The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 10, 2015

by John Westerveld When things happen in supply chain, knowing sooner and acting faster can mean the difference between a major catastrophe and a minor hiccup in your supply chain performance. Imagine this scenario; you are a supply chain executive for a major U.S.-based This is bad…. Acting Faster.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Some manufacturing, consumer brand, retail and logistics service companies made ambitious goals to delight customers through digital transformation but in some cases significantly eroded profit margins. He has a keen interest in digitalization and the value it generates throughout the supply chain. Plan and Execute for Success.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain. All manufacturing echelons–raw materials suppliers, factories, distribution centers, and wholesalers–need to ensure that the right stock is in the right place at the right time to truly serve the end customer. This is no easy task.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Integration of Data Sources Data integration connects different information streams to create a single view of your supply chain. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning AI-powered control towers provide real-time insights into supply chain performance and manage activities across your operations.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Over my next few articles, I’ll share some tips on the kinds of resolutions you can put in place to get your supply chain performance back on track in 2015. Of course, if your supply chain is already humming, then these tips can help you achieve even greater levels of performance.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2025

Easy answer - It’s all about mitigating costs for retailers and manufacturers. Retailers and manufacturers need to profitably recoup all, or as much of their inventories as possible. The longer inventory sits in a warehouse or in a physical store, the cost remains on the retailer/manufacturing financial books as a credit.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. These are already signs of increased costs and supply chain inflationary pressures. tariff strategies. respectively.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. What are the key metrics that are driving the industrial manufacturers supply chain?

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2024

What technologies are transforming warehouse operations into models of efficiency and precision? As companies strive for seamless and effective warehouse management, geolocation technology emerges as a game-changer, driving unparalleled levels of efficiency, accuracy, and optimization. One answer lies in geolocation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Digital Twin Applications For instance, say you’re a manufacturer or distributor. With a digital twin, you could run scenarios to see how a new distribution center would affect your logistical costs, or how fulfilling an order from your warehouse in Pennsylvania would be more efficient than fulfilling from Kansas.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

The goal of the award is to identify the innovative, unconventional and high-impact initiatives leaders are working on and investing in to drive the transformation of their supply chains.”1 SKF challenged by legacy supply chain planning processes. Digital transformation enables automated supply chain planning.

Gartner 248

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. While supply chain KPIs should be chosen based on your organization’s specific needs, certain ones are effective for most businesses. Cash-to-Cash Time Cycle.

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AB&R

JANUARY 3, 2025

One of the most significant benefits of RFID is its ability to provide enhanced visibility and traceability throughout the supply chain. With RFID tags, businesses can track products from the manufacturing floor to the end consumer, ensuring that every step in the process is monitored.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing. Below are some key areas where CPI can improve supply chain efficiency: 1.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Agility and Flexibility One of the key characteristics of resilient supply chains is their ability to quickly adapt to changes in demand, disruptions, or new market opportunities. Achieving agility requires a flexible supply chain with diversified sourcing, scalable manufacturing, and adaptive logistics strategies.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 7, 2018

There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain, and when it comes to inventory management, each one must operate as a part of a global single system to be most effective. This enables manufacturers to keep inventory levels low, move inventory as quickly as possible, and ensure high service levels for customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it is vital for organisations to ensure a reliable supply of products and services. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. exact location of goods (on order, in transit, or in a warehouse)).

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder has a track record of delivering WMS for some of the largest warehouse operations globally.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 9, 2021

In manufacturing, it is essential to measure the performance of the production facility to evaluate the organization and its success. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are often used to do this. The goal is to understand how well your manufacturing organization is doing and track its performance over time.

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AFFLINK

JANUARY 13, 2025

After all, over-estimating can lead to inventory surplus and associated warehousing costs. Fortunately, predictive analytics is becoming a new essential tool in supply chain management , especially for combatting common challenges with seasonal inventory.

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RFgen

APRIL 3, 2025

SAP has become a key solution for addressing these challenges, offering robust tools that enhance supply chain visibility, planning, and execution capabilities. Solutions such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) work in tandem to support precise forecasting and operational execution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. The company could not maintain supply chain performance levels to cope-up with the sudden surge in orders for 1.0 Case Study Resilience: CISCO. CONCLUSION.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Because there is such a wide spectrum of logistics and supply chain jobs available, it is best to categorise them in the following way: planning, manufacture, sourcing, and delivery. Supply Chain Planner: A manager whose main responsibility is to analyse a company’s supply chain performance.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 7, 2018

There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain, and when it comes to inventory management, each one must operate as a part of a global single system to be most effective. This enables manufacturers to keep inventory levels low, move inventory as quickly as possible, and ensure high service levels for customers.

Modeling 120

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

One of the challenges in the agribusiness sector, as research from the Netherlands has shown, is to resolve the mismatch between famers and manufacturers, and between manufacturers and customers, about what is important and therefore what should be measured. They may even lead to conflicting departmental goals.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Today, in order to accomplish these goals, continuous improvement in global supply chain execution has become a core supply capability required by most automotive OEM’s.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In the period of 2009-2015 BASF drove significant improvement in operating margin through the redefinition of supply chain processes post-recession. As shown in Table 1, the averages for BASF for the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter are significantly better than their peer group. In the Process, What Did You Learn?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources. This information is then used to provide actionable insights into supply chain performance, allowing businesses to make data-driven decisions that can help improve their bottom line.

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2019

Manufacturers are realizing the benefits of tightening relationships with suppliers to better manage the procurement of goods and lower supply costs. This builds a more effective manufacturer-supplier partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance. Supplier Challenges Exist.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

KPIs in Supply Chain The Basics As in any business activity, supply chain operations need to focus doggedly on improvement to compete in the marketplace, but how do you know if your supply chain performance is satisfactory or getting better or, god forbid, worsening? Thats where KPIs come in.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 4, 2016

One of the challenges in the agribusiness sector, as research from the Netherlands has shown, is to resolve the mismatch between famers and manufacturers, and between manufacturers and customers, about what is important and therefore what should be measured. They may even lead to conflicting departmental goals.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. Why is lead time important?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

Manufacturers as well as consumer-oriented businesses need to embrace better fulfilment experiences for their customers. By using the SCOR model, manufacturers have a tested and comparable framework for assessing their order fulfilment processes and performance. Order fulfilment is becoming increasingly important.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2024

What technologies are transforming warehouse operations into models of efficiency and precision? As companies strive for seamless and effective warehouse management, geolocation technology emerges as a game-changer, driving unparalleled levels of efficiency, accuracy, and optimization. One answer lies in geolocation.

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