Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Today I would like to talk about Supply Chain Coordination with Contracts , a chapter written by Cachon (2003). It has become the standard reference when it comes to teaching some key supply chain models. Coordination between the members of a supply chain is certainly very relevant but also challenging.

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Logility

OCTOBER 5, 2017

” Infineum, a world leader in the formulation, manufacture and marketing of additives for the fuel and lubricant industry, embarked on a supply chain transformation initiative and shared their advice on three components of success—people, process and tools. Additional Reading: eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Today, I would like to draw your attention to one of my favorite articles in the field of supply chain management: Design for Postponement by Swaminathan & Lee (2003). localized manuals or power supply modules of a printer). Teaching Theory Article Operations Research Supply Chain Management'

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s look at the four most common ways cluster analysis is used for category management and supply chain planning decisions. Supplier Reliability Analysis for Minimizing Lost Sales : Since the pandemic, breakdowns in the supply chain have been among retailers’ top concerns and challenges. Asena holds B.S.

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SCM Research

MAY 29, 2012

The Discovery of Grounded Theory by Glaser and Strauss (1967) remains the fundamental handbook of this approach. Third, Manuj and Pohlen (2012) “provide a framework to assist reviewers in evaluating grounded theory research” Methodology Article Grounded Theory Research Supply Chain Management' Second, O’Reilly et al.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 28, 2019

Supply Chain Management for a Demand Driven World. Modern Supply Chain is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Supply chain is the one process where businesses can make a difference and battle for customer loyalty. This is a necessary handbook for any Innovation-Focused business leader. Intelligent.

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Process chemical manufacturers face complex supply chain challenges including dealing with hazardous and perishable ingredients whose characteristics (potency, color, composition, etc.) I believe there are several key ingredients to formulating a winning process manufacturing supply chain. can vary from lot to lot.

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Logility

JUNE 26, 2017

However, supply chain professionals from thousands of different companies supplying consumable and non-consumable products have to consider past demand trends and predict their products’ demand for the upcoming holiday. eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook. Let us know at blog@logility.com. Additional Content.

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Logility

MAY 3, 2018

Of course as a supply chain guy, I pay close attention to the Life Sciences Industry supply chain and hope that advances in supply chain capabilities can contribute to the ingenuity and innovation required to conquer some of these health issues. eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 11, 2015

Too few companies understand that the supply chain as a complex system with finite and non-linear relationships between the metrics. A second and a fundamental issue is the lack of technology to model the supply chain. This month, we will publish our 2015 Handbook on S&OP Technologies in our monthly newsletter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2022

” He replied, “You probably don’t know much about supply chain, but I am leading a supply chain team for a company that sells tools to Home Depot. ” I smiled, and responded, “I know a little about supply chain. How are things going for you? I know it is a tough environment.”

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Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2017

When private label manufacturers face the fact that excessive inventory is building up for each specific retailer supply chain, they realize a significant amount of vital working capital is trapped. Additional Reading: White Paper: Critical Supply Chain Planning Components for Private Label Success.

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Logility

JUNE 7, 2017

Back to present day and the supply chain. Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) allows you to truly optimize your inventory across the entire supply chain and enables you to shift to a new efficient frontier for your entire supply chain (Read the eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook ).

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 26, 2013

Jenny Sebley, former supplier sustainability manager at Burt’s Bees, spoke in my sustainable supply chain class today. Sustainable supply chains was a key issue at Burt’s Bees, and continues to play an important role. The first focus was on reducing waste and leaning the supply chain.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Logistics Planning and its Role in the Evolving Supply Chain. Logistics is key to an efficient supply chain which involves the planning and movement of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Ambiguity in Inventory Visibility, Tracking, and Management. THE CHALLENGE.

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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. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

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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. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

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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. The challenge – For a manufacturer, inventory acts as a foundation for a successful and efficient supply chain.

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Logility

APRIL 28, 2020

Over time you should gather the actual data (facts) , then use your supply chain analytics p latform to analyze th at data and use it to refine the process es. 5 Use supply chain analytics for greater insight . The Advanced Inventory Optimization Handbook: Including the Power of Machine Learning.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2024

Watch how else you can make your supply chain efficient “Unlock Efficiency: How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain” on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel References: Lowe, D. 2007), The Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2007, Kogan Page: London. Khare, M. & Button (eds.),

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Logility

JUNE 5, 2017

Supply chain leaders often find themselves in a difficult situation when it comes to the conflicting goals of improving customer service and minimizing inventory. Create a future state inventory optimization capability—process, technology, organization—that provides your supply chain team with a roadmap to success.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Network Design: Applying Optimization and Analytics to the Global Supply Chain Author: Michael Watson As the name suggests, this book specifically tells you the techniques to optimize the supply chain and enhance the profits. Production and Inventory Control Handbook Author: James H.

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Elementum

MARCH 13, 2018

And given the highly diffuse nature of modern supply chains, the risk of falling victim to a security breach has never been higher. With regard to supply chain, an attack can compromise the efficiency of delivery routes, client confidentiality, and product quality. Assume Attack is Inevitable. CASE STUDIES.

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Logility

AUGUST 16, 2017

A very powerful, yet under-utilized, tool to optimize all types of inventory across the extended life sciences supply chain is Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO). Planners must be ready able to understand MEIO concepts and willing to use the output of MEIO to improve supply chain operations. Additional Reading.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I will use Business-To-Business B2B examples in this specific section, but the same concepts mutatis mutandis apply also to Business-To-Consumer B2C scenarios, on which I focus elsewhere in this article. Who are you selling to?

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Logility

APRIL 23, 2019

I recommend this funny yet thought-provoking play to any of my fellow supply chain practitioners to get a new perspective on relationships, both personal and professional. All of the ingredients for a highly complex supply chain. Supply chain agility is crucial. eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook.

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 28, 2017

Sales & Operations Planning: The How-To Handbook, 2nd Edition , by Tom Wallace. Here are some good articles and books: Orchestrating Success: Improve Control of the Business with Sales & Operations Planning , by Dick Ling. Sales & Operations Planning: The Executive's Guide , by Tom Wallace and Bob Stahl.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

These “boom-to-bust” cycles are caused by latencies in the supply chain. Planned Shutdowns: Supply disruptions can be expected and planned for, i.e., shutdowns for scheduled maintenance. Summary: Supply risks increase as companies produce and deploy products globally, and rely more heavily on external partners.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

The manager now has end-to-end visibility of the supply chain which makes it easier to meet operations targets. The post Manufacturing Operations Management Software: A Plant Manager’s Handbook For Improved Shop Floor Control And Productivity appeared first on ThroughPut. To download this guide, click here.

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Logility

MAY 24, 2017

Gartner’s Debra Hoffman, VP and Distinguished Analyst, and Mike Burkett VP and Distinguished Analyst, took to the stage in Phoenix this week to kick off Gartner’s annual supply chain pilgrimage to the desert to an audience of 1,900 supply chain leaders. As the world evolves, the supply chain evolves.

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Logility

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization can also be used to optimize the mix of different types of inventory (Component, WIP, FG) and where and how much inventory should be held by different companies in an extended supply chain to most effectively service the customer. eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

From a supply chain standpoint the battle for new product profitability relies largely on two key capabilities, developing accurate new product forecasts and optimizing new product inventory. Related Content: eBook: Building the Consumer Products Supply Chain of the Future. eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2015

Trent 3) Procurement, Principles & Management by Peter Baily, David Farmer, Barry Crocker, David Jessop and David Jones 4) Purchasing and Supply Chain Management by Robert M. Patterson 5) Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Analysis, Strategy, Planning and Practice by Arjan J. Monczka, Robert B.

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QAD

JULY 14, 2022

What Ford has done, following significant evaluation, has taken IATF 16949:2016 and the more recent AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook and produced their Customer Specific Requirements, which takes each section of 16949 and overlays Ford’s specific enhancements. So that’s why I need an EQMS system! So where do we go from here?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart Will Punish Its Suppliers for Delivering Early (Bloomberg). Infor Expands ERP into the Extended Supply Chain. LLamasoft and LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions Announce Partnership. Infor Announces Coleman AI Platform.

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