Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Journal report makes reference to a white paper published in 2001 penned by a then Boeing aerospace engineer. Boeing’s demands for lower prices left Spirit strapped for cash as managers panicked over meeting increasingly demanding deadlines.” Spirit and Boeing battled over costs, quality and the pace of production.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Today, only 4% of companies are the first to buy new technology—a 40% decline from post Y2K in 2001. I worked with the organization for a year and scheduled a meeting with Lucas to explain that his policies were the primary issue. Less Collaborative. His response? How could this be?”. Let’s set the stage.

Procurement Analytics 195

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Weick (2001)notes that an example of “less heedful interrelating” is Winston Churchill’s reconstruction of why he failed to see that Singapore was vulnerable to land invasion in the Second World War. These four lapses are lapses of interconnection in gathering information about unexpected events (Weick, 2001). Allinson, R.E.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Decisions from an IBP meeting need to be made in the light of the company’s vision and strategy. A problem arises in IBP meetings when participants are distracted by very near-term planning issues, leaving insufficient time for longer term discussion and decisions. Chan, Serena, Complex Adaptive Systems (2001). References.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Two of my favorites are Kroeger (2014) and John Milne’s IBM application for central planning (2001). Journal editors, such as Prof. John Milne, have a proven track record in successful applied modeling. Kroeger used a combination of simulation and optimization to improve Pharmacy Inventory management. Models enable the process transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

He sold the company in 2001 when the company had achieved revenues of about $10 million. Kiva had pioneered a new class of robots – autonomous mobile robots – that were much easier to install, scaled easily to meet growing demand, and had a lower risk profile than bolted down forms of automation. It was not a successful sale.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For those of us old enough to remember the events of 11 September 2001, it’s hard to imagine that a score of years has passed since the tragic events of that day. Nearly 3,000 people died in Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001, in what remains the deadliest act of terrorism in history.”[1]

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Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

And before that, in 2001, Nike also had a demand planning blunder that led to a $100 million loss in sales. Whereas supply planning projects and manages inventory or supply to meet consumer demand. Supply planners can then determine how to meet these requirements best.

Supply and Demand 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Founded in 2001, Seamless Distribution Systems (SDS) listed on the NASDAQ First North Premier are renowned for enabling the digitization of sales and distribution processes across more than 50 markets. With a key focus on emerging markets around the world, SDS process over US$14B worth of transactions annually.

Supply Chain Design Software 147

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2016

At the meeting last week, we explored the options to build a network of networks. In the words of the supply chain leader (s): “I think that this meeting is the Davos of supply chain thinking. We should be having this type of meeting more often.” Twenty-six business leaders attended our first session.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 18, 2020

In a sobering assessment, Morgan Stanley stated that we will be entering a situation that is “worse than the global recession of 2001.” In a recent meeting, the Fed Chairman Steve Mnuchin stated that the unemployment rate in a coming recession could reach as high as 20% if there was no government intervention.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

However, when the stock did not meet shareholder expectations—management of costs– the company went private. Founded in 2001, INTTRA was a joint venture between CMA-CGM, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk Line, MSC, and UASC. On March 26, 2015, Insight Venture Partners (“Insight”) purchased E2open for $8.60 Investors moaned. (The

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

He was appointed Prodesco’s President and Chief Executive Officer in 2001. It was through overlapping philanthropic activities in Bucks County, PA, that my family and I were fortunate enough to meet Steve and Maureen Chadwick. Shortly thereafter, Steve was also appointed President and CEO of Secant Medical.

Vietnam 130

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Congress further declared the decade beginning January 1, 2001, as the Decade of Pain Control and Research , deeming chronic pain not only a matter of public health, but also a necessity to ensure and maintain a healthy economy.

Pharmaceutical 40

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Not only does the use of a virtual dedicated fleet guarantee capacity, it also minimizes supply chain disruptions, enhances customer service, provides scheduling flexibility and can be designed to meet specific or changing needs. In 2001, he took over as Senior Vice President Operations for CLX Logistics.

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Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

Fewer than 30% of businesses that lost market share in the downturn of 2001 were able to regain their positions, according to the Bain study. Save time commuting to and from supplier meetings when you can use video conferences instead. In short, the time to act for future success is now. Adopt video conferencing. Communicate regularly.

Material Savings 106

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MAY 2, 2014

He was appointed assistant professor at Chicago Booth and joined UCLA Anderson as a visiting assistant professor in the finance area in 2001. Meet Your ASA Team. Garmaise graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with an AB in Mathematics and Philosophy before receiving his Ph.D. in Finance from Stanford GSB in 1998.

Los Angeles 125

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 2, 2017

recognizing that many Germans appreciate privacy and quietness; exchanging business cards at a meeting; understanding that German businessmen may show how much they have enjoyed a presentation when a business meeting comes to a finish by tapping their knuckles on a table top. Avoiding common misunderstandings in a business meeting.

Pharmaceutical 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2014

It is often stated as a goal in meetings, and I see it used in many strategic plans. We have come a long way from the failed start-ups of over 300 marketplaces in 2001-2005. The first published this week , and the second will publish next week in our newsletter. . The business networks have evolved.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

This announcement follows a meeting between President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro this past weekend at the Summit of the Americas, the first meeting between the leaders of both countries in almost 60 years. Back in 2001, my friend and logistics expert Art Van Bodegraven traveled to Cuba as part of a logistics delegation.

Cuba 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

In table 1, I compare ten-year averages (2001-2011) for food manufacturing companies. There are many technology vendors that will knock at your door, and your day will be packed with meetings, but stay focused on what matters. Instead, I think that the best insights come from comparing peer groups.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 20, 2019

On Monday, Convenant Transportation became one of the first carriers to show the results of a depressed freight market as their first quarter earnings failed to meet expectations. Scott Shepherd of Rincon, Georgia was driving his 2001 MR2 Spyder on Monday morning when the crash occured, reports WTOC. Toyota MR2 Spyder 1 Semi-truck 0.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

This problem required my team and I to travel to Lucent to have a working meeting with Michael and his team. We dug that company out of terrible financial difficulty after the “internet bubble” burst in 2001. I first met Michael when he was at Lucent. He was my customer and we had a difficult problem that we were working to resolve.

Gartner 74

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Overall, from 2001 to 2008 average Asian wages increased 7.1-7.8%, 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S. Wages have increased in some foreign markets much faster than in the U.S. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. Since 2005, U.S. manufacturing wages have dropped 2.2%.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Yes, you see Dell with their social listening organization; and yes, you see weekly meetings at Whirlpool to discuss twitter feedback; but this is the exception, not the rule. They are just now becoming a topic for the VERY EARLY adopter in supply chain management. billion in 2016. This is a ten-fold jump. I am an old gal. I am suspicious.

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Veridian Solutions

MAY 19, 2023

He discusses their experience with the early 1990’s of converting their particular Tele-classifieds business (Classifieds over the telephone) into an internet personals web site, and by 2001 into the popular dating internet site Lavalife. Inside the later part of the 90’s Sam had utilized a U.S.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

In 2001 the government of Aragón in northern Spain realized that its economy had become overly reliant on a small group of industries, notably auto manufacturing. MdL was recently redesigned to meet new regional industry demands. The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), Zaragoza, Spain, is celebrating its 10 th anniversary this week.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 27, 2015

An artist and a cartoonist for the magazine, Strothmann envisioned the future of transportation in 2001: Flying buses and trams, sky stations, and private zeppelins instead of cars. We may not have met Strothman’s vision for public transport in 2001, but what if we had? Sky-high challenges on the horizon.

Transportation 120

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

From rapid order intake to omnichannel order fulfillment to establishing the optimal distribution network to meeting next-day or same-day delivery windows, both retailers and manufacturers must innovate, adapt and evolve — or get knocked out their respective markets.”[2]. ”[2]. The evolution of e-commerce.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It has been operating since 2001 and belongs to one of the largest investment funds worldwide – CVC Capital Partners. The Ivalua system meets the expectations, both at the operational and strategic level. The key goals are not only the safety or optimization and acceleration of the Procurement processes as such.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

But I also found it interesting that Dick Morley , the father of the PLC (programmable logic controllers to you non-geeks), organized geek pride days in New Hampshire as early as 2001. And I have been willingly (and unwillingly) subjected to meetings with never-ending discussions about PLCs. Why do I find this interesting?

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Tasked with acquiring the high-quality goods at the right time to meet company needs. Kearney in 2001 and widely used since. In the following comparison table, you'll discover the main differences between these two essential processes: Sourcing. Procurement. Contains fewer steps. Involves multiple processes and numerous steps.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2019

I became the person responsible for getting the work done, making decisions, and building something that was scalable, sustainable, and flexible to meet the needs of the business I was supporting. When I took the finance director role at 2Wire, I went from several advisor/consultant roles to the role of an owner-operator. and set new goals.

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Requis

JANUARY 22, 2021

This was back in 2001 when I started in Houston. 2001 was before the Internet of things (IoT) was a term. As you map out the different characteristics of your systems and assets you need to figure out which system has the best source of information that meets your current requirements. Every system has strengths and weaknesses.

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Oracle SCM

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

In 2001 the hype moved on to M-Commerce (retail using mobile devices), in 2010 Cloud Computing was the big topic, and autonomous vehicles were one of the trends in 2017. Find out more details and book your personal meeting with us now HERE and get a free ticket for the event. =.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In reality, a few abrupt moves and getting laid off in 2001 by Dell drove a sharp left-hand turn in my career in 2002 that evolved to where I am today. So I meet people from all walks of life and at various stages of their careers from fresh grads to people new to Canada looking for a start. This is incredibly rewarding.

Global 53

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In 2001, Steve Jobs put 1000 songs in our pocket; and steadily, over the last three decades mobile phones changed the pace of business. During the period of 1992-2001, I worked for a software vendor, Manugistics, and was part of a think tank to develop a vision for the future of supply chain planning software. Let me share my story.

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