Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2016

A beautiful woman passed away this morning, my wife’s aunt who we all loved, so I will be brief with my comments about this week’s supply chain and logistics news. Logistics in Transition: U.S. Business Logistics Costs Slow Considerably with 2.6% business logistics costs rose to $1.48 in favor to 48.1% against).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. 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 Let me explain. My challenge?

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” But, the industry has been here before and fixed it! Are We Really Learning from Our Mistakes?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. It was negative in 2015.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

A perfect example of where this phrase applies is the Oil and Gas industry, especially here in the United States where we’ve seen significant change and volatility over the past 5+ years. As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S. Execution (Tendering, Dock Scheduling, Track & Trace, Freight Audit & Pay).

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. This interview is with Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. What is happening as part of industry 4.0 How can people contact Raymon Krishnan?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Everyone knows that the demographics of the Supply Chain industry are changing. As a recruitment company specializing in Supply Chain and Procurement, Argentus sits at the nexus of a lot of these demographic changes. They have to.

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Steeped in the investment world since 2008, Brian decided very early on to focus on supply chain and operations investment. After graduation in 2008 I joined Jeff Citron at KEC Ventures (noted for stock trading platform Island ECN and Vonage; Jeff is also known for Datek Online). That stayed with me.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

For those industries that buy a lot of their supply from China, Beroe Live developed a very insightful set of analyses related to specific category-level impacts , as entire industries and provinces in China are shut down.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The Internet’s large-scale global penetration has spawned an increasingly large number of technology and web-savvy consumers, creating a huge opportunity for both industrial manufacturers and their end customers. We have written quite extensively about the role of robotics in manufacturing as well as the impact on supply chain and logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Separately, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned this week that the world is on the brink of recession and that a global slowdown could potentially inflict more damage than the finance crisis in 2008 and the Covid-19 shock of 2020.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008. days seen in 2008, which was driven largely in changes made in response to the recession. The 1000 largest non-financial companies in the U.S. This is a significant improvement over the high CCC of 37.3

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

There was a stated warning from Musk that existing high interest rates could curtail industry demand for EV vehicles. The second factor is that true to the company’s core Silicon Valley high tech culture of striving to shatter existing industry norms and practices, the company produced its first vehicle in 2008, nearly 15 years ago.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

Second, true to the company’s core Silicon Valley ’s high tech culture of striving to shatter existing industry norms and practices, the company produced its first vehicle in 2008, nearly 15 years ago. However, Musk’s micro-management style and manner have reportedly added to the challenges.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2012

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 21, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Logistics Design : Efforts should be practiced to reduce fuel consumption.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 2, 2012

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. For industries like Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Aerospace, Energy and Utilities etc.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The multiple Apps developed for WMS may benefit various industry segment.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 10, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 2, 2012

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

The details: 2001-Acquired Clairol for 4.9B$ 2002-Divestiture of Jif and Crisco to Smuckers–813M in Stock 2003-Acquisition of Wella for 7B$ 2005-Merger with Gilette for 57B$ 2008-Purchase of Nioxin for 300M$ 2009-Purchased Art of Shaving for 60M$ 2009-purchased ZIRH for 40M. I thought that the industry averages were fairly constant.

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