Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies relying on reactive supply chain management lose up to 10% of annual revenue due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. This enables companies to adjust sourcing, production, and logistics well in advance of potential disruptions.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some of the challenges it posed to manufacturing and distribution were new. I grew up in manufacturing. My family owned a manufacturing operation, so I experienced firsthand the challenges that mid-market manufacturers face. Manufacturers need a single source of accurate information.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. We relay on guest bloggers and the expertise of others for manufacturing best practices. His 5 golden metrics center on performance management.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

For small companies, it is usually enough to have one person dealing with procurement but in large enterprises teams of people are needed, all with specific roles to play. The Finance Manager , on the other hand, controls the financial input and output of the procurement division. How Large Procurement Teams Operate.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. survey , 57% of manufacturing CFOs agree that proficiency and knowledge to create an effective plan to operationalize and transition the business into a digitalized and automated manufacturer is the most critical factor globally.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Although not a new concept, the technology has been slow to penetrate manufacturing in part due to the age and size of the systems in use for managing these processes. As manufacturers and industry changes and frows, it is critical that the systems of record and engagement have the flexibility to keep pace.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Make to Order: Here, products are manufactured based on specific customer orders. It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To overcome these challenges, many manufacturers are bringing their operations closer to home and more literally, under one roof. Manufacturers typically occupy a space in the middle of this chain, but through vertical integration, they can extend their reach, and profits, within the value chain.

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Food Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

More than one-third (36%) use co-manufacturers for materials manufacturing, and 20% seek help with materials sourcing and management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

Food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies usually operate on smaller margins than most organizations in other industries. Wages are another significant cost for food and beverage manufacturers and distributors , and they’re going up, with labor currently very difficult to find and retain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog.

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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

MARCH 24, 2017

Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. Possibly not. The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 5, 2023

With worldwide shortages and supply chain disruptions, companies have changed how they source and manufacture parts and finished products. The Reshoring Institute studied and compared global labor rates around the world—and what follows are the high-level results of a study comparing labor rates in 13 different countries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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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 Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available. 2) Diversify Your Operations The companies most likely to get through a crisis are those that have made an effort to diversify their operations and implement multi-sourcing strategies.

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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

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. Ibrahim Al Syed, the director of digital manufacturing at Celanese, was surprisingly forthcoming about how Celanese developed these capabilities at ARC Advisory Groups 29th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum. The company has 55 manufacturing sites across the world.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

We work with a lot of manufacturing companies and one of the questions we get most often is 'Why do we need to blog'? Often followed by 'How do we blog for manufacturing'? So now we know what a blog is but why is manufacturing blogging a great idea and not a waste of time: To Help People. A word about what a blog is.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In ARC’s recent study of this software market, MIC was the largest provider of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) software solutions to the automotive industry. This is what manufacturer calls a “flat” BOM. The post Save $100 Million in Sourcing with GTC Software appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. At the same time, this data may indicate possible issues in the procurement process, regarding product quality and delivery. One of these trends, in addition to inventory keeping, is dual/multi-sourcing.

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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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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

in manufacturing dominance. Manufacturing companies that have relied on China for production materials are feeling the blowback of this dependence; some retailers source more than half their inventory from China, according to 2020 Statista data. Indeed, by 2010, China surpassed the U.S.

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Globalior

APRIL 11, 2020

billion dollars to pull Japanese manufacturing out of China. While the move brings opportunity for Asia, particularly South East Asian countries – it remains to be seen if manufacturing quality and costs can match up to the requirements of Japanese manufacturing. appeared first on Globalior.

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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. Case studies eBooks and whitepapers Emails Graphics Podcasts Videos. Loop Customers In. deliveries.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Walk into the manufacturing sites of many large companies and you’ll observe a finely tuned inbound logistics operation, with parts and raw materials arriving at the factory for that day’s production requirements. Here are some of the ways that 3PLs can help smaller plants take advantage of logistics services in the manufacturing industry.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Today is National Manufacturing Day ! This infographic was sent to us by our friends over at Manufacturing Stories, who is always adding great maker movement infographics to their Pinterest board here. . We hope you have a great manufacturing day! Learning in the Making. That is why STEM is truly among the liberal arts.”.

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NGT News

JUNE 8, 2022

Both vehicle manufacturers and government officials have work to do as consumers in Canada trail those in the United States when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchase consideration. According to the inaugural J.D.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The outsourced R&D, in turn, supported outsourced manufacturing with over 50 key suppliers. Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. But if Boeing can’t even manage processes in their factories, how good can they be at managing their partner’s manufacturing processes?

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