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Why I Love Supply Chain Management

Logility

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, I went to work in the aerospace manufacturing industry as a test engineer. So off I went to Michigan State. From what I learned about MLM I thought there might be a good fit with my background in project management and engineering. only missing a 4.0

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20 Manufacturing Blogs Every Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Logistics Professional Should Read

GlobalTranz

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center – Another local manufacturing blog with strong content, MMTC works to protect the rights of Michigan manufacturers and keep those in the industry informed. ( @Proudtomfrinmi ).

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Supply Chain Leadership Series VII: Matthew Wallace, CEO, Project DXM

NC State SCRC

Most companies in industries like automotive, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals spend 20–30 percent on research and development (R&D), but in apparel, most companies spend less than 1 percent on R&D. Our industry has lagged behind on how to do things differently. A few days later COVID hit, so we put everything on pause.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 26-31

QAD

These were just a couple of the questions we had the opportunity to delve into on the sidelines of the 2022 Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) Annual Automotive Supplier Conference in Novi, Michigan, and the answers may surprise you.

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Kinexions 2015 Key Themes and How They Relate to the Coming Year

Kinaxis

Jeff DeGraff , the ‘Dean of Innovation’ from the University of Michigan addressed the topic of connecting the dots of innovation as it relates to business and value chain strategy. Unique challenges in B2C Online Retail, Commercial Aerospace, Consumer Product Goods and Automotive industry sectors.

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The Digital Twin is the Next Big Technology Enabler

Requis

They will have profound implications for manufacturing, energy, aerospace, health care, and even urban planning. Much later, in 2002, Michael Grieves of the University of Michigan used the concept of “mirrored systems” for a product lifecycle management course , and coined the term “digital twin” in a 2011 book on the topic.

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

Arabian Aerospace. But within that, it has a very broad scope covering, not just air cargo, but all aviation, aerospace and space news. Lynch is GM at Michigan logistics provider, Rock Solid Business Solutions. based niche site, covering air, sea, rail and road cargo news. Check out their ports handbooks as well.