Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? If you’re a manufacturer, you likely know the answer. See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. According to the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Labor Action Tracker , as of the end of October 2023, there were over 350 labor strikes involving over 490,000 workers.

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Resilinc

APRIL 11, 2023

Overall, EventWatch AI sent alerts for over 15,000 events – pulling data from 104 million news sources across 100 languages and countries. Of these events, nearly 60% impacted Resilinc’s customers and their suppliers which operate across major industries such as automotive, hi-tech, aerospace, and healthcare.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As third-generation CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Jeff oversees sales, marketing, and the company’s industry presence. He is on the board of directors for the National Industrial Transportation League and chairs its Highway Transportation Committee. About Jeff Tucker. Key Takeaways: Breakbulk Americas.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. By the end of 2022, half of all manufacturing supply chains will see the benefits of supply chain resiliency, resulting in a 10% reduction in disruption impact.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Today I’d like to share the interview on ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ at Kinexions. This global manufacturer of surface-cutting tools, with headquarters in western Pennsylvania. This global manufacturer of surface-cutting tools, with headquarters in western Pennsylvania.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2023

In prior Supply Chain Matters commentary , we have highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems was involved in tense labor contract renewal talks with upwards of 6,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

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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. What To Expect In The New Normal- Fostering More Connected Manufacturing And Supply Network Synchronization.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

As a result, when tragedy strikes like an earthquake affecting Japan or flooding rains overwhelming Bangkok, automakers and electronics manufacturers are unable to identify which of the suppliers upstream in their value chain may have been impacted.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 30, 2023

Noted in the Feds April 2023 narrative were significant downward contributions from Euro Area delivery times, Euro Area stocks of purchases, and Korean delivery times. The authors further observed that there was a notable upward contribution from Taiwan stocks of purchases. This recent April data reinforce that U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

Sourcing strategies will focus on risk-free, nearshoring supply base with long term partnership with TCO-competitive suppliers, who value sustainability. . Extensive experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Retail, Heavy Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Oil & Gas.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics. XPO Logistics continues its roll-up strategy with its announced acquisition of New Breed Logistics this week for $615 million. Zipments Acquires Hobson to Become the Leading Same-Day Delivery Provider for Retailers in NYC.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By anticipating these factors, businesses can optimize logistics, mitigate disruptions, and ensure smoother operations. Logistics Management A major prescriptive analytics use case in supply chain management would be that of logistics management. ” 6 Uses Cases Of Prescriptive Analytics In Supply Chain Optimization 1.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Walk into the manufacturing sites of many large companies and you’ll observe a finely tuned inbound logistics operation, with parts and raw materials arriving at the factory for that day’s production requirements. Check out this case study on our manufacturing logistics support for an aerospace company.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2024

The development, initially reported by The Wall Street Journal citing informed sources, involves the interviewing of passengers and crew members who were on-board the aircraft at the time of the incident. Thus, there is likely a long tail involved in the scope. Paid subscription).

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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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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp.,

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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. The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. State of Industries. The processes are largely batch, using data with great latency (orders and purchase orders).

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The drug manufacturer, Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, uses 3D printing to create a more porous pill. 3D printing has gone from a novelty to a serious industry, a predicted $16 billion industry by 2018 according to Canalys as stated in another article from the Guardian. It has become additive manufacturing.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 20, 2016

This morning, I happened upon a video presentation from MPI and Rockwell Automation titled A deeper dive into the industrial internet of things on the Industry Week website. In a 2014 study, 46% of manufacturing executives didn’t know what the internet of things was. So what is the Internet of things?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

First of all, the world is becoming more global, and the ability to manage a diversity of manufacturers and suppliers is a source of competitive advantage. As our interviewee and Procurement guru Wael Safwat put it a few months ago , “it’s no longer the organizations that are competing.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Added Manufacturing Disruption in China. Last week after a series of manufacturing and product design flaws impacted the deliveries of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner wide-body aircraft since 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cleared the way to resume airline deliveries of previously ordered aircraft.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. Aerospace Industry is characterized by high material costs (about 65-80%). Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Shorter product lifecycles, fluid sourcing (a’la Aliababa ) and more transparency means agile supply chains that change often. The Ultimate Logistic and Supply Chain Patent Short List: 3D Printing. ” Today, almost 20% of manufacturers and retailers use 3D printing in some way, shape or form.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

This update provides added developments related to aircraft manufacturer Boeing, and to current U.S. After deliveries were suspended for upwards of two years because of a series of quality and manufacturing process issues, Boeing has plans to ramp production to five per month in late 2023 and to 10 per month in the 2025/2026 timeframe.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 1, 2020

the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced the addition of Eli Schragenheim to its esteemed Board of Advisors. Over the years, Eli’s contributions have transformed the way millions of industrial operations professionals approach the science of management. PALO ALTO, Calif., 1, 2020 /CNW/ — ThroughPut Inc. ,

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

Performance-based logistics in aerospace and defense changed the A&D industry forever. The greatest synergies happen when the supply chain is managed end-to-end as opposed to management as a limited supply chain function focused on logistics and operations. Move at a New Cadence. Instead, it is real-time data.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 27, 2014

Students will learn core processes around initial exploration and assessment of supply chain relationships, establishing metrics/expectations for the relationship, crafting and managing contracts, and sustaining continuous performance improvement in sourcing, logistics and operations.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

Logility and Demand Management, each announced their recognition as a 2021 Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Providers. powers the digital supply chain to enable apparel brand owners and retailers to maximize revenue and profit by accelerating lead times, streamlining product development, and optimizing sourcing and distribution.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Read about all this and more in our roundup of recent logistics industry headlines. . FedEx Severs Contracts with Patton Logistics Amid Contractor Complaints. However, it remains unclear if the sudden decoupling of Patton Logistics from FedEx will affect the mega-shipper’s bottom line.

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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. The automotive industry took an early lead in squeezing suppliers so hard that they created risk in the supply chain by creating instability.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

Footwear is just one example of various industries utilizing 3-D technology. Collaborating with corporate leaders and hearing professionals speak on relevant topics is one way to stay on top of industry trends. That’s the aim of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America annual Sourcing Intelligence Summit.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

Footwear is just one example of various industries utilizing 3-D technology. Collaborating with corporate leaders and hearing professionals speak on relevant topics is one way to stay on top of industry trends. That’s the aim of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America annual Sourcing Intelligence Summit.

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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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