Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2022

Wheat prices have soared to levels that occurred in the prior global recession of 2008-2009. . We concluded that chief procurement officers, materials sourcing, procurement and supply management teams have encountered similar frustrations and associated challenges. Supply Chain Matters Added Perspectives.

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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. and Singapore.

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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. Just in case you missed some of our supply chain strategy posts , we’ve compiled a list of our popular supply chain posts from 2016 below (ranked based on shares and views).

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2012

mile in January 2009. The 2009 rates slowly increased to the current 2012 level. Utilize lower cost transportation; alternate sources such as Aerocraft airship or rail. The best indicator of ground freight cost is the US Freight Rate Index, CPM (cost per mile). In 2008, the rate reached a high of $2.50/mile

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® i ndex was reported as its lowest level since 2009 by the end of October 2022 while the S&P global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® fell to a 29-month low. Business Strategy and Supply Network Themes. Leasing indicators for both reflected lowering levels of business optimism. .

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2020

Arntzen, the former executive director of the supply chain management program at MIT, recently republished an article he penned 2009, during the Great Recession. This year’s fall in output would be far more severe than the last recession, when the world economy contracted by less than 1 percent between 2008 and 2009.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. This means that it is free to use and modify, and the source code is available for anyone to inspect.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Few companies actively manage complexity and automate segmentation strategies. They used the work built together in 2004-2009 to build a course with Georgia Tech for executive training.) The processes of make, source, and deliver reports to a common leader in only 40% of businesses. This is the fourth win for Sleep Number.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

From 2009 to 2020, packaging waste in the EU increased by 20% , reaching 79 million tons in 2020. Source: Europen Confronting the Challenge: A Strategic Approach Toward Sustainable Packaging Navigating the implications of the revised PPWR will require a strategic and systematic approach. Implement Changes. Monitor Progress.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, this start-up spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the RiS sport utility vehicle. Added Background.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Globalization has created the emergence of sophisticated supplier networks, creating management challenges as exposure to volatility and complexity of global sourcing has emerged. As a result, sustainability has become a serious issue for retail behemoths and brand names.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Commenting on the July report, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global indicated in-part: “ With the exception of pandemic lockdown periods, July saw US manufacturers report the toughest business conditions since 2009.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Target) sources its denim jeans through a middleman (e.g.,    For example, suppose an importer sources a pair of denim jeans from a middleman, who in turn sources the jeans from a factory (see Figure below). of all importing entities) used the First Sale rule during the year of 2009. [2] company (e.g.,

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

Although strategic sourcing capabilities are well established in industries ranging from automotive to electronics, they are still in the formative stages in the biotechnology sector. 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The report authors indicated that the December PMI reading is the lowest since the first half of 2009, with the implication a significant loss in momentum. Sources; S&P Global and ISM, 2022. Reports spanning the major developed economies were somewhat contrasting. but a significant 10.2

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 9, 2020

Patrick Van Hull ( @PatrickVanHull1 ), a thought leader in the Kinaxis Strategy Office, points out, “In July 2005, epidemiologist Dr. Michael T. During a pandemic the ability to shift to alternative sources could prove crucial. But hindsight is always 20/20.”[1] ” Additional actions. ” Homebound workforce.

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Supply Chain Trend

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. Narrow Framing : poor framing is the most common and value destructive source of decision failures, with narrow framing the most problematic frame trap.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 31, 2023

Palmatier and Crum (2002), Coldrick, Ling, and Turner (2003) and Bob Stahl (2009) all assert that S&OP is first and foremost an executive decision-making process. Narrow Framing : poor framing is the most common and value destructive source of decision failures, with narrow framing the most problematic frame trap.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

the “inventory to sales” ratio (inventory levels divided by a month’s worth of sales) spiked in late 2008/early 2009 as the recession caught companies with way more inventory than needed versus suddenly shrinking demand. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest. Supply Chain Strategy. Click Here.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Strategy, an engineering framework, failure mode analysis maybe.phew! Looking at your own strategies and seeing how you can revive them by adapting to evolving techniques would certainly help. Customer Service.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Source: S&P Global, April, 2023 Highlights of Regional Reporting Developed Regions Eurozone The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® fell again in March to a value of 47.3 China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 27, 2021

For instance, the supply of N95 masks in the SNS consisted of inventory acquired during the 2009 SARS epidemic. Its ability to source based on risk was largely determined by scientists, and even then, often involved one-time events, never for a persistent on-going pandemic like COVID. In addition, $2.3B

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NC State SCRC

JULY 5, 2019

Procurement analytics, which supports decision making in procurement management, typically handles problems and decisions that are related to cost reduction, supplier management, cost modeling, procurement-led innovation, market strategies, supply chain risk, and stakeholder value improvement (Handfield, Jeong, and Choi 2019).

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Source: S&P Global Monthly PMI Reporting Highlights of Regional Reporting Continued High expansion in India Manufacturing activity levels across India remained at high expansion levels in May, outpacing all other regions. percentage points from the April value of 46.7,

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. « Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support | Main | Instance Consolidation Strategy » Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Efficient and effective production strategy to reduce energy consumption which includes reducing waste material, air and water emissions. Investment in Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind etc.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Gamification as a training strategy would help to. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

” In 2009, I moved into the supply chain area, and worked with Rob in understanding how to apply analytics with a procurement focus. In 2009 we were $2B, and suddenly had five new drugs approved in two years. In the end, we used all four strategies: we have multiple CMO’s and 2 internal sites and capacity constraints of 80%.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a previous postings, we published Part One of this series which highlighted our first prediction , that supply chain management teams should anticipate a considerable amount on uncertainty and that a significant challenge will be to avoid complacency in strategies and actions. billion relative to its initial 2023 business plan.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Supply Chain Planners were involved to correct this situation & issue of Purchase Requisitions missing Source of Supply got addressed. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Business Process Outsourcing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. There has been a growing momentum across multiple industries to move from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to a portfolio of different supply chain strategies. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months. Since the launch of its recycling program in 2009, Best Buy has recycled over 2 billion pounds of electronics and appliances. percent by 2030.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. It does away with difficult and costly upgrades, without any risk of source code modification. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2009.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

We additionally noted that many businesses were factoring uncertain product demand and supply network risks, and that was going to make industry supply chain strategies far more challenging in the weeks ahead. The August 2022 Manufacturing ISM© Report on Business reported an August value of 52.8, the same value as that of July. Timothy R.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Other data sources, however, suggest the market is in good balance. When that day came, when truckload capacity tightened, I reached out to the logistics executive to see what happened: “The jury is still out on whether our strategy has worked or not,” the logistics executive told me. “We

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009.

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