RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior. Supply side shifts: Example: A global coffee manufacturer experiences disruptions due to a natural disaster affecting one of its key suppliers in Brazil due to dry weather.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Todays large-scale manufacturing supply chains are more geographically distributed than ever. And manufacturers are facing unprecedented demand volatility. Automakers and other large-scale manufacturers are often challenged to match their traditional lean production approaches with todays complex business landscape.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons.

Supply Chain Risk Management 292

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QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

Recent business turbulence has increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. This is certainly true in the area of strategic sourcing where procurement teams rely heavily on manually intensive efforts to identify and select suppliers.

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QAD

JANUARY 21, 2025

Blending Forecasting, Production Planning, Advanced Scheduling and a Connected Shop Floor For manufacturers, the difference between success and failure often comes down to how well you can synchronize your people, processes and systems. Lets take a step back and consider a challenge most manufacturers face: demand volatility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 336

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. About The Nearshore Company The Nearshore Company is a manufacturing services company that was founded in 1992. Jorge holds a B.A.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. Distribution of goods prior to purchase. However, rapid growth and diversification of products are making shippers, manufacturers, and suppliers rethink their business strategy. But the possibilities for continuously improving. Demand forecasts.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. I use a method I call managing for daily improvement or MDI. How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? Industry Week, March, 2016).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". The Buyer then sent a purchase order affirming its intention to purchase the two piping units to be manufactured by the Seller.

Negotiate Pricing 120

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. This means consolidating shipments to max out load factors, using route optimization algorithms to minimize distance travelled, and shifting to lower emission transport modes. Through network optimization.

Material Savings 75

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Data analytics helps you monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), like supplier performance, delivery times, and transportation efficiency — all in real-time. That’s where data analytics comes in.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

Just as the electric light bulb did not come from the continuous improvement of candles, I believe that supply chain planning improvements will not come from doing more of the same. ” Today only 7% of manufacturers are innovators. My goal is to drive change. Cleaning up our language needs to be a first step.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time. Right Service.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2014

You might acquire another company, for example, or divest yourself of a business unit, which would transform your supply chain and transportation networks — and the challenges that go along with them. What does this all mean for manufacturers and retailers looking for a solution provider?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 215

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy.

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QAD

JULY 16, 2024

Staying on top of global Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulatory compliance can improve outcomes for both patients and medical device manufacturers The U.S. However, the GUDID is fairly established, and by now, most manufacturers are aware of submission requirements, while EUDAMED is constantly evolving.

Manufacturing Procurement 94

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

Transportation Management 120

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Many virtual attendees were also present, with representatives from across logistics, procurement, manufacturing, IT and sustainability not only learning from the esteemed speakers presenting, but also sharing their expertise and experiences.

Optimal Sourcing 77

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. Ship according to a latest set of transportation routing instructions. Real time response to alerts, issues, and exceptions.

Supply Chain Network Software 195

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. The right prediction and contingency planning tools will ensure a complete view and an effective response to risks such as suppliers going out of business, political upheaval, and natural calamities affecting manufacturing.

Inventory Reduction 163

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Once upon a time, there were fewer manufacturing entities in the world, and shipping companies clamored for relationships with each and every business. Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. Saving Money.

Transportation Management 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Spiraling transportation costs, tariff shifts and increased expectations for customer service sparks new interest in supply chain planning. Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. Reference Figure 1. Use Of Spreadsheets. On customer service?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. The answer lies in continually improving your business processes.

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