Unleashed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. The average price paid for goods purchased. Fulfilment days – the period between receiving and fulfilling an order. days on average.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. That stated, the reported 49.6

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 21, 2023

New research suggests that manufacturers will be able to significantly improve cash flow as they recover from the inventory crisis of 2022. Last year, data from 4,500 manufacturers using Unleashed inventory management software revealed firms were typically spending twice as much on stock as they were before the pandemic.

New Zealand 52

New Zealand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 reported for March. reported for March.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement China Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In his leadership of Toyota , he had openly questioned the ongoing timelines of the global auto industry’s wholesale transformation toward an all-electric model offerings. Industry Headwinds Supply Chain Matters has featured multiple automotive industry transformation specific commentaries of the past several months.

Price Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on reported November 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. There are additional signs of a global glut in overall inventory levels, yet selective component shortages remain for certain industries. reported for October. slipping 0.6

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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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] Rappeport and Smialek report, “In its World Economic Outlook, the I.M.F.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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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. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Reuters reported that several suppliers to Tesla and Apple suspended production for four to six days because of the crisis. Reuters reported that several suppliers to Tesla and Apple suspended production for four to six days because of the crisis. The world’s largest exporter since 2009, Chinese producers shipped $2.5

Pharmaceutical 62

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. This new era brings with it an acceleration of innovation and disruption.

Internet of things 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

I have read your report on S&OP technologies, and I have some questions.” In my prior jobs as an analyst, the research reports were locked behind a paywall; and even though I would have liked to have been able to talk directly to Steve, the commercial model of the prior positions prohibited it. He was exuberant.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

The heydays of 2009 to 2011 may be over but Turkey is still a very attractive market for European manufacturers. The Purchase Managers’ Index in October 2013 was 53.3, Although exports are increasing, Turkey remains a net importing country specifically for energy, high tech, industrial and consumer goods.

Turkey 84

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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. PCA was a certified supplier based on an accepted industry certification methodology by AIB International.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

How Can USMTO Reports Help Drive Manufacturing Sales and your Bottom Line? The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) data report is compiled monthly by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Who is Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)? What is the USMTO Data Report?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Big Data Procurement Analytics Report 120

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 26, 2012

When you run the graphs, there is marked difference for these companies that begins to appear in 2009. Traditional supply chains in process-based industries operate on this assumption. To minimize costs, supply chain teams of manufacturing leaders have designed the value network to absorb this volatility.

Manufacturing Procurement 187

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Modeling Supply Chain Design 187

NC State SCRC

JUNE 11, 2023

To tackle this scale and complexity of this challenge, we were introduced to a network of state acquisition officials through the National Association of State Procurement Officers (NASPO). Unfortunately, the global supply of raw materials needed to manufacture these goods was already depleted by April.

Government 52

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

But what does that mean for industry employment? To gain some insight into how today’s industry professionals view the potential impact of warehouse robots on industry employment, we reached out to a panel of warehouse and automation experts and asked them to answer this question: “What’s your take on warehouse robots?

Warehousing 78

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Intra-company and intercompany, across the supply chain and across the globe, from the operator level to the management suite, information on all aspects of production, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution is increasingly visible and accessible at all levels, so that appropriate decisions can be made and applied.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Today, Ganguly, vice president of manufacturing and general manager of the company’s Research Triangle Park operations, says the Jenkins MBA program prepared him for the challenges he faces from day to day. I love data and analytics that create insights into processes and approaches.” which is a 90 day process.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The sentence comes as a result of the late 2008-2009 salmonella outbreak linked back to PCA plants in Texas and Georgia. The 2008-2009 outbreak was no minor outbreak (and even if it had been, should that matter?). But could have increased supplier oversight prevented the disastrous 2008-2009 outbreak?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. But in last couple of years, this combination of technologies together is transforming the business model.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. 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. I am on a mission.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

Wednesday, June 03, 2009. Its become almost an annual ritual, similar to the Fortune 500, the top billionaires and the AMR Top 25 Supply Chain report. This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". I think in coming year SCM industry will grow a lot.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

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

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

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

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 7, 2009

Tuesday, July 07, 2009. Many global corporations realize this, which is why they have been so progressive in maintaining supply chains that hold themselves accountable for everything from the labor they employ to the eco-friendliness of the parts they use and many actually report on their progress and efforts. Industrial Interface.

Supply Chain 100

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

The ecommerce industry will eventually overtake brick-and-mortar retail. It has been forecasted that by 2040, approximately 95% of all purchases will be facilitated by ecommerce. Product sourcing is the process of purchasing or creating products that you can sell. Its latest fund (made in 2018) was $250 million.

Trends 105

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

This report is crucial in determining the direction in which the distribution business is headed. By identifying the most pressing concerns in the industry, the survey provides statistics and conclusions which the distributors can use to help maintain their business evolution in our technology based world. The Balance Sheet.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Science writer Anjana Ahuja ( @anjahuja ) reports, “In an algorithm-driven world where data is king, one misstep can lead to a royal mess. Netflix discovered this in 2009 when it released anonymized movie reviews penned by subscribers. Lucini asserts, “The technology has potential across a range of industries.

Data 130

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 24, 2012

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

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EcoVadis

MARCH 17, 2016

Evidence includes disasters such as the Rana Plaza collapse in 2013 (and other examples displayed in the graphic below), widespread supplier “audit fatigue”, and a booming industry of third-party audit “consultants”[1]. Figure 2: Post-audit disasters at production sites contracted by large corporations.

Manufacturing Procurement 61

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

In particular, they found: Pharmaceutical: best in class <5.3% industry average 6.3%. Manufacturers: best in class <10.3% industry average 6.8%. Retail Suppliers: best in class <5.8% industry average 8.6%. Optimising Suppliers for Cost Efficiency.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Typically, organizations have a very high lead time for procuring hardware and setting up networks.

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Elementum

JULY 27, 2016

Amazon Web Services has purchased Hawaiki Submarine Cable to speed performance up to 30 Terabytes, and reduce latency of communication between Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Reports state that this will be the highest-capacity subsea cable ever placed across the Atlantic, with speeds of 160 Terabits per second.

New Zealand 60

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