ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

In fact, a recent study from Forrester Consulting commissioned by Ivalua identified only 13% of businesses as leaders when it comes to supplier management, defined by Forrester as having formal programs that are broadly applied across the supply base. Business leaders must adopt a new, holistic approach to supplier management.

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International are releasing the fifth version of the Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) assessment this summer. MMOG/LE is used by automotive customers to select and evaluate production and parts, service and warehousing processes.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

S upply chains around the world that have been most heavily impacted include high-tech , pharmaceutical and automotive industries. The CAR Center Automotive Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen calculate s that in 2019 a third of all vehicles manufactured by German companie s worldwide were sold in China, a total of around 5.2

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Rivian Automotive’s reported operational performance in the latest quarter, but at the same time continued challenges in the months to come. We have to add that the automotive sector as a whole is now benefiting from an easing of prior key component shortages, especially semiconductor devices.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The protests—especially the blockade of the Detroit-Windsor border crossing—have caused delays and bottlenecks in production across the automotive industry in the U.S. and Canada. Toyota, Ford, GM, Honda, and other major automakers have been forced to curtail production due to parts and materials shortages.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to have worked in various industries (Automotive, Electronics, Plastics, Oil/Gas, Financial and Communication Equipment) for various world class companies, with a focus on Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. Tell our readers a little about your background and experience.

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QAD

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Industry guidelines like the Automotive Sustainability Practical Guidance from AIAG also play a role as companies add yet another item to their business agenda – social and environmental responsibility compliance.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

This is especially the case among certain global automotive companies dealing with a host of supply chain disruption and ongoing semiconductor device shortages. Rivian Automotive. In this posting we provide two recent examples of turnover among senior supply chain leadership that occurred n days of one another. . Thus far, $13.7

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

While I was at the Ivalua NOW event in Paris, I interviewed Cyrille Naux, Purchasing and Supply Chain Vice-President at Chassis Brakes International, a multinational manufacturer of automotive brakes and brake components.

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ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Recently, I had the pleasure of hanging out with 16 different Tier 1 automotive manufacturers in the same evening. Quite a few of our customers are located in the Detroit area where we recently hosted a networking event featuring Nexteer Automotive. We are deeply immersed in the era of big data.

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ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Recently, I had the pleasure of hanging out with 16 different Tier 1 automotive manufacturers in the same evening. Quite a few of our customers are located in the Detroit area where we recently hosted a networking event featuring Nexteer Automotive. We are deeply immersed in the era of big data.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rivian Automotive ’s recent report on quarterly financial performance provides evidence that this EV start-up is showing signs that the company has done its homework in supply chain and production operations industry basics. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential. The related objective for that firm is that no less than 70% of those new products should come from supplier-generated ideas. .

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As a comparison, the EV automaker’s automotive gross margin, excluding regulatory credits reached a peak of 25.1 However, Musk’s micro-management style and manner have reportedly added to the challenges. The Q3 results included the reporting of a 44 percent decline in quarterly net income and a resulting 7.7

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

When selecting a platform to digitize operations and improve supplier management, you should look for modern software that uses data from multiple sources to help you make good decisions,” Jones said. Automation is also an essential capability. Chassis Brakes and Meritor Digitally Transform with Ivalua.

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Bristlecone

JULY 7, 2020

Procurement data analytics is the process of collecting, analyzing, cleaning, modeling and transforming spend data to achieve overall efficiencies that drive timely and informed decision-making and enable improvements in savings, supplier management and operational processes. DISCOVER MORE.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

These are mostly for the automotive industry so project lead-time, between nomination and the start of series production is usually about two years. In my supply chain management department the focus is certainly on operational excellence but for the company as a whole we focus on product leadership.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

That must span the full breadth of information required throughout the product and supplier lifecycle, from product design details to planned orders and forecasts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Other notable accomplishments include project management for an automotive supplier, managing international and domestic freight services for a large international manufacturer, managing domestic and international sales for a freight forwarder, and leading the purchasing team for a global chain manufacturer.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As a result, improved integration and connectivity between manufacturers and suppliers is increasingly important to avoid premium freight costs, missed shipments and subpar supplier relationships. . Manufacturers require integrated supplier management to ensure the timely flow of goods and information.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 15, 2022

Toyota is an example of a company that has excelled in supplier management, giving them a competitive edge that enabled them to transform from a small regional manufacturer into the largest automotive company in the world.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 15, 2014

Another organization manages tier 2 raw materials for their automotive parts supply base on a global basis, with a global purchase team that looks at major categories such as steel, material, paint, adhesives, lubrication, and fuel. Who is the best supply manager for managing second tier suppliers?

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QAD

JULY 18, 2023

We were recognized by ElevatIQ as the top Automotive ERP system for 2023 and Terry Onica, QAD’s director of automotive and co-host of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, helped co-author MMOG/LE Version 6 and is heavily involved with Odette and AIAG, the institutions behind the standards.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines). Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. retail, e-commerce, food production). Decision Making.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Claritum automates sourcing, procurement and invoicing in one, easy-to-use, cloud based platform while enabling business users, customers, procurement experts, buyers and suppliers to collaborate globally and in real time. A Leading Marketing Expert with Vast Experience.

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

Reshoring to the US Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing Many automotive players felt the heat when China shut down during the pandemic and car sales plummeted, but it’s not too surprising considering more than 80% of the world’s auto supply chain is connected to the nation. through 2028. “A

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QAD

MAY 19, 2021

Automotive. Improved partner and supplier management. A CRM ( Customer Relationship Management ) system is a tool that helps businesses improve their relationships with current and potential customers, service users, colleagues and suppliers. Construction and Home Improvement. Electronics and Technology.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

There are, of course industry exceptions, such as the ongoing investment by global automotive and other companies to transform supply chain networks to support the coming era of electric and more hybrid powered vehicles.

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SupplyOn

JUNE 16, 2020

Technical Review enables companies to easily conduct feasibility studies with their suppliers. It creates a digital transition from sourcing to APQP project management Continental and ZF Friedrichshafen’s customers include numerous automotive manufacturers (so-called OEM).

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QAD

JUNE 16, 2021

Automotive. Standard modules include: Customer Management. Improved partner and supplier management. Businesses should select the ERP system that will remove the need for expensive customizations, adapt to the rapid pace of business change, address future technologies and meet other identified requirements.

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ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

But the highlight was hearing from Mark Gursky, Director of the Procurement Center of Excellence at Meritor (a $4 billion global manufacturer of automotive components). The key was (and is) enabling more effective working between Meritor and key suppliers, who are supporting the drive for growth.

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QAD

MAY 4, 2021

They make all kinds of things: automotive parts, life-saving medical devices, cell phone batteries, even frozen french fries. Manufacturers looking to enter this market will likely need well- Integrated Supplier Management capabilities and strong supplier relationships. Our customers are manufacturers.

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QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

QAD EQMS (Enterprise Quality Management System) has streamlined the complaint and adverse event process to enhance efficiency in this area. For automotive clients, QAD now supports the US/German FMEA-MSR standards. Integrated Supplier Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Since our inception as an independent supply chain management industry analyst advisory services firm, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has published a series of supply chain management focused annual predictions which are produced to advise our clients and global supply chain management teams as to what to anticipate in the coming year.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

The pandemic first spread through China, and the first major economic hit was taken by companies dependent on Chinese suppliers of components and materials. It may seem like an eternity ago now, but the disruption to component supply from China had a severe impact on many automotive and hi-tech manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 27, 2023

In our focus on supply chain strategy and business process transformation, Supply Chain Matters would like to call our reader’s attention to statements from the CEO of BMW regarding supply chain strategy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It also focuses on choosing a reliable supplier base for organisations. Since supplier management directly impacts the supply chain profitability, procurement leaders often deal with supplier diversity pressures. Dr Nassar’s main research interest is sustainability and supply chain resilience.

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