QAD

JULY 18, 2023

Change is coming whether we like it or not, and it’s usually something I welcome in manufacturing. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam Gupta , Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and the host of “The Voice of ERP” series, to discuss this very topic and how the right ERP solution can help manufacturers prepare for tomorrow, today.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Saving on operational costs is one of the biggest goals for manufacturing companies. Most manufacturers look to streamline systems, reduce production costs, and increase profitability without sacrificing product quality. Most manufacturers focus on reducing costs but overlook the benefits of identifying the causes of the quality costs.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Get the white paper on Sourcing Strategies: Why One Size Does Not Fit All , written by Michael Lamoureux of Spend Matters.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

The panel group is sourced from my group of LinkedIn followers. Figure 2: S&OP Maturity The exciting trend I observe in many industry white papers is the overuse of the S&OP to solve all supply chain maladies. My goal is to help. I openly conduct and share research in front of the firewall.) The average score was 3.11

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2022

Whether it’s a new regulation, part shortage, or a newly released product from a leading competitor—manufacturers must react quickly to stay ahead in today’s volatile market. It is not uncommon for manufacturers to source parts from a single supplier for their finished products. Adapting to a New Reality.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2018

Since only 11 Incoterms exist in the Incoterms 2010 ruleset, some companies, as well as purchasers and consumers, may need to know additional information about a product. Therefore, having an indisputable source of information, such as blockchain technology, may be used to develop consistency and clarity in managing supply chain SLAs.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed problems with global manufacturing and supply chains. Shortages in semiconductor chips, steel, and other critical materials have created major delays in getting products to consumers and manufacturing suppliers. Supply Chain Challenges. Tier 2, Tier 3, etc.).

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Leverage your supplier management for maximum benefit with the white paper: How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management. You cannot manufacture cars with 99% of the components, and if you do not have an immediate alternative source of supply for the other 1%, you could soon be in trouble. Strategic Supplier Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2023

They took a holistic approach, giving proper consideration to the integration of design, manufacturing, and maintenance. We would forward our designs to manufacturing and they would respond with the design’s shortcomings from a manufacturing perspective. They used operating plans in white paper format, 6 pages or less.

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2019

Planners need to contend with inconsistent consumer buying behavior, the need to satisfy multiple channels, complex sourcing options and proliferating “sub-seasons,” collections and assortments. To reduce stock-outs and markdowns apparel manufacturers and retailers must improve their in-season performance.

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Supply Chain Design Software Apparel Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 113

QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The foundation for many of our interviews comes from the best practices presented in our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that covers “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes”. He has spent the last 30 years writing about automotive design, engineering, manufacturing and management.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

Our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that discusses our vision, “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes,” is just as good poolside as it is at your desk! and a new set of tools being delivered into the hands of manufacturers via QAD Redzone. I’m talking about the connected workforce, a pillar of Industry 5.0

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

Outsourcing takes place in every service, so much so that the retailers or businesses are not aware from whom a specific part of the product is procured. When we buy any smartphone, we go with features and the company, and we have no clue where it is manufactured, when it is manufactured, and the battery shelf-life.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

In 2010, Gartner estimated that manufacturers outsourced about 70% of the products they make to other manufacturers. So, it only makes sense that, for most manufacturers, implementing modern demand-driven or pull-manufacturing techniques will require collaboration with many partners across the entire supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

In fact, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act of 2013 , passed by Congress, mandates pharmaceutical supply chains implement an around-the-clock, real-time, and accurate way of monitoring product location in manufacturing and transport by 2023, reports Innovation Enterprise. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Logility

MARCH 19, 2018

Supply planning enables you to profitably satisfy market demand through dynamically sourcing materials, optimizing production and manufacturing plans, reducing distribution costs and slashing lead times. As food and beverage manufacturers become more demand-driven, often there is a shift toward more frequent changes in production runs.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. New client engagements in life sciences, hi-tech and manufacturing. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation. Get Started.

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RFgen

MARCH 29, 2015

In the manufacturing industry, keeping track of the source from which materials come from is a high priority. One of the most important variables that manufacturers need to keep an eye on is their mineral and metal supply sources. an enticing location to source them. Wanted: Advanced Mobile Data Capture Systems.

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RFgen

MARCH 29, 2015

In the manufacturing industry, keeping track of the source from which materials come from is a high priority. One of the most important variables that manufacturers need to keep an eye on is their mineral and metal supply sources. an enticing location to source them. Wanted: Advanced Mobile Data Capture Systems.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 13, 2018

GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Manufacturing moves closer to end-users. Blockchain also helps with the manufacturing process, helping consumers tap into additive manufacturing sources, like 3D printing, for parts fulfillment, reducing the cost of manufacturing and transport along the way.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Blockchain is entering a phase of development that will affect every aspect of supply chain and logistics management, ranging from procurement to forward logistics and beyond. In fact, the CDC is currently testing blockchain programs for this purpose.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

I recently completed a study of 25 CPO’s, each providing their view of what procurement will look like in 2025. Procurement has a history that is linked in the core concepts of centralization, volume leveraging, and cost reduction. You can download the full report at this link.

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QAD

AUGUST 26, 2021

Because manufacturers are constantly pressured to increase productivity, deliver quality products, delight customers and achieve greater profitability and sustainability, they are turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. In his white paper , “ No Matter What You Call It: Industry 4.0 Deployment Difficulty.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. She has led programs ranging from acquisitions to technology deployment with a strong focus on lean manufacturing and data management. About CarrierDirect.

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TMC

AUGUST 30, 2018

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2023

They took a holistic approach, giving proper consideration to the integration of design, manufacturing, and maintenance. We would forward our designs to manufacturing and they would respond with the design’s shortcomings from a manufacturing perspective. They used operating plans in white paper format, 6 pages or less.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

Centralized and harmonized way to exchange data between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and forwarders instead of bilateral exchange via individual solutions. It’s about creating a common cross-company basis that integrates all participants on a procurement or distribution level.

Automotive 103

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2018

Today, we continue this conversation and look at six must have capabilities that drive supply chain improvement for F&B manufacturers. Accurate forecasts help minimize inventory, maximize production efficiency, streamline purchasing, optimize distribution and ensure confidence in company projections.

Beverage 100

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TMC

AUGUST 30, 2018

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Inside Boeing’s Manufacturing Mess ( Paid subscription ), was far reaching in the implications of the latest incident. The Journal report makes reference to a white paper published in 2001 penned by a then Boeing aerospace engineer. These costs do not vanish merely because the work itself is out-of-sight. ”

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: Strategies To Run a Lean Supply Chain. How principles of lean manufacturing transfer benefits to Operations. Excellent White Paper by Ventana Research. Demand Planning/Forecasting.

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Episode #37: Roadmap to Auto Supply Chain Success In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. Our white paper is the key to getting your head in the game, but let’s not forget about your organization’s most valuable assets.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 98

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

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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

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synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet of efficiency (collaboration) is through greater supply chain visibility. A single – visible – version of the truth.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

While the chart included in the report does not provide exact percentages, we can estimate 53% of respondents plan to evaluate and/or purchase supply chain applications in 2012. White Paper: 6 Keys to Exceeding Expectations with Inventory Optimization Initiatives. 55%) and Business Process Management (approx. Related Content.

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