Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2024

In our picking example, you would begin by analyzing the entire warehouse to identify where the bottleneck or constraint occurs. They address these by maximizing up-time, by examining and optimizing batch sizes, and by moving quality control stations’ position in the workflow to before the constraints.

Optimization Software 130

Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Optimization Modeling Software 130

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

A rapid prototype tool called Mininet, for example, allows the user to quickly create, interact with, customize and share a software-defined network (SDN) prototype on a single computer which simulates a network topology that uses Openflow switches. This process uses laser beams to melt and fuse metal powders into solid parts.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Video Modeling Software Optimization Software 98

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 22, 2018

The term Cycle Inventory is used to define the average inventory in a supply chain due to either production or purchases in lot sizes that are larger than those demanded by the customer. A typical example of lot size is shown with this graph: Q (lot size) is the quantity order at a time t.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Inventory Supply Chains Material Savings 40

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

With the current warehousing capacity crunch, technology-driven strategies along with flexibility and end-to-end visibility are the preferred solutions for transporters and warehouse operators. Batch Size and JIT. Manufacturers have also shifted to running smaller batches with adjusted schedules to meet the ever-changing demand.

Warehousing 62

Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Supply Chain Software 62

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Companies are increasingly considering how to implement circular economy strategies so that fewer products need to be destroyed. Analyses of automotive manufacturers, for example, may show that re- or nearshoring of certain products or components makes sense. New legislation is driving the pace. Direct-to-costumer makes the difference.

Supply Chain Planning Software 50

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 50

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2016

Goods inspection is an example. Thus, the purchasing team may try to reduce unit prices, without thinking about batch sizes or delivery frequency, causing inventory levels to rise. However, strategies too must be aligned to relevant events and situations. The difference in labour costs has narrowed.

Cost Reduction 53

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction 53