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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

Jeff Baker, Vice President of Shared Services at Myers Industries. Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) is headquartered in Akron, Ohio in the United States. This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks.

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Three Key Elements of a Successful Managed Logistics Program

CLX Logistics

Managed transportation providers offer comprehensive logistics and supply chain expertise to all types of industries. Depending on the needs of any given industry, there will be various nuances, exceptions, and challenges to contend with. Industry specialization. Logistics technology. Capacity management. Project logistics.

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Inventory crisis: stock held by UK firms doubles

Logistics Business Magazine

New industry data reveals that manufacturers are holding double the amount of stock compared to pre-pandemic levels as the world’s supply chain woes take on a new form. Unleashed’s Manufacturers Health Check report used data from its inventory management software to track how SMEs in the UK have fared in 2022.

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ERP for process manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

nodes), flows of the products between origin-destination pairs, and policies (inventory, replenishment, asset utilization etc) with no clear accountability on how the recommendations make their way into planning and execution. Strategic placement of inventory buffers to ensure sufficient ability to absorb shocks. He received his Ph.D.

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3PL vs. 4PL: What’s the Difference?

CLX Logistics

Chemical shipping can be a complicated and involved process. But to enjoy the benefits of outsourcing, you must choose a partner who will meet your needs and maintain industry standards. A 3PL manages specific areas of the supply chain for a chemical shipper, for example, the chemical freight company that handles transportation.

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Four Essential Supply Chain Management Tools

CLX Logistics

The elements of a comprehensive shipping management platform are varied, ranging from RFID inventory management tools to minimize errors in documentation to shipping status tools that provide delivery updates to scheduling and planning tools for streamlining operations and improving customer service.