Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With a litany of challenges to take into consideration, manufacturers need to invest in the right digital initiatives—at the right cost. It’s predicted that the present transition would lead to an increase in cloud services as work-from-home policies have increased the importance of cloud software or services. Supply chain challenges.

Predictive Analytics Software 82

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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.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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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. The title of my presentation is “A Brave New World: How to Achieve Optimum Supply Chain Performance in a World of Drones, Driverless Trucks, 3D Printing, and Other Emerging Technologies.” UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 26, 2022

At present, most people buy clothes for daily use. Bitcoin technology is not new; it was created in 2009 by an anonymous group called Satoshi Nakamoto. However, most former spinning mills or weaving factories have been closed after adopting modern machines. What will be the impact of Bitcoin on this sector in the future?

Industrial 80

Industrial Industry Currency Manufacturing Procurement 80

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Hanbo of Hong Kong) rather directly from a contract manufacturer located in Asia.     However, under the “First Sale” rule adopted in a 1996 Treasury Division, [1]   an importer is allowed to pay duty based on the “First Sale” price that is paid by the middleman to the contract manufacturer.  company (e.g.,

Price Reduction 60

Price Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 60

SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

From 2009 to 2020, packaging waste in the EU increased by 20% , reaching 79 million tons in 2020. This shift is a notable effort to reduce waste and create a stronger internal market for recycled plastics and innovative packaging solutions, leading to the promotion of fair competition among packaging manufacturers.

Waste Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

As I sat at the airport I worked on my presentation for the Supply Chain Insights’ webinar on building a customer-centric supply chain on August 17. During my webinar on August 17 th , I will co-present with Mark Hersh from Clorox. Less than 10% of manufacturing companies are effectively using cost-to-serve analysis.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

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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. Despite the promise of a cure, developing a solid national threat emergency is still a priority, and there’s no time like the present.

Supply Chain Planning 75

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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.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

The company discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets biological products for treating conditions such as multiple sclerosis and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In addition to its portfolio of drug candidates, the company has capabilities, including capacity for protein manufacturing, that are world-class in quality and scale.

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Biotech Sourcing Strategies 68

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I recently presented this slide to a group of consultants, and a person that I love in the audience raised his hand and said, “Lora, let’s just face it. We produce there because the regulations say that you need to manufacture there to sell there. No one likes what we have today. What suggestions do you have for others?

Case Study 282

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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.

Supply Chain Software 52

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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?

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics United States Purchasing Skills 40

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. The electronic version of the 16-page Supply Chain Digest Letter on Supply Chain Performance Management 2009. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2013

ADVA Optical Networking, a Meiningen based manufacturer of telecommunication equipment focusing on fiber-optic transmission technology, is the winner of the Supply Chain Management Award 2013. The Supply Chain Management Award 2013 was presented at the inaugural Exchainge – the Supply Chainers’ Convention in Frankfurt on June 18, 2013.

Supply Chain Network Software 84

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

I explained that no one should select a solution based on a PowerPoint presentation or a conference room demonstration. I recommended that Steve take the last four years of shipment data, and give the technology vendors 2009-2011 and ask them to forecast 2012. We then discussed how to engage the candidates in a bake-off.

Supply Chain Planning Software 265

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Stock 2009 said more specific that most researchers believed the term " Supply Chain Management " was introduced by Keith Oliver of Booz Allan Hamilton in 1982 on Financial Times. Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. 2) Origin of "Logistics".

Supply Chain Planning 248

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Picture of traditional job in manufacturing. Each setting is an accurate image of manufacturing from different time periods in history, the past and the present. Manufacturing has changed a great deal over the last 100 years, and manufacturing today is dramatically different than what was “normal” in 1990.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Buyer Training Material Savings 120

Supply Chains Rock

MAY 18, 2009

Monday, May 18, 2009. This weekend I indulged and bought myself an expensive present that Ive had my eyes for for about a year. Its a big part of any green supply chain for electronics manufacturers. Manufacturing Central. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To. Industrial Interface.

Expense Reduction 100

Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Supply Chain SCM 100

Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. This year’s report presents an overview of the 2010 economy, the industry’s key trends, and the total U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

The audience stayed for the presentation and following the event, there were many spirited debates at the restaurant bar on the content. Used from the 17th century until the late mid-20th century, a ball and chain found in 2009 in the United Kingdom from the 17th century was an 18 pound ball six inches in diameter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Over the course of the last decade, I have carefully recorded and reported presentation after presentation from conference after conference and interview after interview with supply chain leaders. In 2009, the definition of supply chain resiliency was driven by the impact of the Great Recession. He gave a great presentation.

Inventory Reduction 262

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 262

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 24, 2018

He’s been with Logistics Bureau as a Manager since 2009. Depending on their exact activities, both face challenges from multiple supply chains – be it retail / wholesale, projects, MRO, manufacturing, hire, etcetera. It really boils down to being smart and calculated and having insight into present and future needs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

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QAD

APRIL 21, 2020

The COVID-19 economy presents the biggest challenges to high leverage companies like American Axle. During the great recession of 2007-2009, a government bailout was only offered to the major automakers, and in the end, GM and Chrysler took the assistance. Some Suppliers are More At-Risk than Others.

Automotive 111

Automotive Industrial Industry Negotiating Skills 111

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging. We would not have succeeded without a team effort across R&D, the business leaders, and SC disciplines of engineering, procurement, and manufacturing. What have you learned?

Case Study 286

Case Study Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 286

Supply Chain Network

MARCH 2, 2012

Connect retailers and manufacturers for collaborative planning through the cloud. Never before have manufacturers and merchants of all sorts been faced with such a dynamic and competitive environment. Marketers, merchants and manufacturers need solutions that address the new volatility of the Matrix Commerce environment.

Optimal Sourcing 79

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. There are two aspects of the requirement presented in Part I of this blog- [link] ; one is the creation of a comprehensive-generic work plan while other focuses on making the generic work plan more specific. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009.

Asset Management 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. We have seen that due to these reasons, the planners prefer to have both the critical and the non-critical parts being planned in APO and the proposals presented to them in a consistent manner for them to make decisions. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software 26

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. they find it difficult to integrate the requirements and present a holistic picture to the IT vendor. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Automotive.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. This would also present one with an option to catch diversions, if any, early on in the lifecycle. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Automotive. Healthcare.

Resource Reduction 38

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. And you presented a good perspective on it and everyone should learn something from it. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Automotive. Financial Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Speakers from both the sessions presented their views on why and how business partners are critical to IBM success and how working together results into a win-win situation. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. At present buying grocery online in India is not an attractive option, as compared to other categories. Presently the grocery e-retailer in India has a pre defined delivery slot within a day. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009.

Manufacturing Procurement 25

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 11, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Due to some unavoidable circumstances, our marketing team was not present at the booth, hence we ourselves -Aditya, Kiran, Dheeraj and I, setup the booth with all the banners, posters etc and it came out pretty well. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 5, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Attended the Smarter Physical Infrastructure Stream keynote session which was delivered by presenters from General Electric, Michelin and IDC along with IBM. Michelin presented how they replaced 1000s of their local applications by Maximo in their 70 manufacturing plants. December 2009.

Las Vegas 26

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. During our Pipeline Integrity Management solution, Sandeep presented problems which worldwide oil & gas pipeline operators have in terms of risks which can have damages to people and property, and Infosys solution around it which is being built on Maximo. December 2009. November 2009.

Manufacturing Procurement 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. With mechanisms like downloading a e- prescriptions or a link to health videos demonstrating a health condition related exercise , one can effectively deal with issues like sky rocketing medical costs, problems associated to appointment and being present in person for a doctor checkup. December 2009.

Asset Management 30

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