MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. on the index overall, but Colombia has more consistent public policies toward developing and maintaining the transportation sector, while Brazil scores much higher on trucking innovation. For instance, Brazil and Colombia both come in at 2.4

Comparison 52

Comparison America Transportation Colombia 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I had a remarkable interview with a medium sized supplier today, that has truly found a business model which I believe holds a promise for a new industrial revolution in North America. To achieve this capability, the company has invested a lot of upfront resources that not a lot of manufacturing companies in North America have today.

Manufacturing Procurement 94

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design America Manufacturing 94

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. I know of no-means to drive interoperability across make, source, and deliver in a multi-tier network. Decline in Innovation Due to M&A. The 1993 movie Groundhog Day made this tradition famous.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Third Party Logistics 195

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” A total of 137 respondents completed the survey from Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics Service Provider, and other companies in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Innovation 100

Innovation Company Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

A month later, Walmart announced that it will increase its sourcing of US products by $50 billion over the next 10 years. Kevin discusses three factors that are helping to drive the reshoring trend, but the one that caught my attention the most was how companies are shifting their focus from least-cost sourcing to best-cost sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 172

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing 172

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. We started the conversation with sourcing. What to do?

Procurement Analytics 217

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 217

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 110

GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

We have an employment skills gap , an uncoordinated approach to nurturing innovation, and an export imbalance. government is following suit by establishing a network of manufacturing innovation hubs throughout the country. National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, The Infrastructure of Manufacturing Innovation Hubs.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Innovation Manufacturing Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. We started the conversation with sourcing. What to do?

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Yesterday we spoke about the top motivations and reasons why reshoring in America from offshored facilities has several benefits and what are the statistics of reshoring since 2013. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Reshoring in America Outlook in the News & New Polls. Jobs & The Slow Movement of Reshoring.

America 120

America Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. Examples of Supply Chain Robots at MODEX 2024 Several exhibitors at MODEX 2024 showcased their innovative solutions for supply chain robotics, demonstrating the diversity and potential of this field.

Analytics Software 214

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 214

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 14, 2023

About Paul Jarrett Paul Jarrett is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats including father, husband, CEO, entrepreneur, innovator, athlete, and speaker. The company offers a range of services including product sourcing, packaging design, order fulfillment, and customer service management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 238

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software 238

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Beth is an innovative, forward-thinking HR professional who is disrupting truck driver recruiting by treating the driver as a consumer in the employment relationship and making recruiting personal again. Drive My Way takes the pain out of the process by sourcing pre-qualified candidates who match their specific needs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 208

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cleveland Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 208

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Aeronautics engineering innovation is sadly only paddling forward in comparison to the ship building industry. The EU has started to work on charting out a plan for that transition, but other large markets like North America and China will likely not follow them in 2024. I’ll be hoping to see some innovation, but my hopes are not high.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Singapore Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

Real-time Visibility 185

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 185

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This follows the recent announcement by the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience launching 30 proposed actions to strengthen America’s supply chains and the ASCM recent publication on resilience. Each churn reduces the opportunity for innovation and introduces supply chain risk. Mandate Unique Identifiers.

Supply Chain Design Software 303

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 303

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. The remaining 27% felt they performed in line.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Study Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Ivalua NOW 2021 – Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest spend management innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders . The 2021 series will take place virtually, on March 23-25 for European time zones and on April 27-29 for America’s time zones. Redwood City, CA.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Afghanistan 130

BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions. Along their journey they provide feedback, which with industry and technological advancements, backs our ongoing innovation strategy. We were able to make better decisions via automation, while also eliminating days of manual effort.

Gartner 85

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 85

Freightera

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Shares His Insights on the Current Green Energy Trends in North America. Here are 9 green trends apparent in the North American industries: 1) Rapid advancement in automation will increase manufacturing within North America. 2) Nearshoring and sourcing locally is becoming more popular.

North America 35

North America America Expense Reduction Trends 35

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. Debt-laden JDA struggled to capitalize on its assets, and while revenue grew through acquisition, innovation stalled. Thoma Bravo has a history of buying Business-to-Business networks, stripping out overhead, and reducing innovation.

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 297

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. Belcorp Corporation, headquartered in Peru, manufactures cosmetics and personal care products for women in 14 nations across South and Central America.

Supply Chain Design Software 255

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling 255

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ? Source: US Census Bureau. Even as companies set ambitious decarbonization goals, working with their partners and adopting innovative technologies, solutions and practices will become critical. 5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

The secret behind the innovation is Google X , a lab whose boss has the job title “Captain of Moonshot”, focused on looking at what everyone thinks is impossible and flipping it on its head. According to Ti’s white paper on the topic, some goods manufactured in Asia-Pacific could be near-sourced to the US or Europe.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Gartner Innovation Supply Chain Optimization 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. Respondents identified improving CSR (41%), increasing margins (38%) and accelerating the pace of innovation (36%) as the top opportunities to unlock greater value through supplier collaboration.

Research 130

Research Optimal Sourcing North America Gartner 130

ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

For organisations, top-line growth is being limited by procurement systems that are too rigid to support new ideas (75%); processes and systems that don’t enable effective, scalable supplier collaboration (71%); and a lack of integration among source-to-pay systems (71%). comments David Khuat-Duy, Corporate CEO at Ivalua.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

Logility

OCTOBER 7, 2021

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has partnered with ArcherGrey to strengthen consulting and technology solutions for its customers. Focusing on the evolving business climate, partnership concentrates on embracing new technology and business processes to support customers’ growth.

Logility 130

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 130

BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2023

Innovation and Customer-Centricity are Our Continuing Directions Thanks to our TMS customers, for the 12 th time 1 in a row, Blue Yonder is named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 2. To help accelerate their digital journey, our customers challenge us to step up our innovation game.

Gartner 75

Gartner Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 75

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

At the same time the largest container shipping liner, Maersk Line, has ordered eight large ships powered by carbon neutral methanol carrying approximately 16 000 containers each, and made a call for “pit stops” for appropriate infrastructure to source green methanol. The third Z – Zero emission technology: First Movers Coalition.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 240

ivalua

JANUARY 23, 2019

Axbility will provide Certified Solution Integration & Professional Services for Ivalua across industry sectors, with a focus on organizations throughout North America. We are excited to extend our effective partnership into North America, increasing the depth of our professional services ecosystem.”. — About Axbility Consulting.

Optimal Sourcing 145

Optimal Sourcing Procurement North America Supply Chain Planning Software 145

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

This report cited informed sources indicating that the State of Oklahoma is being considered as a location for this facility but that there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached. Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments. based production facility. Paid subscription required).

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 52

crisp

JANUARY 30, 2023

From seamless food bank donations to cloud computing efficiency, here are the innovative projects that came out of Crisp’s first sustainability Hack Day. So at the end of last year, Crisp decided to innovate around the company’s mission through a team-wide Hack Day event.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Sustainability Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

Joining the Parade partner ecosystem brings us a source of brokered freight that lets us maximize asset utilization and stay true to our commitment to our drivers,” says Marc El Khoury, founder, and CEO of AI Fleet. “AI This carrier partner is innovating to resolve driver shortages and speed up digitization for this industry.”.

Capacity 78

Capacity Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

This growth was primarily attributed to the long-term project business, and regionally to North America and western Europe. Never before have we launched so many innovations for all parts of the value chain.”. Robotics and automation are key innovations for the future of supply chain.”. According to Greg Conner, Sr.

Supply Chain Software 270

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 270

ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Looking for a snapshot of the key highlights?

Gartner 283

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Inventory Reduction 283

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. GM’s Broader Innovation Efforts. or North America presence. Some Broader Context.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Modeling 52