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A New Red Wagon?

Supply Chain Shaman

Last week, I spent time with large chemical companies engrossed in this discussion. Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer. Therefore, a company like BASF with a mature supply chain ranks 25 out of 30 for the post-recession period of 2010-2016. Acquisitions drove DOW Chemical’s wide swings.

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The March of the Lemmings.

Supply Chain Shaman

Manufacturing companies are statistically less satisfied with their S&OP processes in 2019 than they were in 2016 at a 90% confidence level. Effectiveness of S&OP Processes in 2019 and 2016. A large system integrator implemented Logility in a chemical company for services of $5.4M The slide is precipitous.).

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Wanted: Supply Chain Architects!

Supply Chain Shaman

Forty years ago as a chemical engineering student, I learned the tedious craft of chemical plant design. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. In this position, we designed real-world plants.

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Are You Ready to Sell Direct?

BlueYonder

As noted in the JDA 2016 Consumer Survey , buying direct from manufacturers is an emerging trend. To learn more about how JDA’s Manufacturing Planning solution enables the always-on supply chain, view this video or register for an on-demand webinar for a deeper dive into the latest capabilities available in JDA Manufacturing Planning.

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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

GlobalTranz

in 2016 and 3.1% However, industries that depend on natural gas, such as metal and chemical manufacturers, will have more to gain by reshoring than continuing to stay where they are. The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9% in 2015, 3.9%

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Made in America: What it Means to the Country

GlobalTranz

As of 2016, American manufacturing adds $6 Trillion to our economy , accounting for 12 million jobs. Many imported goods have arrived with poisons and dangerous chemicals. You probably know that imported products are cheaper. But are they really cheaper than products that are made in America? . Paychecks Matter. Economics and Debt.

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A Year In Events: Looking Back At 2016 (US Edition)

EcoVadis

As 2016 comes to a close, we would like to look back at the most notable events that EcoVadis had the privilege of taking part in this year throughout the US, and summarize key topics, standout speakers, and other notes of interest from the year. 2016 US BCSD-WBCSD-Yale University: Pathways to Impact (New Haven, CT).