Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights Amazon CEO ’s latest letter to shareholders outlining performance, operational and strategic business goals moving forward in 2023 and beyond. He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company.

Inventory Reduction 52

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? 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. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Wednesday, June 03, 2009. Hello Sir, I am keen to make a successful career into Supply chain management.

Procurement Analytics 100

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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

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Learn how those in supply chain management can utilize mapping. Visibility into all facets of the supply chain is key for any successful supply chain management. However, supply chain leaders are often inundated with so much information that it can be difficult to keep track of it all.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Learn how those in supply chain management can utilize mapping. Visibility into all facets of the supply chain is key for any successful supply chain management. However, supply chain leaders are often inundated with so much information that it can be difficult to keep track of it all.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 52

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Kahn reports historian and collector Nancy Rosin donated over 12,000 historical Valentine’s cards dating from the 17th century onward to the library. Valentine’s Day and the supply chain. Cocoa needs to be turned into all kinds of chocolates, get boxed, shipped, and placed on shelves. “Mrs. Footnotes. [1]

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Happy new year!

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

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?). PCA had a reputation as a weak link in the supply chain. Trust but verify.”. You bet they will.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics United States Purchasing Skills 40

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

The Key Supply Chain Challenge of Cost Reduction. Supply chain costs often represent a considerable percentage of the sales price of a good or service. Cost savings flow directly to the bottom line. Otherwise, careless cuts for one part can end up increasing costs elsewhere.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 40

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The design of the supply chain is fundamental to making this happen. In our interview of the Supply Chains to Admire Winners, we found a unique approach at Carter’s. Supply Chain Index.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

As supply chain and transportation visibility is a hot topic for Logistics Managers and Directors, 3rd party logistics providers , who adopt this type of technology, are surely to reap the rewards of highly satisfied customers. ” The hyperconnected world is today’s reality.

Internet of things 120

Internet of things Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

With visibility as the key driver for an effective supply chain improvement strategy, businesses today must rely on building collaborative relationships in their extended supply chains to gain visibility from end-to-end. Today’s technologies are allowing all the stakeholders in the supply chain to share a single network.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. The tools supporting digitization enables the presentation of information in ways not conceived of pre-2009. Greater data accuracy for operational execution, analytics, and reporting.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 86

ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

It has been forecasted that by 2040, approximately 95% of all purchases will be facilitated by ecommerce. Founded in 2009, Forerunner Ventures specializes in investing in commerce-related businesses including Warby Parker, Away, Jet, Hims, Hers, Glossier, Bonobos, and others. Its latest fund (made in 2018) was $250 million.

Trends 105

Trends Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software 105

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. She is now an Editor at Aggregage for the site Supply Chain Brief.

Warehousing 78

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. The tools supporting digitization enables the presentation of information in ways not conceived of pre-2009. Greater data accuracy for operational execution, analytics, and reporting.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 40

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. The tools supporting digitization enables the presentation of information in ways not conceived of pre-2009. Greater data accuracy for entry filing support, analytics, and reporting.

Supply Chain Design Software 66

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Analytics 66

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. The tools supporting digitization enables the presentation of information in ways not conceived of pre-2009. Greater data accuracy for entry filing support, analytics, and reporting.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Analytics 40

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

– The Netherlands, 5 June 2014 – Jeroen van Weesep from Lego is the new figurehead of Dutch supply chain management. Share this honour with your team and enjoy all the attention you’ll receive,” said the Supply Chain Director Benelux. About the Supply Chain Professional of the Year Award. The 2014 finalists.

Supply Chain Strategy 97

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