Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

In my day-to-day work in supply chain management, I find more encounter more opinions than facts. …most discussions are fueled by over-zealous and self-serving marketing programs. The period of 2007-2008 was the downturn of the recession while the period of 2009-2013 marked the recovery. Supply Chain Leadership.

Inventory Management Software 259

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

The fall in oil prices transformed the global oil & gas industry. The industry is now recovering as prices have started to rise again, but the downturn has been a catalyst for continued evolution. Let’s take a look at what’s going on in the industry in this era of transformation. INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY.

Trends 176

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. 2015 is less than three weeks away, and a barrel of Brent crude oil is $65.70 The Google Robot, Your Future Logistics Worker.

Predictive Analytics Software 203

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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. Explore Modern End-to-End Supply Chain for Real Business Growth. FREE EBOOK.

Inventory Reduction 163

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Geopolitical conflict with Australia—source of 10% of China’s coal imports—have contributed to the coal shortage. But China is the top concern for supply chain managers. The world’s largest exporter since 2009, Chinese producers shipped $2.5 year-on-year in August. year-on-year in August.

Pharmaceutical 62

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QAD

APRIL 21, 2020

The onset of COVID-19 arrived at a time when the global automotive industry was already in a state of tumult, with suppliers and automakers looking at a future defined by electrification, autonomy, and connectedness. Companies who have notably done so include Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler, American Axle, Lear and Delphi Technologies.

Automotive 111

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

From a term that came into use in 2009, the Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long way in 10 years. What's interesting is how the use of IoT technologies to track inventory throughout the supply chain can dovetail with the kind of visibility you gain when you implement a best-of-breed dock scheduling system from C3 Solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. 110 supply chain leaders attended. In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence. A big bang technology focus has not worked.

Optimal Sourcing 305

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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SupplyOn

MAY 18, 2020

It’s now more important than ever to leverage Industry 4.0 to boost productivity, increase supply chain reliability and reap the benefits of closer buyer-supplier relationships. COVID 19, its effects on the industry and the restart of production currently dominate on the agenda.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

Like safety stock calculations , EOQ is one of the most important equations in supply chain planning. The demand is subjected to change due to many factors drastically, including pandemics (COVID-19), war (Russia-Ukraine war), and last but not least technological advancements. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management.

Sourcing Strategies 103

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. Typically, it is a lack of common definition on what defines supply chain excellence.

Pharmaceutical 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The first version of bitcoin was introduced in 2009, and many updates have been made since then. In addition, Bitcoin’s underlying technology- blockchain- is the most popular and revolutionary technology being adapted by almost every industry today. Bitcoin Cash.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cryptocurrencies are underlined as the utmost lethal combination of finance and technology. In the year 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto released the foremost software of bitcoin. In this instance, there are more than 9000 altcoins in the industry. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Currency 78

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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. based production and supply network strategies in the coming years. unionized auto companies. Specifically for the U.S. Thus, some U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters Product Demand and Supply Network Perspective we reference a published Bloomberg report addressing how the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is impacting commodity and materials planning and supply concerns. Supply Chain Matters Added Perspectives. Bob Ferrari. Bob Ferrari.

Price Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. The EV auto maker’s original commitment at the start of 2022 was to produce 50,000 vehicles, but that was cut at mid-year.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. We are watching the redefinition of the principles of safe and secure supply chains and corporate liability. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. PCA was a small player in a complex supply chain of big brands. What happened?

Pharmaceutical 150

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

Not that long ago, they were the only way people listened to music, peaking at 23 million units sold in Q1 2009. Source: SGX, Freightos Baltic Index. Technology rewrote industry rules and improved our listening to music. Well, one popular option for mitigating price volatility in other industries is index-linking.

Optimal Sourcing 120

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

From 2009 to 2020, packaging waste in the EU increased by 20% , reaching 79 million tons in 2020. Source: Europen Confronting the Challenge: A Strategic Approach Toward Sustainable Packaging Navigating the implications of the revised PPWR will require a strategic and systematic approach. Evaluate Current Practices. Monitor Progress.

Waste Reduction 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Analytics Software 35

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 26, 2012

.” Or, a casual comment of, “We cannot run our supply chains like we used to.” When you run the graphs, there is marked difference for these companies that begins to appear in 2009. In fact, I am surprised how few companies are knowledgeable on their own performance on supply chain ratios.

Manufacturing Procurement 187

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Supply Chain News. Foster future economic growth within the freight and goods movement industry. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest. Supply Chain Strategy. Is Integrated Supply Chain Planning Rubbish?

Sourcing Strategies 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. When the pandemic started in 2020, no one could foresee the impacts of the global supply chain disturbances would last this long.

Supply Chain Planning Software 276

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 25

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Asset Management 27

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash.

Material Savings 207

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

Although strategic sourcing capabilities are well established in industries ranging from automotive to electronics, they are still in the formative stages in the biotechnology sector. In the last several years, the company has undergone a huge shift in the way it operates its supply chain, particularly in the management of sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 68

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Expense Reduction 39

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 37

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 1, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Software 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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