Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list. This complexity is occurring in many forms.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company.

Case Study 261

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 261

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

The high-revolution has given emerging markets the opportunity to become fully developed, increasing the number of consumers and manufacturers. For existing businesses and shippers, this means more competition and demand for lower costs. 3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 156

ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

What is Supply Chain Optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve? Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

Supply Chain Software 147

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 147

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. Supply chain costs analysis. How to calculate supply chain costs?

Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 64

ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

At the same time, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years. With their ability to handle mass data, AI driven tools can prove to be highly effective in inventory management. REDUCED OPERATIONS COSTS.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. At the forefront were: politics , the economy and technological advances.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 9, 2015

After highlighting some of the results from the IBM study I worked on this past fall on procurement analytics, I introduced Rich Hughes, former Chief Procurement Officer from Procter & Gamble. We needed to digitize as many of our source to pay processes as we possibly could. We don’t do enough of that!

Procurement Analytics 40

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. Supply chain costs analysis. How to calculate supply chain costs?

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. Supply chain costs analysis. How to calculate supply chain costs?

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 52

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. Using a Service Level Agreement with effective, realistic Supply Chain & Logistics KPIs helped considerably.

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Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120

TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

BBB Industries’ sustainable manufacturing processes using recycled materials reduced GHG emissions by 38% compared to virgin resource production. Teams must fully understand the concept and goals, and be equipped with the tools to enact change. Network Design Today’s supply chain networks optimize for linear material flows.

Supply Chain Design Software 87

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Circular supply chains are supported, and end-of-life scenarios are predicted. Ethical sourcing of goods. parts per million.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Speaking at a recent event in Las Vegas, Patton said, “ This business model is hurting to a degree where my company individually has to see change from FedEx Ground,” according to reporting from SupplyChainDive. SupplyChainDive, in their recent analysis of a 2022 study by logistics provider Descartes, reported that, “ U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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6 River Systems

JUNE 25, 2019

Advances in logistics technology , such as automated robots , have a big impact on warehouse productivity, along with innovative AI and machine learning solutions, sophisticated warehouse management software and other technology solutions. Introduce incentive pay. Use forecasting to plan resource allocation.

Sourcing Strategies 56

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

It’s rare for any company to appoint a leader in manufacturing, sales, or finance for example, who has no background in the respective function. Are We Using the Right Metrics and Incentives? Quality management in particular , should be on your agenda if your supply chain is to be a source of competitive advantage.

Sourcing Strategies 40

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