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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Investments in logistics and supply chains would potentially support wider product ranges, foster time savings and attract larger numbers of customers. Charged with this critical task, the purchasing department can leverage its Material Requirements Plan (MRP) to stay abreast of what’s needed, how much and when.

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Implementing AI in Supply Chain and Logistics

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From virtual assistants, robotics, analytics, and autonomous vehicles, AI technology has provided sophisticated solutions to supply chain and logistics operations around the globe. What are the benefits of AI in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Operations? . Guide to Supply Chain and Logistics AI .

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Manufacturers Should Focus on This Most Critical Component for Manufacturing Operations Excellence

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Chuck Intrieri is a Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection Consultant and you can visit his website at [link] or give him a call at 714-788-0744 or shoot him an email at cmiconsulting93@gmail.com. Does MRP end there? The next phase of MRP was MRP II. Where did they go?

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Optimizing Inventory Management With a 3PL Warehouse

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective and efficient inventory management is critical to any successful third-party logistics warehouse operation. Forecasting and Data Analytics Applying demand planning and data analytics to your inventory management work can significantly enhance materials requirement planning (MRP).

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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The war and imposed sanctions will create a knock-on effect across the supply chain , and businesses will be impacted by material shortages, material cost increases, demand volatility, logistics and capacity constraints as well as cybersecurity breaches. Consider holding safety stocks where applicable to prevent breaks in production.

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The 4 Step Process to Integrate a New TMS into Existing Logistics Systems from a TMS Provider

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Third-party logistics providers, or a 3PL service provider , have worked to help encourage efficiency within the shipping process through the use of a Transportation Management System, or TMS. Will my current OE, MRP, ERP, or other database systems allow for integration ?”.

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

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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.