Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

When leading economists start talking about a drop in manufacturing comparable to the start of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, you can be sure that the world’s leading industries are in for a torrid few months. Pinpointing the Industries Hit the Hardest. The Auto Industry. Electronics. Pharmaceuticals.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As analysts from John Galt note, “Companies across industries have recently found themselves operating with supply chains designed for a world that no longer exists. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an industrial system but can be a biological, chemical, ecological, or any other system.” ” IBM. [5] 6] Ronald G.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007. (I Why do we have 32 days more inventory by company in 2020 than in 2007? Mistake #5.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

However, in the writing of the recent report on the Household Products and Beauty industries, my observation is that companies are stuck in neutral and going backwards. Who is performing the best in this industry? The industry as a whole struggled. As an analyst, I get to watch and observe industry progress. Reflections.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs. The minimum OTIF percentage varies by industry. White Paper – The 5 Best Practices for a Changing Retail Industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. Supply chain visibility often means “where’s my stuff,” or the ability to trace parts in transit from the manufacturer to the final destination. What is supply chain visibility?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. We started the pandemic with twenty-one more days of inventory than we had in 2007. The question is, “Why?”

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The initiative was officially put on hold in 2007 as a result. Additionally, the industry better understands RFID, reducing its cost of adoption. Additionally, the industry better understands RFID, reducing its cost of adoption. There are still variables, but experts in the industry are aware of them and know how to bypass them.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

As a group purchasing organization (GPO), Intalere connects with the right manufacturers and distributors to aggregate purchasing volume across the supply chain and negotiate improved discounts on their members’ behalf resulting in unprecedented cost savings for the healthcare industry. About Consus. About Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The impact of the elongation of payables on receivables varies by industry, but on average across the industries increased eighteen days when comparing the past five years to the pre-recession years. It is worse in some industries. Days of Receivables by Industry. Days of Inventory by Industry. My takeaway?

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

As a group purchasing organization (GPO), Intalere connects with the right manufacturers and distributors to aggregate purchasing volume across the supply chain and negotiate improved discounts on their members’ behalf resulting in unprecedented cost savings for the healthcare industry. About Consus. About Ivalua.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Stricter labeling laws may call for better manufacturing visibility. Recent news indicates the vitamin and supplement industry may come under stricter government oversight related to labeling and inventory management in the near future. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Visibility. manufacturing come from overseas.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Stricter labeling laws may call for better manufacturing visibility. Recent news indicates the vitamin and supplement industry may come under stricter government oversight related to labeling and inventory management in the near future. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Visibility. manufacturing come from overseas.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2014

Data capture systems that leverage RFID technology help manufacturing organizations manage information all the time. The economy is sending mixed signals about the health of the American manufacturing industry. Since manufacturing organizations work in distinct industries, each company needs to look at its specific needs.

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

Founded in 1979, QAD began as a small startup solution working with local companies to address a large gap in complete, integrated business software for manufacturing companies. As manufacturing businesses took their brands globally, we adapted quickly to keep up and our software has adapted as well. Digital Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. unionized auto companies. The disruption now directly involves end consumers with added inconvenience. Specifically for the U.S. automakers facing bankruptcy.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Ford has elected to partner with South Korean based battery manufacturer SK Innovation , in building and the joint operating of three battery production facilities, two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee. The combination of industry transformation to EV supply and production networks facilitated by U.S. Both of these U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” A common issue in financially-driven companies is the heavy utilization of manufacturing assets past reasonable limits throwing the supply chain out of balance. Background. The reason why?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. The first step in the journey is to analyze balance sheet results and understand industry trends. Analysis of Performance and Improvement by Industry on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The period of 2007-2008 was the great recession.

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AB&R

APRIL 12, 2022

The initiative was officially put on hold in 2007 as a result [2]. Additionally, the industry better understands RFID, reducing its cost of adoption. Additionally, the industry better understands RFID, reducing its cost of adoption. Opportunities for manufacturing. With the challenging start, one can only ask….

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. By Maha Muzumdar. Original version published in APICS Extra , July 2010. Agility is the name of the game.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2014

Data capture systems that leverage RFID technology help manufacturing organizations manage information all the time. The economy is sending mixed signals about the health of the American manufacturing industry. Since manufacturing organizations work in distinct industries, each company needs to look at its specific needs.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Founded in 2007, Rotterdam based Flo Group specializes in Oracle focused logistics software support and deployment services capabilities. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Larson et al 2007 indicated that, based on a literature review, there are 4 types of interaction as below, Reproduced from Larson et al 2007. (1) This implies that the army relied on "replenishment progress (process). 4) Relationship Between 2 Terms. The difference between 2 terms has been very confusing for practitioners.

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synchrono

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The global economic recession that started in 2007/2008 hit the manufacturing sector hard. In February of 2009, The Economist even published a piece called The Collapse of Manufacturing. The auto industry, like many other manufacturing sectors, was awash in excess capacity. Demand-Driven Manufacturing can help.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

However, to capitalize on this opportunity, manufacturers need to step up. The presence of large South African manufacturers was limited at the conference (as was the thought leadership of global multinationals with operations in Africa). It needs to be about industry/government/community partnership.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

An interview with Toygar Narbay, Chairman of the Board at clothing manufacturer Narkonteks. Cutting your coat according to your cloth is giving the Turkish textiles industry a strong reputation in the global clothing market. 2007’de TenCate’e önce yurtiçi sonra uluslararas? Narkonteks Yönetim Kurulu Ba?kan? na göre uzatman?z,

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Co-opetition—a tactic where companies collaborate with their competitors—could be the surprising answer to some industries’ biggest problems. The need for co-opetition arises when rapid changes occur within an industry (e.g. For instance, despite patent disputes, Samsung is set to manufacture the new iPhone’s main chip.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2015

While Overall US Output is Back over 2007 Peak, There are Big Winners and Losers Across Different Industries

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Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2019

David Sparkman, head of David Sparkman Consulting, reports, “Empty stores and shopping centers are increasingly being converted into warehouse and e-commerce distribution centers, according to the global industrial real estate firm CBRE, which examined in detail two dozen such projects ranging from southern California to Baltimore.”[2]

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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. Got some suggestions? I’d love to hear them. Share them below!

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AFFLINK

JULY 26, 2018

Digital sales grew 16% in 2017 , representing 49% of the total growth in the retail industry. This last offering has proven to be the bane of e-commerce providers across the entire industry. In other words, by 2021, when the e-commerce industry sells $4.5 By 2021, $4.5 trillion worth of goods will be sold online every year.

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

The automotive industry manages complex inventories in addition to facing vast outside pressures. Learn why three real-life companies in the automotive industry implemented mobile barcoding solutions and their significant results. The automotive industry is no stranger to complex inventory management.

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AB&R

MARCH 15, 2022

With first Walmart and now Nordstrom telling suppliers to tag goods, the RFID industry as a whole will benefit—and other companies will hopefully follow suit. But by 2007, Walmart had begun to step back after facing unexpected hurdles. This article originally appeared on RFID Journal. Walmart and Nordstrom are talking. Next Steps.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Experts and pundits are forecasting wholesale changes to every industry and every part of life, but only a minority of these forecasts of massive, permanent change will bear out. Some exaggerate the degree and duration of change, mistaking a radically shifted present for long-term transformation. Companies can clearly make a dent.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The retailers involved, the researchers, the standard organizations underestimated the issues: RFID technology had not matured enough to prove effective in the industry in a real-world setting like retail supply chain. In response to the RFID hype started by Wal-Mart, RFID manufactures and investors poured in large amounts of money.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2020

“The rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus is already having a huge impact on the global economy,” writes Peter Dizikes, “which is rippling around the world via the long supply chains of major industries.”[1] There have been eight official recessions (including the one that began in December 2007) in the last 50 years.

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