Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

“Mitigating lift truck incidents, safety violations, and operational downtime is a priority for many intense indoor forklift operations,” says Daniel Heap, Manager, Product and Commercial – Technology and Connected Fleet. For example, when lift trucks approach a four-way cross or designated pedestrian zone.

Modeling Software 52

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

In other words, takt time is the required rate of production. The whole goal of an ideal “Just-in-Time” system is that we have only the capacity required to meet the demand. ” After all, I could just as easily say I need the capacity to product 96 units per day. Don’t Confuse the Tool with the Goal.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. of product moves through plants without rework.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits. What Is a Circular Supply Chain?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Demand forecasting is the process of making future estimations of how much of a given product will sell by location and time period. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. This sounds obvious. Sadly it is not.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2024

Matt Hoffman, Vice President of Product and Industry Solutions, at John Galt Solutions One-number plans are bad plans. A one-number forecast, for example, looks across the range of demand that might emerge in a period and decides to create a forecast that is mid-way between the most and the least demand that is apt to emerge.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Lean manufacturing is a production process that is based on maximizing productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within the manufacturing operation. What is lean manufacturing?

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. Productivity plummeted. This all changed shortly after WWII. The Long Wall Method.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. Tools like dashboards and reports are commonly used. Here, standardization plays a vital role. In a multi-tier context, optimization becomes more challenging yet crucial.

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Log-hub

MAY 22, 2024

In today’s complex and interconnected global economy, managing supply chains has evolved into a sophisticated discipline that requires advanced tools and strategies. Tools like dashboards and reports are commonly used. Here, standardization plays a vital role. In a multi-tier context, optimization becomes more challenging yet crucial.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. But the product roadmap has them adding this functionality for other transportation modes in the future. That is more than any other sector.

Cost Reduction 134

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The fabricated metals industry operates with a low margin in a highly competitive market and material availability, production schedules and workforce skills must align to meet customer expectations. Challenge: Meeting unique customer requirements. Solution: End-to-end supply chain visibility. Solution: Custom capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Self-distribution can result in improved inventory levels and shorter lead times, which can help to reduce costs over time and enable healthcare systems to better meet the demands of their customers especially with on-premise space continuing to be at a premium.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

In fact, people commonly use it as a metaphor in business situations “I didn’t meet the deadline. WMS suppliers were well positioned to support their customers with the adaptations required to meet the abrupt change in fulfillment requirements driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. They threw me a curveball.”

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 25, 2024

We can put in all of the lean tools we want, but if those conversations don’t follow, the system quickly reverts to the previous baseline. They were competing with one another for a place in the production queue. In this working example, asking the shop floor workforce to fix this problem would be futile.

Waste Reduction 195

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Usually, the final product is a combination of custom manufactured components and standard components. MTO operations bring their own set of unique challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Raja Hammoud, EVP of Products at Coupa, speaking on the main stage at Coupa Inspire Coupa recently completed its Inspire conference. I see no evidence that less money is being invested in product development. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. Coupa meets this definition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. Overhead refers to the ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service. The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Calculating the productivity and efficiency of any operation is, at its most basic, determining the ratio of cost inputs to revenue generated. Supply chain productivity is no different. 4 Supply Chain Efficiency Measures to Improve Productivity. 4 Supply Chain Efficiency Measures to Improve Productivity.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For example, look into their IPO status. Market leaders have demonstrated their ability to deliver quality products and services that meet the needs of their customer base. This is because it demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to meet a wider range of customer needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

These businesses get products to market faster and more efficiently. One company that embraced this thinking is Grupo Bimbo , global bakery company that sells 13,000 varieties of products in 33 countries. For example, it’s critical to identify where to focus advertising and how to allocate it for specific products across countries.

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as defined by its creators at Oliver Wight , is “the business planning process that extends the principles of S&OP throughout the end-to-end supply chain, product, service and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver one seamless management process.”

Scenario Planning 160

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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CLX Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Now, even small businesses can effectively expand their global reach and services with the right tools and logistics partners. These services focus on the international supply chain and are integral to a company that wants to take its product global. Examples of International Logistics Services. What is International Logistics?

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Globalior

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Sales and operations planning is a process in which you plan for the sales and production of products. This ensures that you have a steady supply of products to sell and that you can produce the products needed on time. It is a long-term strategy that is used to identify and meet the needs of the future.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. When forecasts are wrong, or when organizations don’t take the time to plan them out in advance, the exact opposite occurs: product outages surface and issues can’t be solved in time.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. To combat the shortage, manufacturers are looking for ways to recruit and retain skilled talent, by raising wages and reskilling current talent to meet company needs. Industry 4.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

His statements are based not only on discussions with experts from the industry and research, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. To ensure that more truck drivers are back home in the evening, for example, the forwarding association Elvis wants to set up a meeting network for full truck loads.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In this Case Study, we’re discussing the successes of the partnership and the tools and methodology that will fuel continued success in Europe and other regions. Keeping and improving a competitive advantage in transportation Transportation adds no value to products but can be a differentiator in the eyes of the customer.

Inventory Reduction 59

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Product integrity means everything to producers of food and pharmaceutical products, so it needs to be equally important to providers of food and pharmaceutical storage facilities. We all know that these facilities must go to great lengths to keep products at appropriate temperatures and protect against damage.

Compliance 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. Making the process better for associates makes them more productive.

Vendor Strategies 110

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

In this Case Study, we’re discussing the successes of the partnership and the tools and methodology that will fuel continued success in Europe and other regions. Keeping and improving a competitive advantage in transportation Transportation adds no value to products but can be a differentiator in the eyes of the customer.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 57

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction 57

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations. A faster, more efficient, more effective production process resulting in a shorter time-to-market. IoT sensors in the supply chain and robotics in factories are fluently available.

Factories 105

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

To engage in SRM, you’ll need SIM and SPM: an SIM (supplier information management) tool centralizes basic contact and purchasing data for all of your suppliers; an SPM (supplier performance management) tool measures how well each supplier is performing against the terms of the contract. Regular meetings or reports?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

A sustainable chain involves implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life disposal. Product design – use of appropriate materials; design the product for extended future use.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Chuck is a legend in our industry and is helping us figure out how to deal with product quality issues when dealing with international suppliers. How much money do you lose on each product shipment due to customer returns ? . But how can you, as an importer, address product quality issues with your supplier directly?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations. A faster, more efficient, more effective production process resulting in a shorter time-to-market. IoT sensors in the supply chain and robotics in factories are fluently available.

Factories 98

Factories Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98