Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Core system optimisation is a vital link for manufacturing’s supply chain success, writes David Lees (pictured), CTO of Basis Technologies. Manufacturing supply chains are growing increasingly complex and difficult to manage. Untold benefits await those manufacturers that move away from this mindset.

Supply Chain Software 55

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains SAP Manufacturing Procurement 55

GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Managing sophisticated manufacturing operations is not unlike coordinating the world’s air traffic. In this post, we’ll help you assess your current capabilities, navigate the often-turbulent process of selecting a new ERP, and successfully land a future of manufacturing precision. Consider the metaphor for a moment.

ERP 124

ERP Manufacturing Procurement How To Sourcing Strategies 124

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Mr. Nelson points out that it is possible for a sourcing problem deep in a supply chain to halt production for BD. The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. We can’t get the data.

Supply Chain Software 123

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 123

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

In this blog, Andy discusses the health of the manufacturing industry, manufacturing technology orders, and setting benchmarks for company performance. The State of the Health of The US Manufacturing Sector & Manufacturing Technology Orders. USMTO is managed by AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Manufacturing Procurement 50

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Ordering Procurement Solutions 50

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

How could a manufacturing business that bends, cuts and welds metal benefit from Cloud ERP? According to the recent SYSPRO global research survey, an enormous 82 percent of Fabricated Metal Manufacturers experienced supply chain and material handling disruptions over the past twelve months.

Optimization Software 111

Optimization Software ERP Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 111

GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

This year looks like it's going to be one of the most innovative years for manufacturing technology. Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. and Chinese manufacturers. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 64

CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether achieving real-time compliance tracking, navigating market uncertainties through advanced analytics, or reinforcing safety protocols via secure data exchange, the digital revolution within the chemical supply chain emerges as the critical factor in surmounting these difficulties. Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 82

Transporeon

MARCH 6, 2018

"In 2017, the upcoming ELD mandate, driver shortages, chaotic weather, a strong economy, and increased manufacturing output combined to put the highest demands on capacity in years." Now is the time to take action to combat carrier capacity issues.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 48

Logistics Network Optimization Software Survey Supply Chain Software Capacity 48

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. IoT makes use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips that “talk” to each other.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 107

GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Katie Cruze at considerdigital.com who give us the top 5 reasons why data quality is important. Data, for most companies, is often collected for record-keeping purposes. For many companies, managing the quality data can seem like an overwhelming task.

Data 77

Data Waste Reduction Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 77

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

Supply Chain Planning Software 185

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 185

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

These standards define how IoT devices will communicate, and how data will be collected, processed, handled, stored, and summarized. Strong players in the market will emerge as platform providers to aggregate the IoT data and provide key insights into that data that drive better business decisions in 2018.

Supply Chain Design Software 144

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 144

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

You use a Voice of the Customer (VoC) survey to obtain negatives and positives from your customers. Use Pareto’s 80/20 principle to prioritize both negative and positive feedback from your customers and employees and continuously improve daily based on this data. Practices and learns how to apply Lean tools.

Manufacturing Procurement 54

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 54

CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether achieving real-time compliance tracking, navigating market uncertainties through advanced analytics, or reinforcing safety protocols via secure data exchange, the digital revolution within the chemical supply chain emerges as the critical factor in surmounting these difficulties. Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 52

3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

companies were offshoring their manufacturing to countries with less restrictions and cheaper labor. But now manufacturing overseas presents risks to companies; many of which are sure to have a severe impact to the bottom line. Small to medium-sized manufacturers without an online presence will need to get one in order to compete.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. In a McKinsey surveyed, 59% of participants stated that a lack of executive vision was a significant obstacle to the digital transformation of their organization. [2] The payoff is well worth it.

eCommerce 138

eCommerce Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 138

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

Connecting demand signals, order flows and inventory data across those chains enables new algorithmic decision-making that can optimize Walmart’s supply chain for flexibility and responsiveness. When Walmart started, customers came to stores, and they bought general merchandise and consumables,” Furner said.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chains 52

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

Procurement Analytics 62

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 62

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. One of the ripple effects of the pandemic was that domestic sourcing, where possible, grew as companies could no longer import products for their production line. Australian reshoring strategies for advanced manufacturing .

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 105

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Determining how to optimize the flow of goods throughout your supply chain network from source to demand – where do you buy and make goods, where do you store them, and how do you optimally move them through the network. You need technology to crunch the numbers, manage data and run optimization models for decision support.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 62

GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

manufacturing is not experiencing a “renaissance” Industry experts conservatively acknowledge that off-shoring has slowed, and perhaps “stabilized” Although around 80,000 manufacturing jobs have come back to the U.S. Manufacturing has gained 700,000 jobs since 2010. safety requirements.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 97

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Determining how to optimize the flow of goods throughout your supply chain network from source to demand – where do you buy and make goods, where do you store them, and how do you optimally move them through the network. . You need technology to crunch the numbers, manage data and run optimization models for decision support. .

Supply Chain Design Software 63

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 63

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. To begin the journey, GEON needed a better supply chain planning tool.

Supply Chain Planning Software 141

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 141

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 17, 2020

According to a survey by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), nearly 75% of companies reported supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with lead times doubling and delays compounded by a shortage of air and ocean freight options. Re-thinking Sourcing . Global Trade Insights Guide the Way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 47

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains 47

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 Trade disputes and tariffs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 82

EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

Cloud computing, often referred to as ‘the cloud’, is simply the process of running programs and storing data over the internet rather than using a local or personal server. There could be multiple reasons for this reluctance to move data over to the cloud. The transition to cloud solutions in supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 52

ShipLilly

JUNE 23, 2021

Cloud computing and big data offer opportunities for many businesses across the globe. Function 2: Optimizing manufacturing processes. Companies are optimizing their manufacturing processes through artificial intelligence. Accurate data in real-time is the key to success. Logistics and supply chains fall in this category.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 87

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 21, 2022

When one hears “supply chain,” typically they first think of the physical components; the raw materials needed by a specific time for manufacturers or finished products to retail stores. According to the annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index , manufacturing and other suppliers suffered nearly a quarter of the cyber attacks in 2021.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Security 62

EazyStock

JULY 20, 2020

Due to this, ensuring the right products in the right warehouse locations is becoming a higher priority for management teams and companies worldwide are implementing various techniques for making inventory management and procurement more efficient. of retailers and manufacturers. Streamline your warehouse management .

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 52

Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The digitization of commerce created a path for giants like Amazon and Alibaba to dominate their respective storefront/fulfillment and sourcing roles in the market. Tariffs of course have impacted enterprise US businesses in tangible ways including higher costs to purchase imported goods and reductions in US manufacturing.

Supply Chain Software 71

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 71

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some of the challenges it posed to manufacturing and distribution were new. I grew up in manufacturing. My family owned a manufacturing operation, so I experienced firsthand the challenges that mid-market manufacturers face. Manufacturers need a single source of accurate information.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Digital 110

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you are a finance professional in a manufacturing business, your main goals are to reduce risk, improve profitability, and maintain high levels of compliance. To do that, you need to access accurate data and create insightful reports for GL, as well as other finance and operational needs. Stale data. It is slow.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Data Optimization 111

CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Augment and Set Visibility Tools In Place.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. In the modern world, visibility means data.

Supply Chain Software 36

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 36

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. In the modern world, visibility means data.

Supply Chain Software 36

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 36

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This can be answered from two different perspectives: the companies that manufacture and distribute goods and services (referred to as shippers in the study) and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Yet, only about one-third of survey takers agree that companies do enough to effectively manage last yard issues.

Outsourcing 28

Outsourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 28