QAD

JANUARY 11, 2022

After the last two years, it’s no surprise that some might be hesitant to make predictions about the state of manufacturing, supply chains and digital transformation for the new year. Supplier network visibility is an area requiring much greater attention. Manufacturers use robotic process automation to automate repetitive tasks.

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QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. However, procurement is evolving into much more than the most cost effective option since the cheapest option often involves real world atrocities like child and forced labor.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. .

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2021

QAD is pleased to announce the availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2021, the latest version of QAD’s next generation ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise Platform. QAD Adaptive ERP 2021 Highlights.

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QAD

JUNE 2, 2022

The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was held this year on March 21. With the increasing focus on sustainability, I guess we should not be surprised that sustainable procurement now has its own day on the calendar. This Supply Chain Due Diligence Act was approved in July 2021 and is planned to take effect on January 1, 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Autoliv’s Ongoing Journey in Supply Chain Risk Management. And we are making progress.

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As organizations seek to boost business responsiveness and flexibility to address disruption, this latest release progresses our customers’ ability to advance the business intelligence, innovation and business agility required by today’s manufacturers. Digital Manufacturing. Integrated Supplier Management. Highlights.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

The partnership accelerates procurement digital transformation with Ivalua. REV Group embarked on its sourcing and procurement transformation earlier this year, which included four appointments to REV’s global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation segments.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. Rivian acquired the former Mitsubishi Motors automotive assembly production facility in Normal, Illinois which began production operations in September of 2021.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2021

44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices. 25% reported bankruptcy of suppliers. A 2021 winter storm in Texas stopped 80% of chemical production affecting the majority of the US’ supply of plastic polymers. In 2020, air freight costs from China to the US increased 81%. What’s Next?

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in offshoring production to China. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export. through 2028. “A

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. IndustryWeek conducted a survey of CEOs in October 2021 to identify supply chain pain points. Among many other specific investments announced November 9, 2021, the Act will: Allow port authorities to redirect project cost savings toward tackling supply chain challenges.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

A recent Quality Digest article suggested that “ethical supply chain management is being fueled by consumer demand, profitability, and visibility. The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . as a tornado struck a town in Kentucky in December 2021, workers at. In the U.S.,

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

Improved Operational Performance Earlier this month, EV automotive and parcel van start-up producer Rivian Automotive announced that in the latest quarter, the EV maker produced 13,992 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois and delivered 12,640 vehicles during the same period. billion in 2021. and Europe.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After only 22 percent of companies were found to be compliant with the German National Action Plan in 2020, the German parliament enacted GSCA and voted to make participation mandatory in June 2021. The German Supply Chain Act (GSCA) The GSCA went into effect January 1, 2023 for companies with 3,000 or more employees in Germany.

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QAD

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A May 2021 Executive Order from U.S. All these moving parts necessitate supply chain software risk management. While the first cybersecurity incident happened around four decades ago , supplier attacks were forecasted to quadruple by 2021. Every industry faces unpredictability on any given day.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2024

In 2022, a report from Sheffield Hallam University found that every large car manufacturer was at a high risk of sourcing parts linked to Xinjiang. CBP Seizures President Biden signed the UFLPA into law on December 23, 2021. It also means knowing who their suppliers are in turn. It has been in force since June 21, 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The stated overall theme for our 2021 predictions series was a ‘ year of renewal’ where new thinking, definition and directions would be addressed for what is required in a “ new normal ” of business. In April, economists at Goldman Sachs indicated that supply chain resilience had become a top-of-mind topic for manufacturers and retailers.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chain management plays an important role in the overall success of a business, especially for the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers rely on partners and vendors to supply them with the right type and amount of resources at the necessary time to keep production moving according to schedule.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For over 16 years, industry executives, technology innovators and regulators have trusted Axendia to provide analysis, advice and insights at the intersection of business, regulatory and technology domains based on trusted sources. ? ? ? ? ?. Adoption of Digital Technologies in Life Science Manufacturing. Daniel: Absolutely.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

The vitamin and supplement industry manufactures and sells goods to support dietary requirements, including products to complement health and fitness regimes. Products manufactured include vitamin and mineral supplements, along with dietary products designed to support weight-loss and strength-building. The move to digitisation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to have worked in various industries (Automotive, Electronics, Plastics, Oil/Gas, Financial and Communication Equipment) for various world class companies, with a focus on Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The ongoing developments directly or indirectly related to Apple ’s reported intentions to now source the company’s hardware component and assembly production to other countries beyond its current concentration within China continue to unfold. . Latest Developments.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 13, 2021

However, it is also noteworthy here that many of the companies in the top 10 do not manufacture anything, but outsource their manufacturing to “contract manufacturers” such as Flex, TSMC, FoxConn, ThermoFisher, and others. The remainder largely rely on third parties to do so.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog call reader attention to a published report indicating the number two global auto maker Volkswagen is repositioning it global supply network sourcing strategies. The global auto maker encountered manufacturing volume setbacks in 2020 and 2021 as a result of global wide semiconductor device shortages.

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

And, also served as a wake up call across the manufacturing and other industries, not just the textile and garment segment. Now they want to know what acre of land it was grown on, the source of the water and the living conditions of the workers.” How well are you leveraging technology to manage and monitor supplier’s ESG standards?

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Bristlecone

MAY 19, 2021

In 2021, supply nodes are globally dispersed, spanning geographies, time zones, legal structures and business environments. Planning, Procurement and Execution Collaboration. Inventory Management / Inventory Cost Reduction. Common questions like deviations in purchase orders and supplier-managed inventory were also discussed.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

2021 has been a tumultuous year, marking a transition period from the chaos of 2020 through to the beginning of the post-Covid-19 recovery. It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In line with prevailing economic forecasting, readers should anticipate continued uncertainty of global markets and the actual likelihood of various regional economic and manufacturing recession conditions in the coming year. By all accounts, there remain a lot of uncertainties and many potential downside risks. Global Economic Themes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

In turn, industry wide demand for previously ordered new aircraft has come to life, but ongoing supply chain and supplier network scaling-up challenges continue into 2023. Both of these manufacturers will be reporting both Q4 and total 2022 financial performance over the coming weeks, along with their key suppliers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

February 17, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year in 2020. Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. Ivalua was again positioned as a Leader by Gartner in the 2020 “Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2022

CEO Guillaume Faury indicated the aerospace manufacturer delivered a solid nine-month performance in a complex environment that included an ongoing “ fragile supply chain.”. based aircraft manufacturer generated $2.9 Financial Performance. billion. On a positive note, this U.S. Closing Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

There is so much to learn in many functions of supply chain, whether it is IT tools, planning and buying, commodities, global supplier management, logistics, warehousing. Every day is about communicating, collaborating, organizing, problem solving, cost and environmental management. Manufacturers are looking for talent.

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