AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Optimized production scheduling enables fast, profitable decision making at Nampak. As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. Paul, why is production scheduling crucial for Nampak glass?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

That was the main question I explored with Yone Dewbery , SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Land O’Lakes, and Matt Elenjickal, CEO and Founder of FourKites , in a recent video webinar. The way we describe customer experience in our organization is ‘You pay for the product, but you actually buy the entire experience’.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2021

It may affect supply, product demand, and delivery, causing shortages and delays. Join forecasting specialist wetter.com , supply chain management expert Tesisquare , and GS1 Germany for a webinar to learn how to add the weather factor to automated supply chain processes. But how can businesses create a weather-proactive supply chain?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2017

This was revealed in a recent webinar with Charles Brewer , CEO of DHL eCommerce and Kris Kosmala, General Manager APAC at Quintiq. During the webinar, a question was asked about where last-mile delivery begins in cross-border e-commerce. For example, would it begin at the customs clearing point? trillion in 2020? The good news?

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The intralogistics and energy experts of the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider STILL gave a comprehensive overview of the different energy systems during a recent “Energy” webinar and explained the advantages and disadvantages of each system in a clear and hands-on way. Suitability criteria.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Our recent webinar shared 3 must-haves for companies to improve their S&OE capability. In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. By product or by each shipment? Let’s dive in. S&OP/IBP and S&OE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For example, start at the sourcing process to find, all else being equal, more sustainable suppliers, women-owned, or have characteristics that support compliance. Designing vehicle routes that explicitly optimize transportation routes with carbon footprint considerations is another example. Nari Viswanathan is currently Sr.

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Turvo

APRIL 14, 2021

In this on-demand webinar, Kendra Phillips, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of New Product at Ryder System, and Ketan Karkhanis, Chief Product Officer at Turvo, showcase how Ryder uses the Turvo platform to reimagine the role of the supply chain in delivering an outstanding customer experience.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2015

It has forced engineers and designers to think very differently when thinking about product development. An example of a critical notification is a defect or damaged ping. In implementing cloud computing, manufacturers reduce costs, gain greater quality control, and increase the speed of production. Nanotechnology.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Logistics Business has a new Webinar to play on-demand for free, moderated by Editor Peter MacLeod. In the 34 minute Webinar sortation technology for fashionwear distribution centres is discussed, specifically the new GENI-Ant system. Q to Sacchi: how long does it take for the production and installation of a GENI-Ant sorting system?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2015

The supply chain is filled with instances where a delivered product does not necessarily meet the expectations of the merchant, consumer, or other buyers. Let’s take a look into how RMAs function and some common examples of RMA policy. RMAs exist as reverse flows of products within the reverse logistics industry.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2017

Markets change, consumers decide to purchase different products and economies fail. Enter: Product Manufacturing Ideation. . Enter: Product Manufacturing Ideation. . Product Manufacturing Ideation: Powered by Social Media & Crowdfunding. As a result, inventory can be effectively controlled and costs kept down.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?” According to Merriam-Webster , productivity is defined as: 1. The quality or state of being productive. The quality or state of being productive. However, productive is defined as: 1. It would lead to an insinuation of a warehouse full of product.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Many manufacturers struggle to optimize warehouse productivity and attract skilled employees. But misplaced inventory can slow or even halt production and delay shipments to customers. For example, by stacking containers higher you can make use of vertical space, and mobile shelving units can be useful for seasonal products.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2015

The maker movement is a trend in which individuals or groups of individuals create and market products that are recreated and assembled using unused, discarded or broken electronic, plastic, silicon or virtually any raw material and/or product from a computer-related device.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. That means reassessing procedures around: Receiving (verification of quantities, condition and location of incoming products). Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. That means reassessing procedures around: Receiving (verification of quantities, condition and location of incoming products). Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” I’ll give you a quick personal example. production to reach stores within 24 hours.”. Lafley defined back in 2005.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

In this infographic you will learn, for example, that the global market value for logistics has surpassed $4trillion. Logistics can be described as having the right type of product or service at the right place, at the right time and in the right condition. Logistic activities accelerate economic growth and productivity growth.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

An effective data management solution makes information easily accessible via a central dashboard, with tabs geared to various business departments (from sales to finance, production and inventory). To find out more about the benefits of taking a digital approach to data management, check out this webinar.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

Which system is best suited for automated production supply and disposal? Answers to these questions were provided by the STILL experts on 30th March 2021, during the webinar “Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for Production Logistics” and based on practical examples. Automated forklift and warehouse trucks.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. Similarly, the IoT can help ensure machines maintain functionality by stopping production when maintenance is needed. By identifying inefficiencies and problems before they occur, the overall expense to the supply chain is reduced.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Thousands of retail brick-and-mortar stores are closing across the country, and the demand for products online, otherwise known as e-commerce, is responsible for this trend. E-commerce allows companies to put newer products in front of consumers, and consumers want the convenience afforded by online shopping.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2020

Safe implementation of AMRs presents opportunities for increased productivity, improved worker conditions, and (surprise) faster ROI. In this in-depth webinar, you’ll learn: • The risks inherent in high-payload material transport and how automation can reduce them. • An overview of risk assessment requirements. •

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

When the Internet first arrived, the idea of waiting for an extended period to receive a product was great, asserts Gordon Hellberg of Material Handling and Logistics. It opened up doors and gave millions access to products that were never available in local areas, regions, or other countries.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

In manufacturing, rapid prototyping is used to create a three-dimensional model of a part or product. In addition to providing 3-D visualization for digitally rendered items, rapid prototyping can be used to test the efficiency of a part or product design before it is manufactured in larger quantities.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2017

But the future holds a new era where artificial intelligence in manufacturing will come up with its own designs, its own ideas, its own products. By implementing sensors, data of all types can be utilized, making products become even services as well. Until now all our tools were passive: we told them what to do and they did it.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, this could lead to more than the requested number of product being included in shipment, which results in shrink of inventory.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

In order to maintain a successful distribution center in this business environment, you have to run an efficient operation in which you are constantly moving product and satisfying your customers. For example, a warehouse management system (WMS) is crucial to a modern distribution center management. Stay On Board with Your Staff.

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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. A reverse logistics strategy provides a path for removing the existing equipment to make way for the next era of equipment in the case of end of life products or new upgrdes.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Data created, processed and analyzed by strategically distributed devices and systems in the chain significantly reduces visibility gaps and introduces tremendous flexibility into the production chain. This would ensure no disruption in the production schedule, customer service or revenue stream.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Sometimes, these errors lead to the failure to deliver a product on schedule, if the delivery even makes it to the recipient at all. Drivers are the most influential factor in delivering a product in a timely manner. Furthermore, these systems allow drivers to focus on getting product from warehouse to the consumer.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

For example, some problems may be due to poor quality of packaging, receiving incorrect information about the package, difficulties with carrier pricing and agreements, paperwork problems, and incorrect management processes. This includes the product description, the pick up dates, and improper rate quotes.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The quantity of each product. However, rapid growth and diversification of products are making shippers, manufacturers, and suppliers rethink their business strategy. But the rise of the internet has given consumers and everyone else the ability to access any product from any seller and any place on the globe. Demand forecasts.

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