The Network Effect

JUNE 12, 2015

European companies gain in selling products into North America. This means more air and sea freight on Europe-North America lanes, cross border feeds from Mexico and Canada, and increases in domestic North American transportation and warehousing for imported products.

Currency 100

Currency North America Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 100

GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Currency exchange issues are reduced. Premium freight capacity improves. NCR (electronics), Boeing aircraft, Flextronics, Farouk Systems (hair products), and Made in America (office furniture) also all reshored numerous jobs back to the U.S. Supply chain risks are reduced.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings 120

GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

Currency manipulation by China, Japan, and other countries is one of the leading causes of the growing U.S. INFOGRAPHIC: Making it In America. Making it in America showcases the opportunities manufacturing offers millions of workers and the variety of career pathways available. trade deficit (Scott 2014b). Census Bureau 2013).

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement America Manufacturing Report 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Is blockchain technology coming rapidly and how will that affect global trading and the currency markets? Larger international companies, many of which are China-based, but some also from South America, are looking at market expansion in the U.S. Will a general shift in the U.S. to “nationalism” drive more of a “Buy American” emphasis?

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills South America 45

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The erosion in the cost advantage has been driven by a confluence of sharp wage increases, lagging productivity growth, unfavorable currency swings, and a dramatic rise in energy costs, states the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based on a study of 25 nations that account for nearly 90 percent of global exports of manufactured goods.

China 120

China Manufacturing Czech Republic Brazil 120

Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

multi-currency, multi-UOM rating improvements, and date/time zone management). This maximizes achievable freight savings while adhering to pickup and delivery constraints; improves customer service; and may eliminate the need for warehouses or distribution centers.”. Improved Product Scalability and Maintainability.

Conference 104

Conference Innovation Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I also worked with a team of leading thinkers in developing the Future of Procurement Report (published by KPMG) , as well as publish the BVL International Global Logistics Trends and Strategies report with a team of leading academics and executives in Europe, China, North and South America, Russia, and India.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117