the increasing interest to bring manufacturing back to home country. In the past couple of years, there are the increasing interest to bring manufacturing back to home country. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

Many supply chain consultants will quickly rattle off case studies and proof points, but the smart supply chain leader will ground the discussion with clear definitions. For the translation of a purchase of Aleve at a retail outlet store to Bayer, the manufacturer is 60 days. New Terms to Know. Independent Demand.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Carhartt is a great example. Its manufacturing capacity is at the highest level in the company’s history, and just two years ago Carhartt began opening its own retails stores across the country (with stores in 17 states as of the end of September 2016). Gibson highlighted in her presentation, Carharrt is experiencing rapid growth.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down!

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. Many surveys indicate that, even though a company has the reason codes within a manufacturing environment such as type of work-in-process or defects, they dont keep track of the reasons for the returns properly. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

3) Contract Manufacturing Walmart is best known for EDLP (Everyday Lowest Price) strategy. For some agricultural products, they implement a system called “global direct farm” or a contract farming (manufacturing). Haier is one of the world leading appliance manufacturers from China.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

For example, the goal is not track truck location, but to provide insights on location in context with a delivery appointment. For example, will the truck be late to arrive against a pre-established appointment. Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. 2) Latency. 2) Latency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

A Case Study. Let’s take P&G as an example. Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Keith was an undisputed leader in building talent to drive manufacturing excellence. A case is not a case.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. Where usually all beer manufactured in Singapore is made using imported raw materials, this model of brewing would completely eliminate that need for beer making imports. Say Hello to Your Neighbor.

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QAD

JANUARY 23, 2025

This is the year that AI stops being just a buzzword and begins to evolve into an operational imperative for manufacturers, retail and supply chain companies. For manufacturers, early deployment can also open the door to monetizing the data they generate, especially when it comes to B2B sales. The global DaaS market was valued at $14.36

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. It then uses this model to understand the impact of demand forecasting on inventory.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Everything is defined in depth, but it’s all theoretical, with less practical examples or real-world applications. Real-world case studies and emphasizing the importance of industry-focused thought procedures are critical. Supply chain management requires effective learning and real-life case studies.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

Supply Chain is actually a "network" consists of many players as below, A generic supply chain structure is as simple as Supplier, Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer (it''s more complex in real world but simple illustration serves the purpose). So people are led to believe that SCM is a "function" which it''s not.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Why must 3PLs — as well as manufacturers, retailers, and distributors — think more strategically about talent management? Because best-in-class execution depends on best-in-class people (see “ The Case for Competing on Logistics Talent ”). Social, Mobile, Cloud are Transforming IT. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

When QR strategy has become saturated, companies have to find the ways to differentiate themselves, some adopt ERP system, others adopt Just-in-Time manufacturing concept. 5) Keep production in-house : Zara tries to stay away from low-cost country sourcing and make an investment in the in-house manufacturing as much as possible.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2014

For example, Copenhagen Airports reduced process times, increased employee productivity by 42% and won Skytrax’s World Best Security Award for two years running. Their case study video is a must-see.” – Debbie Rovers, Marketing Executive (Rail & Public Transport). Smart business planning: What 10 experts say.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is widely used by manufacturers, but there are alternatives like direct shipping – and there are significant differences between the two. As the name suggests, this means the goods are shipped directly from the manufacturer to the end customer. This brings us to direct shipments. Who uses cross docking?

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RFgen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Imagine this: a bustling manufacturing plant comes to a screeching halt not because of a planned maintenance window, but because their ERP system unexpectedly crashed. We’ll also explore real-world examples and implementation considerations to help you understand the practical application of this technology.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Today’s breaking Wall Street Journal article provides a great case study on the impacts of not proprerly managing contractual supplier relationships. This was an important and emerging new technology, one that would produce manufactured sapphire to cover the face of all of Apple’s new iphone products.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. For example, a student might work on a project that involves analyzing sales data to predict future product demand, thereby learning how to adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Supply chain professionals in private sector also do something similar such as the case study analysis or best practice analysis. In private sector, robust strategy means something that works under any circumstances, for example, part standardization and multiple sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 18, 2022

It began with the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of necessities for life. Right now, we are looking for a giant breakthrough, giving examples such as the emergence of Google and FaceTime. An example would be a high-tech company with excess inventory determining how to move that inventory to maximize revenues.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. It then uses this model to understand the impact of demand forecasting on inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2017

Only 7% of manufacturers are experimenting with cognitive computing. Rulex, a partner of ToolsGroup, is an example of machine learning. Figure 2 is an example of an ontology. An Example of an Ontology. The event features some cognitive computing case studies. The peak of inflated expectations lies ahead.

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