Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

Judah Levine January 10, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 60% to $2,713/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 176% to $4,391/FEU.

Negotiating Skills 224

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ivalua

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The post Ivalua NOW 2021 Virtual Edition – Procurement Rising – Europe, Middle East, Africa appeared first on Ivalua.

Africa 26

Africa Europe Procurement 26

Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Judah Levine December 28, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 7% to $1,659/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 11% to $1,621/FEU.

Negotiating Skills 194

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Asia Vendor Strategies 194

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 2, 2014

LogiPharma is the ONLY VP-level, end-to-end supply chain event for life science professionals, focusing on strategic and tactical improvements for Europe & the rest of the world. Ryan Viegas, VP Supply Chain & Procurement, Watson Pharmaceuticals, India. Tobi Krige, Head of Distribution, Africa, Addcock South Africa.

Pharmaceutical 87

Pharmaceutical South Africa Africa India 87

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Coming on top of a very difficult and complex existing situation, Covid-19 has put additional pressure on profitability and capital requirements in the banking sector in the European Union and Africa, with drops in revenue in the order of 35-45% and the lowest return on equity since the aftermath of the great crash of 2008.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

Bristlecone has introduced several new fixed-price, fixed-scope offerings for SAP products across supply chain planning, procurement and execution. Procurement Center of Excellence creation for discrete manufacturer. Middle East and North Africa. Ariba-driven procurement transformation for event management entity.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you’re reading this blog in 2021, you know about the increasing importance of sustainability and reduced environmental impact with fires in the western US, excessive flooding in Europe and a recent Canadian heat wave.

Waste Reduction 98

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

One of the more important observations from the March S&P Global report was the following: “ Inflows of new work strengthened from both domestic and export markets, the latter reportedly reflecting better sales to Africa, Asia, Europe and the U.S.” U.S. Manufacturing Growth Shows Signs of Rebound The two followed indices of U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Everything from procurement, to production, to logistics can be improved using artificial intelligence. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), limiting global warming to less than 1.5 ”[4]. What are companies doing? Given a challenge and the right data, cognitive technologies can be adapted to the task.

Sourcing Strategies 113

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Sustainability 113

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

On a regional scale, the bank anticipates that growth among emerging market and developing economies will diverge this year, picking up in East and Central Asia , Pacific as well as Europe while moderating in all other regions, particularly Latin America , Middle East and North Africa countries. percent in 2023, compared to 4.1

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

The Annual meeting of Leading Supply Chain Executives in Europe. Join top supply chain executives from leading companies including John Lewis, Lego, Nokia, British American Tobacco and HP in discussions on omnichannel retail, S&OP, Africa and more. Robert Bloodworth, VP Supply Chain & Procurement, Saltigo. URL: [link].

3PL 79

3PL Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing 79

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Muddassir Ahmed is a Manufacturing Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain leader from international multi-site manufacturing experience in Electrical, Hydraulics and Internet industries. With considerable experience in deploying Continuous Improvement best practices in Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

In sum, globalization clearly amplifies other trends and leads to an increase in complexity, particularly in regions of growth such as Russia, Eastern Europe,India, and Africa. In the United States and Europe, talent shortages are also a function of demographics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

Announced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the plan would link China’s Silk Road Economic Belt Project in Central Asia—which was aimed at connecting with Europe via Central Asia to increase trade between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe—with its Maritime Silk Road stretching from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.

China 73

China Logistics Network Optimization Software Global Logistics 73

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A simple shipment of refrigerated goods from East Africa to Europe can go through nearly 30 people and organizations, with more than 200 different interactions and communications among these parties.”[2]. Gone are the days when procurement and merchant organizations alone competed for market share.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 100

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

It is responsible for the procurement of raw materials and components for the production plants all over the globe and the negotiations with our production cooperations. Before a project begins we go through a calculation phase to cost the logistics processes, packaging and procurement of new parts.

Negotiating Skills 87

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

She has already served in an international procurement management program with Volkswagen and built a procurement department from scratch with Porsche Design. She is now part of J&J's capital, construction and facilities services global procurement team for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Media Image.

Supply Chain Design Software 69

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EcoVadis

JUNE 25, 2018

million tons) and Western Africa (2.4 There has also been a marked increase in palm oil production in other parts of the world, namely South and Central America (3.4 million tons), Thailand (1.8 million tons). From 1993 to 2013, over 300,000 km 2 of forest was cleared in the Brazilian Amazon.

Sustainability 61

Sustainability Resource Reduction Brazil Indonesia 61

Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

In sum, globalization clearly amplifies other trends and leads to an increase in complexity, particularly in regions of growth such as Russia, Eastern Europe, India, and Africa. In the United States and Europe, talent shortages are also a function of demographics. 5. Talent shortfalls. 9. New technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings 60

EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards. The commitment to sustainable procurement extends to ensuring suppliers follow sustainable practices. In the U.K.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 60

Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The best performing region is Western Europe with an average score of 66. The worst performing regions are Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 34). Syria, South Sudan and Somalia rank lowest with scores of 14, 12 and 9 respectively. Equatorial Guinea. Media Type.

Guinea-Bissau 77

Guinea-Bissau Guinea Syria Equatorial Guinea 77

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

This is to avoid more costly routes such as the Panama Canal or taking the long haul around the tip of Africa or South America. The shipping route to the USA and the route to Europe are now the most lucrative routes and consequently have the most ships allocated to them. Shipping challenges.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 105

Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Judah Levine December 13, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $1,603/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) climbed 18% to $1,466/FEU.

Negotiating Skills 227

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 227

Enterra Insights

MAY 7, 2018

. … A simple shipment of refrigerated goods from East Africa to Europe can go through nearly 30 people and organizations, with more than 200 different interactions and communications among these parties.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Network Software 100

American Global Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2023

This simplifies procurement, implementation, use, and maintenance. For example, China's Belt and Road Initiative is a massive infrastructure project that aims to connect Asia, Europe, and Africa through a network of roads, railways, ports, and airports.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Transportation Sourcing Strategies Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

As Simon Gale, Executive Vice President at supply chain procurement services firm Proxima, and others have come to observe : “ The reality of global supply chains is that onshoring to the point of self-sufficiency is not possible, hence a complex web of stimulating investments and strategic supply chain partnerships. ”

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Material Savings Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies 52

Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Suez Canal is the shortest route for container traffic from Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe, and is also used for some volumes from the Far East or Southern Asia to North America. Europe and Mediterranean volumes with these carriers as well. What to expect from shipping in the Suez Canal & Red Sea? Asia – N.

Freight 250

Freight Negotiating Skills Yemen 250

Resilinc

JULY 25, 2023

Sidney has over three decades of global direct and indirect procurement and supplier management experience. As Head of Procurement at Harman International to VP of Global Supply Chain Management at Aptiv, we learned about this supply chain thought leader’s extensive experience in the world of supply chain and procurement.

Supply Chain Strategy 62

Supply Chain Strategy Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Expense Reduction 62

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Latest Developments As a result of the continued attacks, major container shipping lines continue in re-routing ships around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to reach European and added destinations. Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group indicated that the rerouting of ships around Africa is leading to imbalances in container capacity.

Shipping 52

Shipping Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 52

Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

There are currently mines in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America at the feasibility study stage (the final stage of pre-production, that determines whether to develop a mine), with some –– such as the Nolans Bore mine in Australia –– set to be operational within the next three years.

Modeling Software 56

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 56

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Teams have vivid memories of the grounding accident of the mega container ship Ever Given as this ship was attempting to transit the Suez Canal toward Europe. As expected, shipping rates are now rising on Asia to Europe routing, reportedly up 62 percent since the end of November.

Global 52

Global Panama Asia 52

NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2017

It is $4T-8T undertaking, that will include Free Trade Agreements, involving a modern version of the Chinese “Silk Road”, going from China through Western Asia, the Middle East, and linking their their maritime network, SE Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. This is a development that we all need to be more aware of.

Price Reduction 0

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Although the company has not disclosed details, it is believed to be having trouble procuring parts for Bluetooth wireless communications components used in the controllers and main units as well as analog chips for controlling currents. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain. This is not normal.

Negotiating Skills 204

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

A simple example is that of a cold chain using blockchain within the supply chain to hold a transport node accountable for mishandling: Tracking provenance, traceability, and historical procurement for materials, assets, and products as they move downstream to retailer with blockchain finality.

Supply and Demand 196

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 196

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

None the less, Maersk , along with three other container lines have made the decision to temporarily discontinue Red Sea transits and again seek transits around Africa by the Cape of Good Hope , added days to shipment and estimated arrival times.

Shipping 52

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