Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. The company is present in 38 nations and has more than 40,000 employees. And while a product may be manufactured in one geography,” Ralf Eberle explained, “we’re selling and supporting customers across the globe.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Past, Present, and Future Examining the evolution of supply chain management provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of resilience and agility. The present business landscape is marked by unprecedented levels of complexity and uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 19, 2018

This year, the analysis was for the period of 2010-2017 (post-recession years) and encompasses 655 companies in twenty-eight industry sectors. Before the recession, manufacturing performance on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) was stronger than retail.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. In the period of 2010-2018, within the chemical industry, margins fluctuated, largely driven by the price of crude, but inventory turns plummeted. The average for the industry was 7% profit margin and 5.20 inventory turns.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2023

This executive, who joined the automaker in 2010, is recognized as helping to transform the company into a profitable entity after years of various challenges. In that vein, both Kirkhorn and Campbell were featured presenters at Tesla ’s most recent investor gathering.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) A balance sheet analysis shows that 95% of publicly traded manufacturers are stuck (when compared to peer group) at the intersection of growth and margin, margin and inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and growth. AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

These are mainly North American-based manufacturers, distributors and retailers.) For example, Johnson & Johnson spans multiple industries (pharmaceutical, medical device and household products manufacturing industries). I hand-pick the presentations. For this analysis, J&J was assigned to the pharmaceutical industry.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

True Grit (2010) The 2010 film “True Grit” depicts the stubborn teenage Mattie Ross as she seeks to get revenge for her father’s murder. Key Takeaway: Although presented in a warning manner, “The Wolf of Wall Street” offers insightful observations on bargaining techniques.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2019

“In 2019, industrial activity will expand, but the slowdown overseas is likely to affect the United States, and rising trade tensions present a risk of economic disruption.”. based chemical manufacturing remains advantaged in global markets due to abundant energy and feedstock supplies. exports and 12% of the world’s chemicals.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

”[4] He adds, “At the heart of his work is a thesis as dispiriting as it is radical: that the present dysfunctional state of the world is where we were always going to end up.” ”[5] The cost-benefit analysis resulted in many companies moving manufacturing processes to Asia, primarily because labor was cheap.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Don’t miss out on Unilever’s presentation on the use of cognitive computing to drive new insights on decision support; Jabil’s presentation on designing/driving digital innovation; Carter’s work on managing complexity; L’Oreal’s focus on cost-to-serve; or Fast Radius’ launch of process innovation through additive manufacturing.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 12, 2023

Sadly, this is despite early warning cautions presented in the form of Handfield’s (2010) seminal report: Planning for the Inevitable: The Role of the Federal Supply Chain in Preparing for National Emergencies. In the case of this US manufacturer of swab test kits, they received their message in the form of a special delivery by hand!

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 19, 2015

The end-to-end supply chain solution that emerged focused on growth and agility, cost management, manufacturing flexibility and productivity, and supply capability. Past winners have included GF Piping Systems (2014), ADVA Optical Networking (2013), Infineon Technologies (2012), BASF (2011), and BMW-Motorrad (2010).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

manufacturing is not experiencing a “renaissance” Industry experts conservatively acknowledge that off-shoring has slowed, and perhaps “stabilized” Although around 80,000 manufacturing jobs have come back to the U.S. Manufacturing has gained 700,000 jobs since 2010. manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Don’t miss out on Unilever’s presentation on the use of cognitive computing to drive new insights on decision support; Jabil’s presentation on designing/driving digital innovation; Carter’s work on managing complexity or Fast Radius’ launch of process innovation through additive manufacturing.

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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. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010, as compared to 7.7 logistics costs for 2010 and their percentage of the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 4, 2018

The Declaration laments, “The present King of Great Britain [King George III] … combined with others to subject [the colonies] to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation.” Footnotes. [1]

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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.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

manufactured goods over the next decade. But Walmart is not alone in its move towards “reshoring” jobs, moving factories back stateside after a decade-long exodus to cheaper manufacturing facilities in places like Southeast Asia. Manufacturing technology is improving in the U.S., Making Waves. may be beneficial.

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QAD

APRIL 21, 2020

million annual units (from more than 16 million), the lowest since 2010. The COVID-19 economy presents the biggest challenges to high leverage companies like American Axle. As a result, the seasonally adjusted annual rate ( SAAR ) for automotive production has dropped to 11.4 Some Suppliers are More At-Risk than Others.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008, the company manufactured 2.5% PCA’s customers were larger food manufacturers. The manufacturers sourced the peanut butter primarily on cost. When Kellogg had smelly packaging liners in their cartons of cereal in recalls of 2010, it would not have been a normal question for search. It was not adequate.

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E2open

AUGUST 30, 2016

While many companies rely on growth through innovation strategies to drive sales, the sad reality is that innovation is driving complexity instead of sales, with a 31% increase in SKUs since 2010 and only a 6% increase in sales. Industrial Manufacturing. It is an exciting time indeed. Consumer Electronics. Consumer Goods. Forecasting.

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E2open

AUGUST 30, 2016

While many companies rely on growth through innovation strategies to drive sales, the sad reality is that innovation is driving complexity instead of sales, with a 31% increase in SKUs since 2010 and only a 6% increase in sales. Industrial Manufacturing. It is an exciting time indeed. Consumer Electronics. Consumer Goods. Forecasting.

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Oracle SCM

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Since then, a lot of innovations have been presented at CEBIT: the first laptop computer was shown back in 1986. In 2001 the hype moved on to M-Commerce (retail using mobile devices), in 2010 Cloud Computing was the big topic, and autonomous vehicles were one of the trends in 2017. Manufacturers are yet to completely use Industry 4.0

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010.

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010.

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. Automotive.

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. Automotive. Healthcare.

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. Automotive. Financial Services.

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

billion people are going to join the global consuming class which is a 75% increase over 2010. This includes the type of raw materials your manufacturer or supplier uses, how labor is treated (e.g., By setting goals, the more conscious you will be on how your supply chain runs, from manufacturing to delivery management.

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010.

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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 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010.

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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 2010.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 15, 2015

Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that jobs in the logistics industry will expand by 26 percent between 2010 and 2020, further increasing the demand for supply chain talent. It is difficult to find a supply chain industry magazine, blog or website that doesn’t have someone lamenting about the shortage of talent in this fast-growing field.

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