Supply Chain and Sales and Operations Planning Software

October 18, 2016

The Crystal Ball: Understanding Analytics in Today’s Supply Chain

It’s the center of so many fairy tales: a character peers into a crystal ball to catch a glimpse of his or her future. While this...

Tags: Supply Chain Planning , Supply Chain Trends

October 13, 2016

4 Reasons for a Parts-Oriented Supply Chain

Ask any OEM or automotive supplier about the automotive supply chain of today versus ten years ago and you’ll probably hear the...

Tags: SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling , Supply Chain Planning

October 11, 2016

4 Benefits of An Integrated Supply Chain

People. Processes. Infrastructure. Capacities. In today’s global automotive industry, supply chains function most efficiently...

Tags: Logistics , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

October 6, 2016

Knowledge is Power: 5 Risks for Major Supply Chain Disruptions

It may as well be a four-letter word in the automotive supply chain: Disruption. Each year, OEMs and manufacturers dedicate...

Tags: S&OE - Sales & Operations Execution , SCM - Supply Chain Management

October 4, 2016

4 Reasons Why You Need a Balancing Solution

To understand the importance of a balancing solution in supply chain management, think about the knobs and dials on the average...

Tags: S&OE - Sales & Operations Execution , S&OP - Demand Capacity Planning

September 29, 2016

Fill Up the Tank: Push and Pull Supply Chain Management

The difference between a push and pull supply chain management strategy is really no more complicated than how you manage putting...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management

September 27, 2016

How Container Pull Solutions Are Like X-Ray Vision

Imagine you had the ability to see through walls. You’d be able to know instantly if your coat is hanging in the closet, if your...

Tags: SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

September 22, 2016

The Future of flexis: An Interview with CEO Philipp Beisswenger

Today on the flexis blog we’re excited to feature an interview with flexis CEO Philipp Beisswenger about how flexis has...

September 20, 2016

Packing Your Suitcase: The Case for Container Load Management

Think about the last time you packed a suitcase for a trip. You wanted to make the most use of the space. You carefully selected...

Tags: SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

September 15, 2016

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 3: Room for Growth

In the previous entry in this series, we discussed the tools, solutions, and strategies necessary for OEMs to not only establish...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

September 13, 2016

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 2: Getting the Job Done

In the first part of our series on expanding into emerging markets, we discussed the challenges and opportunities OEMs experience...

Tags: S&OP - Demand Capacity Planning

September 8, 2016

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 1: The Challenges

For OEMs, expansion into new or emerging markets can be both a blessing and a curse. While expansion into new pools of customers...

Tags: SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling , Supply Chain Planning

September 6, 2016

Train vs. Elevator: 3 Myths About Build-to-Stock

In our most recent entry, we discussed build-to-order (BTO) planning and production strategies and when it makes sense for OEMs...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

September 1, 2016

Your Order is Ready: When to Leverage A Build-to-Order Model

In a perfect world, everything would be created exactly when and how you needed it. Your cheeseburger and fries. Your office...

Tags: S&OP - Demand Capacity Planning , Supply Chain Planning

August 30, 2016

How Leveraging RFID Technology Enhances Supply Chain Visibility

In a recent blog entry, we examined the technology trend known as the Internet of Things and how digital connectivity and...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

August 25, 2016

Debunking 3 Common Intermodal Shipping Myths

In a recent entry, we discussed the ins, outs, and benefits of leveraging LTL (less than truckload) shipping in the automotive...

Tags: Logistics , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

August 23, 2016

Bringing It All Together: On Digital Transformation and Integration

In a previous blog entry, we discussed flexis job shop scheduling and management software and the value this solution provides...

Tags: Digitization , Supply Chain Trends

August 18, 2016

Fighting Freight Fears: 4 Facts About LTL Shipping

For companies in today’s automotive supply chain, there are perhaps two primary concerns when it comes to production and supply...

Tags: SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

Nick Ostdick

The Crystal Ball: Understanding Analytics in Today’s Supply Chain

4 Reasons for a Parts-Oriented Supply Chain

4 Benefits of An Integrated Supply Chain

Knowledge is Power: 5 Risks for Major Supply Chain Disruptions

4 Reasons Why You Need a Balancing Solution

Fill Up the Tank: Push and Pull Supply Chain Management

How Container Pull Solutions Are Like X-Ray Vision

The Future of flexis: An Interview with CEO Philipp Beisswenger

Packing Your Suitcase: The Case for Container Load Management

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 3: Room for Growth

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 2: Getting the Job Done

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 1: The Challenges

Train vs. Elevator: 3 Myths About Build-to-Stock

Your Order is Ready: When to Leverage A Build-to-Order Model

How Leveraging RFID Technology Enhances Supply Chain Visibility

Debunking 3 Common Intermodal Shipping Myths

Bringing It All Together: On Digital Transformation and Integration

Fighting Freight Fears: 4 Facts About LTL Shipping

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