DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Self-aware software driven systems: Having a smarter, more connected system supports autonomous equipment to improve production performance. Leveraging the right solution, industrial equipment companies can achieve this by targeting one of the weaker links in the value chain: the gap between production and warehouse management.

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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. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? Why are we doing this?

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Logility

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In the previous posts we have looked at the misdirected focus on historical information, the belief spreadsheets can support a robust S&OP process, the “S&OP is too rigid argument” and the idea that S&OP is a real-time response planning process. Today we are going to look at lean manufacturing.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 23, 2024

This is the tale of many retailers who confuse a promo problem with a markdown problem, and it’s costing them more than just profits. Over-Reliance on Markdowns Many retailers rely heavily on markdowns, perceiving them as the primary tool to address slow-moving inventory. Retail promotions, on the other hand, are used in-season.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

It is not just SKUs, part numbers, boxes or pallets: it is cash, your cash! Never assume your inventory is accurate just because your people tell you it is. If not, you just can’t change these figures, so they match. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. Try a sample cycle count.

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Vanguard Software

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Processes that were running efficiently just two years ago must now be re-evaluated and re-engineered for a more dynamic and uncertain world to improve efficiencies, better the bottom line, forecast accurately, and keep customers satisfied. So, too must we re-evaluate what it means to have a lean supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

The other side, call it Team Soft Landing, argued that the situation was very different this time.”[1] Correspondent Melissa Repko reports that it might take some time for retailers to figure out how consumers are going to behave over the coming months. ”[1] He asks, “So where does that leave us?”

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

Demand forecasting is a vital activity for wholesale and retail purchasing teams. Demand is very difficult to accurately predict without the proper tools. Purchasing and inventory management systems help buyers create more accurate forecasts. This helps drive not just how much but also WHEN items should be replenished.

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USC Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

One of the most successful and widely utilized in the manufacturing sector is just-in-time inventory. Although not exclusive to manufacturers, lean manufacturing — as it’s more commonly known — is designed to improve process efficiencies by minimizing waste and maximizing output, producing just enough volume to sell quickly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. Davinci’s MFC locations are strategically located throughout the US and sized to minimize lead-time (same day to 1-2 days shipping time to consumers) and cost.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The delays are attributed to supply chain issues at every stage – from the time of booking transport to gate in at the port as well as ocean transit time of shipping containers. Just take a look at what’s been happening over the last 3-4 months. points the month before, for the first time in months. points from 44.8

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. Procurement. Purchase Order Management. This reduces costs, errors, and inefficiencies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought. For the first time, personal care or beauty items also cracked into the top five most popular gifts. To say that Black Friday weekend shopping was a success would be an understatement.

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EMERGE App

MARCH 18, 2019

Finally, we’ll finish by exploring Six Sigma methodologies and tools used in modern Lean Six Sigma and Lean Inventory Management. Six Sigma describes a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. Six Sigma was different from other quality-improvement efforts at that time. Introduction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising. Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. Because switching from JIT to JIC is at best only a tool to address short-term problems and risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. The output from the monthly process is an updated plan that balances demand with supply over a 24-month time horizon. Dean Sorenson concurs.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

It refers to the process of purchasing, storing, and tracking the various goods required to build a product. Manufacturing inventory management requires a coordinated approach across production, purchasing, sales, and logistics departments. In this manufacturing inventory management guide What is manufacturing inventory management?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2017 it showed the world the D2C trend was coming by slashing its 30,000 retail partners down to just 40. The question is: Where to from here? What’s happening in the industry right now, and what can you expect next? Here we give you our top 10 wholesale distribution trends for 2022 and beyond. Nike, which is an even better example.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It involves closely tracking your inventory levels to replenish your stock at the right time and maintain inventory accuracy. However, good inventory management also requires strategic inventory reduction instead of simply procuring more goods. However, it isn’t just simply removing excess stock across the board.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

What you need are composable, augmentative, SaaS-native order management (OMS) tools that fully integrate with your existing systems, yet deliver much deeper, more flexible inventory processing and order management capabilities with minimal disruption during implementation. Legacy ERPs lack real-time end-to-end visibility.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Mass customisation is also known as: Made-to-order Built-to-order Increasingly popular in the retail goods sector – but also used in the automotive, software and finance sectors – mass customisation allows customers to purchase a product that is more ‘them’. What about mass customisation in software?

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. Items such as negotiated lead times, packaged quantities, order receipt confirmations, and advanced shipment notices must all be specifically spelled out. Ensuring supplier performance. Eliminating inventory waste.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Skills: programming equipment, setting up tooling, using preventive maintenance, safety systems , machine set up and re-set up. Skills: programming equipment, setting up tooling, using preventive maintenance, safety systems , machine set up and re-set up. It gets more technical as time passes by each day. Where did they go?

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. By handling inbound logistics yourself, you’re allocating time, money and resources away from your primary goals of increasing factory output and driving sales. Third-party procurement. What is inbound logistics? Pay less for supplies.

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RFgen

APRIL 10, 2023

With advancements in warehouse technology, businesses now have access to powerful tools, such as mobile barcode software, which greatly improve inventory management processes. Enhanced customer satisfaction: Fewer wrong orders, better customer relationships, accurate product availability information, more on-time deliveries.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

As a result, more and more businesses are investing their time and money into rethinking their entire supply chain. Not just the environmental impact of their own operations, but their partners’ and suppliers’ operations, too. Read on to find practical solutions for a greener supply chain and a healthier bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this blog post, we cover the strategies businesses need to keep their supply chains lean and agile during this frightful season. 34% said this will impact the kind of candy and decorations they will purchase. Stay in control at all times with Clear Spider’s Inventory Management and Control solution.

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Unleashed

MAY 9, 2024

In the same amount of time, and with the same resources, one factory produces twice as many products. It can be defined as achieving the desired output with the least amount of input – whether that’s fewer raw materials , labour, time, or energy. What is manufacturing efficiency? What is good manufacturing efficiency?

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Unleashed

JULY 2, 2023

It’s used frequently in inventory accounting to help businesses understand their holding costs and make optimised purchasing decisions. The DIO ratio can be used to estimate sales performance over time and to determine whether you’re overstocking certain items. What is Days Inventory Outstanding? days before it was sold.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

That perception was never reality, and today, growing numbers of business managers now understand the role of optimization. Those leaders who leverage it intelligently, are not just valuable assets, but absolutely essential to achieving and sustaining a more valuable enterprise. Optimization helps decision-makers do just that.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

If you’ve thought about switching gears and getting into the supply chain, now is the time to do it. We enable them by providing high-quality supply chain on-demand courses, guides, best practices, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. Lucky for you.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

That perception was never reality, and today, growing numbers of business managers now understand the role of optimization. Those leaders who leverage it intelligently, are not just valuable assets, but absolutely essential to achieving and sustaining a more valuable enterprise. Optimization helps decision-makers do just that.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ensuring Timely Repairs: Having a well-managed inventory of spare parts ensures quick and timely repairs. This improves overall productivity as it reduces the time spent searching for or waiting on critical spare parts, allowing employees to focus on their tasks efficiently. Ready to enhance your spare parts management?

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Regardless of what laws politicians enact, customers want their purchasing dollars to go to those who behave responsibly. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing. Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure.

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