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Boeing’s Potential Sourcing Reversal- Financial or Operational?

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an update on the ongoing production, quality reputation and corporate cultural challenges that surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. The plane maker further announced the creation of a new senior leadership role for overseeing commercial aircraft quality control.

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Is Your Halloween Candy Responsibly Sourced?

SupplyShift

The chocolate industry has responded to these challenges by partnering with global nonprofits to better support farmers and their communities, and in turn ensure the long-term viability of high-quality raw cocoa. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji.

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How EV Manufacturers Can Navigate Supply Chain Complexity

Arena Solutions

Electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to account for 30% of all vehicle sales by 2025 1. DEVELOP THE RIGHT SOURCING STRATEGY. Although EVs are comprised of fewer mechanical parts as compared to traditional ICE vehicles, they incorporate highly sophisticated technology that is much more difficult to source and mass produce.

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4 ways to optimize your supply chain to increase quality and reduce risk

6 River Systems

Quality issues can arise at any point in the supply chain, and unresolved quality issues can be costly — particularly if quality issues aren’t discovered until a product has already reached the market. It’s crucial to implement quality measurement and control processes to identify and address quality issues early.

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Sustainable Transformation is Data Driven – Driving Profitable Supply Chains from Resources to Retailing

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain. Manufacturers’ digital transformation (DX) efforts are typically focused on driving efficiencies, quality, and innovation. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies.

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Is Your Halloween Candy Responsibly Sourced?

SupplyShift

The chocolate industry has responded to these challenges by partnering with global nonprofits to better support farmers and their communities, and in turn ensure the long-term viability of high-quality raw cocoa. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji.

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What manufacturers need to know about IIoT

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

By 2025 there will be 30 – 64 billion devices worldwide. IoT has the potential to generate US$4 – 11 trillion in economic value by 2025. The IIoT market is predicted to reach US$124 billion by 2025, with the discrete manufacturing industry projected to spend $40 billion on platforms, systems, and services.