DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the UN Environment Program’s Food Waste Index, 923 million metric tons of food is wasted globally every year. Besides being a waste in precious resources, this quantity of wasted food also contributes to 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions, making it actively detrimental to our environment.

Waste Reduction 296

Waste Reduction Food Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 296

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As with the logistics category where we featured 15 most popular blog posts vs. the 10 we covered in the top manufacturing blog posts and supply chain blog posts , we write so many transportation blog posts in that category, we are going to feature the 16 most viewed transportation blog posts. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

Expense Reduction 232

Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 232

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Peeling Back the Lid on Supply Chain World Salad In this world, where board discussions focus on eliminating waste and meeting corporate social responsibility goals, supply chain teams respond with projects like end-to-end planning, control towers, and real-time decisions. Each concept is flawed adding to, not reducing, cost and waste.

Supply Chain Planning Software 342

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction 342

SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries. Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies Explained Managing inventory efficiently is vital for any business.

Inventory Reduction 94

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 94

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Eight years ago, we started with a focus on Total Delivered Cost (TDC) and elevating our cost savings program performance, as well as eliminating sub-optimized cost efforts that might have helped in one specific area, but hurt our overall performance.

Case Study 286

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. Establish time-tables.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 120

Unleashed

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Efficiency in manufacturing comes from having the right preparation and the most cost-effective processes in your arsenal. Production planning is where you map out how your business will operate – the resources, strategies, equipment, and labour required to hit your production goals.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Here are the trends our Blue Yonder Industry Strategy team sees for the upcoming quarter: Supply Chain and Technology Supply chains will remain volatile with escalating disruptions as a result of extreme weather effects and unrest across the globe. Once bitten twice shy.

Vendor Strategies 105

Vendor Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Price Reduction 105

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

The first reason is that it is a bad use of a resource. The focus on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) sucked up company resources. The Focus Inside-out Supported by Functional Metrics. Functional Intitiatives Without Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy. The reason? A sales person should be selling.

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

QAD

JULY 1, 2021

What are Total Manufacturing Costs? Your total manufacturing costs are essentially an expense analysis that calculates how each of your company’s departments contributed to producing a finalized product. This looks at all stages of the manufacturing process from raw materials to work-in-progress to final result.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 98

Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2023

Supply Chain Planning and Digital Twins Chap Achen , Vice President of Product Strategy & Operations at Nextuple, explains, “A digital twin allows a business decision-maker to test and validate a complete set of strategies and objectives across teams and make smart decisions that improve the customer experience and maximize profitability.”[1]

Resource Reduction 130

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scaling manufacturing operations is crucial for business growth but presents unique challenges. Balancing increased demand with consistent quality and controlled costs is difficult but essential for manufacturers looking to expand. Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

As regulations across the globe strengthen, the pressure to collect, report, and organize emission-related metrics has never been higher. Across the globe, requirements for stricter reporting on complex metrics are increasing. If the resources and software are applicable, automate as much of your data collection as possible.

Report 289

Report Data Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 289

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When it comes to supply continuity, being proactive about mitigating disruptions is essential, yet many procurement organizations may still lack sufficient resources. For example, consider the challenges in the automotive industry that stem from the supply chain issue in chip manufacturing. Tracking the Metrics that Matter.

Procurement Analytics 130

Procurement Analytics Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 130

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

The role that procurement plays in manufacturing organizations is a difficult one. This function must simultaneously balance cost reduction, quality, and assurance of supply in their quest to maximize profits. . Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In addition to reducing their overall carbon footprint, reducing their consumption of energy and resources, and preserving the planet for future generations, sustainability can improve a company’s financial results. You can also keep track of your supplier’s transportation times. Educate Your Staff and Suppliers.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 264

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You’ll learn how to leverage data to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and exceed customer expectations. Various supply chain optimization techniques, such as detailed planning, assessing current practices, and automating processes, can significantly enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Let’s dive in.

Optimal Sourcing 84

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 84

GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Big enterprises might not be that open to innovations but are hypersensitive to cost and resource savings. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. It also reduces your resources and improves processes. It cuts down costs on software maintenance and upgrade.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Software 200

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Therefore, the challenge to establish ranking method is to find more economical data source and unbiased metric. Integration of supply chain management processes require the good planning, implementing and controlling skills both within and across the companies to reduce cost and improve service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The second step is usually a large implementation of a technology project–Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Planning or Analytics. The promise was the delivery of a decision support system that would allow the organization to optimize the relationships between cash, cost and customer service against the strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 312

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. Cost Savings: Reduction in inventory holding costs.

Inventory Reduction 91

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 91

ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a suite of integrated software applications that helps organizations manage and automate their core business processes. This integrated view of core business processes can help companies improve efficiency, cut costs, and respond more nimbly to changing market conditions and customer needs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Optimal Sourcing Resources 98

GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. Cycle Times.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Metrics Distribution Inventory Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 60

Silvon Software

APRIL 8, 2022

To achieve this growth, successful manufacturers today are relying on key performance metrics and automating many aspects of their data management processes to gain valuable business insights that can be used to meet their organizations’ performance goals. The Basics of Manufacturing KPIs. Every KPI needs a clearly defined goal.

Optimal Sourcing 119

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 119

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

If you want to develop a robust SCM strategy, you have to look at the entire ecosystem. ” The ATS staff notes, “For any SCM strategy to succeed, it must rely on and leverage six critical aspects that drove the entire process.” A great supply chain management strategy increases value. Delivering.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 190

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. Imagine this scenario.

Reverse Logistics 210

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Logistics 210

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. In this article, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons why you should reduce inventory and how it can be a game-changer for your business. But when should you consider reducing inventory? The same applies to inventory reduction.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 98

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

JANUARY 25, 2023

In these tricky times, smart cash flow management strategies are essential to bring down costs (or push profits) in controllable areas, offsetting international instability. This is achieved through the implementation and continued improvement of cash flow management strategies. To improve cash flow, process optimisation is necessary.

Material Savings 98

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Yet plants, animals, and Native peoples thrive in this environment with resourcefulness and adaptability. Supply chains must be connected and collaborative so all links can align to business strategy and oriented toward a common set of the most important metrics (and not functional metrics that drive siloed behavior).

Supply Chain Design Software 257

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 257

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. This is a fundamental principle of supply chain management, it constitutes a juggling act that is at the heart of any well-orchestrated manufacturing process.

Procurement Analytics 95

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Metrics 95

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. When they built the project, they did not realize that they did not have access to daily data daily for their third-party warehouses and contract manufacturing locations. 2) Latency. 3) Granularity. Master data. The devil is in the details.

Supply Chain Design Software 294

Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 294

Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Fortunately, applying metrics to multi-source operational information that’s stored and managed in a data hubs greatly minimizes these issues. Supply chain metrics provide the intelligence needed to make better projections and more informed choices in such a market. Our Top 24 Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics. Perfect Order Rate.

Metrics 81

Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 81