Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. My forecast is a lumpy road to 2023 and port-related supply chain disruptions for at least a year. My reasoning?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions from the company’s owned and controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. Set a science-based target by end of 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

In conjunction with the company’s report of disappointing Q2-2023 financial performance , TSMC has elected to push back the start of a planned $40 billion U.S. When semiconductor manufacturing first exited the U.S. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Supply chain due diligence is a critical topic for manufacturers and enterprises in all industries, especially given three major impacts of recent high-profile abuse cases, new due diligence laws and consumer buying trends. .

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Background In early December of 2022, we called Supply Chain Matters reader attention to published reports acknowledging that consumer electronics giant Apple was accelerating actions to source some hardware production outside of China. Reportedly, the current goal is to have upwards of 25 percent of iPhones assembled in India by 2025.

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QAD

MARCH 7, 2023

Tesla unveiled their “Master Plan 3” on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at their investor day. EV vs ICE Tesla’s plan is to scale to produce 20M cars per year by 2030. Compare that to the average price paid for a car in the US of $48,681 and the 58% savings in initial purchase price is a game changer. How Can Tesla Do This?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

We do so in the lens of supply chain management and manufacturing. While such an application might have been effective, and Procter and Gamble might have been pleased, it is not in conformance with the approved manufacturing process instruction specification for the aircraft. That was up from a reported 10 percent in 2013.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

And importantly, The EU’s new series of proposed targets and reforms, contained in its Green Deal Industrial Plan, aims to ensure that at least 40% of the EU’s low-carbon technologies will be made within its borders by 2030. from 2023 to 2030. billion in 2022.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Some events and trends driving the supply chain’s standing back in 2014 remain just as influential in 2023. The emergence of just-in-time manufacturing, other business models, and globalization were among the drivers reshaping the business landscape. Another force for change in 2014 that looms large today is the aging of populations.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

Since its introduction in 2016, the innovative Pratt GTF has been dogged by a series of reliability and manufacturing quality issues. In the specific case of the Airbus A320 neo narrow aisle family, backlogs now extend to the year 2030. Initially, problems centered on metal composition of the engines, complex turbo fans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. Unilever is one of the world’s largest food manufacturers. Oracle has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and to halve their greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2030. That is more than any other sector.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Seasonal Holiday Hiring At Its Lowest Levels Following up on our Supply Chain Matters posting highlighting the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) November 2023 holiday spending forecast , The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription ) that the number of U.S. Delivery of these innovative vans began in July 2022.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Recent reports from the UN state that the world is not on track to reach its goal of zero hunger by 2030. New technologies and management practices will be needed to build resiliency and reliability within a GAVC and Food Security ecosystem of nations, growers, manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers and consumers of all kinds.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re a product developer, manufacturer, or part of an engineering team, you know the excitement, challenge, and profitability that come from transforming an idea into an actual product. billion in 2023. billion by 2030. Everything’s connected—your engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Cited Sources [link].

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Resilinc

AUGUST 1, 2023

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), adopted on June 29, 2023 , will prevent companies from placing commodities linked with deforestation and forest degradation onto the EU market. From June 29, 2023, operators and traders will have 18 months to prepare and abide by these new regulations. The EUDR has three major goals.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I spent time at the conference listening to members’ research needs and, best of all, their willingness to share data so that we can size the total, global, and regional returns market, figure out the average returns volume by type of business (retailer, manufacturer, etc.), We are on track to reduce our carbon emissions 75% by 2030.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 29, 2022

Construction is expected to begin in 2023 with volume production expected by the end of 2025. Honda itself previously announced plans to produce 30 vehicle models by 2030 and is partnering with U.S. The Journal report indicates that the $4.4 based automaker General Motors and Sony in joint development of these models.

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QAD

JULY 18, 2023

Change is coming whether we like it or not, and it’s usually something I welcome in manufacturing. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam Gupta , Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and the host of “The Voice of ERP” series, to discuss this very topic and how the right ERP solution can help manufacturers prepare for tomorrow, today.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- The driver shortage in the US could surpass 160,000 in 2030 and it was estimated to be around 80,000 this 2021. The number of delivery vehicles on the road will increase by 36% between 2019 and 2030 (top 100 cities globally).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

FedEx and UPS enacted higher rate increases for 2023 versus the previous year, which they attributed in part to inflationary pressures. fleet by 2030 and is building infrastructure to support that commitment. percent by 2030. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2023

Tomorrow, 26 April 2023, is international Stop Food Waste Day. ”[3] He continues, “No matter the data source (e.g., The United Nations, US Government, European Parliament, and global business coalitions such as the Consumer Goods Forum, have all set goals to cut food loss and waste in half by 2030.”

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

Investor Event and Master Plan 3 Tesla conducted is annual investor event this week at its Austin, Texas facilities and unveiled “ Master Plan Part 3 ” which aims toward becoming the largest automaker by volume by 2030. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 22, 2019

IoT devices are the front line of this data collection process in manufacturing environments, customer service departments as well as consumer products in people’s homes. Peter Diamandis have predicted that we will have full digital integration between humans and computers by the year 2030.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

TMS adoption is growing rapidly for manufacturers, retailers and logistics service providers (3PLs, 4PLs and 5PLs) — as well as the carriers they partner with. billion by 2030. billion by 2030, reflecting an annual growth rate of 13.2%. Today, the worldwide TMS market is growing at 14.8% annually and is expected to reach $31.18

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

That effect may be multiplied further in 2023 due to China’s recent decision to lift its harsh “Zero covid” isolation and quarantine rules, freeing citizens to travel again to celebrate the “Year of the Rabbit” after years in lockdown. Uber is continuing to look at innovations to stay ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx and Elroy Air have been working together since January 2020 and will continue their collaboration to pursue certifications and begin flight testing in 2023. And new data suggests Mexican suppliers are gaining ground as manufacturers reset their supply chains amid growing global disruptions.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Over the last 20 years, PLM has become increasingly important to manufacturers when it comes to new product development and introduction (NPDI). PLM is also starting to play a critical role in manufacturing companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. The need for sustainability In 2015, the United Nations (U.N.)

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights Airbus and Boeing Q3-2023 commercial aircraft delivery and orders performance along with abilities to meet 2023 production milestones. In the specific case of the Airbus A320 neo narrow aisle family , backlogs now extend to the year 2030.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight announcements being made by global auto manufacturers regarding supply network moves to support domestic and regional EV production and supply network needs. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

According to GEP, the April numbers show that while global demand for raw materials, commodities, and components remains subdued, it is much improved from the trough in December 2022, indicating some stability in the face of consistently high interest rates and a global manufacturing sector under intense pressure.

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Resilinc

MARCH 14, 2023

The White House also released the National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries which roadmaps the future of the industry from 2021 to 2030. Key goals of the blueprint are to improve raw material sourcing, supply domestic processing of lithium, and encourage recycling lithium. From where will the US source materials?

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like According to Gartner, the semiconductor industry grew a staggering 26.3% in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like. At Intel we’re trying to keep pace with this demand from a manufacturing perspective. I’ll give you some examples.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The automotive sector has switched lanes into a new digital world, where the pace of change is also hurtling manufacturers into oncoming traffic in the form of geopolitical, economic and natural crises. This blurring of sub-verticals is expected to culminate in 100% of vehicles being connected by 2030 , according to McKinsey.

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