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Stories of Supply Chain Leadership: An Interview with Joan Motsinger of Seagate

Supply Chain Shaman

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. We were an early adopter of the E2Open technology and we experimented on building B2B networks early in 2004. Our first step was to define the leaders.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)). The Second: The Physical Distribution (1960s). Neil Southern, 2011).

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Disruption in China Ripples Across Global Supply Chains in April 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The authors of this report noted that manufacturing output fell at second-steepest rate since this survey began in early 2004. In its latest forecast, Drewry Shipping Consultants indicated that it expects global freight rates to increase 39 percent this year as logjams impact ports in the second half of the year. in March to 46.0

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

Source: Google. I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Where is Descartes today?

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The World’s Largest Brands Are Using Inventory Accuracy and Yard Automation to Fight COVID-19 Chaos

PINC

Whether they’ve sent their workforces home to work remotely, scaled back their operations, or scrambled to find alternative supply sources, organizations across all industries are implementing new measures to offset the impacts of COVID-19. Founded in 2004, PINC is a pioneer in digital yard and digital inventory solutions.

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A Conversation with Vittorio Favati, TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

At TVS SCS, I integrated six acquisitions into a single global brand, assembled a talented and dynamic executive and country leadership teams, and created a powerful global freight forwarding platform. Today, a dominance of production and sourcing is considered far-sourcing, driven by attractive labour rates in Asia.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

With Amazon looming on the horizon, Advance Auto Parts is prepared to defend its territory with nearly 6,400 stores and 54 distribution centers that enable same-day or next-day delivery. The deal allows Bare Necessities to continue to operate as a stand-alone brand while providing Walmart with valuable category expertise.