Arkieva
AUGUST 31, 2021
A company’s total inventory is built up of many different parts such as strategic stock, anticipation stock, safety stock, cycle stock, unplanned stock. The cycle stock is the one most connected to the demand forecast; it is expected to be sold as the forecast becomes real demand. Safety stock on the other hand is extra stock to deal with the variability of the demand or supply.
Turvo
AUGUST 31, 2021
With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. The right procurement plan will speed inventory access and allow for improved visibility into the supply chain network as a whole.
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DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 30, 2021
The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry is arguably one that was most immediately and severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is especially true in the commercial aircraft segment. However, as mentioned in a previous post , signs of increasing demand for commercial aviation are on the horizon. Preparing for this will require A&D manufacturers to digitally transform their operations and supply chains in a smart, sustainable and cost-effective way to improve visibility and agi
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2021
We hear a lot about the importance of having an “agile” supply chain, especially in the context of disruptions like the pandemic or the Suez Canal incident. What does having an agile supply chain mean? How is it linked to order orchestration? What actions should companies take to better prepare for the next disruption? Those. Read more [Video] Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain.
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2021
Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in the global supply-chain network.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Reasons to Invest in Excellent Customer Service for Your Online Store. ECommerce SEO article and permission to publish here provided by Ela Marie. ECommerce has seen a staggering growth in 2021. But what should be attributed to this growth? Few bets on pandemics, others say it’s technology, but if you take our perspective, it’s completely – the Internet.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 31, 2021
I’ve commented several times about Meg Whitman’s statement a few years ago that “every company is a technology company.” Back in July, for example, I revisited the quote in response to Walmart’s announcement that it will offer technologies and capabilities to help other businesses navigate their own digital transformation and C.H. Robinson’s announcement of a.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2021
Risk is everywhere. Adverse events can and will happen at any time, and when events hit your supply chain, disruption and financial, operational, and reputational damage are not far behind. .
Adexa
AUGUST 30, 2021
The Role of Time & Space in Building Resilient Supply Chains. As we all know, light travels fast but at a finite speed. As a result, what we see or hear happened in the past. In most cases we call it real-time because our senses do not detect the latency. Our senses and analytical skills are very slow compared to what technology can offer. However, our cognitive skills remain superior.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The journey to reaching digital resiliency: pursuing digital transformation initiatives to thrive despite the ongoing pandemic challenges. The pandemic has shaken the manufacturing and distribution industry profoundly. Although the global supply chain is usually a well-oiled machine, the unprecedented crisis forced organizations to not only rethink manufacturing and distribution but to adapt operations to remain […].
QAD
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The year 2020 was a big year of disruption for people around the world. All facets of life as we knew it were impacted, changed and altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. We had hoped that 2021 would be better, and in many regards it is; in some, it is not. The pandemic still plays a role in most people’s lives in some way, every day. Businesses, especially those in manufacturing, are trying to rebound and return to some sense of normal; whatever that means.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2021
Michael Taylor, partner for international trade with the law firm of King & Spalding LLP, discusses the major factors that are influencing the decision of American manufacturers on whether to shift production from Asia back to the U.S.
Unleashed
AUGUST 30, 2021
Production downtime is not only costly, but common – making it a multi million dollar problem for businesses. Here we examine manufacturing downtime in detail, including what it is, what causes it, and what it can cost your business. We also look at ways to prepare for and prevent this expensive issue. Because even small manufacturing firms with limited capital can reduce the risk of suffering unexpected outages through measures like preventive maintenance, staff training and the use of smart ma
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Procurement Academy
AUGUST 31, 2021
How are adaptive organizations leveraging disrupting circumstances caused by the pandemic? Flexible supply chain thinking may be a solution. Being more elastic and developing a flexible oriented mind-frame can help us see different angles of the same disrupting events. Then you begin seeing problems as challenges, and figure out new possibilties to move forward.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 31, 2021
By Oliver Guy (pictured). Senior Director, Industry Solutions at Software AG. The post “Super shed” boom but there’s untapped value in physical store space appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2021
The glittery, lightweight material goes into so many common outdoor products that it’s hard to imagine summertime without it. The supply-chain snarls show how broader forces in international trade, supply and demand have rippled through industries in the past year, leading to higher prices and slowing commerce.
QAD
AUGUST 31, 2021
During our virtual Tomorrow Thought Stream in May, which focused on suppliers and supply chain challenges, root causes and the latest best practices for addressing them , QAD introduced the Integrated Supplier Management Diagnostic tool. The Diagnostic consists of 12 questions that assess an enterprise’s strategic, tactical and operational supply chain planning and execution.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Inventory Management Beyond the Mystery (Ebook). Must read books article and permission to publish here provided by Joshua Robinson. Self-learning is an important element of growing as a human being and reading books is not only entertaining but offers a great way to learn. Books can help students to absorb groundbreaking innovations, new concepts and teach them more about management practices.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 31, 2021
By Brooks Wallace (pictured). VP EMEA at Deep Instinct. The post Bangkok Airways refused to pay ransom following data breach, resulting in data being dumped online appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Orders at factories are piling up as companies around the world struggle to meet demand amid a damaging mixture of the coronavirus and widespread bottlenecks in supply chains.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 31, 2021
Supply Chain & Logistics case studies are always interesting. This one is about easy ways to save money in your Supply Chain and Logistics operations if you just look at things differently. And it was an easy problem to fix! Maybe you have some similar examples you can share in the comments? Check out this article related to this topic: 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Drop Shipping Teddy Bears! Manage your E-Commerce store article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. A successful new business model has come to the forefront, and it doesn’t require you to have an inventory. E-commerce stores are now trendy, and their online sales are projected to make up to 18.1% of global retail sales.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 31, 2021
By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post The only way physical stores can compete with eCommerce is with a radical rethink of physical space appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Given the global nature of today’s supply networks, multi-tier visibility, planning and execution has become very complex. To manage today’s complexities, current systems are forcing functional groups to resolve problems with outdated processes and approaches.
LevaData
AUGUST 31, 2021
The U.S. automotive industry is a key economic indicator of health and market sustainability; its conjoined relationship with supplier industries creates a profound economic and political influence. Yet, despite these roots and associative dependency, the instability of the automotive sector is absolute. Margins trend below 5% in the best of times, and profitability by volume is low, despite huge revenues and large employment numbers.
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Prophetic Technology
AUGUST 31, 2021
Predictive Modelling or Predictive Analytics is a carefully worked-out process that pursues to foretell episodes or after-effects by evaluating models likely to forecast outcomes.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
By Fraser Ironside (pictured). Director Business Consulting, Kinaxis. The post The pingdemic has notified all businesses that they need greater agility and resilience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2021
Companies that implemented supply chain management software prior to the Corona crisis, benefited immensely from the optimized, digital processes during these turbulent times. One of these companies was IG Design Group.
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