Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The focus on functional costs without a focus on total cost trade-offs is deadly to margin management. Only 29% of manufacturers easily manage total cost trade-offs. The reason? The result? The reason?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights perspectives and added insights on reported August 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall. reported for July and 48.8

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. With the closing of the third quarter, the numbers once again signal added contraction in global manufacturing output as product demand levels weaken. value reported for August.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported July 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. The July numbers signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions with output and new order rates reportedly falling at faster rates. The July reported value of 48.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain production activity levels in May 2022, as depicted by the reported PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Again Decline. reported for April. According to the J.P. This index posted a value of 52.4

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

Ewellix, part of the Schaeffler Group, is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of linear motion solutions, which incorporate state-of-the-art designs, components, and digital technology. The results Ewellix launched the training to their procurement and supply chain team in early November 2022 and have already seen results.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 30, 2023

reported for March, and a negative 0.29 reported for February. There have now been three consecutive months of reported negative deviation in the GSPI , with clearer signs of global supply chain volatility pressures now existing significantly below pre-pandemic levels. This recent April data reinforce that U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Almost two decades of reporting. For example, the Gartner Top 25 celebrates the accomplishments of Intel (active with Gartner), but in the analysis in Table 1, Nvidia Corporation and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) clearly outperform Intel in the Semiconductor Industry. The analysis is now in its ninetieth year. The reason?

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on reported November 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. There are additional signs of a global glut in overall inventory levels, yet selective component shortages remain for certain industries. reported for October. slipping 0.6

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Manufacturing Procurement Global Modeling Optimal Sourcing 59

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. reported at the end of March, and a 52.3

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Taiwan 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Inventory will remain bloated for the first half of 2023, – and supplier relationships will be tested. These kinds of behaviors by buyers will come back to bite them in the future… Despite having more inventory – we won’t stop having shortages. Inflation is indeed going down slowly– but not as fast as the markets would like.

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Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 94

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government. This remains a significant challenge for FedEx. Added Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. Overall, total costs of the value network have increased because companies have not owned their networks. “ I scratch my head.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

  However, it outsourced the manufacturing operations of the phone to Foxconn.      By focusing on the notion of DFM (design for manufacturing) internally, Xiaomi focused on producing its originally designed smartphone that is of high quality and low cost.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 31, 2018

If you’re still not convinced about using inventory management software , then perhaps the benefits might sway you over. Or follow your savvy suppliers and manufacturers as they open production lines in another country. Highly developed nations such as South Korea and Taiwan may fill in the technology gap.

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. To do this, organizations need to start by assessing what data is needed where and eliminating unnecessary data that gets reported. One will say, "Keeping our inventory down." " You'll probably get 20 different answers.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). Inventory stock turns in Days. Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing. Inventory levels. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. DIF – Delivery in Full. DOT – Delivery on Time.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. As originally reported by Defense News , $14 billion worth of U.S.

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