PUMA Commits to Sourcing Leather from Deforestation-Free Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 12, 2023
PUMA announced July 6 it is aiming to source all of its bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or sooner.
Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2022
Supply chain sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly.
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My Lessons in Interviewing Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 21, 2022
In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.
The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 5, 2021
Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability.
3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation
ivalua
MAY 30, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.
3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S.
Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency
Logility
JUNE 30, 2022
Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages.
Announcing the Supply Chains to Admire for 2019
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 22, 2019
I feel that topic of supply chain management is analogous to the downward cycle of the news channels. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence? I analyze supply chain management. The broader the definition of end-to-end strategy and the alignment of supply chain processes drives value.
Climate Change: Yet Another Source of Global Supply Chain Risk and Disruption
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Supply Chain Disruption. In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Unfortunately, what we’re seeing in China may be only the beginning of a new era of supply chain disruption driven by climate change. In the U.S.
Swedish Steel Manufacturer Selects Ivalua to Further Optimize Procurement Efficiency and Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
ivalua
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. Global Media Contact.
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Supply Chain Diagnostic: A Four-Step Process
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 7, 2019
Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? When a company contacts me to help them with their supply chain, the pain is usually a gap in customer service. To complete a supply chain diagnostic, I take these four steps: Step One. ” Or alternatively, “Is there data that could be sourced to help?”
3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Sustainability on the agenda.
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Happy Labor Day! Insights on Building Supply Chain Talent
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
So, with labor day approaching, I am penning a blog on supply chain talent. Labor day also signals the end of summer, and for many supply chain leaders the beginning of 2017 strategy discussions and intense S&OP debates to finalize Q3 and Q4 planning. Figure 1: Supply Chain Talent Shortage. I was wrong.
To Move Forward, We Need to be Clear on What We Are Automating
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
For the past six years, I have spent my labor day weekend preparing for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. The event is designed to Imagine Supply Chain 2030. For the event, I also invite the Supply Chains to Admire award winners to present their story and give the winners awards. The reason?
DELMIA Communities Week in Review for October 25
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 29, 2021
The Supply Chain Director of 2030. Looking to the future, supply chain leaders will continue to be challenged. Supported by the right technologies and company mindset, your 2030 supply chain director will be able to help you develop a resilient, future-proof supply chain.
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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. In addition to the ever-changing marketing landscape, the supply chain often fails. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.
The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Green Air Target of 2030 I recently did some research on the state of Airlines. There forecast shows that global emissions from the Airline sector should hopefully peak in 2030. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.
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Zero Waste Supply Chain Management in Food Industry with AI
ThroughPut
MARCH 30, 2021
Making Zero Waste Supply Chain A Possibility in the Food Industry with AI. According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 From production and processing to retail, systematic changes must be put in place in food supply chain management to help utilize resources more efficiently.
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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030
Arkieva
AUGUST 8, 2016
This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Supply Chain News. Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Source: Commerce Dept.
Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule edition follow-up relative to updating our readers to prior industry supply chain management developments that we have shared on this blog. based automakers Ford Motor , General Motors and Stellantis , that the implications would ripple across the industry.
INTERPHEX 2023: Finding Contract Pharma & BioPharma Manufacturing & Supply Chain Efficiencies
QAD
APRIL 13, 2023
While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. million and cost the economy $1 trillion in 2030 alone.
Coming soon to a supply chain near you: 8 big digital disruptors
Kinaxis
JULY 19, 2017
In reality, all this emerging tech, whether it’s turning your world upside down or not, is having a very real impact on how businesses manage their supply chains. He outlined eight emerging technologies that are most likely to drive dramatic changes across the CPG supply chain. Connected home. IoT at retail.
Head Scratcher
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 25, 2019
Respectfully, he opened the dialogue asking, “ Lora why are you writing a book on supply chain management? ” He continued to share stories of implementations in marketing departments at consumer products companies, and asked, “Isn’t this far more interesting than supply chain? This is telling.
Supply Chain Matters COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule Update- October 25 2022
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of prior supply chain management developments we have shared with readers. Trillion by 2030. . supply chain congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic has effectively disappeared.”
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Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 25, 2021
As a guest writer for Forbes, public relations firms constantly pepper me with requests to speak to technologists boasting of having answers to improve supply chain resilience. I strongly believe that historical supply chain practices are not the answer. They need to evolve to help today’s supply chain business leader.
From the Barley in the Fields, to the Beer in Our Hands: Carlsberg’s Sustainability Journey
BlueYonder
APRIL 9, 2024
Nearly all strategies put forward by organizations, including Carlsberg, come with a 2030 or 2040 asterisk. Should you be curious to hear directly from Carlsberg and Tomas Tomasson, Service Owner Logistics and Transportation | IIT WE Supply Chain, please watch the webinar “Connecting the Dots for an Intelligent and Sustainable Supply Chain.”
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S&OP: Can You Make Decisions at the Speed of Business?
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 18, 2019
Excel–while widely used for planning–is not equal to the challenge of modeling complex supply chains. Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy. Driving supply chain excellence is a balancing act. Companies making progress are clear on the definition of supply chain strategy. The reason?
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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 12, 2022
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.
The Future of xP&A and Supply Chain Planning – Part 2
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 29, 2023
In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of xP&A and supply chain planning. It must be able to read multiple data sources and dynamically update those sources if required.
If Only There Were More Choices
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 15, 2017
The supply chain technology market is in transition. Many of the clients I work with are nervous about SAP APO’s transition and the evolution of SAP’s supply chain planning solutions. In contrast, there is focused refinement of supply chain technologies on the plateau of productivity.
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What it Takes to Find Your Supply Chain Director of 2030
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The supply chain is the heart of an organization’s operations. The vulnerabilities in global supply chains revealed during the pandemic proved to be a wake-up call for companies and industry at large. This begins with preparing future talent for supply chain management.
Unpacking Supply Chain Traceability: A Comprehensive Guide
RFgen
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In today’s global economy, businesses face increasing pressure to ensure transparency and accountability in their supply chains. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to supply chain traceability, including its importance, benefits, challenges, and how it works. This is where traceability comes in.
COP26: 5Zs that changed the world
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Even with all new Glasgow pledges for 2030, we will emit roughly twice as much in 2030 as required for 1.5 Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network.
10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022
Unleashed
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. Fact : The global autonomous warehouse robotics market is expected to nearly double in size by 2025 , reaching US$27.2
Improving Sustainability Within Your Supply Chain
Synovos
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Improving Sustainability Within Your Supply Chain You don’t have to do it all alone, says a senior director of procurement. Here Parke shares advice for improving sustainability within your supply chain and the role that RS can play in supporting this process – but first he shares more about what is driving this shift.
Engine Reliability and Supply Surfaces for Commercial Aircraft Supply Chains
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 9, 2023
Last week’s announced recall of in-service Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines is likely to have yet another impact for commercial aircraft industry supply chain efforts to ramp-up monthly production. In the specific case of the Airbus A320 neo narrow aisle family, backlogs now extend to the year 2030.
Two Automakers Make Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Executive Leadership Changes
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 31, 2022
Supply Chain Matters readers are well aware that the looking glass for an organization’s overall supply chain performance is intense right now, especially when C-Suite executives feel the heat from investors and board rooms. Rivian Automotive. This facility is being geared to produce upwards of 150,000 vehicles annually.
Climate Change is Also Changing the Consumer Packaged Goods Sector
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 30, 2023
A report released in June 2022 by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and EY identified five actions consumer packaged goods companies could take to help reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the UN’s 2030 deadline.[4] Those actions include: • Partnering for success. .” ” • Bringing the consumer on the journey.
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Supply chains are a leading cause of GHG emissions, here’s what some corporations are doing about it
Resilinc
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
So why should supply chain professionals be paying attention to COP26 amidst all the other challenges they are tackling? But a growing body of research shows that Scope 3 GHG emissions, especially from supply chains, account for the largest proportion of corporate GHG emissions. times higher than direct emissions.
Tackling the Unknown: Trying to Figure Out New Forms of Analytics
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 20, 2016
The new world of supply chain analytics is my current research project. The possibilities of data variety and velocity to improve supply chain management excite me. There is a great need for improved supply chain analytics. There are new capabilities, but how do they fit into supply chain architectures?
The Coffee Pot Conversation That Will Not Happen
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 7, 2021
Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches. John and I held differing beliefs.
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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. Source: Descartes Datamyne. Theme 4: Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains.
Go Horizontal!
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 21, 2016
Functional silos define today’s supply chain organization. I cut my teeth on early forms of supply chain planning. Like me, the traditio nal supply chain leader, grew-up believing in functional excellence and inside-out processes. This is also true of many of the organizations within supply chain.
Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018
Material Handling & Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2018
We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.
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