The Logic Factory

Optimization with decision support produces the best results! 🎯 But what is #Optimization? Optimization is the powerhouse behind efficient supply chain planning. It juggles constraints, business rules, regulations, and preferences, evaluating countless possible combinations to find the best solution. It reduces costs, improves resource utilization, and enhances service levels. Optimization enables planners to respond effectively to changing circumstances by: 🔍 Calculating all the consequences of disruptions or changes in plans ⚠️ Flagging problems that need to be resolved 💡 Suggesting innovative solutions 📊 Highlighting how decisions will impact key performance indicators (KPIs) With it, you’re not just reacting; you’re proactively steering your supply chain towards excellence. 🚀 Follow us to learn more about #supplychainplanning and optimization! #supplychain #digitaltransformation #APO

Optimize your complex logistics #supplychain sustainably! 🌍 Delivering On Time and In Full (OTIF) can be challenging. You constantly come up against disruptions, workforce shortages, and shifting customer needs. And you must navigate this maze responsibly. #DigitalTwin technology, software that replicates your real-world constraints, can help you make the most of your operations. Discover how our partnership can optimize your #logistics for maximum efficiency and long-term #sustainability. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/g82KCdVz #Optimization 

Was Jo Wevers' production boss right? Is it impossible to create reliable plans in #metals manufacturing? The complexity of #supplychain planning in this industry is no secret: 🛣 Long production routes ⌛ High buffer inventory costs 🎢 Volatile demand and raw material availability ...and the list goes on. But what if the biggest obstacles to effective planning aren't just these complexities? Discover the hidden challenges and strategies to plan with greater accuracy and resilience. https://lnkd.in/gbzjkeR5 #thelogicfactory #APS #supplychainmanagement 

Is your production planning and #scheduling in top shape? 🔝 Traditional methods of planning #metal manufacturing often result in unexpected outcomes, reducing planner confidence. Planners can now use #integratedplanning tools to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and boost profits. 🎯 What about your planning and scheduling solution? Does it have what it takes? Here’s a checklist to help you find out! #TheLogicFactory #SupplyChain 

The future of food: rising costs, maximizing shelf life, ensuring sustainability. How will you, as food producers, address trends that are disrupting the industry? In this second part, we delve deeper into three trends that are shaping what’s on our plates in a BIG way: 📈 Things are getting pricier: the increase in raw material costs has forced manufacturers to re-evaluate their processes and identify opportunities to save money. This upward pressure on costs shows no signs of abating. Food producers must either absorb the charges or pass them on. 🗓️ Getting the most out of your product: Maximizing the shelf life of a product increases the chances of a purchase. Industry leaders will continue to find ways (such as frozen foods or secondary products) to extend the life of their products. However, this increases operational complexity. 🌎Producing food that's planet-friendly: Sustainable manufacturing has become a top priority in recent years. Decision makers across the globe are willing to sacrifice profit to improve outcomes on sustainability. This strategy is expected to continue. There is one common factor across all trends, the increasing complexity of #supplychain planning. Solutions such as optimized planning can lay the foundations for the entire #foodproduction process, from recipe formulation and capacity planning to execution and delivery. What would you like us to cover in the next post? Let us know in the comments! Follow us for more insights in #foodmanufacturing! #thelogicfactory

Is #supplychain planning in metals just replacing surprises with errors? 🤔 Metal manufacturing is complex, with inevitable disruptions and long lead times. But there’s more to the challenge than meets the eye. There are hidden obstacles that make planning more than managing complexity. 🕸 Learn how you can empower your planners to create reliable, efficient production plans in our latest article by Jo Wevers from Kranz Wolfe Associates: “Was my production boss right?” https://lnkd.in/gbzjkeR5  #thelogicfactory #APS #supplychainmanagement 

What trends will dominate the #foodproduction industry? 🤔 Leading manufacturers are progressive in their mindset. They monitor long-term trends and adjust their operations to gain a competitive edge. In this first part, we'll explore the direction the industry will take, and how food producers can plan to meet customer demand. 🌱The future is plant-based: The global market for plant-based food alternatives is projected to experience substantial growth, potentially reaching $162 billion by 2030, a significant increase from $29.4 billion in 2020. If this were to happen; it would make up 7.7% of the global protein market. 📈The rise of functional foods and personalized nutrition: Consumers want products to improve their physical and emotional well-being. Nutrition has become central to their expectation. The functional foods and personalized nutrition segment is expected to reach 46.10 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 6.12%. 🔍The need for transparency: Brands are expected to create connections and reflect consumers’ personal and social beliefs and values. Consumers want transparency about a product’s origins and are less tolerant of marketing and labeling practices that omit information. Food producers, are you ready? How are you adapting to these exciting changes? Drop a comment below! Stay tuned for Part 2 of our food trends deep dive! 👀 We'll explore even more changes and how they'll impact YOU. Follow us so you don't miss out! 😉 #foodandbeverage #supplychain #thelogicfactory

For a master craftsman to shape his vision into reality, he needs the right supporting tools. The same goes for your planners. Why under-equip them with legacy tools or spreadsheets? 🛠️ The right solution can empower them to identify improvement opportunities in their #supplychain, resulting in a well-rounded S&OP process. It helps them to: 📈 Maximize fulfillment by driving long-term capacity definition (investments, outsourcing, and shifts). 🛒 Optimize raw material inventory by improving visibility into purchasing requests. 🤝 Boost margins and customer satisfaction by defining demand priorities by sales segments and ensuring available capacity and inventory. 🔄 Improve profitability based on available capacity costs and demand by connecting business/finance forecasts to the supply chain. 🌱 Reduce emissions and energy consumption to meet ESG and CSR targets. The success of an S&OP process depends on choosing the right solution and partners with deep industry knowledge and adaptability to changing business needs. How would you rate your current S&OP process? Let us know in the comments! #supplychainmanagement #digitaltransformation #APS 

Not having the latest DELMIA Quintiq version means you could be missing out on key benefits in performance, security, and user experience. 🔒 Upgrading can unlock new opportunities and enhance your solution’s business value by extending its lifespan. ⏫ What if you could upgrade to the newest version with a hassle-free, proven methodology? In this article, we explain how our four-step process helps future-proof your DELMIA Quintiq solution quickly. Find the link to the article in the comments! Ensure optimal operations while unlocking your solution’s full potential. 🔓 #DELMIAQuintiq #DQ #planning #supplychain #thelogicfactory 

Celebrating International Yoga Day at #TheLogicFactory India! 🧘🏾♀️ Last week, our colleagues at the Ahmedabad office took some time to focus on their physical and mental health. At TLF, we are one team and we care about our colleagues. That's why we believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance and supporting our employees in their pursuit of wellness. To our team in India: How was your experience? Share your favorite moments in the comments below! #health #worklifebalance #internationalyogaday