Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 17, 2011

IBM just published its annual corporate responsibility summary for 2010 and Ive pulled out the latest highlights referring to Big Blues supply chain: - 27,000 suppliers in nearly 100 countries. billion Europe, Middle East and Africa and $2.7 billion Europe, Middle East and Africa and $2.7 Friday, June 17, 2011. billion in 2009.

Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

At the same time, many people cling to the romantic image of a farmer as a person with modest education, who refers to the Old Farmer’s Almanac for weather information, and is too busy tending to fields and flocks to worry about global events. Even so, The Economist has observed, “Farmers can be among the most hidebound of managers.”[3].

Analytics Software

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere. This proportion will soon change as the cold chain companies seize new opportunities in Asia, Latin American and Africa. Pre-cooling is the removal of heat energy from crops, known as field heat, after they are harvested. Federal Regulations.

Supply Chain Design Software

Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2023

”[5] The doomsday countdown to which she refers is better known as the Doomsday Clock maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Perhaps Africa will have achieved far more food sovereignty. The Rise of Africa. The weather is getting hotter [and] icebergs are melting. ” Scenario 2. ” Scenario 3.

Food

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere. This proportion will soon change as the cold chain companies seize new opportunities in Asia, Latin American and Africa. Pre-cooling is the removal of heat energy from crops, known as field heat, after they are harvested. Federal Regulations.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Alexander Bahr, Director Supply Chain Information & Integration at McDonald’s, referred to a statement by research and advisory company Gartner describing blockchain as “a hammer looking for the right nail”. And a further interesting pilot by Maersk and IBM involves avocados from Africa to the Port of Rotterdam.

Gartner

Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Quarterly earnings calls from various manufacturers are beginning to blur with references to supply chain issues potentially holding back the production of goods and higher costs being passed through as higher prices to customers. Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world.

Supply Chain Planning Software

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere. This proportion will soon change as the cold chain companies seize new opportunities in Asia, Latin American and Africa. Pre-cooling is the removal of heat energy from crops, known as field heat, after they are harvested. Federal Regulations.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

However, these regulations apply when the wooden pallets are shipped to other countries, such as Africa. All treated shipping pallets must get the International Plant Protection seal, also referred to as the Wheat stamp. The regulations of ISPM-15 are not applied when the wooden pallets are shipped to the US or Canada.

Shipping

Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

The mining of these metals is concentrated in China, South Africa, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). References. Although EVs are comprised of fewer mechanical parts as compared to traditional ICE vehicles, they incorporate highly sophisticated technology that is much more difficult to source and mass produce.

Manufacturing Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

REFERENCES: Fatorachian, H and Kazemi, H. This approach calls for a customer-centric mindset, the vision of which puts supply chain at the front of business when it comes to decision-making for maximum customer satisfaction. 2020), Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain performance. Production Planning & Control. DIO: [link] pp.1-19.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Waste Reduction

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2023

”[2] The Coleridge poem to which I referred was “ The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” As I wrote in a previous article, “More than one analyst has used [Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s] poetic imagery to portray the plight of the world’s population in the years ahead.

Food

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2023

” China and Russia People often refer to the “elephant in the room” when discussing obvious challenges that must be faced. The post-Cold War era is clearly over, and there are major powers out there looking to shape the future.”[3] 3] She adds, “We see more volatility ahead rather than less.”

Russia

E2open

AUGUST 24, 2018

Alain Crottaz, EMEA Planning Director at AkzoNobel, explains the business drivers behind the company’s decision to implement Demand Sensing and Multi-Enterprise Inventory Optimization in Europe and Africa. “Their software is used by some of the world’s largest manufacturers to plan demand in more than 160 countries.”

Supply and Demand

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Some experts are now referring to the technological revolution unfolding in agriculture as “Farming 4.0.” Most people have heard the term “Industry 4.0” ” used to describe the emerging fourth industrial revolution. ”[1]. .”[3] artificial intelligence).

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 11, 2016

South Africa. Velocity’ refers to faster front/ back-office processes, physical execution and financial processes. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino. Sao Tome and Principe. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Solomon Islands. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland.

Guinea-Bissau

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 29, 2013

JP referred to the importance of logistical events in history to set the context. It is also a business opportunity for logistics hubs to be created, to serve different regions (such as central Africa). Jean-Francois Arvis spoke about the World Bank Study on the Logistics and Public Sector.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

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]. The importance of supply chain management. ”[7]. She notes, “SCOR is endorsed by the Supply-Chain Council.”

Optimal Sourcing

Enterra Insights

JULY 26, 2018

” A recent survey concluded either is acceptable and both refer to the same phenomenon. One of the best examples is the delivery of blood bags in some areas of Africa. .”[3] Before moving on, I want to point out pundits are split over whether it should be “digitization” or “digitalization.”

Supply Chain Design Software

Locus

JULY 25, 2023

predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce Schedule a Demo References: [link] [link] [link] [link] The post Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East appeared first on Locus Blog. In 2019, Bain & Co.

Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The hunger problem spans the globe however the highest concentrations of malnutrition are in Asia (510 Million people), Africa (230 Million people) and Latin America (34 Million people). One in 9 people in the world, that is 800 Million people, are hungry and suffer from chronic undernourishment each and every day!

Waste Reduction

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In South Africa, there are a lot of third-party fulfilment companies , so costs were going up with them.” Another critical element when dealing with credit, Lauren explains, is reference checks. Make sure that the references are correct and that your payment terms are strictly laid out. Set credit limits.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 24, 2015

The combined companies will have a more balanced geographical footprint with approximately 61% of revenue in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, 17% in Americas, 16% in Asia (APAC) and 6% in Sub-Saharan Africa. UTi has a strong presence in North America and a leading position in South Africa. Stronger buying power.

Third Party Logistics

EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

The law, which will take effect in 2019 and currently only targets the construction sector, tackles what environmentalists refer to as “the carbon loophole”. Looking further afield, the U.S. state of California has recently passed the Buy Clean California Act. Comprehensive Sustainability Ratings.

Manufacturing Procurement

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. References. Executives based in the Middle East mostly cited a demand shock. – DP World, Trade in Transition, Global Report, Oct-Nov 2020.

Supply Chain Disruption

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

My first one was for the 2015 annual APICS conference in Las Vegas where a board member of SAPICS attending my presentation inquired if I would be interested in presenting at their conference in Sun City, South Africa. Please understand, I’m also not referring to only the supply chain roles.

S&OP

Proxima

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The 1990’s saw some stand-out divergence of declarations across Islam, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, reflecting a fact that is abundantly clear still today: rights are valued within the context of different social and economic structures.

Supply Chain Design Software

Provenance

MARCH 6, 2021

Culprits here include H&M and IKEA, and the term generally refers to products or services that remove more carbon than they emit. ‘Carbon zero’ is sometimes used to describe net zero policies, but for me, the term clearly implies zero emissions; and when it comes to environmental impact, net zero and real zero can be poles apart.

Cost Reduction Strategies

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. This is referred to as chain of custody.

Modeling Software

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

They have data all over; a lot of big logistic companies are referring data as new oil. Zipline already delivers medication to areas in Africa that are difficult to access. IoT devices are making travel safer and performance more efficient. The big corporations and companies have had ERP systems to manage the moves. Benjamin Meskin.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Wingcopter to deploy 12,000 drones across Africa. Wingcopter this week announced a partnership with Continental Drones designed to establish a massive delivery network spanning 49 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. This shift in strategy has been referred to as “ friend-shoring.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

I also believe that growth in Asia and Africa will spur new thinking in supply chain processes for the use of mobility and sensor data. For more on this topic, reference my blogs on the building of the digital supply chain. I believe the demographics shifts shown in Figure 1 will transform Supply Chain 2020.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. And now on this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Improved Last-Mile Logistics Last mile delivery refers to the movement of goods from a transportation hub to their final destination. They are now looking into expanding their services into more countries across East Africa. In its first year, they oversaw 2,000 flights—totalling over 62,000 miles and delivering 4,000 units of blood.

Cost Reduction Strategies

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 24, 2019

However, supply chain executives who are brand owners have a responsibility to address this issue, and focus on mapping and monitoring their supply chain, something sourcing professionals often refer to as supplier relationship management (SRM). One of the first rules of SRM is to know who you are buying from and who is in your supply chain.

Pricing Training

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