Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Rediscovering Dr. Larry Lapides Search for Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain 32

Supply Chain 32

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 1, 2018

factories expanded in February at the fastest rate since May 2004, indicating sustained strength in manufacturing as demand remains solid, according to figures from the Institute for Supply Management released on March 1. ISM reports that the expansion is being fueled by improving global economies and firm business investment.

Manufacturing 86

Manufacturing Survey Sustainability Inventory 86

Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Then Analyst Jeff Woods was Mostly Spot on in Predicting Disillusionment Just as Walmart Mandate was Getting Started

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2020

This global manufacturer of agricultural equipment began their journey to improved supply chain resiliency in 2004. AGCO is a supply chain success story. This is the inside story of AGCO's response to the pandemic and how they developed such an agile supply chain. Agility does not just happen.

Manufacturing 102

Manufacturing Global Supply Chain Logistics 102

SCM Research

JUNE 29, 2020

Norrman & Jansson’s (2004) case study on Ericsson’s supply chain risk management (SCRM) practices is definitely part of the canon of SCM literature.

Supply Chain Risk Management 143

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Case Study SCM 143

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2019

Of course, I am talking about James Holzhauer’s Jeopardy win streak, which ended earlier this week, about $60,000 shy of Ken Jennings’s record of $2,522,700 in a 74-game winning streak in 2004. After 32 victories and $2,462,216 in earnings, the run is finally over. And while the big loss was not much of a surprise based on leaked information, many people thought he may have thrown the round, considering that he bet just $1,399 in […].

Course 84

Course Logistics Supply Chain 84

PINC

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Improving the Yard Management Process Since 2004. There are over 100,000 warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants in the U.S. alone. With nearly 4 million retail stores and eCommerce websites to support, their supply chain must be as efficient as possible.

System 130

System Innovation Distribution Meeting 130

I.C.E. Transport

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Since its entry into the European Union in 2004, Poland has become a popular source of goods for American firms. If your company wants to enjoy the advantages Poland can provide, you’ll need to get up to speed on shipping containers from Poland to the USA. Poland shipping

Poland 52

Poland Shipping Sourcing Company 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

In Table 1, I share research collected for the Supply Chains to Admire analysis on the average days of inventory by industry across the period of 2004 to 2019 by increments to match economic shifts.

Inventory Management 253

Inventory Management Inventory New York Beverage 253

SCM Research

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Let us not forget the important work on auctions that has already been conducted in our discipline, for example by Wagner & Schwab (2004) , Hartley and her coauthors (2006) and Carter & Kaufmann (2007) , to name just a few.

SCM 143

SCM Examples Research Procurement 143

CH Robinson Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2021

However, we saw similar supply chain outages associated with the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and Japan’s earthquake and Tsunami in 2011. At this time last year, global supply chains were already in trouble.

Thailand 62

Thailand Lean United States Japan 62

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2020

He served the Logistics stream of the Indian Air Force for 20 years before taking pre-mature retirement in September 2004 as a Wing Commander.

Third Party Logistics 124

Third Party Logistics System Data Software 124

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 6, 2016

It was a record store chain in the UK, which closed down in 2004 in the wake of digital music consumption. What does the future hold for your business? And what can you do to ensure a leading position in the market 10 years from now? I was talking to a postal company the other day that didn’t have the answer to either question. Postal companies are seeing a three percent drop in volume every year, racking up huge losses. The postal company I met with was no exception.

Strategy 163

Strategy Company Manufacturing Distribution 163

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

This case study from 2004 outlines a process to manage complexity and improve agility. Personalization. Market microsegmentation. New product launch. There are many good reasons to add items to product portfolios, but companies are better at adding than eliminating items. Discontinuing products is a struggle with tension between supply chain and marketing functions. Why is this an important topic?

Case Study 272

Case Study Study North America Groups 272

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

As a 17-year periodical, these cicadas have lived underground in wingless nymph form since 2004, about a foot or two down, feeding on sap from tree roots. Spring brings about a plethora of annual traditions.

Los Angeles 112

Los Angeles Ireland Long Beach Logistics 112

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 25, 2014

In 2004, Campbell Soup Company was the first company to implement Terra’s solutions and reap the benefits of Demand Sensing’s improved forecast accuracy. Campbell Soup Company, will upgrade to the newest version of Terra Technology’s Demand Sensing solution. “Sensing product demand is particularly important in today’s increasingly complex marketplace,” said Patrick Folan, Vice President of Supply Chain for Campbell Soup Company in a press release of January 21, 2014.

Company 80

Company Customer Service Tools Meeting 80

Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

In 2004, Kasra Ferdows, Michael A. Fashion industry is one of the most primitive form of supply chain management and its practices have been extended, adopted and become the best practices that we use today. This article will show you the development of fashion industry and how one company manages to bring the operations into the next level. Fashion SCM 1.0 In 1984, US Apparel Industry created the task force called " Crafted With Pride in the U.S.A.

Apparel 186

Apparel Spain SCM Supply Chain 186

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

2004). We evaluate books related to customer service based on sales rank, reviews/endorsement by leading business leaders and show you the best customer service books. Finding Best Customer Service Books When we talk about customer service, people will usually think about the hotel and tourism business or banking business where products are less physically or tangible.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Six Sigma Lean Chemicals 100

I.C.E. Transport

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Shipping from the US to Poland, or vice versa, has grown much simpler since Poland joined the European Union in 2004. If you’ve ever had qualms about selling into Poland, or sourcing from that country, it’s time to stop worrying. As you consider opportunities in Poland, here are some facts about shipping to keep in mind: ocean shipping European Shipping

Poland 40

Poland Shipping Sourcing 40

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

When I started doing business in China back in 2004, a general factory worker used to earn around RMB2,600 a month. So I hope that this will make you stop and think carefully about where to base your production, and why – just as I did when first encountering China in 2004. China’s position as a production location is currently a hot topic amongst global thought leaders in supply chain.

China 97

China North Korea Bangladesh Vietnam 97

Abivin

MARCH 28, 2019

Environmental Management Systems (EMS): The two major standards ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14004:2004 offers the needs for an EMS and suggests common EMS guidelines. Green Supply Chain Management is integrating environment-friendly and innovative strategy while planning the supply chain process. In a standard supply chain process, it has been observed by the economists the rising concern on climate change and growing pressure on the firms to decrease the carbon footprint.

Guidelines 63

Guidelines Sustainability Warehousing Transportation 63

Logistics Trends and Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

The birth of today’s digital freight marketplaces dates back to 2004, to a patent application that became a patent in 2010 – U.S. Managing orders and assets in a transparent, real-time and predictive manner are the basics of a number of digital freight marketplaces that have emerged in the past few years. patent 7.755,518 B2 – Dynamic and Predictive Information System and Method for Shipping Assets and Transport. Click here for the rest of this The Loadstar contribution.

Freight 60

Freight Shipping Transportation System 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2019

In parallel, SAP launched technology platforms: NetWeaver in 2004 followed by HANA 2.0 Welcome to a new year. Congratulations. You made it through 2018. It has been a while since I penned a blog post on New Year’s predictions, but today as I sit and drink my hot chocolate, I feel the itch to write. The bears are starting to chase the bulls from the field. Fourth quarter public market results coupled with tax and tariff uncertainty define a shifting market.

Biotech 221

Biotech Trends Electronics Analytics 221

The Supply Chain Journal

APRIL 16, 2021

It was acquired by UPS at the end of 2004. The beginning. Emery Air Freight was founded in 1946 by John Colvin Emery, Sr. Emery, a U.S. Navy veteran, had gained experience in air transportation services while in the Navy.

District of Columbia 80

District of Columbia Freight Indianapolis Sacramento 80

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Ancak 2004’te di?er From 2001 until the end of 2004 the production was done in a traditional mass-production manner for one of the world’s biggest underwear brands from the USA. In 2004, the Fed’s dollarisation strategy was starting to have an effect on the local currencies against the USD. At the end of 2004, we had to stop the operations for the US market and we started to explore alternative possibilities. rgiyim imalatç?s? Narkonteks Yönetim Kurulu Ba?kan?

Turkey 78

Turkey Hungary Ukraine Romania 78

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

factory activity has risen to the highest levels since 2004, in response to the active hurricane season as well. The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints.

Capacity 152

Capacity Shipping Houston DC 152

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

A LeanLogistics employee since 2004, Chris served as the lead technologist of several initiatives including optimization, LeanFleet®, LeanSource®, and LeanDex® before taking his current role. It was 30 years ago that Robert Fulghum first published his collection of essays “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” In the title essay, he provided a list of how to live, what to do, and how to be. First and foremost on his list was “share everything.”

Supply Chain Technology 167

Supply Chain Technology Supply Chain Benchmarking Software 167

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 16, 2015

Triple-A Supply Chain In 2004, Professor Hau Lee of Stanford University published the article titled " The Triple-A Supply Chain " in Harvard Business Review. Agile Supply Chain concept has been discussed widely but the definition can be a bit vague. In this article, we will explain how agile supply chain theories were developed and 7 ways to create agility in your organization.

Lean 178

Lean New Mexico Mexico Supply Chain 178

PINC

MARCH 24, 2020

Founded in 2004, PINC is a pioneer in digital yard and digital inventory solutions. In an uncertain world where supply chain disruption is becoming a certainty, here’s how good inventory management enabled by automation can help companies gain the supply chain visibility they need to keep the wheels turning.

Apparel 100

Apparel Inventory Beverage Supply Chain Disruption 100

Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

The Backlog of Orders Index continued a 14-month expansion with its highest reading since May 2004, when it registered 63%. ”Consumption, described as production and employment, continues to expand, with indications that labor and skill shortages are affecting production output,” said Timothy R. Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

Chemicals 84

Chemicals Currency Beverage Electronics 84

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Evan has been with Kewill since 2004 in senior Marketing and Product Management roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for Kewill Asia Pacific. When shopping for any big-ticket item it’s easy to get distracted by the bells and whistles. With a house, people obsess over the fantastic view or the high-end appliances. With a car it’s all about creature comforts and high tech gadgetry.

Asia 185

Asia Exercises Benchmarking Transportation Management 185

SCM Research

DECEMBER 20, 2013

In his seminal JOM paper, A Theory of Formal Conceptual Definitions: Developing Theory-building Measurement Instruments , Wacker (2004) presents eight rules for formal conceptual definitions: (1) “Definitions should be formally defined using primitive and derived terms.” 2004). Theory-building empirical research needs formal conceptual definitions. Particularly, such definitions are necessary conditions for construct validity.

Journal 139

Journal Research 139

BluJay Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We’ve been supplying select ingredients at competitive prices to craft brewers, winemakers, craft distillers, and home fermentation retailers in North America since 2004. BSG to eliminate manual processes, improve visibility, and better leverage data with BluJay’s tech and MTS. Holland, MI – Sept. 22, 2020 – BluJay Solutions , a leading provider of global supply chain software and services, announces that Brewers Supply Group, Inc.,

North America 60

North America Groups Benchmarking America 60

ivalua

MAY 21, 2014

In 2004, Walmart wasn’t concerned about Amazon; it was just an upstart online bookstore. Remember Walmart and Amazon in 2004 and look at them now. Yesterday was the first day of Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Summit. The conference theme is “supply chain will lead in the next decade.” Because of supply chain’s far reaching effects, Gartner is challenging supply chain leaders to drive transformation throughout their organizations.

Education 100

Education Supply Chain Lean Supply Chain Execution 100

IQMS

APRIL 17, 2020

was founded in 2004 with a mission to protect people and property by building the best gas detection systems in the world. Calibration Technologies balances increased demand for cold food, medical and pharmaceutical storage in response to the proliferation of COVID-19.

Demand Planning 62

Demand Planning Pharmaceutical Shipping Chemicals 62