The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

Risk Management 130

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NC State SCRC

MAY 27, 2020

ii] We observed an intense and immediate response by the Joint Acquisition Task Force to rapidly source supplies and quickly institute a robust vendor risk assessment process. health care system and risks in a supply chain dependent on global sourcing, would buffer the country from unanticipated disruptions. and Linton, T.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. As a part of this due diligence, I interviewed the Company, participated in briefings, and talked to references and employees to write this article. For Llamasoft it is sourcing rationalization and risk management network design.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. References. Accenture, 2014. Companies across all industries and sizes struggle to make sense of and value from the available mountains of data. 1 Louis Columbus.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On the supply side, in 2014, I remember that DHL was talking about resilience where everyone was wondering what that really meant and how to set up the risk management globally. To refer to that and give you some numbers was that last year we saw an increase of overall 30% in the online sector.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 27, 2021

Sustainability refers to safer, greener, more responsible operations as they relate to people, the planet, and profits (i.e., Businesses need to: Drive planning processes that strive to reduce emissions and satisfy demand with sustainable, ethically-sourced supply. Some use the term circularity. the triple bottom line (TBL)).

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. — Adrian’s Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2014. Trade agreements, protectionism, and threat of port strike will dominate global trade news in first half of 2014.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Some experts are now referring to the technological revolution unfolding in agriculture as “Farming 4.0.” ” Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) add, “Over the past decade, public and private sources have dedicated impressive amounts of energy and resources to digital agriculture in developing countries.”[2]

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

defense firms tend to follow a traditional “white box” sourcing approach, as shown in this figure. Much of the sourcing behavior involved in standard defense industry practices is tied to establishing “price reasonableness” in accordance with FAR 15.403 (FAR, 2005).

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 4, 2017

However, in the rush to source globally from low cost countries, the risk of product quality defects resulting in products recalls has often been overlooked by supply chain managers. With Trump’s call to limit global sourcing imports into the US, the global offshoring model may be at risk for a number of different reasons.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 14, 2015

This is sometimes also referred to as the shift from capital expenditure (capex) to operational expenditure (opex). Mostly it is a case of a ‘hybrid cloud’ situation which comprises IT systems and software in the company’s own environment supplemented by IT which is sourced as a service. Office applications.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

billion USD) in pro-forma trailing 12-month revenue for the year-ended December 31, 2014. Norbert Dentressangle’s Red Online service leads the €5 billion outsourced e-fulfillment market in Europe, with €242 million revenue in 2014 and 31% organic growth. billion ($5.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

It refers to the ecosystem of physical objects that are connected to the Internet and use it to communicate. The Internet of Things refers to the network of connected items that use the Internet to communicate. in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019. The Internet of Things Explained. IoT Evolution. Inside and Out. in 2004 to $0.38

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Rojas 2014). When building a digital procurement and sourcing ecosystem, it’s important to dig into your existing procurement process. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2018. Source: Kodiak Rating. Having a process to reference back to will be crucial in building an ecosystem of solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 55

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

It's important to note that some industries refer to the manufacturing process as fabrication. Purchasing was tasked with Cost Reduction, Sourcing and Purchase Orders. By moving the product down an assembly line, the finished good can be put together quicker with less manual labor. Troy-Bilt: TRs were used.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. Now bear with me here…. They wanted to expand their production, and become more competitive globally.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

A significant source of revenue for the company is maintenance renewals. MID Retail, 2014, assortment planning, price undisclosed. Reference clients cite the fact that Halo can be rolled-out with minimal support from IT in weeks not months. The American Software company in 2016 invested 9.9%

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). She is the Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing, and she has 10 years of experience in Responsible Purchasing. Pascale de Felix . Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2014

The second company reads market data through syndicated sources. What if we could place enterprise reference data into a data lake that can be assembled through rules-based ontologies and cognitive learning? Join us in our research study on Big Data and join us at our Global Summit in Scottsdale, AZ on September 10-11, 2014.

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RFgen

APRIL 6, 2016

A report created by the Material Handling Industry trade group concluded supply chains will need to hire 270,000 employees per year between 2014 and 2018, according to Fortune. Satisfied workers often make excellent sources for future talent references. The supply chain logistics industry may have a staffing problem.

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RFgen

APRIL 6, 2016

A report created by the Material Handling Industry trade group concluded supply chains will need to hire 270,000 employees per year between 2014 and 2018, according to Fortune. Satisfied workers often make excellent sources for future talent references. The supply chain logistics industry may have a staffing problem.

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ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

trillion by 2021 , a staggering 246% increase since 2014. Eco-friendly packaging refers to designs and materials chosen in boxes, mailers, and packing materials to minimize its impact on the environment. Most importantly, they are also easy to source in quantities that suit the business. What is eco-friendly packaging?

Packaging 92

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Sanitation generally refers to practices that prevent humans from coming into contact with agents of disease, such as agricultural waste, industrial waste and wastewater. Eating and drinking utensils such as drinking cups are also prohibited, and sources of non-potable water must clearly indicate that the water is unsafe for drinking.

United States 61

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. Now bear with me here…. They wanted to expand their production, and become more competitive globally.

Procurement Analytics 43

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Nearshoring refers to when a company brings products closer to the US, which may not necessarily mean the products are manufactured in the US. These recall counts point to sizeable growth over the past decade in the recall notices of Chinese-made consumer goods from 58 in 2002 to 153 in 2014. Meeting the Specs of Quality.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

We developed the Supply Chain Index in 2014 as a way to measure supply chain improvement at a balance sheet level. After, I explained this, I granted Peter permission for the council to use the Index (the use of the Supply Chain Insights content follows the principles of open source), I then said to Peter, “I am glad that you called.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

According to CBInsights, investment in supply chain and logistics startups has been rising since 2014, and enjoyed a 70% increase in 2016 vs 2015 alone. Currently the term “supply chain” still holds sway because people find it familiar, but part of the problem with that term is that often people use it simply to refer to logistics.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 15, 2014

Packaging shields products from damage and theft, differentiates the brand, and is a source of information for consumers. The pills are referred to as consumption units. This article is published in the spring 2014 issue of Supply Chain Frontiers. Picture, for example, a pallet loaded with pharmaceutical product.

Packaging 64

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Cutting the Right Costs with Technology by Sourcing Innovation. What was once thought of as an experiment, has now become the preferred way of doing business. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

Vendor Strategies 120

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 11, 2016

He started at AvtoVAZ in early 2014 and slashed tens of thousands of jobs at its main Togliatti plant. Performance related to the QSTP dimension, and Price was obvious – but Place referred to the local relationships that existed between suppliers and purchasing. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is the majority owner of the firm.

Price Reduction 40

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Unfortunately, AI is an imprecise term that refers to a number of cognitive technologies. The definition used by the Cognitive Computing Consortium was developed in mid-2014 by a cross-disciplinary group of experts.[2] For the past few years, one of the biggest buzzwords in the business arena has been artificial intelligence (AI).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

The press release also references a Seabury survey where “71 percent of [the shippers and freight forwarders surveyed] expect a moderate to strong shift to lower cost modes [specifically, from air to ocean] in the next 1-3 years.” Transit times and costs vary based on origin, destination, and commodity and are not guaranteed ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

For more on this topic, reference my prior blog posts on Learn the Language of Demand and Driving Innovation ). We will also be announcing the 2015 winners for the Supply Chains to Admire analysis which analyzes company progress on both supply chain performance and improvement on the Metrics That Matter for the period of 2006-2014.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

China’s rising cost and China’s RMB appreciation have motivated some western firms to source their products from other low-cost countries in South-East Asia. Walmart, H&M, Mango, and Adidas) to source their apparel products due to its low labor cost (US$ 2 per day) and loose or unenforced regulations. 

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Trucks were readily available on the spot market in 2015 , and at bargain prices -- at least when you compare to average rates in 2014. If you take a longer view, however, it's 2014 that looks like the exception. By the end of 2014, big carriers realized they needed to boost capacity. 2015 Looks Like 2013, but With More Trucks.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 15, 2021

The GCN staff writes, “The smart transportation model refers to cities that aim to control urban congestion by leveraging technologies, such as IT and communications as well as public transportation, car sharing and/or self-driving cars. . Some pundits refer to this as a system-of-systems model. The smart transportation model.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 5, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. References: 1. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting.

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