Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

In this industry specific Supply Chain Matters commentary , we provide perspectives on aerospace and commercial aircraft producer Boeing ’s added challenge in 2024, that being on the labor relations front. These negotiations pale in comparison to those conducted in 2023 among automotive and other industries.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. The automotive industries–with the poorest capabilities to plan and manage suppliers–will suffer the most. The question of near-shoring or reshoring is really a question for labor-intensive industries like apparel.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Learn more about the most significant extreme weather and climate-related risks procurement professionals should pay attention to in 2024: How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024? So far in 2024, Resilinc has tracked 198 extreme weather events, 65 flood events, 29 hurricane/typhoon events, and 11 tornado events.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This announcement is noted as again taking an extended industry lead from rival Boeing. Extending An Industry Lead Business and investment media have observed that with this week’s announcement, Airbus is making a further effort to increase the competitive gap with Boeing.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But the risk of war is already impacting supply chains, and an invasion of Ukraine by Russia would trigger extensive and enduring disruptions which supply chain and procurement managers should assess and prepare for. Energy shortages in Chinese provinces that import Russian natural gas would worsen.

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ivalua

JUNE 7, 2021

With businesses’ focus shifting from damage control to restoring growth, innovative CPOs are encouraging their procurement teams to prioritise supplier innovation and revenue growth opportunities. . Procurement’s role and status have been on an upward trajectory for many years, accelerating during the Covid-19 crisis.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

The problem has been compounded in recent years as many of the world’s high tech, automotive, aerospace and consumer products leaders have outsourced design, assembly, logistics and sourcing activities to Tier 1 suppliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Today, over 90% of companies have deployed ERP and APS, but as shown in Table 1, inventory levels have grown not decreased in over 80% of industries studied. The largest increase is in Aerospace and Defense (A&D). Days of Inventory by Industry Across Years. PFEP optimizes the policies that define how to procure each part.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

Manufacturing software Each type of manufacturing software has different characteristics and functionalities that are suited to some types of business and some industries more than others. These include inventory management, supply chain operations, procurement, project management, financial management, risk management and compliance.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 28, 2013

2) Procurement Maturity Model. There are lots and lots of procurement professionals who cant really break away from "buy cheapest things" mindset. Handfield and Straight provided a very useful maturity model for procurement function as below, Procurement Maturity Model. Lean Maturity Model. 5) S&OP Maturity Model.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. Notice the patterns, the industries of specific interest and the implications being drawn. Auto Industry Semiconductor Shortages- The Challenge Of Supply Resiliency And Risk Mitigation. October 8, 2021.

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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. Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

Federal Reserve to initiate heightened interest rates in the coming months, and the implications to industry supply chains. Industry Supply Chain Implications. Typically, in time of recession and economic downturns, procurement leaders turn to suppliers to seek added cost reductions in direct and indirect materials. 75 percent.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. Automotive is a perfect example of what not to do in building supply chain value. It was one of the issues of American automotive companies’ demise.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 6, 2013

I do not think that this will happen through the repurposing of indirect procurement networks (e.g., Instead, I think that this will happen through the evolution of industry-specific business networks. SAP’s redefinition of Ariba). What is old is new again. I describe this in the post Emperor’s New Clothes.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Bristlecone’s supply chain, procurement and analytics solutions help businesses achieve true antifragility, empowering them with the ability to forecast accurately, maximize savings, ensure positive customer experiences and improve overall corporate health. Bristlecone is part of the USD $20.7 billion Mahindra Group. About Tradeshift.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

It demands an in-depth understanding of every stage of the supply chain, from the initial procurement of raw materials to the delivery of the final product. Companies of all sizes across various industries use JIT Inventory Management. What Kind of Companies Use Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As noted in our recent Supply Chain Matters update , FAA Administrator Mike Whittaker has indicated in industry media interviews that: “ We’re (FAA) shifting from more than an audit approach to a direct inspection approach.” Some industry experts point to such facilities as “ the hidden factories.”

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ThroughPut

MARCH 23, 2020

I have spent over a decade – defining and driving supply chain operations in enterprise retail and industrial setups, including Walmart , Tesla , and ThroughPut.This experience has enabled me to witness, direct, and deeply understand the supply chain nuances when customer demands are chaotic with finite resources and capacity.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 23, 2020

I have spent over a decade – defining and driving supply chain operations in enterprise retail and industrial setups, including Walmart , Tesla , and ThroughPut.This experience has enabled me to witness, direct, and deeply understand the supply chain nuances when customer demands are chaotic with finite resources and capacity.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 30, 2023

In the regulation-heavy world of the aviation, space, and defense (AS&D) industry, adherence to quality management system (QMS) standards is a necessity. This applies not only to suppliers and manufacturers, but also to service providers throughout the aerospace supply chain. What are AS9100 Standards in Aerospace Logistics?

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. Part of Peerless Media’s impressive stable of industry magazines, including Supply Chain Management Review, Modern Materials Handling and Material Handling Product News. Since 1974 with industry-leading expertise in, well, American shipping. wsjlogistics.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Healthcare.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

Fires have seriously impacted the wine industry in the US, Australia and elsewhere. And, among numerous examples of competitive disruption, new product strategies, such as White Claw’s 2019 upswing impacting the beer industry , are similarly noteworthy examples of frequently observed disruptions limited to particular markets.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Healthcare.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In October of 2021, we highlighted for readers indications from the CEO of Airbus that the subsequent 12 to 18 months will be the most difficult part of what this aircraft manufacturer would have to achieve to really recover from the Covid 19 impacts on airline travel and on the aerospace industry as whole. Even in good times.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. A decrease in the compliance rate results in an increase in indirect procurement or maverick spending.

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2021

At a recent roundtable with The Manufacturer magazine, the benefits of cross functional collaboration for procurement was raised as a discussion point for the session. . One of the most interesting suggestions is that a procurement team should take a service mindset when working with the budget holders within the organisation.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 21, 2013

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Healthcare.

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