Supply Chains Rock

DECEMBER 27, 2009

Sunday, December 27, 2009. Manufacturing the World Cup Ball. Ive seen the manufacturing process behind cars, PCs and large mainframes and I think the making of something as simple as a football (soccer for my American readers) takes the cake. Upcoming Events. Manufacturing Central. Subscribe To. February (4).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. Our first step was to define the leaders.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

His successor as CEO , Koji Sato, who previously led the auto maker’s Lexus luxury vehicle division, subsequently called for an “ EV-first mindset ” including the accelerated development of supply chain and manufacturing methods optimized for EV vehicle platforms.

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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. To be successful, products must be manufactured at the right cost, place, and time.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2020

Most pundits see the current situation as unique — a black swan event. Arntzen, the former executive director of the supply chain management program at MIT, recently republished an article he penned 2009, during the Great Recession. Nevertheless, there are still things we can learn from the past.

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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. Some Broader Perspectives Supply Chain Matters has been reaching out to other observers to gain added insight on these particular labor relations events.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Collaborate with stakeholders in finance, sales, manufacturing, etc., Despite mountains of evidence that a truly mature SCRM pays for itself by 1) protecting revenue, 2) informing new product design strategies, and 3) enhancing brand value, many corporate leaders are still reluctant to elevate SCRM to a strategic focus.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

Export manufacturing starts moving away from ports. More types of goods are traded economically, and much manufacturing is transferring to developing economies. Significance. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. 0 TEUs 0 meters long. Significance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Performance and Improvement within the Pharmaceutical Industry for 2009-2015. Given the level of industry maturity within pharmaceutical manufacturing, Novo Nordisk has a strong foundation in manufacturing. We also have strong manufacturing culture and high focus on “Lean” initiatives. This is a design element.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Last week, I spoke on the evolution of the digital supply chains and my vision for Supply Chain 2020 at the World Trade Group Event in Miami. I was the last speaker at the event, there were many cancellations in the program; and as a result, I questioned why I had come. However, it turned out OK. Figure 1: Supply Chain 2020.

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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009. 27th, a convoy of dozens of hybrid trucks will be rolling through Atlanta on their way to the Hybrid Truck 2009 National Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. Upcoming Events. Manufacturing Central. Trucks, Technology & Twitter: the Hybrid Truck Convoy and the Truck2020 Study.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Export manufacturing starts moving away from ports. More types of goods are traded economically, and much manufacturing is transferring to developing economies. Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Significance.

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TMC

OCTOBER 20, 2016

since 2009. For example, proactive event management and on-time delivery performance are extremely important in the omnichannel world. Multichannel shippers can ship directly from their suppliers and contract manufacturers to end customers, to standard retail distribution channels, or to brick-and-mortar stores. to reach $655.8

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

China is the epicenter of global manufacturing, and as a result of quarantines and shutdowns, major portions of their supply chain will be cut off from the rest of the world. Strategic stockpile requirements need to be defined, with a specific focus on those high-risk nodes in the supply chain. Supply Chain Education and Training.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. In 2008, the company manufactured 2.5% PCA’s customers were larger food manufacturers. The manufacturers sourced the peanut butter primarily on cost. The sentence is groundbreaking.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’ll be back across the pond next week to present at Quintiq’s World Tour London event. UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network. Five years later in 2009, I also predicted that a leading logistics service provider would acquire a leading logistics software company. E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In line with prevailing economic forecasting, readers should anticipate continued uncertainty of global markets and the actual likelihood of various regional economic and manufacturing recession conditions in the coming year. By all accounts, there remain a lot of uncertainties and many potential downside risks. Global Economic Themes.

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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Monday, October 12, 2009. Upcoming Events. Manufacturing Central. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To. Supply Chain Wordle. February (4). January (5). December (2).

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

It can be practically zero—as is the case with earthquakes and fires—or even negative, when a disruption is detected after the event. However, the number of extreme events appears to be on the rise, and companies are becoming more sophisticated weather watchers. Watching the weather is one option.

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 17, 2011

billion in 2009. Upcoming Events. Manufacturing Central. . - Supplier Connection - a collective portal for buying from small and medium businesses reached $150B. - $1.5 billion in First-Tier Spending with Diverse Suppliers - up from $1.4 Spending by location, $12.3 billion North America; $12.2 billion Asia Pac; $7.5 January (5).

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

AUGUST 28, 2018

The success of its Sustainability Index, which gathers and analyzes information across a product’s life cycle – from sourcing, manufacturing and transporting, to selling, customer usage and end of use – has been well documented. Some have even developed science-based emissions targets to emulate that of Walmart.

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Elementum

MAY 3, 2018

In April, it rejected an $890 million bid from toy manufacturer Isaac Larian, in a move further cementing the bleak future ahead for the company's namesake. Toys "R" Us' Canadian and European stores will remain open, although the company is now in the process of auctioning off its name, online presence, and properties.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

An ironic, and unfortunate, set of events. The Company was my client for many years at AMR Research, and when I look at Mark’s slides for the webinar, I see many of the elements that we heatedly debated in the period of 2009-2010. Less than 10% of manufacturing companies are effectively using cost-to-serve analysis.

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Elementum

MAY 3, 2018

In April, it rejected an $890 million bid from toy manufacturer Isaac Larian, in a move further cementing the bleak future ahead for the company's namesake. Toys "R" Us' Canadian and European stores will remain open, although the company is now in the process of auctioning off its name, online presence, and properties.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. News & Events. |. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Furthermore, they share their expertise internally and externally, and transfer their knowledge by speaking at events, hosting webinars and giving media interviews. Chris Tyas has been at Nestlé for thirty years, initially across manufacturing roles throughout Europe but also in human resources. Number one. Global Logistics VP.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Whether it’s deforestation from farming grains or livestock; carbon emissions from transport and production plants; or chemical waste produced manufacturing household products, it’s important for a business to understand all the ways in which it impacts the environment – and to take action to minimize its footprint.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. News & Events. |. IBM conducts an annual event for its business partners. Generally this is a three days event spread over one full and two half days. The event was in its seventh year and event participation is only invitation based. Automotive. Communication Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. News & Events. |. What is Green Supply Chain Management : Green Supply Chain Management is all about delivering products and services from suppliers, manufacturers to end customers through material flow, information flow and cash flow in the context of environment. Automotive. Financial Services.

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Elementum

JUNE 23, 2015

According to a report released by the Senate Commerce Committee , employees at Takata’s Mexico plant were aware of poor manufacturing practices years before Takata agreed to recall any products. To make matters worse, the company stopped global safety audits for financial reasons for two years, from 2009 - 2011.

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Sunday, September 27, 2009. While it is very open and informative, to really "account for everything" as the website declares they need to go back further then just manufacturing and logistics. Lets hope and the Copenhagen event in the next few weeks public officials can do their part. Upcoming Events. February (4).

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

For forwarders, just as the 2009 financial crisis ended, another crisis began. Supply chain volatility, increased procurement vendors, agile manufacturing and an on-demand economy. Phil identifies two threats, which are acting as fundamental drivers of change within the industry. Declining Freight Rates. And getting it.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. News & Events. |. Though I have attended all Pulse events since its inception in 2008 (last year I gave it a miss), it still looks new every year. Also, the horizon of the event is increasing every year, which makes it more exciting. This year, 7000+ people are scheduled to attend this event.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. News & Events. |. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

the “inventory to sales” ratio (inventory levels divided by a month’s worth of sales) spiked in late 2008/early 2009 as the recession caught companies with way more inventory than needed versus suddenly shrinking demand. Seemingly small (and unconnected) events can have large consequences.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. News & Events. |. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. News & Events. |. Last year, I covered the event live with daily blogs, but this time my whole schedule was so packed that I hardly had any time to write. Hence summarizing the whole event in one blog. Pulse event has always been able to bring some great speakers to the attendees.

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