ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

Waste Reduction 78

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Unleashed

AUGUST 12, 2021

Food manufacturers will find new opportunities in the alternative protein market as consumer demand surges for non-meat proteins: insect, plant and algae-based products, and ‘lab meat’ cultivated from animal cells. The demand for alternative proteins has surged in recent years, creating an opportunity for food manufacturers.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future. The USA says it intends to reduce emissions by 26-28 percent below its 2005 level by 2025 , trying hard for the upper limit.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

Supply Chain Software 150

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Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Supply chain optimization consultant, author, and podcaster Marcia Williams has been working in supply chain since 2004. On episode 18 of Supply Chain Next, Marcia talks with host Richard Donaldson about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to digital transformation. ?. I use finance to show the value.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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AB&R

APRIL 12, 2022

This announcement, and other major RFID success stories, cast the technology in the spotlight on a national level. If there were ever a time to invest in the technology, it is now. Walmart announced in 2003 that its top 100 suppliers must tag their pallets and cases starting by 2005. Opportunities for manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. The difference?

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. Supply Chain Organizations By The Numbers. A Look at History.

Pharmaceutical 195

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

In Part I of this series , I discussed why retailers, manufacturers and distributors are struggling to adjust to the new demands of the omni-channel consumer. Machine Learning technology has finally come of age. We can train our phones to recognize our voices and our photo management software to recognize faces within our images.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

Inventory Reduction 101

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Why Walmart Shoppers are Finding More Items ‘Out of Stock’ (WSJ – sub. The first moment of truth in retail, as coined in 2005 by former P&G President and CEO A.G. Spark Delivery: Walmart’s Crowd-Sourced Delivery Platform.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

This approach has been used for many years, and tends to limit the opportunity for innovation, cost savings suggestions, and introduction of new technologies into the process, as noted by Anne Rung in her memo during her time at the Office of Management and Budget.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers. Source: Amazon.com. These positions are focused on operational roles for rapid manufacturing, inventive packaging, and fulfillment. Team Analysis.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Reimagine Supply Chain of the future: There are many facets to imagining Supply Chain of Future. What are the learnings from Covid disaster that leaders will incorporate into future supply chains? Which emerging technologies will have the most impact? . — Jeff Bezos, CEO, Amazon.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. A Long History of Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment.

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard.

Procurement Analytics 332

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). – DMAIC methodology links tools and techniques in a sequential manner. – Comparatively simple deployment tools.

Six Sigma 75

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

A Boston Scientific medical device is used somewhere in the world every two seconds, but the company is much more than a medical device manufacturer. Supply chain has played a crucial role in its evolution into a provider of solutions for hospitals. Europe accounts for 21 percent of Boston Scientific’s total revenue.

Boston 60

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. The human links of the supply chain were stressed. These ports accounted for 18.3%

Supply Chain Risk Management 275

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Hospitality and Leisure. Logistics and Distribution. Medical Devices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 19, 2020

The novel coronavirus outbreak piqued interest in supply chain operations, particularly in the food supply chain. As a result, most employees in the food supply chain were considered essential workers and ensuring their safety became a national priority. COVID-driven actions in the food supply chain.

Food 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. When I saw Team Hoyt cross the finish line in 2005, I turned to my now-wife and said “I want to run next year.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 5, 2017

The 1990’s technologies of Advanced Planning (APS) along with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) amplify the bullwhip effect within the supply chain resulting in the loss of agility and an inflexible response for the long tail. The Definition of the Supply Chain Long Tail.

Supply and Demand 169

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

However, we also identified a series of important issues that may impede the development and growth of biobased technologies and limit the ability of biobased products to penetrate industrial and consumer markets. Unfortunately, NAICS does not currently provide necessary classifications for biobased products.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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EcoVadis

JUNE 22, 2011

Since the beginning of this year, various news sources have disclosed the violations to the public and increasingly individuals have started to grasp the danger and gravity of the situation. Yet, one means to avoid collateral damage to the supply chain is to implement sustainable procurement systems cross-checks.

China 40

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Hospitality and Leisure. Logistics and Distribution. Medical Devices.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 20

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 31, 2018

From an operations lens, this retailing policy brings up a few interesting questions: With JA, the risk of owning a jersey is reduced, so how much more can the jersey manufacturer charge for jerseys? However, after the implementation of JA, there is demand from several sources: Fans of the new team.

Policies 60

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 31, 2018

From an operations lens, this retailing policy brings up a few interesting questions: With JA, the risk of owning a jersey is reduced, so how much more can the jersey manufacturer charge for jerseys? However, after the implementation of JA, there is demand from several sources: Fans of the new team.

Policies 60

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Hospitality and Leisure. Logistics and Distribution. Medical Devices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In his first week in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in America by All of America’s Workers, launching a whole-of-government initiative to strengthen the use of federal procurement to support American manufacturing.”[1] Reality says something quite different.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2022

According to journalist David Coburn, the term ESG was coined in 2005.[3] ” Wells reports another “survey found that 88% of global consumers would choose to buy from companies with ethical sourcing structures in place over ones that did not.” Advanced analytics are often embedded in cognitive technologies.

Waste Reduction 130

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. That’s why we went to the experts—the members of the MH&L Editorial Advisory Board—and asked them to weigh in on that subject, and on several other of the most pressing concerns to supply chain professionals.

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