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As I highlighted in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2013 , tablets and smartphones are quickly becoming the preferred computing platform for business professionals, which is why technology providers are designing and optimizing their applications for these devices. MORE
The apparel industry uniquely combines the characteristics of make-to-stock manufacturing with consumer-driven fashion volatility which can lead to a forecasting nightmare. MORE
I can now transfer funds in hours, but the average Days of Payables for a manufacturer has increased 30 days over the last decade. (It Irony: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. . Dictionary.com. . MORE
With nine out of ten companies stuck in their ability to improve corporate performance through advancements in supply chain, the discussion at the 2013 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit was not a rehash of the past. MORE
In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 MORE
We are currently only registering manufacturers, retailers and distributors. I love retail research. While some gals would call it retail therapy, I actively converge my days of shopping with supply chain research. Let me give you an example. Recently, I needed new bowls for French onion soup. MORE
They also feel that there is a gap between manufacturing and procurement, and sales and operations. This group also feels a large gap in manufacturing and procurement alignment and the gap between sales and operations. I like art, and love unusual sculpture. MORE
Descartes’ GLN, route planning and transportation management solutions and deep domain expertise can help our retail, distribution and manufacturing customers in managing their global and local inbound logistics and delivery operations.”. . MORE
Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) September 24, 2013. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (September 23-27, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Tuesday night, I went to Staples with my daughter to buy some printer ink. MORE
Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. 2013 is off to a slow start for freight shipments, according to the Cass Freight Index Report for January. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
In the meantime… SAP Announces First Quarter 2013 Results. SAP reported that total revenues and net profit increased 7 percent and 17 percent, respectively, in Q1 2013 compared to Q1 2012. MORE
If you work in the manufacturing environment, multi-skill workforce is definitely something that you''re familiar with. Supply chain management is everywhere and even the superheroes can give you some lessons! MORE
Second, the article The Competitive Determinants of a Firm’s Environmental Management Activities: Evidence from US Manufacturing Industries by Hofer, Cantor and Dai has won the Journal of Operations Management Jack Meredith Best Paper Award. The Competitive Determinants of a Firm’s Environmental Management Activities: Evidence from US Manufacturing Industries. Three more leading journals of our field have announced the winners of their best paper awards. MORE
No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results. MORE
Those without any chutzpah define the “supply chain” as an organizational function that focuses only on distribution, manufacturing and procurement. Chutzpah: A personal confidence or courage that allows someone to do or say things that may seem shocking to others. Merriam Webster. MORE
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013 , written on behalf of KPMG, is out now. In sum, the report highlights the importance of supply chain management for manufacturers. It is based on an international survey of more than 300 senior executives from five industries. The report demonstrates that competitive advantage can be secured by enhancing supply chain networks for efficiency and innovation. MORE
Both companies provide packaging materials to the food manufacturing industry. Food manufacturers, over the course of the last decade, have pushed costs and waste backwards in the supply chain. billion company, manufactures glass containers with headquarters in the Midwest. MORE
The Altman Z-score factor is an output of a credit strength test that gauges a publicly traded manufacturing company’s likelihood of bankruptcy. This week, Gartner is hosting their annual supply chain conference. MORE
For example, we seldom outsource manufacturing. We take pride in our innovations in manufacturing. Today 95% of manufacturing is directly managed by the Colgate team and we have taken steps to vertically integrate some of the operations. MORE
More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies. Yesterday, I finished a post on supply chain planning maturity. MORE
It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). In the dawn of e-commerce, conservative manufacturers, anteed up $240 million in four months. Until then, I am traveling to South Africa to speak at SAPICS 2013 on the book Bricks Matter. MORE
Processing Trade affects companies that import materials and components into China and use those materials and components to manufacture finished goods for export to foreign markets. “Half the countries in the world have an even number of chickens.” MORE
Over the course of the year, I’ve hosted 40 episodes on a variety of industry topics, and my guests have included supply chain and logistics executives from leading manufacturing and retail companies, professors from leading academic institutions, executives from third party logistics (3PL) and technology companies, and authors. Tweet The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Episodes of 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
Today, I am preparing to speak at a global supply chain conference for a group of enterprise architects at a global manufacturer. This manufacturer is an industry leader. Espresso: A strong coffee prepared by forcing hot water through finely ground dark-roast coffee beans. MORE
In the past couple of years, there are the increasing interest to bring manufacturing back to home country. NAVIGATE. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Building Business Case for Reshoring vs Offshoring. MORE
SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. industrial economy drove revenue and operating profit below expectations [in Q2 2013],” said the company in the press release. “In MORE
The study was completed by over 120 respondents in the period of June-July, 2013 and the complete study can be accessed on the Supply Chain Insights website or through slideshare. The term big data is moving up the charts as a “hot topic.” MORE
Forrester Effect : the problems that downstream raw material manufacturers cant catch up with the demand at upstream retailing level due to the lack of demand information. Lean Manufacturing : the concept originated by Toyota to reduce non value added activities. NAVIGATE. Basics. MORE
Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release. Con-way Manufacturing, SmartTruck Systems and Kevin Rutherford Unveil State-of-the-Art Trailer. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (August 19-23, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
Likewise, in today’s supply chain environment, I find that supply chain leaders favor a single function of logistics, manufacturing or sourcing. Similarly, only 23% of manufacturers can easily measure profitability. I have never been an athlete. MORE
Onshoring: Manufacturers capitalise on goods ‘made in the USA’ ( Financial Times ). Decaying Bridges, Highways Raise Costs for Truckers, Manufacturers ( Wall Street Journal ). Years from now, when we look back at 2013, we might say this was the year where logistics truly became a strategic weapon for companies. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
Date: 12-14 november 2013. Connect with 100+ senior supply chain executives from retailers and manufacturers and build your professional network. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Here is a selection of supply chain executives that will be sharing their insight in 2013: Dino Rocos, Operations Director & Management Board Member, John Lewis. Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Venue: Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Amsterdam. MORE
Coincidentally, at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference yesterday, I attended a presentation by Justin Dillon, Founder and CEO of Made in a Free World , a nonprofit group that is “building a coalition of consumers, businesses, and governments to disrupt the system of slavery.” MORE
auto manufacturing market melted down, I was conducting value stream mapping workshops at tier one suppliers (Magna, TRW, Yazaki, Johnson Controls, etc.). The post Top Warehouses in North America 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” Sun Tzu. The top warehouses in North America were recently profiled in a great article by the fine folks at Modern Material Handling. Back in 2008, just before the U.S. MORE
Descartes Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (March 4-8, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
It will be launched during a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a series of reports that will run in our May newsletter and throughout the summer. Selection of our Global Summit speakers: On September 11-12, 2013, we will be holding our first Global Summit. MORE
SCM Research
MAY 19, 2013
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013 , written on behalf of KPMG, is out now. In sum, the report highlights the importance of supply chain management for manufacturers. It is based on an international survey of more than 300 senior executives from five industries. The report demonstrates that competitive advantage can be secured by enhancing supply chain networks for efficiency and innovation.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2013
Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release. Con-way Manufacturing, SmartTruck Systems and Kevin Rutherford Unveil State-of-the-Art Trailer. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (August 19-23, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2013
Over the course of the year, I’ve hosted 40 episodes on a variety of industry topics, and my guests have included supply chain and logistics executives from leading manufacturing and retail companies, professors from leading academic institutions, executives from third party logistics (3PL) and technology companies, and authors. Tweet The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Episodes of 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Processing Trade affects companies that import materials and components into China and use those materials and components to manufacture finished goods for export to foreign markets. “Half the countries in the world have an even number of chickens.”
Talking Logistics
JULY 26, 2013
No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results.
Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2013
Descartes’ GLN, route planning and transportation management solutions and deep domain expertise can help our retail, distribution and manufacturing customers in managing their global and local inbound logistics and delivery operations.”. .
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Talking Logistics
JULY 19, 2013
SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. industrial economy drove revenue and operating profit below expectations [in Q2 2013],” said the company in the press release. “In
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Second, the article The Competitive Determinants of a Firm’s Environmental Management Activities: Evidence from US Manufacturing Industries by Hofer, Cantor and Dai has won the Journal of Operations Management Jack Meredith Best Paper Award. The Competitive Determinants of a Firm’s Environmental Management Activities: Evidence from US Manufacturing Industries. Three more leading journals of our field have announced the winners of their best paper awards.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) September 24, 2013. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (September 23-27, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Tuesday night, I went to Staples with my daughter to buy some printer ink.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 19, 2013
In the meantime… SAP Announces First Quarter 2013 Results. SAP reported that total revenues and net profit increased 7 percent and 17 percent, respectively, in Q1 2013 compared to Q1 2012.
Talking Logistics
MAY 8, 2013
Coincidentally, at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference yesterday, I attended a presentation by Justin Dillon, Founder and CEO of Made in a Free World , a nonprofit group that is “building a coalition of consumers, businesses, and governments to disrupt the system of slavery.”
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Onshoring: Manufacturers capitalise on goods ‘made in the USA’ ( Financial Times ). Decaying Bridges, Highways Raise Costs for Truckers, Manufacturers ( Wall Street Journal ). Years from now, when we look back at 2013, we might say this was the year where logistics truly became a strategic weapon for companies. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. 2013 is off to a slow start for freight shipments, according to the Cass Freight Index Report for January. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 8, 2013
Descartes Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (March 4-8, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 16, 2013
I can now transfer funds in hours, but the average Days of Payables for a manufacturer has increased 30 days over the last decade. (It Irony: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. . Dictionary.com. .
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
As I highlighted in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2013 , tablets and smartphones are quickly becoming the preferred computing platform for business professionals, which is why technology providers are designing and optimizing their applications for these devices.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Those without any chutzpah define the “supply chain” as an organizational function that focuses only on distribution, manufacturing and procurement. Chutzpah: A personal confidence or courage that allows someone to do or say things that may seem shocking to others. Merriam Webster.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 3, 2013
It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). In the dawn of e-commerce, conservative manufacturers, anteed up $240 million in four months. Until then, I am traveling to South Africa to speak at SAPICS 2013 on the book Bricks Matter.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 22, 2013
The Altman Z-score factor is an output of a credit strength test that gauges a publicly traded manufacturing company’s likelihood of bankruptcy. This week, Gartner is hosting their annual supply chain conference.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 18, 2013
auto manufacturing market melted down, I was conducting value stream mapping workshops at tier one suppliers (Magna, TRW, Yazaki, Johnson Controls, etc.). The post Top Warehouses in North America 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” Sun Tzu. The top warehouses in North America were recently profiled in a great article by the fine folks at Modern Material Handling. Back in 2008, just before the U.S.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 6, 2013
More advanced supply chain leaders model the role of complexity (product and customer), the impact of risk, and opportunity of innovation as well as product shipping and manufacturing locations, and inventory policies. Yesterday, I finished a post on supply chain planning maturity.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 24, 2013
We are currently only registering manufacturers, retailers and distributors. I love retail research. While some gals would call it retail therapy, I actively converge my days of shopping with supply chain research. Let me give you an example. Recently, I needed new bowls for French onion soup.
Logility
JULY 31, 2013
The apparel industry uniquely combines the characteristics of make-to-stock manufacturing with consumer-driven fashion volatility which can lead to a forecasting nightmare.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 4, 2013
Likewise, in today’s supply chain environment, I find that supply chain leaders favor a single function of logistics, manufacturing or sourcing. Similarly, only 23% of manufacturers can easily measure profitability. I have never been an athlete.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 26, 2013
For example, we seldom outsource manufacturing. We take pride in our innovations in manufacturing. Today 95% of manufacturing is directly managed by the Colgate team and we have taken steps to vertically integrate some of the operations.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 14, 2013
Date: 12-14 november 2013. Connect with 100+ senior supply chain executives from retailers and manufacturers and build your professional network. Key Topics to be Discussed at the 2013 CSCO Forum. Here is a selection of supply chain executives that will be sharing their insight in 2013: Dino Rocos, Operations Director & Management Board Member, John Lewis. Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Venue: Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Amsterdam.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 14, 2013
It will be launched during a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a series of reports that will run in our May newsletter and throughout the summer. Selection of our Global Summit speakers: On September 11-12, 2013, we will be holding our first Global Summit.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 9, 2013
The study was completed by over 120 respondents in the period of June-July, 2013 and the complete study can be accessed on the Supply Chain Insights website or through slideshare. The term big data is moving up the charts as a “hot topic.”
Supply Chain Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2013
With nine out of ten companies stuck in their ability to improve corporate performance through advancements in supply chain, the discussion at the 2013 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit was not a rehash of the past.
Supply Chain Opz
MAY 30, 2013
Forrester Effect : the problems that downstream raw material manufacturers cant catch up with the demand at upstream retailing level due to the lack of demand information. Lean Manufacturing : the concept originated by Toyota to reduce non value added activities. NAVIGATE. Basics.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 21, 2013
They also feel that there is a gap between manufacturing and procurement, and sales and operations. This group also feels a large gap in manufacturing and procurement alignment and the gap between sales and operations. I like art, and love unusual sculpture.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 17, 2013
Today, I am preparing to speak at a global supply chain conference for a group of enterprise architects at a global manufacturer. This manufacturer is an industry leader. Espresso: A strong coffee prepared by forcing hot water through finely ground dark-roast coffee beans.
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
If you work in the manufacturing environment, multi-skill workforce is definitely something that you''re familiar with. Supply chain management is everywhere and even the superheroes can give you some lessons!
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 20, 2013
In the past couple of years, there are the increasing interest to bring manufacturing back to home country. NAVIGATE. Basics. Case Studies. Graphics. All Posts. About. Copyright. Privacy. Blogroll. Building Business Case for Reshoring vs Offshoring.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Both companies provide packaging materials to the food manufacturing industry. Food manufacturers, over the course of the last decade, have pushed costs and waste backwards in the supply chain. billion company, manufactures glass containers with headquarters in the Midwest.
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