Supply Chains Rock

JULY 7, 2009

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Supply Chain Corporate Responsibilities. Subscribe To. Tuesday, July 07, 2009. In 2008, IBM spent $1.5

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JULY 11, 2014

So, why is this a topic for a supply chain blog? Well, according to a report by Spiegel Online (in German) , Adidas has already prepared its supply chain operations and started to put a fourth star, symbolizing the number of World Cup victories, on some of its newly produced Germany soccer jerseys.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Other members include Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

DECEMBER 13, 2018

And over 80% of soybean was produced in three countries: the United States (35%), Brazil (29%) and Argentina (18%). Meanwhile, almost 40% of the world´s sugarcane was produced by Brazil alone. Specifically, levels of soy production has become an ever-greater factor in the deforestation debate. The post Is Soy the Next Palm Oil?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

I was born in San Juan, Argentina but most of my formative years were in a beautiful, quiet suburban town in Cordoba, Argentina. we returned to Argentina. The post Embracing Adversity appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Where did you grow up? Where do you live now? After two years in the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The energy consumption for the bitcoin network itself is equal to the energy consumed by a whole nation like Argentina and Norway. Bitcoin and the brutal truth article originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on January 29, 2022. Subscribe Here!

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

I was born in San Juan, Argentina but most of my formative years were in a beautiful, quiet suburban town in Cordoba, Argentina. we returned to Argentina. The post Embracing Adversity appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Where did you grow up? Where do you live now? After two years in the U.S.,

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. . Chile (12); Colombia (26); Argentina (28); Ecuador (34); Bolivia (37); Paraguay (40) were little changed. GDP growth.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Here’s what can we learn from the most extreme to date, which impacted supply chains from 1997 to 1998. It also triggered a severe drought in Hawaii which damaged crops and depleted water supplies. Similarly, mining operations in Southeast Asia and Argentina were halted during the droughts, as mines run on hydroelectric power.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 1, 2018

Read this summary, and consider how you will manage potential disruptions to your supply chain as developments continue to unfold. . Additionally, absolute quota will be applicable for imports from Argentina, Brazil, and South Korea for steel imports; and to Argentina for aluminum imports as of June 1, 2018.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Supply management research has established the axiom that firms are no longer operating independently, but indeed are part of an extended global network that is subject to high degrees of volatility, increasing customer expectations, and is subject to major forms of disruption risk.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. End-to-end supply chain visibility. and allow products to flow through relatively quickly.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

For now, Mendonça, Villena, and Ruiz have focused on just five major markets in the Americas: the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. Maybe I can go here and provide something different in the market.”

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Elementum

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Deemed “too big to fail” by NASA , the weather event will impact supply chains at every stage. As the event starts to take effect, here are ten things you should know about how different weather systems will impact your supply chain. El Niño is officially set to wreak havoc around the world—starting now.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Unfortunately, in a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, things seldom go as planned. That’s the main reason why supply chain experts insist supply chains must become more agile and resilient. Supply Chain Risks Geopolitical Risks.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Because groceries are everyday necessities, it makes sense that everyone is noticing the price of, say, milk going up more than anything else.”[1] Meyersohn reports, “Companies are pulling back on discounts on many items at stores because demand is strong and they don’t want to run out of their limited supplies of goods.”

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 3, 2021

As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub. The region could capitalize on the nearshoring trend given its nearness to US markets.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. For discount retailers like Burlington, the supply chain is often a competitive advantage — and thus a secret recipe for success.

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QAD

JANUARY 23, 2024

Adding to their gratifications is the fact that Partnering with QAD means aligning with a global leader in the software industry that not only specializes in key verticals but also offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to address the most critical challenges in manufacturing and supply chain management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. New Study: 70% of Executives have started Digital Supply Chain Transformation. WTO: Trade growth to remain subdued in 2016 as uncertainties weigh on global demand.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 8, 2019

New partnership will drive a higher standard for sustainable practices within the global pulp and paper supply chain. . Together, the two companies will drive sustainability excellence across the global pulp and paper supply chain through proactive monitoring and assessment of supplier performance and risk.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2016

See the recent election results in Argentina and Venezuela , and the issues facing Brazil’s president and economy , as examples. Ricardo’s parting advice: “The one predictable thing about the future in Latin America is change, especially in election years, so flexibility is important to succeed in the region.”.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Teamwork is essential for me to deliver my daily demands. I studied Spanish because I used to work for a company with sites in Argentina, so I decided to take my Spanish more seriously at a Spanish school in São Paulo. Why did you choose a career in supply chain/tech? Resilient, persuasive and passionate about learning.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Teamwork is essential for me to deliver my daily demands. I studied Spanish because I used to work for a company with sites in Argentina, so I decided to take my Spanish more seriously at a Spanish school in São Paulo. Why did you choose a career in supply chain/tech? Resilient, persuasive and passionate about learning.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2016

In this episode, Ricardo Carrion , Senior Director, Operations and Business Development – Latin America at DHL, provides an up-close look at Latin America from a supply chain and logistics perspective. Among the topics he addresses: What are some of the major supply chain and logistics challenges customers face in Latin America?

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Resilinc

JULY 25, 2023

As an accomplished Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer, Johnson has served on multiple board committees, including the National Minority Development Council, the International Trade Centre (a joint agency between the World Trade Organization and the United Nations), and the Institute for Supply Management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

I have been fortunate to lead teams from Latin America, Mexico to Argentina. That is something that we never talked about in logistics and supply. That is the way we see it but to your point, to give that value, you cannot be thinking of just one piece of the logistic chain. I spend a lot of time in Brazil but you are right.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. The approach calls for a deeper look at procurement chains, critical mineral qualification and the calculation of mineral content.

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 2, 2019

Loss of Trust The two sides also deadlocked over Beijing’s demand that Trump remove all of the tariffs he imposed on $250 billion in Chinese goods last year. The Council of Foreign Relations below highlights the deficit in broadcasting equipment, computers, and office machines parts and where the new supply would shift from. .

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making. Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 24, 2016

It is becoming ever-more difficult for supply chain professionals to make the right decisions. Supply Chain Media, software vendor Aimms and consultancy firm Districon have put together this checklist for supply chain optimisation. >>Please Checklist supply chain optimisation.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 5, 2018

At the G20 Summit in Argentina, a huge announcement was made – a “pause” was put on the ongoing trade war between China and the United States. What Effects Does this have on Supply Chains? Here’s a stunning statistic : supply chain disruptions can account for up to 80% of the potential impact on growth.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level. Mindmap Supply Chain Execution 24/7. Choose country.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 24, 2016

Supply chain leaders have gained an ever-stronger position in the world of business over recent years. Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. You need a kind of Superman or Wonder Woman.”.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Not only does this demand a new approach, requiring an organisation and its employees to display more agility and responsiveness, but it also creates the need for a supply chain architect in order to meet the changing needs of customers, both now and in the future. Mindmap Supply Chain Director 2020. Afghanistan.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 14, 2016

Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. Key Findings. ■ Recommendations. Choose country.

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