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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

As the Automotive OEMs improved their supply chain risk management processes, they then turned to their key suppliers to improve their risk management processes. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. There were several things they were looking to accomplish in the near term.

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Five success factors for supply chain design

Logistics Business Magazine

Managers must therefore provide their teams with robust mechanisms and modern technologies to help them manage supply chain complexity. Tools include scenario planning, cross-functional communication and AI-supported decision-making. Scenario planning is a tool to forge resilient chains. Amazon & Co. have led the way.

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Coronavirus Series – Inventory Management Challenges & Solutions

EazyStock

In this four part blog series we discuss how inventory management teams can use inventory optimization to help deal with the impact of the Coronavirus in the medium and long term, focusing on demand forecasting, supplier management and inventory planning. Save Time by Automating Inventory Management Calculations.

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What is Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Logistics is the management of the flow of resources between the point of origin and the point of destination. Supplier management, materials planning and transportation coordination all come under the procurement umbrella. What is Logistics?

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Papyrus embraces new planning process with Pharos, a central supply chain control tower application

AIMMS

Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. Historically, every region was served by a warehouse that stocked an estimated amount of paper to meet local demand.

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The Transportation Supply Chain: Transportation’s Role in Supply Chain Management to Lower Total Costs

GlobalTranz

At distribution centers, Walmart uses cross-docking, a process in which product is exchanged between trucks so that each truck going to a retail store has products from different suppliers. Managers should ensure that a firm’s transportation strategy supports its competitive strategy.

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ERP addresses the challenges of Make to order manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

On the shop floor we see challenges around scheduling to meet delivery requirements, managing the utilisation of capital intensive equipment with small production runs reducing efficiency and creating bottlenecks. Managing varying resource availability while meeting customer orders requires effective planning and scheduling.