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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?
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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.

admin2025-07-06T13:45:10-07:00December 21, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: automation, business consulting, business process, capacity planning, case study, data analytics, data integrity, ERP, industrial, industrial, building & construction, inventory management, MRP, planning, predictive analytics, supply chain|

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity
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Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Fulfilling customer demand successfully is not as easy as it was prior to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. As supply chain disruptions continue to rage, planners jump through hoops, expedite, and are a bit frazzled trying to support customer requirements while meeting operational objectives, pushing back when needed on sales commitments, and addressing cost concerns.

admin2025-07-06T13:36:12-07:00December 20, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, capacity planning, case study, CRP, ERP, industrial, industrial, building & construction, MRP, planning, process improvement, production planning, S&OP, SIOP|

Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement
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Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement

Best of Supply Chain, SIOP / S&OP

Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement

As revenues remain volatile, disruptions plague supply chains, and interest rates remain high, executives' ability to build revenue, margin and working capital predictability and improvement takes on an elevated importance.

admin2025-07-06T13:23:20-07:00December 19, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, SIOP / S&OP|Tags: A&D, APS, business results, capacity planning, case study, customer service, demand planning, DRP, industrial, industrial, building & construction, inventory management, inventory turns, MRP, S&OP, SIOP, VUCA|

Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do
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Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do

Best of Supply Chain, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do

The Wall Street Journal reported that China-linked hackers breached U.S. internet providers. This hacking campaign termed Salt Typhoon is the latest attack into valuable computer networks.

admin2025-03-17T19:42:26-07:00October 21, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: cyber security, geopolitical risk, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain vulnerabilities, VUCA|

The Value of Data in Fueling Profitable Growth
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The Value of Data in Fueling Profitable Growth

Best of Supply Chain, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology

The Value of Data in Fueling Profitable Growth

Companies are overwhelmed with data. There is ERP related data, global supply chain data, world economic data, industry and market data, customer and supplier data, email communications, and the list goes on.

admin2025-05-21T12:33:49-07:00August 10, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology|Tags: big data, business growth, business intelligence, data, data analytics, ERP, predictive analytics, profitability, S&OP, SIOP|

Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity
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Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity

Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity

As geopolitical and economic risks rise, executives become more concerned. Proactive clients are taking action to boldly invest where it makes sense while aggressively focusing on inventory and cost reduction of non-value added items/ work and also ensuring high customer service levels.

admin2025-07-06T13:31:09-07:00August 9, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, business results, case study, labor scheduling, operational efficiency, production planning, Production scheduling, productivity|

Successfully Navigating Turbulent Times with SIOP
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Successfully Navigating Turbulent Times with SIOP

Best of Supply Chain, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Successfully Navigating Turbulent Times with SIOP

Turbulent times are upon us. According to Reuters reporting from the Bank of America, geopolitics has leapfrogged inflation as the most significant risk to the market, and that was proven true as the market slumped with the expectation of Iran's attack on Israel.

admin2025-05-01T13:00:27-07:00August 8, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: business results, energy policy, geopolitical risk, natural resources, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, stagflation, talent, VUCA|

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
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Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

If you follow the stock market, you might think the economy is strong. As consumers, we are frustrated with the price of everyday supplies such as food, gas, and housing.

admin2025-03-17T19:47:45-07:00August 1, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: economic trends, inventory management, inventory reduction, manufacturing, MRP, planning, right-size inventory, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, technology|

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense
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Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Best of Supply Chain, Cost reduction / Margin improvement, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Sustainability & Impacts

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.

admin2025-03-17T19:55:37-07:00May 13, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Cost reduction / Margin improvement, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Sustainability & Impacts|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, cost reduction, energy policy, manufacturing, operational efficiency, supplier management, sustainability, triple bottom line|

Industrial Robotics for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success
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Industrial Robotics for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation

Industrial Robotics for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success

There are around 3 million industrial robots in use worldwide, and the market is expected to grow to $45 billion by 2028. At a minimum, robots can perform routine tasks with consistent quality. At a maximum, robots will be a strategic advantage to your business. It is no wonder clients are implementing them at a fast pace and investing widely.

admin2025-07-08T07:12:25-07:00May 1, 2024|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation|Tags: case study, digitized supply chain, industrial, industrial, building & construction, manufacturing, quality control, robots, supply chain, technology|