BlueYonder

JULY 2, 2021

37%), beauty products (22%), automotive/Powersports (20%) and health/personal care (20%). This enables higher planner productivity, better inventory management and an improved understanding of demand drivers and customer behavior. Retailers, what did Amazon Prime Day 2021 teach you?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues with our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. October 8, 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

According to Accenture Technology Vision 2021 research, Cloud, AI, and Digital Twins are among the top technologies supply chain executives are looking to deploy in their organizations. Digitisation for Optimised Capacity and Inventory Buffers. Dr Nassar’s main research interest is sustainability and supply chain resilience.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

Does this sound like a quote you have read over and over again in 2021? The good news is, according to an April 2021 survey conducted by Automotive News Research & Data Center , 42% of automakers and parts suppliers say they will change the way they manage supply chain risk due to the current global shortage of microchips.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

According to the UAE’s Ministry of Economy, the first quarter of 2021 saw the highest amount of quarterly funding raised in the logistics industry in the MENA region over the past 4 years, rising year-on-year by 179 per cent. Dubai CommerCity, the first e-commerce free zone in the MENA region opened in April 2021 in Dubai.

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Stanley Black & Decker didn’t see new orders as retailers were drawing down on their inventories to preserve cash. Making the wrong choice would lead to Stanley being stuck with six months of inventory. Sales of electric sanders so far during the first quarter of 2021 are fourfold higher than the same time last year.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices. Supply Chain Disruption Will Continue in 2021. What do we mean by that?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). Spring 2020-February 2021. We started the pandemic with twenty-one more days of inventory than we had in 2007. March 2021-August 2021. September 2021-March 2022.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Q3 2023 index scores are based on more than 400,000 data points from 2,600 manufacturing firms using the Unleashed inventory management system. Sports, Entertainment and Recreation has made steady efforts in controlling its overstock volume in the past three years, down to £78,335, from £118,079 in 2022, and £157,155 in 2021.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

more units than it did in Q2 2021, according to Gartner’s estimates. In guidance released ahead of its quarterly report, Samsung estimated a 21% bump in revenues and 11% increase in profits over Q2 2021. And, speaking of automotive, it’s worth noting the increasing integration of high-tech firms with makers of advanced vehicles.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range of insightful topics, all focused squarely on the global automotive supply chain and its challenges. I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest episodes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Rivian Automotive’s reported operational performance in the latest quarter, but at the same time continued challenges in the months to come. billion in 2021. That level reportedly represented approximately 92 days of unsold inventory. billion which included a net operating loss of $6.8

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Resilinc

JANUARY 25, 2021

Resilinc’s EventWatch AI began alerting customers in October about a likely chip shortage and the impact it would have across the high-tech and automotive industries over the coming months. Companies usually factor in the New Year holidays by pre-ordering inventory from companies based in China, Taiwan, and other Asian countries.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2021. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

in 2020 to 25.6 % in 2021, reaching a market size of $553 billion. The automotive industries–with the poorest capabilities to plan and manage suppliers–will suffer the most. If ERP system input includes lead time, why is there such bloat and a problem with inventory restatements? Focus on right-sizing inventories.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021.

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Logility

MAY 24, 2021

Tata Technologies will collaborate with Logility to offer digital supply chain transformation solutions to its customers across Automotive, Industrial Heavy Machinery, Aerospace, Industrial, and Medical devices verticals to help them achieve agility and improved resilience in the new normal. ATLANTA – May 24, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Background In prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries, we have highlighted ongoing production and supply chain challenges related to high profile EV start-ups Rivian Automotive and Lucid. Electric vehicle company Fisker recently issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the quarter ended July 31, 2021, a 54% increase compared to $6.4 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2021 compared to $27.5 Total revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2021 increased 7% to $29.3 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2021 compared to $2.6

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This backlog created both a shift in the “normal” peak season, as well as panic buying — meaning no relief during a normally slow Q1 in 2021. . Assessed by Drewry, as of December 2021, the average composite index of the World Container Index was $7,447 per 40 foot container – $4,738 higher than the five year average of $2,709.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

in 2020 to 25.6 % in 2021, reaching a market size of $553 billion. The automotive industries–with the poorest capabilities to plan and manage suppliers–will suffer the most. If ERP system input includes lead time, why is there such bloat and a problem with inventory restatements? Focus on right-sizing inventories.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Disruptions are wreaking havoc on industries from retail and CPG to automotive.” History and Statistics ,” BlackFriday.com, 12 October 2021. [3] 3] Natalie Koltun, “ How product shortages and an extended shopping season are upending holiday marketing ,” Marketing Dive, 19 October 2021. [4]

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

a sharp decline in growth compared to 36% from 2021 to 2022. 5 Demand surges During hurricanes, demand surges for crucial commodities such as home repair supplies and essential goods, amplifying inventory challenges as supply strives to match the heightened demand. From 2022 to 2023, extreme weather events grew 4.5%—a

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

“As mentioned before,” Garoufalidis writes, “cargo like manufacturing or automotive parts can be fixed and resold. This is where recycling comes into play, and where you can make your supply chain sustainable and rid it of excess inventory and costs.” Robinson Blog, 18 May 2021. [4] Repair processes.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

Introduction Founded in 2009, Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. Since its initial public offering in November 2021, Rivian has secured more than US$13.5

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

Both Business Network CNBC and The Wall Street Journal , cited data from Cox Automotive indicating that sales of new vehicles in the U.S. Further reported was that about two-thirds of the company’s inventory was still in-transit at the end of the most recent quarter. billion to $1.9

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

We support customers across the product lifecycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimising inventory in the maintenance, repair and operation phase.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In E2open’s Supply Chain Innovation Report 2021 , 73% of respondents claimed their supply chain is either moderately, slightly, or not at all resilient. The most valued capability for the future according to E2open’s research, is real-time visibility into demand and inventory. Risk planning and technology utilisation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The largest use of rubber is for tires and tubes, making the Automotive industry the dominant consumer of rubber. And standard operating practice in the automotive industry is just-in-time delivery dynamics. Originally published on November 9, 2021. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. Will it Bounce Back?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. The report cites data indicating that the volume of Asia-East Coast routings is expected to reach 889,000 TEU ’s by the month of June, up 40 percent from 2021 full-year average routings. Further, U.S.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The concept of only bringing in inventory on demand is very compelling when inventories are considered costly, wasteful and cash drains. The automotive industry is renowned for having the envious Just-in-time business model at work. The False Confidence in Historic Supply Chain Design. How could this be?

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

LKQ Europe is the region’s leading automotive aftermarket distributor, providing various spare parts for cars and vans at approximately 1,000 branches located throughout 20 countries. billion in revenue in 2021. million individual SKUs. . The results of the pilot far exceeded LKQ Europe’s expectations.

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QAD

APRIL 1, 2021

QAD Director of Product Marketing Brent Dawkins explains in the March 2021 issue of ERP News how the impact of COVID-19 continues to challenge manufacturers up and down the supply chain and the importance of digital manufacturing, even after the pandemic.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you’re reading this blog in 2021, you know about the increasing importance of sustainability and reduced environmental impact with fires in the western US, excessive flooding in Europe and a recent Canadian heat wave. Consider the effects of excess inventory and unnecessary shipments. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic shifts in volume characteristics for many transportation providers - first in supplying retailers in inventory restocking and direct to consumer and then, along with retail restocking and direct to consumer, supporting manufacturers as facilities reopened during the second half of the year.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. Our customers identified a need for a data insight tool that shows trends in their inventory and transactions,” Evans says. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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