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Unilever’s Relentless Commitment to S-Curve Transformations

Logistics Viewpoints

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. It was believed a SCP transformation would reduce inventory, improve service and free up cash flow.

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2023 Mid-Year Check-In: Current Status of Supply Chains and What’s Next?

Logistics Viewpoints

I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023. In fact, pressures are very similar with warehouse labor cost inflation, labor shortages, and inventory shortages at the top of the “concerns” list.

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2023 Supply Chain Priorities, Perceptions, and Initiatives – Preliminary Results

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According to our preliminary results, the most widespread tactics to be utilized in 2023 include planning and forecasting process improvements and sourcing of materials from more proximate/local suppliers. However, I am surprised at the degree that localized sourcing is being considered. More to come!

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

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MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory.

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Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction

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The company sources goods from 36,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. 22,000 containers move annually through 52 ports. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

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Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. Its best-known brands are Vans , Timberland , The North Face , and Dickies. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

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Demand sensing involves the use of the external data sources – particularly the latest sales and market data – to improve short-term forecasting and then be able to use that improved understanding of consumer behavior to improve their supply planning. This visibility is key to both the root cause analysis and the inventory rebalancing.