The Network Effect

AUGUST 26, 2014

Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. Selected manufacturing problems and growing public pressure have caused the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen GMP standards (Good Manufacturing Practices) and control them more strictly.

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable with machine learning. Manufacturers care most about finding new ways to grow, excel at product quality while still being able to take on short lead-time production runs from customers.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

Last year around this time I made a lot of predictions about what 2014 would hold in store…Let’s revisit some of these, and see what has happened (or what hasn’t!) Here are my predictions from 2014, and an update on what I think will happen in these areas. This is likely to continue. More of the same.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 27, 2020

Notably, these policies are driven by a misplaced reliance on pursuing low-cost supplies at the expense of higher access risk during a pandemic, policies which have been criticized in other channels. [i] Procurement’s Value Proposition, London: Kogan-Page; 2014. [ii] Levellers Press; 2014. [i] and Linton, T.

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Elementum

MARCH 6, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 High Quality Suppliers, Demand-Driven Manufacturing and Longer Device Lifetimes.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Business practices ought to become increasingly transparent therefore implementing green policy can generate profits, provide a positive social impact, and reduce environmental impact. Cardwell, 2014). 2014, July 30). Vishal Gupta, 2013). Bhattacharjee, K. Green Supply Chain Management- Challenges and Opportunities. Cardwell, D.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 High Quality Suppliers, Demand-Driven Manufacturing and Longer Device Lifetimes.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 High Quality Suppliers, Demand-Driven Manufacturing and Longer Device Lifetimes.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers (WSJ – sub. Well, it seems like a growing number of manufacturers are responding to this threat by buying cyber insurance.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

”[8] Anil Somani, author of that article, writes, “It’s important to establish policies and processes that maintain a high level of data consistency and cleanliness, otherwise companies will find the quality of their analytics will degrade as the quality of their data degrades. Concluding Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Hau Lee, October 2014. We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Tie policy to action.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

How will the policy be executed? Today, there is not a well-defined template on how to build and operate a supply chain defined by customer policy and segmentation strategy. SanDisk Corporation designs, develops and manufactures flash memory storage devices and software. Orbit Chart for SanDisk for 2006-2014.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

’ With respect to their consumer behavior, 73 percent of global millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable products, an increase from 50 percent in 2014.”[2]. Transparency, on the other hand, involves moral and ethical dimensions of activities associated with sourcing and manufacturing. ”[2]. Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Farmers believe they should own any data generated on their farms whereas equipment manufacturers and other providers of agricultural resources believe they should have access to all data generated by their machines or data related to their products. ” One of the big issues stalling better use of data is who owns the data. Footnotes. [1]

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Note the elongation of the cash-to-cash cycle in the chemical industry of 38 additional days when comparing the 2014-2019 averages to the pre-recession period of 2004-2006. Actively design your supply chain to focus on the management of variability and implement inventory buffer policies. It is worse in some industries.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2015

29, 2014): By year’s end, chief executives at all of America’s Fortune 500 companies should get a letter signed by the president of the American Bar Association. 23, 2014, sub. In recent weeks, I’ve come across several articles underscoring how much more difficult, risky, and complex supplier relationship management is becoming.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. The subcontract efforts feature the majority of military and part of commercial aviation, systems are outsourced by the overall airframe manufacturer, known as “primes” (Boeing, Airbus, Sikorski, etc.)

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

economic output into 2014. Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Recyclable raw materials, manufacturing processes limiting the consumption of water and electricity, eco-responsible packaging and less energy-consuming transport solutions are all growth drivers and also help reduce production cost and wastage. Supply chain digitization has been underway since 2010 and 2011, with an acceleration since 2014.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

In May, 2014 Raytheon gathered a group of its largest suppliers in Boston, MA to discuss the launch of the company’s Supplier Advisory Council. This advisory board is to serve as the first step towards a more comprehensive supplier policy and the building block for Raytheon’s new SRM strategy. Connect your supply chain.

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EcoVadis

JUNE 3, 2016

China’s Environmental Protection Law 2014 Amendment. In the absence of a strong legal framework, companies (especially those with large supply chains) have an even greater responsibility to ensure that they adopt a proactive approach within a comprehensive environmental management system that encompasses all stakeholders.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 4, 2017

Over the last two decades, increased competition and a globalized economy has led firms to deploy outsourced manufacturing and captive offshore policies across multiple industries. One fact remains certain; the trend of outsourcing and offshoring manufacturing is not likely to abate anytime soon.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

While US manufacturing has been hit hard by nearly two decades of policy failures that have damaged its international competitiveness, it remains a vital part of the U.S. The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 On average, non-college-educated workers in manufacturing made 10.9

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: Strategies To Run a Lean Supply Chain. How principles of lean manufacturing transfer benefits to Operations. Privacy Policy | -->. Sitemap | Privacy Policy. Demand Planning/Forecasting.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer purchases, manufacturing, housing, and exports contributed to a 4% increase in GDP in the second quarter, following a 2.1% On July 29, 2014, the U.S. Large Scale Market Indicators. decline in quarter one. The personal consumption category increased 2.5%. Government Regulations.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

As Footwear News explained, California’s bisphenol A restrictions are cause for concern for many brands, as this causes the need for adjustments in the manufacturing process. BPA has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and now states are creating stricter policies, including California.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

As Footwear News explained, California’s bisphenol A restrictions are cause for concern for many brands, as this causes the need for adjustments in the manufacturing process. BPA has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and now states are creating stricter policies, including California.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp. I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said. Driver Expenses.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

billion in 2014, its highest in five years. The state-owned company boasts of a diverse portfolio that includes chemicals production, tire and conveyor belt manufacturing, crude-oil refineries, and even a fast-food chain. Syngenta’s Troubles. China’s Food Woes. Food security is a major driving force in ChemChina’s pursuit of Syngenta.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

How Can USMTO Reports Help Drive Manufacturing Sales and your Bottom Line? The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) data report is compiled monthly by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Who is Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)? What is the USMTO Data Report?

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 22, 2018

Implementing S&OP in a complex business environment—across countries, business units, and manufacturing and distribution footprints—is difficult. Effective S&OP requires commitment, trust, empowerment, role modeling, constructive engagement, and a collaborative spirit (Tuomikangas & Kaipia, 2014). & Kaipia, K.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

in January, driven by a strong manufacturing sector and easier comparisons due to early 2014’s weather issues. According to FTR’s March Trucking Update , a record low number of trucking fleets went bankrupt in Q4 2014. Truck tonnage rose a record-setting 6.6% Carrier Capacity . This post is credited to Steve Raetz.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 2, 2018

Many of these related transportation policy issues (like lowering the driving age) will likely have to wait until they can be attached to a broad infrastructure bill in 2020. Dave Camp, released a discussion draft when it was clear his version of tax reform would not make it through Congress back in February 2014. Former Chairman, Rep.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

These tools aid in determining the ‘sweet spot’ solution (number, location, role, and size of facilities — manufacturing, DCs, cross-docks, etc., transportation modes, inventory deployment, and policies) by balancing the trade-offs between customer service requirements, assets and costs. Footnotes. [1]

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