Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription or metered view ), that fashion and apparel retailer Macy’s has managed to avoid the significant excess merchandise inventory levels that are challenging other retailers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

Hey Procurement! This interview is with Danny Wang, Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose. This interview is with Danny Wang, Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose. We worked in the Commodity Management organization, responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. As a result, if disruption strikes, they can respond quickly by sourcing from new or more sustainable suppliers.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. As a result, if disruption strikes, they can respond quickly by sourcing from new or more sustainable suppliers.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 28, 2021

Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing priorities in the procurement profession today. Define the Data You Need Before you can start on your sustainable sourcing journey, your company needs to figure out exactly what data it needs. By the way, if this example does apply to you, check out our webinar on the topic.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 28, 2021

Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing priorities in the procurement profession today. Before you can start on your sustainable sourcing journey, your company needs to figure out exactly what data it needs. By the way, if this example does apply to you, check out our webinar on the topic. Define the Data You Need.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The script will be distributed to CFOs of apparel, consumer packaged goods, and food/beverage companies next week. There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. Take General Mills and Kellogg an example. Bernstein & Co.,

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

With apparel brands, for example, up to 90% of emissions come from the value chain, and while multi-tenure landlords are making efforts to cut emissions from their offices and fleet, this is dwarfed by their oft-reported +99% Scope 3 emissions. But there are opportunities to be had by reducing supply chain-based emissions.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . The YESS Initiative is a perfect example of this.

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Success in business, whether it is manufacturing of apparel or footwear or any other product, is directly proportional to quality. Testing the quality of an item can be challenging especially if the raw materials, finished products, and/or compliance checks are sourced from different locations. Compliance Paves Way for Quality.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 26, 2013

The brand was also key – Burt’s Bees needed to ensure it was sourcing raw materials using sustainability materials and labor rights. As we expanded into larger markets, we needed sources that were sustainable. For example, one issue was the palm oil issue for soap, and this was coming up to the forefront in public reports.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. The YESS Initiative is a perfect example of this.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Let’s take an example. Examples include first pass yield, schedule adherence, hands-free orders, orders shipped complete, and minimization of waste. Most can only measure functional costs—transportation, manufacturing, and procurement. Apparel is an example. This creates many issues. Supply Chain Trade-offs. . #4

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The fashion industry is an excellent example of this. Fashion houses are quick to highlight their recycled materials, vegan-friendly “leathers,” and eco-friendly tendencies but choose to omit the manufacturing and shipping process they depend on to produce the apparel, where more than 87% of GHG emissions come from.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The fashion industry is an excellent example of this. Fashion houses are quick to highlight their recycled materials, vegan-friendly “leathers,” and eco-friendly tendencies but choose to omit the manufacturing and shipping process they depend on to produce the apparel, where more than 87% of GHG emissions come from.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. In Italy, for example, approximately 150,000 agricultural labourers are from abroad, according to the Italian statistical office, Istat. Much of the available domestic labour, for example hotel and bar staff on furlough, simply are not used to field work.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 3, 2021

These concepts can be hard to define and measure, and even harder to integrate into procurement. A small food or beverage brand, for example, can rely on suppliers’ certifications that their ingredients are “organic” or “fair trade.” Retailer Uniqlo Co.

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EcoVadis

JUNE 15, 2011

which effectively persuaded the largest toy company in the world to promise to establish a sustainable procurement policy. Why Mattel did not establish a formal sustainable procurement policy after their first major supply chain issue in 2007 is somewhat hard to say. Last week Greenpeace launched a global campaign against Mattel Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

One of the elements of SCM that holds a lot of weight in the outcome of a green supply chain is procurement and sourcing methods. Procurement is a function that often creates a direct link between buyer and supplier. Top-to-bottom consensus has to be initiated in order to develop true sustainable development.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

(Think department stores and specialty retailers, especially those selling apparel.) For example, at the NRF’s 2018 Shop.org conference, CVS Pharmacy President Kevin Hourican, told participants, “Retail isn’t dead. Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to play a big part in the supply chain of retailers. .

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Cognira

JANUARY 10, 2022

Two examples of channel flexibility include: Delivery services. For fashion apparel especially, sizes and colors are tough to gauge for the average consumer, and retailers will benefit from preparing these returns. From procurement, to manufacturing, to delivery, retailers will be looking for enhancements to each of these areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. As disruptions become the norm, Supply Chain Planning and Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycles need to be increasingly dynamic and intertwined.

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. Procurement needs to have real time data on the entire supply chain. Uniforms and Apparel. Example Facts would include: • specifications. Introduction. The Challenge of Tail Spend.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development. Meanwhile, salespeople for suppliers were trying to work around procurement. For example, forced labour is at a peak, especially in the apparel sector.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

At the back of your supply chain, you’ve got your raw materials being procured. Real World Examples of Backward Integration. Real World Examples of Forward Integration. Here’s the usual flow of materials throughout the supply chain as it relates to vertical integration. Vertical integration doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. This includes internal and external data sources.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Apparel and electronics companies that source all of their products from factories in emerging countries are especially targeted for allegedly hiring contractors that push the boundaries of human rights labor laws. We need to know who and what we are buying. It is not only possible, but is happening today.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

As an example, Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 325) encompasses a variety of chemical manufacturing codes including petrochemicals (3251), but none for biobased chemicals. The global apparel sector’s effort resulted in the development of the Higg Index, a universally accepted LCA tool and life cycle inventory database.

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ThroughPut

MAY 2, 2024

When done right, it has the potential to add value to a variety of strategic functions, ranging from procurement and supply chain optimization to effective production and distribution. This helps you optimize inventory on both sides of the supply chain – for procurement as well as distribution. Accurate demand forecasting.

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Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2024

Benefits of supply chain mapping In today’s consumer-driven market, transparency and ethical sourcing are increasingly important, and supply chain mapping can demonstrate a company’s commitment to these values. Allows you to identify potential risks and optimise your processes. Ensures resilience against supply chain disruptions.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Take for example, how Montgomery Ward had to shut its doors after 128 years in business. First, you start by mapping your financial goals against your retail procurement and sales strategy, which is known as “merchandise financial planning (MFP).” Merchandise financial planning (MFP). Sales planning.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Procurement is emerging as a particularly helpful and strategic function to sustainability efforts and setting supply chain sustainability goals. Elevating procurement’s role before setting sustainability goals can be a useful and facilitative practice. Each category has several subsections a business may choose to tackle.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Procurement is emerging as a particularly helpful and strategic function to sustainability efforts and setting supply chain sustainability goals. Elevating procurement’s role before setting sustainability goals can be a useful and facilitative practice. Encourages more widespread adoption of responsible sourcing practices.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Unilever has sustainability at the very heart of its business model, extending all the way through the supply chain from distribution to procurement. For example, by 2020, Unilever expects to sustainably source 100% of its raw materials, even those used for packaging. The Sustainability Drive. Boxes Within Boxes.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. For example, to manage complex order promising process, ATP (Available to Promise) concept has been adapted with some modifications. Procurement Blog. Business Process Outsourcing.

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QAD

APRIL 30, 2020

In the Consumer Products industry, apparel was one of the first categories to offer customization. Local products are being favored because consumers feel these are trusted sustainable sources. Historically, CPG products are the prototypical examples of non customized make to stock manufacturing. Consumer Products.

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