Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In reporting of the latest investment, The Wall Street Journal observed that the total investment represents Amazon’s largest investment in another company since its founding 30 years ago. With this latest investment, Amazon ’s total investment in this AI start-up amounts to $4 billion, and reportedly has a minority ownership.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Last September, a jury at Southwark crown court in south London found Amazon guilty of shipping dangerous goods by air. The prosecution was brought by [the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority] under the air navigation (dangerous goods) regulations 2002. It’s just viewed as paperwork at our company.”.

Supply Chain Network Software 146

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Enterra Insights

MAY 4, 2020

Sheffi notes, “It is not too early for companies to think about how to position themselves for a successful, speedy recovery. To do that companies must look deep into how they manage the most basic mechanisms of their supply chains and operations.” ” Post-pandemic supply chains. ”[6]. ”[7].

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Manufacturing in Brazil. After the intense investment in infrastructure to support the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, along with the recent “Brasil Major” initiative, Brazil is an emerging powerhouse rich in natural resources and with a strong focus on manufacturing and the supply chain. Other Important Industries. percent in 2017.

Brazil 90

Brazil Argentina South America Paraguay 90

Freightera

APRIL 16, 2020

For the second year, Freightera makes the list of private BC companies best positioned for high growth and acquisition, according to a predictive model by Rocket Builders. was recognized among BC’s top private companies in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector by Rocket Builders for the second year in a row.

Predictive Analytics Software 26

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Elementum

AUGUST 17, 2017

Ideally, implementing the tariff would result in the accomplishment of three main objectives: bolstering the economy via an influx of funding into local production, lowering the price of steel by avoiding fines imposed by foreign manufacturers, and moving jobs “back” to the U.S. by creating on-shore job openings.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Canada Price Reduction China 60

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Logistics was first applied and recognised in military operations, its most significant impact is felt through the functions of production, distribution and consumption (Rodrigue and Slack, 2002). It became a large-scale activity during the industrial revolution. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management? Bowersox, David J.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. American Eagle acquired AirTerra, a Seattle-based shipping and logistics startup.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 34

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Logistics Price Reduction 34

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil, has an interesting story to tell about how she advanced from being one of hundreds of managers at Jabil to being a senior director at this Fortune 500 company. The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies. Jabil is a big company.

Supply and Demand 42

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 42

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

To log, track and trace everything’, your vision of a better manufacturing floor. Here’s how you can improve manufacturing floor data collection, long-term. A key component of any manufacturing process is data collection. However, are you starting to outgrow your manufacturing floor data collection system ?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Data 120

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Slowly, more and more companies are waking up to the cold, and hard facts. Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. A ranking in the top 2/3 of the peer group qualifies a company for further analysis. I have personally experienced the failure. Operating Margin.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 29, 2017

Supply chain management traditionally focuses on coordinating the flow of goods and services from suppliers to manufacturers, to wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to consumers. Computer manufacturer and retailer Dell revamped truck-loading processes to achieve greater packing density, which reduces overall fuel consumption.

Waste Reduction 48

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Agile and Lean Supply Chain 48

NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. Manufacturers or the U.S. Companies best prepared to manage inflation ahead. Baker Hughes Company.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 98

Requis

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Dave’s career started in the 1970s with putting his PhD in Econometrics to work predicting freight volumes across shipping modes. By the early 1990s, the number of freight carriers and 3PLs expanded as companies realized that they could go beyond their own walls and use outside suppliers for transportation and warehousing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 40

Requis

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Dave’s career started in the 1970s with putting his PhD in Econometrics to work predicting freight volumes across shipping modes. By the early 1990s, the number of freight carriers and 3PLs expanded as companies realized that they could go beyond their own walls and use outside suppliers for transportation and warehousing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 40

Logility

JUNE 24, 2021

“Whether it be moving a customer to a cloud-based solution or implementing a more sustainable shipping option, these top supply chain projects reflect the supply chain industry’s strength and resilience to overcome disruptions and work better, smarter and more efficiently in the years ahead.”. About Logility. NASDAQ: AMSWA).

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Average warehouse capacity utilization among manufacturers is about 68%. percent, the lowest level since at least 2002. Companies with high-performing supply chains benefit from higher revenue growth. Less than one in ten DCs handle only full pallets for outbound shipping. in Q1 2017, the lowest since 2008.”

Warehousing 91

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 91

Elementum

OCTOBER 29, 2015

His latest book, The Power of Resilience: How the Best Companies Manage the Unexpected , was released this month. Professor Yossi Sheffi was on a sabbatical in the UK in 2002, when the world was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks. I asked Sheffi what changes he has seen in the past decade that companies must learn to deal with.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. Managers move on and take their experiences with them; companies are forced to march to Wall Street’s quarterly drumbeat.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

A recent Deutsche Bank analysis of Amazon’s operations estimated that, at each location where they operate robots, the company saves as much as $22 million. Leading companies such as DHL are establishing customer-facing innovation centers. e-Commerce operators cannot find enough workers to ship what they sell.

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Price Reduction 40

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Liquor wholesalers buy beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic drinks from manufacturers, and sell them to pubs, bars, supermarkets and other liquor retailers. There are a few online profit calculators out there such as these examples by Eagle Distributing , Floodlight and Del Papa Distributing Company. Online calculators.

Price Reduction 104

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