Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Since our inception in 2008, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions. Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® which began 2022 at an expansionary conditions value of 54.2, Background. a 30-month low.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! What do we know about "Logistics" and "Supply Chain" to date? According to Lummas et al 2001 , the word "Logistics" in English appeared in the article as early as in 1898. Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

The Announcement Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Airbus announced plans t o double the production of the company’s final assembly production capabilities within China. This facility has been operational since 2008. At the same time, it is likely that these orders stipulate that aircraft must be assembled within China.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

When the housing market collapsed in 2008 , the US and global economies went into a tailspin. However, the economy is on the mend, and the need for immediate cost savings and lean solutions is starting to take the backburner to how 3PL Logistics Companies could benefit shippers through long-term relationships. They get damaged.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). What will happen in 2016?

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Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Last mile (or final mile) logistics refers to a package’s final trip in the logistics process: from the fulfillment center to the consumer’s doorstep or mailbox, usually by way of a postal carrier like UPS. According to a new survey by UPS Capital, 74% of consumers expect accurate tracking information for online purchases.

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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. Business Logistics Costs (BLC) were reported to be 9.1 All of above stated, U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. According to Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, 71 percent of shippers believe the greatest focus for small package shipping is cutting costs. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Check out What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? Most people involved in logistics or supply chain related fields would have heard of the term 3rd Party Logistics or 3PL. Therefore on the 3plmanager.com blog the following definitions apply: 1st Party Logistics (1PL).

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides a side panel supplementary update to our prior posted blog highlighting the latest reported September and Q3 global and regional PMI indices that indicate manufacturing contraction has begun. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This interview is with Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. I then went on to work as a ‘shipper’, for a swiss confectionary manufacturer and then a global IT distributor. I then spent 10 years building up my own Logistics consulting business growing it to where we had close to 70 employees.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions since its inception in 2008. In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. Background. Prediction Background.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

Melotte previously served as the Chief Logistics Officer for Johnson & Johnson, and all involved hope that he continues to update their supply chain management since their major overhaul in 2008. Starbucks has named Hans Melotte as their new Supply Chain Chief. Supply Chain Overhaul. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

Melotte previously served as the Chief Logistics Officer for Johnson & Johnson, and all involved hope that he continues to update their supply chain management since their major overhaul in 2008. Starbucks has named Hans Melotte as their new Supply Chain Chief. Supply Chain Overhaul. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

Because of that, Lopez reportedly insisted that Tesla initiate the use of recycled water throughout the planned Monterrey manufacturing complex which CEO Musk reportedly agreed to do. At this week’s investor event, Tesla executives did not share any details related to this Mexican facility indicating that details would come later.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. The Early Days: 1956-1960s.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Lean Manufacturing is eliminating waste in every stage of supply chain. Automotive. Communication Services. Financial Services.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2023

Background The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions since its inception in 2008. Part Four of this series shared our fifth prediction focused on global wide transportation, logistics and brokerage services facing a challenging 2023 with significant consequences.

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

On the front line since 2008, the automotive sector was quickly forced to adapt and work on the flexibility of its model in order to maintain a robust economic performance. To reduce Supply Chain costs, once the traditional levers have been activated (supplier negotiations, transport schemes optimization, inventory reduction, etc.),

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Today, manufacturing companies have adopted software in major part of their supply chain. Automotive. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Dumps of Product-Locations & Transportation Lanes were taken and queries were designed to check some basic parameters.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Mike and Cathy are the founders of Crystal Creek Logistics , a fulfillment company that specializes in sustainable frozen ecommerce fulfillment. Michael Bradburn is the Co-founder and Vice President of Crystal Creek Logistics. Cathy Hayward-Hughes is the Co-founder and President of Crystal Creek Logistics. About Mike Bradburn.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 24, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Similarly a periodic query of t-lanes that will expire soon will help in preventing purchase requisitions without source of supply.

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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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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. It does away with difficult and costly upgrades, without any risk of source code modification. Procurement Blog.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 19, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Medical Devices.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Thereafter I played an integral role in the integration of EGL and TNT Logistics to form Ceva. We then grew to become #2 globally in contract logistics and #4 overall in total supply chain. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. People make the difference!

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Automotive. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. But do we purchase grocery online (excluding the perishables) in India. Automotive. Communication Services. Financial Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 5, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. BOB WMS continue to provide rich functionality and tighter integration to other logistics suites as well as to leading ERP packages.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 28, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Medical Devices.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Automotive. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. They are order sourcing, order scheduling, order release and finally order shipping & delivery. Automotive. Financial Services.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. Creating more sustainable logistics is even more important for the trucking industry. Sustainable Logistics | Quantifying Sustainability Measures of Your Logistics. That’s potentially frustrating.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Met few of our clients at our booth from oil & gas, manufacturing and transportation areas and listened to them.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 25, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. » SAP acquired Ariba, what does it mean for the on-demand, procurement and SAP world? Automotive. Communication Services.

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