GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We speak about the need to move from a functional understanding to a global, holistic capabilities, but the traditional supply chain leader defines bonus incentives and process performance goals based on functional metrics. Supply chain excellence is about people doing powerful things with atoms and electrons to improve economies and lives.

Supply Chain Planning Software 394

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Network Software 394

BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Metrics like delivery against estimated delivery date and the promise to the customer and the cost to serve the consumer per unit will become goals outside of just the supply chain. Effective supplier collaboration across supply chain networks remains high on the priority list for manufacturers dealing with multiple tiers of supply.

Vendor Strategies 98

Vendor Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Much of our world relies on the timeliness, effectiveness, quality, and reliability of manufacturers. However, it is proving to be a more complex proposition for manufacturers who are typically more nascent in their digitalization efforts, and in bringing improved connectivity and visibility to their supply chains.

Capacity 80

Capacity Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 80

GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

For instance, a growing number of cell phone manufacturers have established procedures in place for consumers who wish to return an older model and ensure that the device is refurbished or recycled rather than dumped into the local landfill. Importance of Metrics in Reverse Logistics Management. How much value is recaptured?

Reverse Logistics 120

Reverse Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 120

ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? from 2019 to 2026.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Handbook 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This modern approach allows manufacturers and suppliers to share real-time data about product availability, production, and sales. For instance, electronic data interchange (EDI) enables seamless communication between your company and your partners using electronic forms. Real-Time Information Sharing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 115

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. The supply chain is a complex system with finite, and non-linear relationships between supply chain metrics that drive balance sheet results. We find that companies can improve one, but not two of the metrics. A Look at History. Resiliency.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. High-cost products include electronics, medications, and specialty equipment. Imagine this scenario.

Reverse Logistics 210

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Logistics 210

GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. There are multiple good models for lean manufacturing operations. Who Needs Lean Manufacturing? Lean Manufacturing Planning and Implementation. Establish time-tables.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 120

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. All are out of balance. What to do?

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 223

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods. Change internal metrics to a balanced scorecard and force the functions to work better together. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. All are out of balance. What to do?

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Institute for Supply Management conducted a special survey that asked members to assess how Harvey might impact six key business metrics and whether they may be impacted by shortages of input materials due to Harvey. "Our Broadly speaking, the six metrics organized by severity of impact into three groups. Most Impacted Metrics.

Metrics 98

Metrics Texas Chemicals Supply Chain 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. A Complex Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Transformation 210

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 210

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Decision support includes all forms of planning: demand, supply, revenue, manufacturing and transportation planning. Robust Market Emerging for Digital Manufacturing Technologies. Robotics/wearables/the Internet of Things/additive manufacturing coalescence is redefining manufacturing. We don’t have the answers.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling Software 152

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

synchrono

JUNE 4, 2018

Managing operations through multiple manufacturing systems can be challenging, but it’s a daily reality for many manufacturers. For instance, one facility might operate in a make-to-stock mode and the other in a make-to-order mode even though they manufacture the same types of products for the same customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 80

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Inventory Management Software Modeling Software 80

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

Unfortunately, we find most companies are moving backwards on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter™ or making progress on singular metrics versus driving performance improvement on a balanced portfolio of supply chain metrics that correlate to market capitalization. (If The winners and finalists are an elite group.

Pharmaceutical 210

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 210

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2013

The AMR Top 25 was the first methodology that tried to connect financial metrics with supply chain excellence. It elevated the discussion on supply chain excellence and drove more discipline and rigor in the use of financial metrics. As a result, the crowned leader will always be a consumer electronics company or an e-commerce player.

Gartner 254

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Chemicals 254

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, a vaccine manufacturer increased their order size by a factor of four in one weekend; a video call company wanted to receive ten times as much product as they initially forecast with just a month’s lead-time. Pure Storage’s manufacturing is done at three contract manufacturing sites, two in Texas and one in the Czech Republic.

Supply Chain Design Software 217

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Czech Republic 217

QAD

APRIL 25, 2019

Quality affects every aspect of manufacturing, encompassing the totality of features, services, customer interactions and promises that comprise a product offering. Using Metrics to Measure Quality. Document processes electronically. Adopt effective CAPA procedures for managing electronic communication networks (ECNs).

Metrics 109

Metrics Quality Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 109

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US. We happened to use the example of a high end consumer electronics manufacturer, but in truth, any one of the manufacturers operated the same way.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Electronics Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 60

EcoVadis

MARCH 17, 2011

The IT and telecommunications sectors have long been at the forefront of sustainable procurement, yet the pressure to successfully actualize sustainable practices along each stage of the supply chain (raw materials, manufacturing and end-of-life recycling) is intensifying.

Electronics 40

Electronics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning 40

ThroughPut

APRIL 21, 2020

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? from 2019 to 2026.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 21, 2020

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? Manufacturing agility.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

ThroughPut

APRIL 21, 2020

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? Manufacturing agility.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

Like visitors to the Mall of America, manufacturers looking to apply Lean principles start in the same place. Their “directory” is the 8 types of waste identified in Lean: Overproduction – Manufacturing more than is needed to fill customer orders. Each of these types of waste has at least one metric associated with it.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction Material Savings 60

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Where do I begin?

Vendor Strategies 84

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 84

RFgen

JULY 23, 2014

The manufacturing renaissance currently underway in the U.S. In an interview with Mark Muro, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, The Wall Street Journal highlighted the fact that manufacturing in particular is undergoing a significant change because of innovation. Technology Driving Efficiency. Real-time Performance.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing 52

RFgen

JULY 23, 2014

The manufacturing renaissance currently underway in the U.S. In an interview with Mark Muro, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, The Wall Street Journal highlighted the fact that manufacturing in particular is undergoing a significant change because of innovation. Technology Driving Efficiency. Real-time Performance.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The ability to ramp up and sustain manufacturing output is a further challenge in order to generate needed cash to sustain operations. While progress was indicated against key business performance metrics, investors prompted a reported 25 percent decline in the company’s stock value.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Expense Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 52

Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2021

Wearable healthcare works by collecting a user’s wellbeing and fitness data, and creating a personalised database of the user’s health metrics. They work by collecting a user’s wellbeing and fitness data, and creating a personalised database of the user’s health metrics. It can then respond to the user’s needs, such as cooling down.

Trends 98

Trends Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. To meet the criteria for The Supply Chains to Admire for 2016, companies needed to score better than their peer group average for performance metrics, while driving a higher level of improvement than 2/3 of their industry peer group.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150