Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. When you think about the product lifecycle from cradle-to-cradle through the moments of truth of purchase, usage, and disposal, what are the opportunities to improve corporate social responsibility? Bio-engineering?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

Meet the experts Nicki Hawkins – Cost Accountant & Head of Purchasing – Ribeye Boats , premium leisure boats in Dartmouth, Devon. Impact on disposable income and household budgets will inevitably [affect] the purchase of luxury goods for the regular household,” James Trevelyan of Circle One Surf Co.

Forecasting 96

Forecasting Supply and Demand Modeling Forecasting Software 96

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Consumers are the biggest source of food waste in developed countries as they discard at least 20-30% of what they purchase. And problems in harvesting, quality standards, storage, shipping costs, and handling all create food waste. Everyone in Supply Chain has experienced being asked to improve some metric by 25% or more.

Waste Reduction 75

Waste Reduction Food Supply Chain Planning Software Video 75

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Revenue: $14.2

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

According to Reuters Africa, Nestle began its coffee operations in South Sudan back in 2011 after the region split from Sudan due to strife relating to oil disputes and ethnic divides. million into procuring resources from South Sudan and training coffee farmers. Nestle made efforts to repair the war-torn area, investing $2.5

Congo 52

Congo Sudan Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

According to Reuters Africa, Nestle began its coffee operations in South Sudan back in 2011 after the region split from Sudan due to strife relating to oil disputes and ethnic divides. million into procuring resources from South Sudan and training coffee farmers. Nestle made efforts to repair the war-torn area, investing $2.5

Congo 52

Congo Sudan Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output and corresponding activity levels, but the gains were mostly in developing and lower-cost regions. increased 1.1

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 52

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Curtis Feeny has invested in enterprise software for 19 years with a focus on data analytics. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. Where and how do I get started with using technology capabilities like AI, real time analytics etc. project?

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software San Francisco Supply Chain Network Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

Unseasonably cold weather in Spain slowed down the growing of peppers, leading to Morrisons limiting purchases to two per customer. Supermarkets were forced to ration a range of fruit and vegetables earlier this year due to poor weather in Europe and Africa leading to shortages. households each year, a new report has found.

Material Savings 273

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 273

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Curtis Feeny : Managing Director at Voyager Capital Curtis Feeny has invested in enterprise software for 19 years with a focus on data analytics. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. Curtis was appointed by President George W. billion to $9 billion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software San Francisco Supply Chain Network Software 40

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. Mobile apps: Pulling these reports several times a day can be tedious and leads to performance not being monitored in real-time. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. ScienceSoft. Benjamin Meskin.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Purchasing and supplier management. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help.

KPI 96

KPI Guinea-Bissau Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea 96

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

We recall the Conflict Mineral legislation that discouraged the use of child labor in nine countries in Africa. Multiple regional locations increase the complexity when planning global purchases or the delivery of those materials to each of the new various nodes. In the world of supply chain operations, complexity equals costs.

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Material Savings 132

QAD

JULY 7, 2022

In April 2022, allegations arose claiming children as young as 10 in Ghana , West Africa were harvesting cocoa beans for food industry giant Mondel?z Consumers are increasingly expressing interest in ethical sourcing and environmental impacts related to the products they purchase. z International, which owns Cadbury.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Analytics 98

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 24, 2019

Our study, funded by the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies, explored how this is likely just the tip of the iceberg, as counterfeiting is pervading multiple sectors. Brands will often respond that “you purchased this product through an unauthorized distributor, and it is not our product.” How big is the problem?

Pricing Training 65

Pricing Training Purchasing Training Expense Reduction Pharmaceutical 65

NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Organizations continue to scour global markets for even lower labor rates, moving from Western China to the Pearl River, and now to Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and North Africa. A key element of evaluation involves understanding and assessing the environmental risk associated with the particular chemical being purchased.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 40

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

President Trump’s plans will likely stimulate short-term growth, reports Patrick Burnson of Supply Chain 24/7. But, the risks from arising Asian markets, banking problems in the Eurozone and conflict among the Middle East and Africa will keep U.S. GDP below 3 percent. Remember the Amazon Barbell?

Third Party Logistics 120

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 120

EFT

MAY 19, 2025

Egypt's Suez Canal offers 15% discount for big container ships to win back trade Egypt's Suez Canal will offer a 15% discount on transit fees for container ships with net tonnage of at least 130,000 metric tons, to encourage trade back now the security situation has eased and help ships offset rising insurance costs, its authorities said on Tuesday.

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 101