Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

QAD

MAY 23, 2023

The goal, from a manufacturing perspective, is clear: learn how to do more with less as efficiently as possible while maintaining profitability and complying with due diligence legislation. Ninety percent of companies have an ESG strategy in place and chances are good yours does, too – or will very soon.

Procurement Solutions 94

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Supplier Management Modeling Software 94

QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Manufacturing in Singapore. Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. in the United States. Singapore had a $528.1

Singapore 115

Singapore South Korea Malaysia Pharmaceutical 115

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The overall takeaway from the July data was that global production momentum had begun to stagnate and in some regions such as the Eurozone, Taiwan, and to some extent , certain manufacturing regions of China, PMI values had reached contraction levels. . Similarly, transportation and logistics cost volatility remains uncertain.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Report Global Supply Chain Software 52

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

a Nafta Tale of Two Truckers (New York Times). Under that strategy, employees take items from a physical store and ship it to customers, which allows Target to ship orders faster and avoid some costs related to distribution and fulfillment centers. From Mexico to the U.S., Canada takes U.S. to WTO, U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Logistics 104

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

To become demand driven (or market driven), they need to learn how to speak a new language. Tonight, I am stuck at a New York airport in a snow storm. For example, in a hospital, it is the translation of usage in a procedure to hospital order to a distributor and the translation of that usage to an order for a manufacturer.

Supply and Demand 323

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Forecasting 323

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. Dubai and HERE Technologies to develop data infrastructure for driverless transportation. Shipping with Amazon. BNSF joins blockchain alliance (Railway Age).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 103

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 103

Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). JDA Unleashes New Levels of Supply Chain Visibility Across its Portfolio with TransVoyant. MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution.

Supply Chain Design Software 0

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 0

American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine. Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year.

Russia 52

Russia Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Reportedly, these adjustments further represent a greater than 10 percent raise for most hourly workers within the Nevada battery manufacturing complex. The Swedish Transport Workers Union in turn, whose workers unload Tesla vehicles among four separate ports, threatened to blockade the vehicles from entering that country.

Nevada 52

Nevada Negotiating Skills Sweden Germany 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). across from the Empire State Building in Midtown [and on the same busy street as Macy’s flagship store], would function as a mini warehouse, with limited inventory for same-day delivery within New York, product returns and exchanges, and pickups of online orders.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 138

Logistics Network Optimization Software New York Logistics Chicago 138

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Federal Bank of New York.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global 52

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Americans’ concern over rising prices is at a record high, according to a recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. According to the National Association of Manufacturers , “CEOs pointed to increased supply chain costs as the greatest current inflation-related stressor for their businesses.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Even New York has taken steps to reopen portions of the state that have been less affected by the virus than N YC. . Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back

Freight 52

Freight Rhode Island Delaware New Hampshire 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. This week, many of my friends will gather in New York for NRF. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Disintermediation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

Transportation and warehousing jobs also fell — but very slightly (less than 1%) — after last year’s 67.4% Logjams characterized supply chain woes leading up to the holidays, which resulted in many products ending up stuck on ships or in ports waiting to be offloaded. ” The New York Times, 26 December 2021. [6]

Price Reduction 130

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Shipping firm Clarksons braces for data leak after refusing to pay hacker (The Guardian).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 0

Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. Natural Catastrophes. Economic situation can cause product or labor shortages.

Puerto Rico 92

Puerto Rico Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Massachusetts 92

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven. Hire smart data analysts.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Procurement 100

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Sustainable distribution: Distribution of goods usually generates a lot of waste and is can damage the environment, but green distribution consists of green packaging including size, shape, and materials that have an impact on transportation of the goods. The New York Times (section B), 1. Cardwell, D. 2014, July 30).

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. They tie together raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and 3PLs. Many have deployed cloud technology platforms to serve as an easy-to-use, transparent tool to facilitate bookings and shipping documentation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 100

Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty. Status: Open.

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island New Jersey New Hampshire Delaware 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 30, 2017

The short answer: transportation logistics technologies are essential to extending an organization’s advantage over its competitors. For Walmart, this may mean modifying distribution center locations and shipping operations to accommodate increased direct shipping and ship-to-store fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 60

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Added Manufacturing Disruption in China. The aircraft manufacturer submitted an updated plan to the FAA in April that outlined a process for each and every aircraft to be inspected from nose to tail. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

These tools are now enabling new capabilities to make trade-offs between volume and cost while helping companies to redesign flows and decoupling points. I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows.

Case Study 282

Case Study Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 282

Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Brian describes himself as “obsessively enthusiastic” about supply chain, and has helped many supply chain professionals connect and find synergies as the co-founder and organizer of the New York Supply Chain Meet Up and the Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. I did an update on that piece in 2017, and then did a deep dive on shipping.

Supply Chain Software 126

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Optimization 126

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Frequent readers of the Supply Chain Matters blog may recall one metaphor that this Editor has invoked over the past three years – the Eagle ’s tune, In a New York Minute ( Everything Can Change ). Friedman went on to articulate that transit times to move inventory from Asia to the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

To harken back to the day of bringing about positivity in a time of despair, Godiva will be bringing a pink truck back to New York. The pink Godiva truck will make its way around New York to “offer wonder and optimism to its residents following a difficult and unprecedented year.” US trade deficit dips to $68.9

Optimal Sourcing 46

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Waste Reduction 46

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Drive through New York City (or any other large, established metropolis) on any given work day and you will find dozens of delivery vehicles double parked as suppliers try to replenish the shelves of retailers so they can meet the needs of their urban customers. how to deal with garbage collection, deliveries, parking, etc.).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2020

A New York Times article from August 2019 highlights how much artificial intelligence (AI) is indebted to humans. But these measures are not sufficient to replace China, the world´s manufacturing powerhouse or the purchasing power of the world’s biggest economy. The third is exports to China.

Real-time Visibility 90

Real-time Visibility Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 90

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

And last month, we witnessed the havoc that winter storm Jonas unleashed along the east coast , dumping more than two feet of snow in Washington, DC, New York City, and other major cities, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and gridlock on the roads.

Supply Chain Strategy 100

Supply Chain Strategy Poland Supply Chain New York City 100

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. The Food Industry.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 52

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

New Breed specializes in services for omni-channel distribution, reverse logistics, transportation management, freight bill audit and payment, lean manufacturing support, aftermarket support and supply chain optimization. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies New York City 150

ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2020

to cover part of credit card processing, packing, and shipping costs). LVMH will use its perfume and cosmetics factories (normally used for Christian Dior, Givenchy, and other luxury brands) to manufacture free hand sanitizer (hydroalcoholic gel) for French health authorities. Read more here. Christian Siriano. Parkdale Inc. –

Resources 119

Resources Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills San Francisco 119

Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

TMS. ,” says Bart De Muynck, Gartner’s research vice president, transportation technology to. parcel shipping. New York City has seen a 29% increase in residential deliveries from 2010 to 2015. Transport Topics. Largan Precision, a key iPhone camera lens manufacturer, dropped 33.86% in sales to end the year.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software New York City Supply Chain Software 40

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

More recently, the massive scale of China’s solar-manufacturing operations has become an advantage, as it attracts talent, research money and ecosystems of suppliers. is trying to build its own solar-manufacturing supply chain almost from scratch and supporting the effort with sizable subsidies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 219

Logistics Network Optimization Software Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Arizona 219

Enterra Insights

MARCH 24, 2020

Packaged goods still need to be transported to stores. People working in warehouses and on shipping docks are also being called on to provide increased service. PBS News Hour’s Amna Nawaz interviewed Greg Ferrara, president of the National Grocers Association. Crops still need to be planted and harvested. On the farm.

Food 133

Food Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain United States 133