Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. How Has RFID Technology Changed Over the Last 20 Years?

Manufacturing Procurement 91

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. This manufacturer has 188 production locations across the world. The ZF supply chain is complex.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

Automotive 52

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. ” And in an industry defined by innovation, that’s a lesson worth heeding.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries. The Number One Reason Why People Buy with Steve Elwell. About iDev Partners.

Trends 175

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing.

Supply Chain Design Software 256

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?”

Optimal Sourcing 219

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Bottom Line: It’s in the striving to always keep improving process and product quality based on insights from their Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) that helps manufacturers become stronger and more responsive to customers in tough times.

Manufacturing 65

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries. The Number One Reason Why People Buy with Steve Elwell. About iDev Partners.

Trends 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Today’s supply chain—with greater outsourcing, global manufacturing, and complex bill of materials–requires synchronization of the links.

Optimal Sourcing 171

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Of particular interest was a session on Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMO) relationships with Michael Daly, Director of Supply Chain for Valeant Pharmaceuticals. There was agreement among many at the conference that pharma is a bit behind the high tech and automotive industries when it comes to supply chain efficiencies.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. It redefined the music industry: from selling CDs/records to online music. Is this Industry 4.0? A Digital Supply Chain? This reality?

Supply Chain Planning Software 199

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

While process industries focus on the efficient supply chain of mass production, marketing strategies focus on late-stage postponement strategies and customization. However, the stories of success are largely project improvements or improvements in vertical supply chain efficiency in manufacturing or transportation.

Inventory Reduction 158

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

to discuss vehicle customization by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automakers and its impact on the supply chain of the future. And then there was a McKinsey article, which commented recently, that in the next four years, India would be the third biggest manufacturer , just lagging after China and the US. About Farhan Mirza.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The project or concept had to be accomplished in any of the countries in the Central Eastern European region in one of the two categories: manufacturers and retailers firstly, and service providers with a customer related project secondly. r and the Zwack Unicum plant in Budapest. Multi-polar world. Control Tower.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. What drives my passion? Bio-engineering?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The company is a B2B Supply Chain Operating Network supporting the automotive and aerospace industries. The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. State of Industries. The processes are largely batch, using data with great latency (orders and purchase orders).

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. The subcontract efforts feature the majority of military and part of commercial aviation, systems are outsourced by the overall airframe manufacturer, known as “primes” (Boeing, Airbus, Sikorski, etc.)

Aerospace 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2014

I said, “I am sorry, but I think that the industry needs to face some cold hard facts.” ” The discussions at the event reminded me of dialogue that I heard in other industries a decade ago. This is why I think that the industry needs to get serious about supply chain management. Current State. It matters more.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2020

As we continue to navigate the tumult of a global pandemic , we are still keeping an eye on the widespread, irreversible impact electrification, autonomy, and connectedness will have on the automotive industry. Some automotive suppliers recognized this and began their transition into the software sector years ago; some are jumping in.

Modeling Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

MIC was recognized by Ford Motor Company as a top-performing global supplier at Ford’s 23rd annual World Excellence Awards. In ARC’s recent study of this software market, MIC was the largest provider of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) software solutions to the automotive industry. This is what manufacturer calls a “flat” BOM.

Optimal Sourcing 184

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DiManEx

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

DiManEx serves global customers in the Industrial, Transport, Household Appliances, Packaging and Automotive segments. Customers like Dutch Railways, Sidel, Case New Holland Industrial and Caterpillar. Coordinate with multiple teams (Sales, Engineering partners, Manufacturing partners, Logistics partners etc.)

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

We have let buy- and sell-side transactional relationships erode value. I can find only two good examples of value networks creating value: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) in the semiconductor industry and Performance Based Logistics in Aerospace and Defense. It was one of the issues of American automotive companies’ demise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 16, 2019

When a product has a label stating “Made in USA,” it means its manufacturing has complied with several rules set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). First, any labels reading “Manufactured in USA” or “Produced in USA” are considered unqualified U.S. Also, the product must be manufactured entirely or almost entirely within the U.S.

America 89

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

In this edition: Marion Kohlmeier, Head of supply chain planning and project purchasing at Weidmann Plastics Technology. Weidmann Plastics Technology is part of the Techniplas Group and I am responsible for three teams: Logistics planning; pre-series scheduling; and project purchasing. The third team is project purchasing.

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ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions. About Ivalua. About Punch Powertrain.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

As we traced the process that could exist using channel data, the conversation changed… DuPont served two primary markets–automotive and the building industry. While the macroeconomic signals trigger market downturns, to meet Wall Street expectations, manufacturers usually push products into the market.

Supply and Demand 150

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. We believe many practices in global supply chain management can be applied in every industry. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

Nokia’s 150-year history is one of reinvention; recently it has been changing and innovating almost as fast as the telecommunications industry itself. In 2013 Nokia took full ownership of Nokia Siemens Networks, buying the other half of the venture from Siemens, and 2014 sold its handset business to Microsoft. By Helen Armstrong.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 8, 2020

Panic buying lays bare inefficiencies. But due to a surge in panic buying – prompted by erroneous fears that grocery and corner stores would suddenly close – shelves were bare for weeks on end. As Industry Week points out , improved planning requires enhanced visibility, especially when it comes to supply chain management.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Are industrial bottlenecks preventing your business from growing? Organizations around the world are now adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology solutions to create smarter, leaner, safer and sustainable manufacturing systems. All registrants will be provided with the video recording link following the event.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Industries. Industries. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. « Will "Profitable To Promise" be Viable In Retail Industry ?? Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Surprising demand in automotive for car replacement. I also worked in manufacturing during the period of 1978-1992 trying to plan demand. I have been an industry analyst covering the market– Gartner, AMR Research, Altimeter Group and my own company Supply Chain Insights– since 2001. What are they seeing?

Supply and Demand 158

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2021

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries. He led the turnaround of 6 troubled companies and started 2 new businesses. About iDev Partners.

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