ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

At ToolsGroup, we provide cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to enhance supply chain resiliency and efficiency. In this article, I’ll discuss a case study which involved our customer Belcorp, a Latin American direct-sales beauty corporation. Here’s where our MEIO model within SO99+ came into play.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As someone deeply invested in the field of supply chain management, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and interact with various learning platforms throughout my career. It is an all-encompassing platform designed to offer more practical value for supply chain professionals.

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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 Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

Supply chains quickly move through fads and buzz words. Today, entangled in digital supply chain discussions is the concept of the digital twin. Today, entangled in digital supply chain discussions is the concept of the digital twin. In our pandemic research, we interviewed thirty manufacturers.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It’s the typical supply chain refrain. Forward-looking supply chain professionals understand that inventory is not an end in itself; it’s a means – to enhanced customer service, increased profitability, and greater efficiency. Disruption lingers, consumer trends change, lead times stretch.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. Product strategies. Operational strategies. This practice is illegal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

As I shopped at Best Buy for office supplies, I struggled to not think about the massive disruption of electronics supply chain. The Sam’s Club and Costco shortages of water, toilet paper and laundry products signals one thing for me: the spread of the virus will disrupt every supply chain. The problem?

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

With ToolsGroup’s AI-powered demand forecasting, the plant-based food innovator revolutionizes its supply chain, maximizing accuracy, speed, and business performance. As Heura’s business grew, so did the complexity of its supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. Optimizing spare parts inventory offers significant advantages for organizations, particularly in the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair sectors.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. What to do?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 19, 2024

For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial. It not only impacts supply chain efficiency, but also customer satisfaction and revenue. This was evident in our work with an RMC manufacturer grappling with these very issues.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. Kara’s new book “The Revenue Engine” offers readers a guide to effective revenue-generating strategies.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is an option to consider if you’re thinking about ways to streamline your supply chain – it’s a popular distribution system for fast-moving consumer goods, but can be used in a variety of other industries. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business What is cross docking?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2015

We are entering an era where it is becoming possible to detect supply chain risks much more quickly. A case in point is offered by AGCO. AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of a wide range of agricultural equipment.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Blockchain in supply chain changes that.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud Whether we are talking about healthcare, food, or fashion, the supply chains which convert the raw materials to finished goods are getting more and more complex. The next question then becomes: Is your product demand predictable?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

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). What defines the small and mid-sized business (SMB) market for transportation management systems (TMS)?

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Much has been done to improve manufacturing efficiency. Supply chains have been optimized; warehouse inventory tracking has reached new levels of precision; production lines can operate with virtually no downtime. Digital Manufacturing as an Enabler of Workforce Productivity. These benefits often go unrecognized.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

(Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire. I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. About twice a month, companies ask me to review their strategy documents. I am on a mission.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

At a time when businesses are evolving at a rapid pace, the significance of supply chain management continues to grow, becoming an essential part of operations for companies around the globe. Two platforms that stand out in this field are SCMDOJO academy and Coursera supply chain courses , among many others.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

Global supply chain is a very challenging subject in supply chain management because it involves different customer''s requirement, more complex operations/collaboration and unforeseen risks. Then this article will show you 6 basic strategies that many world''s leading companies use to capture the value in globalization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. What did we find?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Peggy was a speaker at the Supply Chain Global Summit. While many employers would have penalized the employees for tablet breakage , Peggy explored the world of wearables to enable her digital manufacturing transformation. To solve these problems, AGCO partnered with Proceedix to develop an application for manufacturing.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to see four trends in 2021 as manufacturing supply chains respond to demand and adjust to the new realities of this uncertain time. MicroVention Case Study.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Introduction The global business landscape has witnessed an increasingly fierce competition, pushing companies to seek effective strategies to maintain and enhance their competitiveness. Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries. Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies Explained Managing inventory efficiently is vital for any business.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The integration of Evo’s responsive AI solutions with ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) and JustEnough® solutions will offer customers the most efficient, real-time supply chain and price optimization solution available.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally. Better demand sensing, shifts in customer behaviours, predictive/prescriptive case studies, shift in inventory stocking strategy and customer service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Jonathon and Sarah are partners in PATH , a supply chain market research and business management firm that helps businesses understand their customers, employees, and the market better to drive long-term growth. Her expertise is in new product/market strategies, customer and employee experience, and change management.

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Resilinc

JUNE 11, 2023

Do you ever get confused when people use the terms supply chain risk management (SCRM) and supply chain resilience? It’s common to hear industry practitioners, stakeholders, solution providers, and analysts use these terms interchangeably; for example, an SCRM program and a supply chain resilience program.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 28, 2024

Pace first saw the value of the ToolsGroup solutions at the time when he was CEO of PittaRosso, another large Italian retailer of shoes, an experience which has eventually been published as a Harvard Business School case study. Marcello Pace commented, “We urgently needed a strategy to maximize margin and sell-through rates.

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