GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency. Manufacturing seems heading for a long awaited comeback.

Manufacturing Procurement 236

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 236

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Advanced and predictive analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

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EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Direct purchasing by governments and state-owned enterprises accounts for 12 percent of GDP in OECD countries, and in the U.K. Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 60

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness. In 2021 it is an entirely new game.

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Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 243

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Entering these team projects in a magazine, or Lean contest is a motivator to boost teamwork and ensure that MDI is effective every day. These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. Next, you would have management supporting this effort during their daily Gemba walk, reviewing these hourly metrics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 23, 2014

The leading IT magazine, CIO Review, today published a special issue on supply chain transformation, and included an article I wrote on spend management as a core capability. This value is an important component in calculating the cost of goods sold in the financial statement. This is an important input into strategic sourcing).

Negotiating Skills 135

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 135

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Per IDC Manufacturing Insights , the use of robotics will become more platform based through robot-as-a-service, reducing costs of deployment and maintenance. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Trends 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. People simply want to purchase products from businesses which provide a more transparent and streamlined service, and who deliver on their customer promise, even if it means inflated prices to obtain it. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2022.

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QAD

MARCH 24, 2022

CIO Magazine recently named QAD one of the 10 most powerful ERP vendors on the market today (hey, we’re not surprised!). Gartner ranks QAD as a visionary in the category of manufacturing and supply chain management for midsize manufacturers with its cloud-based QAD Adaptive ERP suite,” he continued. “It It’s time to celebrate!

Vendor Strategies 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness. In 2021 it is an entirely new game.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The EV Outlook: How Current Trends, Obstacles, and Evolving Regulations Affect EV Manufacturers and Consumers Full transcript below: Tom Stone Hello. He’s got nearly 20 years’ experience in manufacturing. My name’s Tom Stone, I’m Editor Director of Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed. What Do Supply Chain Analytics Have to Do With This Ability?

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 120

USC Consulting Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Back in November and December when the economy was running full speed ahead, automotive manufacturers had high expectations for robust sales activity in 2020. But the sudden decline in car sales has analysts forecasting an overall light vehicle sales total of 14 million nationwide by this year’s conclusion, CNN reported.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Automotive Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. As featured in the ‘ The 10 Most Innovative Procurement Solution Providers ’ article published in the September 2017 Insights Success Magazine , Claritum discuss the drive for a New Wave of Easy-to-use Procurement Products…. A Varied Range of Unparalleled Solutions.

Optimal Sourcing 32

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 32

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Halal risk management practices of most companies are passive, meaning it is limited to the compliance of suppliers and their own (manufacturing) operations based on the requirements of the halal certification body and their halal standard(s). On the other hand, halal risks in the entire supply chain are not on their radar screens.

Risk Management 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

A case in point is Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, which reported carbon credit sales of $518 million in the first quarter of 2021, with the majority of purchases coming from other automakers! LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2021. Better yet, these could include your less efficient competitors!

Supply Chain Planning Software 227

Supply Chain Planning Software Iceland Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 227

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. Something that the forwarding and logistics industry has wrestled with over the years, is to balance the risk and reward of investment into organic systems development, versus purchasing third-party market software to run our businesses.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 In fact, today several leading halal production standards (like the Indonesian and Malaysian halal standards) are already requiring a segregation between halal and non-halal in transport and storage for halal certified manufacturers. Developments.

Pharmaceutical 237

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. Case Study Resilience: CISCO.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 258

Enterra Insights

JULY 8, 2020

Bethany Moncel ( @Budget_Bytes ), a cook and freelance journalist, reports, “Packaged foods often include a printed calendar date that is identified by the words Sell By, Use By, or Best Used By. The labeling is the manufacturer’s best estimation based on taste or whatever else, and it is not scientifically proven.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management.

Inventory Reduction 69

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How to transform your supply chain (without waiting for your ERP to recover) Wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) has entered a new era where agility, speed and accuracy are no longer nice-to-haves, but rather uncompromising must-haves for meeting the new omni-channel B2B customer expectation. Here’s why.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 94

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to a 2021 report by World Economic Forum and BCG, eight global supply chains account for more than 50 per cent of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonisation is a different source of risk for businesses and requires a proactive response. There are many ways in which the industry can implement changes.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 130

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

While most brands have already integrated live system tracking, secure data exchange processes, and visibility and traceability throughout systems, the use of cloud-based technologies will begin to have a major impact on procurement processes as well, says Marc Wins of Procurement Academy.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 170

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Analyzing the potential business impact is essential for understanding the implications for technology investment – whether it will enable incremental improvement, or fundamentally change business models (or somewhere in between). This article highlights five technology developments shaping the future supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. Efficiency and cost management. fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It is NOT a purchase or safety date. • “Use by” date: The last date recommended by the manufacturer for the use of the product while at peak quality. Durbin notes, “Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. She reports, “To tackle the problem, major U.K. ”[4].

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Food Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 130

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

” CFO of a major manufacturer. As a result, I invested in building qualitative survey capabilities and built a database of twenty years of supply chain ratio data (for more on this capability reference the research report, The Effective Frontier and check out our community ). Ownership of Inventory as a Metric.

Inventory Reduction 247

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 247

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The McKinsey report “How COVID-19 is changing consumer behaviour – now and forever”, bluntly illustrates how this change occurred more quickly and seismically than anyone predicted – so fast that it’s apparent the capacity to adapt had always been there. . Changing Customer Demand and Expectations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

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Unleashed

JULY 12, 2023

Common examples of retail inventory include: Clothing Consumer electronics Groceries Sports equipment Books and magazines Manufacturing inventory Manufacturing businesses typically deal with more inventory than wholesalers or retailers. In other words, it covers the goods ready for purchase right up until the sale is made.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In recent Supply Chain Matters commentaries focused on automotive industry supply networks, we have focused on how the ongoing global wide shortage of semiconductor logic devices continues to provide noteworthy manufacturing, supply chain as well as financial impacts. He will report to Lawler. Broader Industry Perspectives.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 59

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #6: Procurement’s New (read Bigger) Role in the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. Manufacturers find themselves at a crossroads.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

24 | Manufacturing and distribution shift to Eastern Europe. Despite the economic malaise in Western Europe, multinationals are investing heavily in manufacturing and distribution in the eastern part of the continent. The Balkans are also an emerging manufacturing region for Europe. 37 | Self-assessment omni-channel fulfilment.

Supply Chain Design Software 94

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement 94

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. More home purchases and home offices meant new home furnishings.

Purchasing Skills 217

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 217

Unleashed

MAY 10, 2021

This article first appeared on Food Magazine. Prior to implementing Unleashed, we were only using Xero but found it inadequate for the business because it couldn’t handle manufactured items,” he said. Unleashed immediately gave us control and accuracy of materials and costs. Data access and exports are straightforward.

Procurement Solutions 90

Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 90