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How to create a reliable supply chain with effective forecasting and inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Despite record layoffs in many industries, Canadian manufacturers face a skills shortage in key positions in operations and across the supply chain. Investments in logistics and supply chains would potentially support wider product ranges, foster time savings and attract larger numbers of customers. Talent gaps: ?

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The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This latest development will exacerbate the situation for companies in many industries, particularly those which are heavily reliant on energy resources. Even companies without a direct supplier connection in Russia or Ukraine will experience debilitating disruption across industries from energy to agriculture.

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Optimizing Inventory Management With a 3PL Warehouse

FW Logsitcs

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective and efficient inventory management is critical to any successful third-party logistics warehouse operation. The benefits of outsourcing these processes include freeing up time to focus on core business operations and having access to industry expertise that might not exist internally.

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Reshoring Or Not, What is Manufacturing? 4 Questions to Ponder with Real American Manufacturers

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. What is Manufacturing?

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry? It’s a constantly-changing, ever-expanding industry.

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State of Global Logistics: Delivering above and beyond

247 Customs Broker

A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. Technology key to logistics evolution.

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How ERP can help the automotive parts and accessories industry in a post-COVID world

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Then the COVID pandemic hit, and the once recession-resistant industry took a massive knock. The disruption changed the industry so significantly that it’s likely there won’t be a return to normal. The industry needs to examine how to adapt key elements of the business value chain to address these changes. The way forward.