GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The manufacturing skills gap, which we first defined here , is a real threat to the future of the U.S. As a result, the manufacturing industry will face a shortage of nearly 3.5 However, manufacturers can work to reduce the overall manufacturing skills gap by following these four steps. Eliminate Gender-Based Inequality.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. There are multiple good models for lean manufacturing operations. “5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

They discuss what it takes to create green industrial and manufacturing facilities from scratch. Creating Green Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities From Scratch. Product demand has a lot to do with creating environmental issues in the manufacturing industry. IKEA certainly has no problem understanding it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

For decades, ASEAN manufacturing, once seen as a global phenomenon, had been overshadowed by the meteoric rise of Chinese factories. percent of global manufacturing output and was regarded as the world’s manufacturing superpower. Building manufacturing opportunities from the ground up. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to know their customers. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service. But, how do manufacturers turn their focus to the customer experience? Determine What Customers Want Today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Business cycles are compressing and the need to make course corrections is exploding. That supply planning application needs to be integrated into an array of internal systems ERP, transportation management, warehouse management, procurement, and other applications. That makes the integration even more difficult.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Newer technologies have created entirely new methodologies for improving manufacturing, and the outlook is brighter than ever. So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. VR tends to replace the entire image.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Simply using common calendar tools, such as Google, means you are using the IoT, but the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) leads to the use of connected, smart devices to reduce inefficiencies, delays, and inaccuracies throughout the product lifecycle, including procurement as well. Warehouse Management. Transportation Management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Manufacturing KPIs. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

There’s no doubt that the pandemic, with its harsh lockdowns and impact on economies worldwide, has played a dramatic role in the supply chain disruptions being experienced by manufacturers. Many businesses in the US, and elsewhere, were sourcing their componentry from China. How can businesses create the supply chain of the future?

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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. What is “The Internet of Things” Impact on Manufacturing & Logistics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Of course the same is true in many professions, but is particularly so in the arena of supply chain and logistics. Let’s look at them from the perspective of the supply-chain Plan, Make, Source, and Deliver model. Manufacturing and Production. “My

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

If you’re a manufacturer, you likely know the answer. See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. Third-party procurement. Third-party procurement services from a 3PL can help.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 26, 2020

Just like how you poured time and effort into creating, marketing, and selling your products, the same should be done in the post-purchase stage. In fact, one of the biggest post-purchase mishaps is a simple lack of communication. That’s the bare bones of it, but of course there can be twists and turns along the way. deliveries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

Material Requirements Planning for a modern manufacturing environment Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is software that helps companies estimate the required quantities of raw materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure manufacturing has all the items needed to make products to satisfy demand.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

Logistics Services = the processes involved in getting the cargo from the manufacturers warehouse to the receiver’s warehouse including arranging for shipping services offered by the shipping lines using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

As Brent mentioned in his introduction, it has been a challenging few years for semiconductor manufacturers. Brent pointed out that Covid created small interruptions for many companies in terms of sourcing semiconductor chip materials. Qualcomm turned to more automation in its semiconductor manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Most manufacturing processes heavily rely on the use of machinery. However, over the course of several months, this slight change in pressure could cause permanent damage to the machine, or it may cause additional problems for other aspects of the manufacturing process. IoT and Machine Functionality. Automated Data Transfers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China? Only time will tell. Why China Became Australia’s Factory.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. We can’t operate the way we have,” said Milind Balaji, a senior supply chain manager at an East Coast manufacturer of toilet tissue, diapers, pulp and other products. ” Milind Balaji, senior supply chain manager, manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has been around in one shape or form for a while. Well, 3D printing’s next big act could be manufacturing large metal objects. More SKUs available from local warehouses could also mean quicker replenishment cycles parts that are purchased infrequently. This vision has not been realized.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The impact this position carries in manufacturing is undervalued and recognized.” purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. The amount of change we will see in the next five years will blow your mind.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Here are some different sources and their very different numbers: The first question is why the Department of Energy has these kinds of statistics. The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to consider.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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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.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. But, of course, what those circumstances are is for you to decide. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough. Of course, toilet paper and paper towels were in short supply as well. What is Supply Chain Resilience?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

In order to achieve this, demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning via procurement and/or production planning, along with fulfilment/allocation and even transportation planning need to be integrated. DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. So how do companies achieve autonomous planning?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2015

Businesses must decide which routes to use, where to manufacture products, and whether to employ the use of a third party logistics provider. When a business, or other organization, purchases equipment, parts, or remanufactured equipment it is an investment. Reuse Encourages Competition in Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. In turn, those costs may then fall to the manufacturer. Of course, customers may opt to complete a return in-person.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on manufacturing companies, which have been forced to adapt to supply chain interruptions, market shifts and labor shortages. Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations.

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