QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

Beverage 98

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 98

Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions. Animal welfare certifications are important for food manufacturers.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Waste Reduction 98

Unleashed

DECEMBER 13, 2023

New manufacturing data reveals the small to medium manufacturing sector remains in recovery mode, with global performance largely mapping to local economic conditions. New Zealand manufacturing, meanwhile, is at an historic inflection point, with stagnant performance in multiple sectors.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Manufacturing Beverage 52

QAD

MARCH 25, 2021

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

Beverage 98

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 98

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. The average price paid for goods purchased. In the same period GMROI dropped from 2 to 0.9 However GMROI fell from 1.5 days on average.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction New Zealand Inventory 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Crisis Response – At the outset of the crisis, it’s easier to visualise a horizontal and linear supply chain with the 4 flows disrupted and adversely affecting the Core Supply Chain Functions, of Planning, Sourcing, Production, Distribution, last mile Deliveries and returns management or reverse logistics. Diversification.

Supply Chain Disruption 41

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 41

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. While tracing the origin of a food source and viewing transparent information about its manufacturing process has certainly grown over recent years – there’s no doubt the pandemic has sped up consumer demand for this.

Food 93

Food Trends Industrial Industry 93

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Reducing reliance on different modes of transport or a single source location, while diversifying collaborative relationships within the market is key defensive strategy. No one vendor, carrier, technology provider or manufacturer has all of the tools available to be successful. We know what needs to be done & should take action.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. How can food and beverage manufacturers reduce their waste? The following five strategies can help food and beverage manufacturers to manage and reduce their food waste: 1.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Food Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

Unleashed

MARCH 3, 2020

One of our New Zealand metalwork manufacturers who relies on overseas suppliers for their materials has seen huge supply shortages this month. Check whether it’s possible to source these products from alternate suppliers — potentially from different countries — who are not affected by the issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 105

Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Whether it’s deforestation from farming grains or livestock; carbon emissions from transport and production plants; or chemical waste produced manufacturing household products, it’s important for a business to understand all the ways in which it impacts the environment – and to take action to minimize its footprint.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 116

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Learn more: The Ultimate Manufacturing Guide: SME Manufacturing Explained What is mass customisation? It’s a manufacturing process for customising goods at scale while keeping unit costs low – a middle ground between standardisation and personalisation. Mass customisation does what it says on the tin.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 98

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For the 2021 edition of the America’s Cup, reigning champion Emirates Team New Zealand ventured that reinforcement learning, an advanced AI technique, could optimize its design process. ”[5].

Supply Chain Design Software 200

Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software 200

Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

Leveraging the best manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, maximising productive efficiency, and accessing management expertise early , are the strategies that will set the best apart. Don’t purchase any supply chain solution that is not Cloud or SaaS based. Costed Purchase Orders. your brewing plant).

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 98

Unleashed

MARCH 22, 2022

Here we get inside the NoLo industry boom – from what’s behind it, to how brewers and beverage manufacturers are taking advantage of it, to what the future looks like. beer & wine) that traditionally include alcohol, but are manufactured so that alcohol is either eliminated or reduced significantly. What is NoLo alcohol?

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Inventory Management Software Industrial Industry 98

Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

Little did we know that 2011 would bring earthquakes in New Zealand, a tsunami in Japan and record floods in Thailand which, looking back made 2010 look like a cake walk. IDC (Worldwide manufacturing supply chain 2012 top 10 predictions) agrees, saying “Risk Management will mature as a focus area for supply chain segmentation”.

Predictive Analytics Software 124

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 124

Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. So how do you close the loop on your supply chain?

Material Savings 96

Material Savings Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 96

Unleashed

AUGUST 30, 2022

Amid the pandemic-fuelled rise in digital sales, customers are increasingly looking to cut out middlemen and deal directly with a manufacturer. Disruptors and start-ups across many industries have looked to meet that need, developing business models which reflect this new world. Who uses D2C eCommerce? How does D2C eCommerce work?

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

As defined by the source of all knowledge, Wikipedia, “glocalization is the adaptation of globally marketed products and services to local markets.” Their regional menus offer things like the Chicken Maharaja Mac in India, the Croque McDo in Belgium and the KiwiBurger in New Zealand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization 100

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In its simplest form, fourth-party logistics is a model in which manufacturers hand over the entirety of the organisation and oversight of their supply chain to a 4PL provider. the digitisation of manufacturing. This outsourcing allows the company to focus on its core manufacturing business and higher-value projects.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Company 98

Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

New Zealand-based Good George Brewing are putting their distilleries to work making hand sanitisers, in response to a shortage in the country. Global sneaker company New Balance is also doing their part. A survey measuring manufacturer-supplier relations in the U.S. automobile industry. Map upstream suppliers.

Material Savings 106

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 106

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. For clarity, here’s a quick definition of each term: A free trade zone – or free zone as it is also known – can refer to specific-purpose manufacturing facilities.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2024

US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% Baltimore bridge disaster adds new stress to global supply chains. When shoppers to spend more on each purchase it has a desirable effect on your profits. in March – up 2.5%

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. The craft beer segment relies heavily on perceived value, craft beer enthusiasts expect high quality, creativity, and traditionally brewed beers with innovative flavours, using locally sourced ingredients.

Sourcing Strategies 82

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 82

Unleashed

APRIL 5, 2020

Unleashed Software has launched goodproductsmatter.com , a marketplace to help people discover hundreds of small artisan producers and independent manufacturers during lockdown. Currently over 500 products from the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia are listed with the number growing all the time. April 6, 2020.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software New Zealand Purchasing Skills 40

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

“It sort of depends upon what we are purchasing from the supplier as to the approach we should take…” Commodity Strategic The first level, for components or typical commodity type products, we will at least want to perform a supplier evaluation of some sort. with a backup plan as part of contingency planning.

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88

Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 52

Provenance

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Source: CBI ). Why this matters: Businesses are now acknowledging that unless they open up they risk losing a new generation of customers whose basic requirement for trust is transparency. Source: The Conversation ). Source: The Guardian ). We are creating an-depth guide, sign up here to receive early access.

Sourcing Strategies 74

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Price Reduction 74

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Unleashed

APRIL 28, 2024

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Manufacturing Procurement Buyer Training 52

Unleashed

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Supply chain risk needs to be viewed holistically as it impacts on all areas of business from manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and sales. Because many businesses operate under single-sourcing strategies they were unprepared for the shutdown of primary suppliers. The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing.

Supply Chain Risk Management 76

Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software 76

Unleashed

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor or retailer, digital sales platforms are likely a wise move for your organisation. The reality is digital sales channels are becoming increasingly the expectation, not the exception – and the news is the same across countries large and small – and for B2B sales as well as B2C.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software 98

Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. A recent Hexagon report found that although manufacturers are increasingly data-focused, many are facing challenges with decision-making.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

During the quarter, SaaS subscription and/or software license agreements were signed with customers located in the following 11 countries: Australia, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and United States. New Generation Computing, Inc. Logility, Inc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 130

Unleashed

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The New Zealand coffee market. New Zealand, like Australia, is another nation of coffee drinkers – indeed, average coffee consumption per capita in NZ is higher than both Australia and the UK. Sources used in our figures above: IBIS World, Statista, Mordor Intelligence. Source: Statista.

Trends 76

Trends Industrial Industry Purchasing Skills 76

Unleashed

MAY 29, 2023

New Zealand-based brewery, Behemoth Brewing Company, joined Unleashed when a lack of inventory control started causing serious stock problems. With multiple storage facilities and business models (manufacturing, retail, and wholesale) to manage, Behemoth were happy with the broad selection of advanced features in Unleashed.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Modeling Software Inventory Management Supply Chain Software 52

ivalua

MAY 14, 2019

Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. With this new office, Ivalua now has 15 office locations, giving the company a physical presence on all major continents. The new office is led by Eric Wimphen, who recently joined Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand.

Australia 167

Australia New Zealand Manufacturing Procurement Global 167