NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This year, as in the past five years, our supply chain index contributed to the overall ranking of firms in the top 250 best managed companies , as ranked by the Drucker Institute. The top companies in 2011 included the following: Microsoft. Johnson and Johnson. Cisco Systems. Procter and Gamble. PG 1.42% , Alphabet Inc.,

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2018

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. However, the inability to act on information gathered in advertising and merchandising efforts in Wal-Mart led some companies, including Procter and Gamble, to rescind use of RFID tags.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

Companies are questioning how to move forward. Last week, I spent time with large chemical companies engrossed in this discussion. In Figure 1, we share the profiles of the companies in the industry. Usually, a company just starting the journey will make progress faster than a company that has been on the journey for many years.

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Freightos

APRIL 12, 2016

NASA awarded the company a commercial orbital transportation services contract in 2006, to design and demonstrate a launch system to resupply cargo to the ISS. And check out their company’s mission statement : “to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. Traditional supply chains ship cases, pallets and trucks; but not the EACH. The difference?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Supply Chain Excellence as defined by a methodology whereall companies are put into a spreadsheet and compared across industries is meaningless. During the period of 2006-2012, Campbell Soup Company outperformed its peer group on the Supply Chain Index. Supply Chain Index Rankings for 2006-2013. Conclusion: Figure 2.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

GDP has changed since 2006. However, less-than-truckload shipping revenue rose 7 percent and small package shipping rose by 8 percent. However, less-than-truckload shipping revenue rose 7 percent and small package shipping rose by 8 percent. Transportation and Storage Cost Insights From the 2016 State of Logistics.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

Laem Chabang, another major seaport, is also a container port, making it easy to ship goods by sea. Manufacturers have many shipping options and can choose the best mode for shipping their products, balancing location, speed and cost. In addition, companies pay 5% to cover employer paid social security, 3.3%

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. Process gaps are larger in companies greater than 5B$ in annual revenues. The market is over-hyped and often companies are not clear in their selection criteria. Most companies forget context and data enrichment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

The concept of the Effective Frontier is that best in class companies align functional metrics to balance growth, cost, inventory and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) performance while balancing customer service metrics. In financial reengineering, some companies wrongly focus on cash-to-cash performance. The Effective Frontier.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

I threw in a healthy dose of interesting (globalization, shipping trends and the business of logistics), a dash of history (the evolution of longitude), a sprinkle of next generation manufacturing (lean manufacturing) and some great company success stories (FedEx, Walmart. I think you’ll like the list too. Got some suggestions?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Although the research focused on the retail industry, the six fundamental disciplines outlined in the book, and the recommendations we make, apply to companies across all industries that want to enhance and leverage their supply chain capabilities to drive profitable growth. percent in 2006 to 3.4 percent in 2014.

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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. In this blog, I’ll explain a bit more about the rating criteria we used to assess firms. Manufacturers or the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

A common theme of the 2016 predictions was growth and scalability, so let’s look at how companies are using these technologies as we prepare for the innovations of 2017. Meanwhile, cloud technology enables companies to expand infrastructure without significant investment or use of resources, reports AXIT of Supply Chain 24/7.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Times Money and Company. Ship Mate App Finds Smooth Sailing » 12/09/2013. She spent six years teaching high school English in southeast Los Angeles, including her 2006 stint as a Teach For America corps member. mad.madrasi on Are Daily Deals A Bad Hand for Companies or Consumers? Riordan Programs Blog. FEMBA Speaks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Slowly, more and more companies are waking up to the cold, and hard facts. I followed his journey during the period of 2006-2011, and wanted to check in with him to gain his insights on the selection of VTech as a finalist in the Supply Chains to Admire research. This analysis determines which companies are driving the greatest value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“We live in a world where supply chains, not companies, compete for market dominance. But companies often have diverging incentives and interests from their supply chain partners, so when they independently strive to optimize their individual objectives, the expected result can be compromised. ”. What can we learn?

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

These two graphs explain why Maersk is splitting its shipping business, which is reeling from overcapacity; from it’s energy business, which is reeling from low oil prices: As Tolstoy observed, “each unhappy family is unhappy it its own way.” Twenty such ships were ordered.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

When I sat down to write the book, Bricks Matter, I believed that companies had used supply chain technologies to reduce operating margin and improve inventory turns. What I found was erratic results with many companies going backwards. In fact, I now know that nine out of ten companies are stuck. My Journey. I want to help.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). UPS, FedEx Want Retailers to Get Real on Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. The MetaPack Group Acquires U.S. enVista Launches 350West Through Joint Venture with Fredman Design.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that more than 90 percent of Apple products including the iPhone, iPads and MacBook are still produced in China , hence the company has become revenue constrained. While most companies large and small could not conceive let only have a plan for such events, they are now real.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? I find that most of the time, companies cannot answer the first question of “ Who is your customer? The company is the third-largest manufacturer of flash memory in the world.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. Not many companies have cracked this code. also known as the William Carter Company, is the leading brand of children’s clothing, gifts and accessories in America. Managing complexity is key. Here we share the story.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. How are companies using SCONs in the real world? Dr. Herzog underscored the rapid pace of change companies are experiencing. “To

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 7, 2013

Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding has said that “terrible logistics are slowing the growth of internet retailing in China.” Tales of forbidden items like artillery shells and wind-resistance matches being shipped by plane are emerging.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Supply Chain Challenges: Freight Volume Rising, Driver Shortage Growing The shipping industry plays a critical role in world economics. Its immense power stems from its ubiquity–in every sector, you will find shipping and a supply chain. This confluence caused a problem that persists today. What Contributes to High Driver Turnover?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

SanDisk began leveraging JDA’s advanced planning solutions in 2006 to create a more responsive supply chain. billion in annual revenues in 2006 to USD $5.56 It has been a privilege to work alongside a company as innovative as SanDisk and assist them on their supply chain journey.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

VCs are typically more inclined to provide large funding options, and these investors bring their own expertise to your company. VCs like to invest in internet companies. Ecommerce VCs are becoming increasingly wary of investing in companies that burn through cash so fast and can’t build a profitable and sustainable business model.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006. We often share best practices from our work with companies in a wide variety of industries. This can include developing regional calendars in advance of peak shipping weeks with demand forecasts and making commitments to pricing and volumes in advance.

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Demand Solutions

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

” I was young and relatively “junior” in the company, so I put up with this for several years. But at least I finally had a chance to right the ship. He also has served as COO of Atrion/ClearCross, and held leadership positions at Manugistics and American Software before joining DMI in 2006. Start buying!”

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe. Steamship companies will dedicate vessels that permanently go eastbound and westbound. This is impacting how you think about managing the network, and in procurement.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One of the world’s most successful eCommerce businesses is Shopify, which provides its customers – across both B2B and B2C channels – with an eCommerce platform supporting trade, engagement, metrics, shipping and tracking services. Why is B2B eCommerce so important? What does this mean for B2B business?

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It’s no secret that oil companies are having a rough time right now. Despite the persistance of some strong fundamentals , 2020 may signal the true turning point in the shift to renewable sources for energy companies. In spite of the increased spend, production has not risen but declined 6% between 2006 and 2012.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 9, 2021

On March 23rd the massive shipping vessel known as Ever Given became wedged in the banks of the Suez Canal blocking passage for six days. An estimated 422 ships were stuck waiting at the entrance of the canal for the Ever Given to be dislodged. Stade, Germany – September 25, 2019: Container ship EVER GIVEN. What Happened.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

In the mid 1950s, this concept was extended to transportation management with the development of intermodal containers together with ships, trains, and trucks to handle these containers. In spite of some significant problems in getting the ERP systems installed and working, by 2000 most large companies had installed ERP systems.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2022

company’s peanut plant in New Mexico. This action occurred after the company sold salmonella-tainted organic peanut butter that was used in hundreds of food products for perhaps as long as two years. Perhaps that is because these companies were using either paper-based or only partially automated systems.

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