SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The analysis is mostly on point; however, the blame does not lie with Lean.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is best done using an ERP system, where different steps of the manufacturing chain – order management, production, fulfilment, etc. – It is best captured in an ERP system and analyzed digitally. This may lead to any number of follow-up actions, for example: Redesigning sourcing or material strategies. Warehousing KPIs.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 105

EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Firstly, let’s get a few definitions: What is inventory control? ABC analysis is a good inventory control technique to segment your warehouse stock based on the value it brings to the company. ABC analysis, will help with this. Many ERP and WMS systems will use one of these approaches. Know your star products!

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Inventory 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. Often a tool like a Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is useful as it serves as a checklist and ensures that the business is thinking about these issues and considering mitigation plans. Supply chain disruptions. US-China trade war 2018. Suez Canal blockage 2021. Review sourcing and suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies 116

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

There is so much talk, and varying interpretations, about digital transformation, that I began our discussion by asking Roger for his definition and what he sees as the current adoption rate. For example, when a customer wants to buy something from you, they send you the order with a purchase order number. They don’t have that today.

Digital 60

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. This article will define minimum order quantity, show you some examples, and help you decide if it’s the right strategy for the type of items you sell online. Minimum Order Quantity Definition. It’s that pop-up in your shopping cart that says, “Add $17.96

Purchasing Skills 86

Purchasing Skills eCommerce Ordering Negotiating Skills 86

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

For example, some companies still view cloud TMS solutions as… Being one-size-fits-all : That is, they believe the solutions are not configurable, so they would have to change their transportation processes to conform with the software’s way of doing things. Access to data was another consideration.

Optimization Software 60

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