At its simplest, labor scheduling is determining which people (and which skills) you should have at which sites at which work centers at what time (shift) to ensure the right products can be delivered to the right customer at the right time.
Sustainable manufacturing can reduce waste, energy use and costs while improving operational performance. Learn how manufacturers are leveraging process improvements, technology and innovation to advance sustainability and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
In a business environment marked by inflation, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty, inventory decisions have never carried more weight. The challenge is no longer simply managing inventory—it is right-sizing it to align with demand, service expectations, and financial goals.
Effective CRM processes help manufacturers and distributors stay aligned with changing customer needs. Learn how CRM can strengthen customer relationships, improve sales and operations alignment, support SIOP, and drive profitable growth.
Effective logistics planning aligns network strategy, inventory, replenishment, warehousing and transportation to improve customer service and control costs. Learn how manufacturers and distributors can build more resilient, scalable supply chain networks.
Sustainability requires looking beyond individual initiatives to understand the impact of the end-to-end supply chain. Manufacturers and supply chain organizations can reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, leverage technology, optimize logistics, and incorporate sustainability into SIOP to drive meaningful improvement.
During times of volatility including inflation and recession, forecasting future sales becomes even more vital than it is during regular business cycles. Emerging from the pandemic, the global markets have experienced rising costs and significant demand. In the U.S. [...]
Effective production scheduling can turn manufacturing chaos into stability. Lisa Anderson explains how proactive demand planning, master scheduling, capacity planning and production sequencing can improve customer service, profitability and working capital while helping manufacturers respond to changing conditions.
As executives continue to navigate these volatile economic conditions, the focus on inventory management increases. It is especially tough to determine what to do if you don't know if sales opportunities will dramatically increase as the competition falters and consumers drive demand or if sales will tank as recession fears increase and business optimism falters.
Since the pandemic, it has been a constant battle to ensure material availability, let alone to proactively manage cost and service. Even the most proactive and successful clients have experienced brief shortages of key materials and extended lead-times. The rest have been plagued with these issues.
