Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

The Announcement Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Airbus announced plans t o double the production of the company’s final assembly production capabilities within China. Reportedly, plans call for the second assembly line to be operational by the second half of 2025. With trade tensions among the U.S. All rights reserved.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

SAP APO is sunsetting in 2025. In our previous blog , we outlined the reality that APO users are missing out on significant strategic and competitive advantages because of their continuing reliance on outdated, on-premise technologies to do supply chain planning.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

percent was down considerably from 16 percent reported in the year-earlier quarter, and a reflection of the ongoing strategy of lowering sticker prices on existing models. The Wall Street consensus reflected was that 2024 will likely be a challenging year for Tesla , 2025 will not be as rosy as well. Automotive Q4 gross profit was $14.4

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

advanced chip fabrication complex in Arizona until 2025, a year later than previously planned. When semiconductor manufacturing first exited the U.S. Similar challenges are now evident as regionalization or near shoring strategies take hold. from Taiwan to assist in facility planning and layout. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The ability to ramp up and sustain manufacturing output is a further challenge in order to generate needed cash to sustain operations. In March of 2023, Supply Chain Matters highlighted a report indicating a manufacturing reorganization with Rivian. Net loss was reported as $2.8 billion in 2023 compared with a $2.6 All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an update on the ongoing production, quality reputation and corporate cultural challenges that surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Our commentary reiterated that over the last three years there were reports indicating that Apple was instructing its contract manufacturers to begin evaluating and seeking out new hardware sourcing outside of China , specifically India and Vietnam , with the former garnering the most attention. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. There were plans to have 12 GTF engine overhaul shops globally and add an additional seven by 2025. All rights reserved.

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QAD

AUGUST 30, 2022

The catalyst has been more on Electrification where, despite the many warnings, few existing Tier 1s and OEMs had the risk appetite before COVID to invest reasonably and timely without sacrificing their current cash cows and strategy. The post EV Startups: Growing with the Shift to ACES appeared first on QAD Blog.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

These are extraordinary times with heightened disruptions for many manufacturers around the globe. Increasingly, we hear a similar emphasis from our customers where manufacturers are placing more importance on supply chain connectivity, agility and collaboration. But change of this magnitude also provides opportunities.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Technology has become the equalizer, trampling once unique selling propositions and strategies, as customers wield great power among retailers, distributors and manufacturers alike. They are defining strategies congruent with their purpose and targeted outcomes. This has engulfed every stakeholder in business.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. Amazon understands the value of an easy-to-use reverse logistics strategy. Amazon’s unsurpassed capability in logistics has stimulated a barbell effect among manufacturers and retailers.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

He writes a weekly blog on Linked In which I follow religiously. Here again, my prior blog notes how much inventory we have in supply chains today – and how certain parties are pushing back their excessive demand forecasts, and punishing their suppliers. But that doesn’t mean we will stop having shortages of critical materials.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

billion by 2025.” Those figures are high enough that they can’t be ignored by grocers — which is why grocers continue to experiment with their omnichannel strategies. 5] Nina Firgo, “ Innovations in E-grocery ,” KNAPP Blog, 18 August 2022. [6] The company pegs the U.S. market at $122.39

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is “The Internet of Things” Impact on Manufacturing & Logistics?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

However, the report indicates that the introduction could slip into 2025. The reporting indicates that it is unclear as to whether Apple will elect to have and existing display supplier undertake volume manufacturing efforts or whether that would fall under one of the company’s contract manufacturing suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In prior Supply Chain Matters updates, we have called reader attention to General Motors efforts to lock-in supply needs up to 2025 , battery designer and supplier Panasonic’s announce ment for an augmented U.S. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Cognira

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Throughout this blog, discover what green retailing is, why retailers should adopt this strategy, and the positive impact advanced technology can have on sustainable strategies. How Green Retail Strategies can Involve the Entire Retail Chain. Green retail strategies aren’t limited to just packaging and distribution.

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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. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The Journal report indicates that the $4.4 Honda itself previously announced plans to produce 30 vehicle models by 2030 and is partnering with U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. can spur added interest in battery manufacturing circular networks. or by free-trade agreement partners. All rights reserved.

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IQMS

JULY 22, 2019

between 2017 and 2025 with the global market reaching $4.6B by the end of 2025. . Warehouse Inventory Management Software is seeing increased adoption as manufacturers expand globally through mergers, acquisitions, and regionally-focused manufacturing strategies.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. An added challenge has been the ramp-up of new manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas and Berlin Germany. Volkswagen. electric vehicle batteries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor. Reassess strategy. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Challenges to using data.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In this blog, we dive into Resilinc’s exclusive supply chain data to uncover the top five disruptions to high-tech and semiconductors in 2023. Learn more about how M&As can cause disruptions in our blog: How Do Mergers and Acquisitions Impact Supply Chains? What were the causes behind these disruptions?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. remains unclear.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Considering the exposed vulnerabilities of the supply chain strategies during the pandemic, the logical progression for these companies is to take advantage of digitization to a greater extent in the post-coronavirus-world. Manufacturers with a global supply chain network took the brunt of suspended operations during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At the conference I encouraged the attendees to network with each other, to build a guiding coalition, to redesign supply chain processes for the Supply Chain of 2025. However, the period of 2020-2025 will build on a confluence of disruptive digital technologies. Step 2: Define the Moments of Truth and Build Test and Learn Strategies.

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ThroughPut

MAY 14, 2024

Systems like the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) have been producing operational data for decades. In this blog, we aim to dispel the prevalent myths surrounding the use of industrial data in supply chains that might be stopping you from investing in AI or deriving value from it. Did You Know?

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In India, the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) is set to encourage domestic EV manufacturing—and this is just a glimpse of the latest policies worldwide. As the demand for lithium grows, experts anticipate that a worldwide lithium shortage could happen as soon as 2025 as supply struggles to keep up.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

The new AI revolution presents a great opportunity for manufacturers to retain their staff and attract younger employees by providing new skills for the future world of business where the role of AI will play a greater part. The impact of AI on manufacturing is that the skills used will be more advanced.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 27, 2015

Lora Cecere : As you look at the supply chain of the future what do you think it looks like in 2020 and 2025? When you say supply chain of the future I am glad you include 2025 because 2020 is not that far anymore. The post The Emergence of Global Markets with Regional Characteristics appeared first on Arkieva Blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2022

The COVID 19 restrictions impacting areas of China ’s largest cities and manufacturing regions continue and have extended into their fifth week. The manufacturing areas most impacted currently include areas around Shanghai , Jiangsu and Jilin provinces. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2022

Thus far, over $13 billion has been raised from an initial public offering, with corporate strategy aiming to focus on acquiring adequate manufacturing capacity and demonstrating capability and actual delivery of designed vehicles to the market in order to garner a mover advantage among EV market competitors. Bob Ferrari. .

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

According to Susan Reda ( @Susan_Reda ), Vice President for Education Strategy at the National Retail Federation, “The U.S. This constant consumer tension should be enough to motivate retailers to adopt and master omnichannel strategies. Last year was particularly difficult in light of lockdowns spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management. Sustainability. Think of the brand Tom’s shoes.

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