Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

The company was crowned as the most valuable, consistently delivering healthy product margins and profitability, not only in hardware sales, but higher margin related services. Apple will continue to be a valuable company. By one estimate, there are upwards of 1.5 billion active iPhone users worldwide. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss building a company a network. Nicole is the Founder & CEO at Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. Logistics is in Nicole’s DNA having held several operational positions for a variety of transportation brokerage companies over the years.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights breaking news of an announced major senior leadership change for commercial aircraft designer and producer Boeing. The executive changes involve the CEO , head of commercial aircraft business unit, along with board of directors leadership. They are far reaching in their implication and resolve.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 28, 2022

”[1] His humanitarian efforts can also teach us a lot about leadership. ”[2] He adds, “Andrés is a lesson of leadership in crisis. ” What he accomplished demonstrated his remarkable leadership abilities. ” Lessons in Leadership. Don’t Overplan. Getting comfortable being uncomfortable.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

He currently serves on several European corporate boards, including as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Dutch multinational location intelligence company HERE Technologies. Commenting on this company oversight change, Prof. The change includes the creation of a new business leadership role termed Customer Services and Delivery.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Back in 2014, I decided to step out of the family business I had built up with my husband and start my own company centered on trust (Trustologie®). The last seven years have meant trusting my skills, capabilities and beliefs at a level I never had to think about before when I could hide behind a company name. She was right.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights yet another senior leadership transition involving a logistics focused B2B Cloud platform provider. His background includes serving as President and CEO at IRI , a big data, predictive analytics and insights provider along with senior executive roles at Accretive Health , Aon , and McKinsey & Company.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

By collaborating with universities and colleges, companies can help develop a new stream of supply chain talent that’s ready to take on the present and the future. This, in turn, is prompting more companies to think about collaborating with academia to help cultivate new talent. Tackling the Next Big Challenge.

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SupplyShift

MAY 30, 2023

STANDARD ASSESSMENT GHG Leadership and Reporting Assessment A GHG emissions reporting and progress assessment for your suppliers. The GHG Leadership and Reporting Assessment helps you understand your suppliers’ GHG reporting and management strategies in order to identify leaders and opportunities for improvement in your supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Here we have compiled a list of the top six challenges that CPG companies face in the post-pandemic market. CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. The list of award winners is part of Comparably’s 6th Annual Best Places to Work series and represents the overall top-rated companies of 2022 according to their employees. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. 27, 2021 through Nov. About Comparably.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Leadership in Supply Chain. Quick solutions to employee shortages, remote working, and to ensure health and safety across the company need to be deployed. In supply chain, leadership is critical in broad and diverse areas of actions. Why do some companies have the ability to cope with crises better than others?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Across every company, every industry, every country, and every aspect of Supply Chain there has been some level of upheaval. Here we have compiled a summary of our 2021 Seasoned Leadership in Action interviews. Seasoned Leadership in Action – An Interview with Stephen Beard, VP at Flexe! Seasoned Leadership in Action !

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QAD

MARCH 16, 2023

NAATBatt International is a non-profit trade association that is comprised of companies, associations and research institutions involved with commercializing advanced, electrochemical energy storage technology for emerging, high-tech applications. In a rapidly growing and competitive marketplace, companies that plant their flag first survive.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

According to a published report from The Wall Street Journal ( Paid subscription ), Tata is partnering with Taiwan based Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (PSMC), in producing these devices in volume. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2024

Jessica Windham and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics leadership void. Jess even transitioned to the technology side, leading a freight pay and audit company and building their proprietary platform. Their team has seen first-hand how heart-first leadership can create fulfilled and successful teams, and now they want to spread the word.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights the transfer of Chief Supply Chain Officer leadership roles at U.S. general merchandise retailer Target Corporation made some significant leadership updates this week, one of which was an announcement of a senior supply chain leadership succession transfer. Additional Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. For a company that held itself out as being a global Supply Chain leader I was underwhelmed when I saw that their inventory turnover was around 6 turns.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. Not many companies have cracked this code. also known as the William Carter Company, is the leading brand of children’s clothing, gifts and accessories in America. Managing complexity is key. Here we share the story.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the role of Business, Supply Chain, and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges? Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. All Rights Reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights pending senior leadership changes at Toyota and a likely acceleration of EV model development, supply network and global production capabilities. This is because at leadership level, there has been some reservation is to where the industry is truly headed in terms of alternatively powered vehicles.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Companies operate on a balance between expenses and revenue. How an organization uses its available resources is one of the main priorities for leadership to determine. Efficiency should be an objective in every area of the company from top to bottom. Here are a few strategies to make your company more efficient as a whole.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 20, 2021

As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. We both started with the company on the same day, forging a unique, memorable and lifelong connection. It was great to work with Grant and as we were both new to the company we brought our own perspectives and experiences to our jobs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. I worked for a small trucking company in East Tennessee while in college, and I fell in love with the fast pace and constant challenges that would arise. in Business Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

He was also a leading robotics and supply chain industry analyst at IDC for five years, where he focused on market trends, forecasts, and thought leadership for supply chain robotics and business process evolution. The post How Technology is Helping Companies Move Goods and Do Good appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). The company rewarded risk takers, even when they lost. His insights last week were stellar as usual!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 15, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog wanted to call reader attention to perhaps a different chief supply chain leadership model, one that has been announced by a poplar branded whiskey and liquor distiller. Nall assumes this new leadership role reportedly on July 1. Additional Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2023

stake in E2open ( ETWO ) and was considering a takeover of E2open to return the company to private status. While the company’s adjusted earnings of $0.04 Elliott Equity Partners believes E2open ( ETWO ) is undervalued and plans to engage with management and the company’s board on strategic opportunities. The reason?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. I met Fiona Lowbridge on my first day on the job, as the COO of the company. A work event with all of the top leaders of the company was a great way for me to meet a lot of people quickly. She was not shy.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reflect on Amazon’s announced senior leadership changes last week and what they may portend in strategies going forward. Doug Herrington, a 17-year veteran was appointed to be CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores in an internal communication to company employees. Added Perspectives.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 28, 2022

Today , the advancements of women in the trucking and transportation industry are more apparent but still not equal – especially in leadership roles. Williams established the trucking company known today as BR Williams. One of our favorite leaders in trucking also happens to be one of our favorite women: Ruth Williams.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 2, 2024

The company is set-up to serve the unique interests of each of our iconic brands while leveraging Yum’s entire footprint. I have a senior supply chain officer who sits in each of those businesses and also sits on the RSCS senior leadership to drive cross-brand collaboration.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Supply chain leadership must be enabled to assess immediate tradeoffs between service levels and demand in order to make precise decisions and adapt to unexpected change. 2] The company with the best supply chain visibility is likely to reign over the competition. The post Can Supply Chain Visibility Make Your Company King?

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Joydeep has been recognized by the National Diversity Council as a Top 50 Diverse Leader in California, awarded the Leadership Excellence Award by the California Diversity Council, and was recently named as one of the Top 3 leaders in Climate Science within the Biotech industry. He earned an M.S. frameworks are one such strategy.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2022

In a previously published Supply Chain Matters posting, we called reader attention to a perhaps different senior supply chain leadership model, which being liquor distiller Brown Forman’s new model that is led by a Chief Global Supply Chain and Technology Officer CSCTO) , with IT and global information security reporting to this senior executive.

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LeanCor

JANUARY 27, 2020

“I love to work in growing companies,” a VP of Supply Chain told me as we were making introductions and explaining our work histories. We had just settled on a deal to perform a network and facility design that would enable his company to add another 10 years to the growth path they were on.

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