NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The most critical outcome of this issue is the tragic loss of life, but for those who work in supply chains, it is also a time to “dust off” your business continuity plans, and begin to think through how the virus may spread and impact your business enterprise. Supply Chain and IT Risk Assessment and Planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 9, 2022

” Procurement and supply chain managers should take that adage seriously for the next year to 18 months, given the prospects of a recession in the United States. consumer demand to decline in many sectors and sending a bullwhip upstream to suppliers, with 20-30% PO reductions reported by Chinese manufacturers.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. Coronavirus = new perspective on risk management in supply chains. Perceived high costs and conflicting objectives.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! What do we know about "Logistics" and "Supply Chain" to date? Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. 3) Origin of "Supply Chain". Case Studies. 1) Current State.

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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. Supply Chain Design.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. However, when Gartner bought AMR Research, and I left in the transition(because I don’t believe in the Gartner methodology), I launched a new methodology named the Supply Chains to Admire. The reason?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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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.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. reported for June. value reported for June.

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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.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

In looking at this crisis, we actually did learn and even added requirements to industry supply chain standards; however, we were not disciplined enough on our follow through and neglected to implement the appropriate corrective actions. Insufficient deployment of demand down through the supply chain.

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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. Executive Departures. Previously, the company’s initial Chief Operating Officer departed at the end of 2019.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of both December 2022 and full year reported global PMI indices that at the close of 2022 present a far different picture from the start of the year. Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Reports spanning the major developed economies were somewhat contrasting.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights pending senior leadership changes at Toyota and a likely acceleration of EV model development, supply network and global production capabilities. In essence, under Sato’s leadership, the company reportedly is pressing down the accelerator toward EV supply network transformation.

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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. Once again, the numbers signal a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. That stated, the reported value of 49.6

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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. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report for November 2022, a composite index produced by J.P. The November report reflected a 29-month low value of 48.8,

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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

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum.

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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. According to reporting from Bloomberg , direct labor costs for Tesla’s U.S. based production and supply network strategies in the coming years.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage. Supply chain excellence matters. The reason?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

In addition, much of the power in decision-making lies in the hands of clinical trials scientists, who often have power over procurement decisions. 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. Biogen Idec Inc.

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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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

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.

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EcoVadis

JULY 28, 2010

19/05/2010: Interview with Luca Guzzabocca, head of Logistics Costs and Supply Chain Management at GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI. 1) Why is Sustainable Procurement important for GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI? Sustainable Procurement is one of the significant engagements GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI has in CSR policies.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

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.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 27, 2021

The majority of the people working within it were inventory logisticians, not supply chain logisticians. For instance, the supply of N95 masks in the SNS consisted of inventory acquired during the 2009 SARS epidemic. The SNS was thus never designed or intended to be able to respond to a pandemic such as COVID.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The sooner the supply chain cleans out the excess stocks, the better for trucking.”. As reported in the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, “ freight truck orders plummeted 48% in January ,” according to data from ACT Research. Talking Logistics episodes related to transportation procurement: What Are Other Shippers Doing?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 1, 2013

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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 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.

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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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 29, 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.

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Elementum

MAY 6, 2016

According to a study conducted in 2009, there are more than 13,000 drug wholesalers in China. Wholesalers who meet the standards set by the government for drug cold-chain transportation will only be allowed to participate in medicine transport -—meaning a small window of opportunity to be shared by these thousands of distributors.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 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.

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