ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. Wall Street Journal ). Wall Street Journal ). Wall Street Journal ). Wall Street Journal ). Wall Street Journal ). Wall Street Journal ). McKinsey ).

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Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

According to a published report from global news site CNN , the consumer electronics icon has invested upwards of $16 billion in production sourcing since 2009, with the equivalent of fostering more than 200,000 jobs. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Indonesia 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

CEO Leadership Change In late January, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, a noted scion of this company’s family leadership, and who has been leading the auto maker since 2009, announced that he would be stepping down from his CEO role to that of chairman. He was also more candid and personal in indicating: “ No matter where I go, I am always a car guy.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Network Software Price Mitigation Strategies 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 27, 2023

According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , Wei indicated that demand for artificial intelligence semiconductor computing needs “ now account for 6 percent of TSMC’s existing revenue, a figure that is expected to rise above 10% in the coming years.” This reportedly marked the fastest decline rate since August 2009.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Taiwan Supply and Demand Electronics 52

NC State SCRC

JUNE 11, 2023

A recent paper published in the PAR Journal, written by myself, Andrea Patrucco, Zhaohui Wu, Christoper Yukins, and Tanner Slaughter, reveals some insights into the reasons for failure of the federal government response to COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-seven of the fifty states CPOs were included in the study.

Government 52

Government Resource Reduction Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 52

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

As reported in the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, “ freight truck orders plummeted 48% in January ,” according to data from ACT Research. We’ve produced several Talking Logistics episodes related to transportation procurement (see links below), with each guest providing great insights and advice on the topic.

Optimal Sourcing 80

Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 80

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Wall Street Journal reported last week ( Paid subscription or metered view ) that several top executives including the Vice President of Interior Engineering, Randy Frank, and the Vice President of Purchasing, Steve Gawronski, had departed the company. Executive Departures. Added Background.

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Supply Chain Design Software Expense Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 59