Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

This is especially the case among certain global automotive companies dealing with a host of supply chain disruption and ongoing semiconductor device shortages. 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.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Analysts at NielsenIQ observe, “Positive consumer sentiment toward sustainability has been growing for more than a decade, but the impact of purchasing preferences has yet to inspire a green revolution within the retail industry. Two rapidly emerging drivers of change — governance and cost — are about to change all that.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world. 294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) My desire was to make the rankings of the Top 25 supply chain report data-driven based on balance sheet results. I wanted to help companies drive step-changes in performance. My argument centered on the observation that as new technologies evolved, companies did a lift and shift.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With reports of retail layoffs and overstaffing at companies (such as Walmart and Amazon) to cover Omicron-related staffing shortages, it would appear the shortage of workers may be abating. As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 Source: Bloomberg.com.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . The company issued this statement at the time: “We explicitly prohibit child labour in our operations and have been working relentlessly to take a stand against this.” found that consumers would stop purchasing brands with ethics issues.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The article demystifies the complexities of scope 3 emissions reporting, offering key tips to stay ahead of regulatory changes and satisfy stakeholder demands. However, these required scope 1 emissions only measure what each company emits directly, and don’t take entire supply chains into consideration. In 2010, the U.S.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Initially these protocols focused on the sources of GHG emissions that were the easiest to track: Scope 1 direct emissions from company facilities and vehicles; and Scope 2 indirect emissions from the electricity or other energy a company purchases for use in its operations.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Companies are beginning to understand the negative impacts climate change can wreak on their business. As Marquis notes, “Those companies that demonstrate a care for workers, the environment and the communities they serve are becoming top choices for young Americans especially. What are companies doing? ”[4].

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. Normally the only winner in a technology acquisition is the original venture capitalists of the company being acquired. I think that it is too early to tell.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Many companies within aerospace and defense , electric vehicle (EV) technology , medical devices , biotechnology , and clean tech sectors are seeing lucrative business opportunities to compete in the market. billion by 2030. Christine said, “I have used internal audits as the baseline to improve our overall business metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Source: Descartes Datamyne. 2023 call: Consumers will focus on home delivery performance and retailers will focus on home delivery cost reduction or recovery. Figure 1: U.S. Somewhat nailed it.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices. Offering multiple fulfilment choices allows companies to cater to diverse customer preferences.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 29, 2023

It requires planning highly integrated with other business functions, a transformation of analytics , and a business partner culture, which combined lead to the requirement for modern FP&A skills in the workforce. It must be able to read multiple data sources and dynamically update those sources if required.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As a result, despite all the conferences on the topic, modeling efforts, and media coverage, neither companies nor governments can take the decisive actions called for by sustainability advocates (in the book, I argued for technological solutions, first and foremost, nuclear power).

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Just as the Internet spurred connectivity, B2B processes, and new business models, I am trying to stimulate the discussions and business models to redefine B2B. Stuck today, companies struggle to drive improvement. Could we use Open Source Hadoop to process transactions across all networks with powerful in-memory processing?

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater Every day it seems as if one company or another is touting they’ve just released the next big thing—that new device that will change your life. In the way that Uber has transformed passenger transportation, similar companies are doing the same thing for product and package delivery. Crowdsourced delivery.

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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 and is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

The National COSH defines the Dirty Dozen as the companies that “needlessly expose workers to preventable hazards, leading to preventable illnesses, injuries and fatalities.” fleet by 2030 and is building infrastructure to support that commitment. percent by 2030. households each year, a new report has found. million U.S.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

The eCommerce boom is expected to increase the number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road by 36% and increase greenhouse gas emissions by 30% overall by 2030. Businesses are starting to take notice and more importantly, consumers are starting to notice and carefully consider the environmental impact of their online purchases.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

The eCommerce boom is expected to increase the number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road by 36% and increase greenhouse gas emissions by 30% overall by 2030. A report by Oceana estimates that we could circle the world 500 times with just the protective plastic pillows Amazon shipped out in their packages in 2019.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The company is a B2B Supply Chain Operating Network supporting the automotive and aerospace industries. Sadly, I find each to have a limited view of supply chain analytics. The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. Companies are more dependent on third-party relationships.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Without a holistic vision and strategy, technologies purchased to enhance one city system might not be compatible with technology utilized to enhance other urban systems. “According to ABI Research, cities are expected to save $280 billion by 2030 for more efficient urban planning via digital twins.”[4]. ”[4].

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

. “Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said. And now, as the company continues to look at ways to cut costs, it has instituted a new fee for some returns when using a UPS Store.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Electric automaker Tesla reported Q3-2023 financial performance this week and to state the obvious, the results were not well received by investors. They further added to growing concerns that consumers have moderated on their desires to purchase an all-electric vehicle. percent operating margin in the latest quarter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

In this post my goal is to help companies build outside-in processes through a clearer definition. It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. The gaps in supply chain visibility as shown in Figure 1, are problematic for most companies. Reflection.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

"Leadership on environmental issues, shown by a recent ranking of companies based on environmental policies, goes "hand in hand with being a successful and profitable business,” says CDP which curates the list. CDP's rankings score the thousands of companies which disclose to the organization on their environmental action.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over, but we hope the energy to define Supply Chain 2030 is just beginning. As companies prepare for Supply Chain 2030, we think that it is time to rethink the basics. As companies prepare for Supply Chain 2030, we think that it is time to rethink the basics.

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SupplyShift

MAY 14, 2021

To achieve the Paris Agreement’s envisioned limitation, countries and leaders worldwide must strive towards reducing emissions by approximately 45% by 2030 from 2010 levels. Scope 2 Scope 2 covers indirect emissions generated by purchased energy—for example, cooling systems, electricity, heating, and steam.

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SupplyShift

MAY 14, 2021

To achieve the Paris Agreement’s envisioned limitation, countries and leaders worldwide must strive towards reducing emissions by approximately 45% by 2030 from 2010 levels. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources—for example, fuel combustion, company vehicles, and fugitive emissions.

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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.- As the majority of customers want fast and free shipping, companies are finding it difficult to plan the most expensive and time-consuming part of the delivery process. More Focus on Last-Mile Delivery. But things have changed today.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It’s no secret that oil companies are having a rough time right now. Despite the persistance of some strong fundamentals , 2020 may signal the true turning point in the shift to renewable sources for energy companies. ” Other sources agree. That’s a strong claim, and many will be skeptical.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The idea for the company took shape amidst the initial COVID lockdown, as its founders witnessed the remarkable reduction in noise and pollution within their city. Driven by a vision for a cleaner future, Electra's hardworking team aims to deploy an impressive network of 1,000 ultra-fast charging stations by 2030.

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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. 75% of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruption ( Accenture ). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 23, 2012

The acquisition will combine Ariba’s successful buyer-seller collaboration network with SAP’s broad customer base and deep business process expertise to create new models for business-to-business collaboration in the cloud. SAP and Ariba will facilitate collaborative commerce within and between companies of all sizes.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The subject came up at a conference I attended where the theme was the supply chain of 2030. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Skynet” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. Photo licensed through Shutterstock.

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