Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights recent manufacturing milestones achieved by electric auto and truck maker Tesla. Grand Opening of New Austin Texas Assembly Facility. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered the first vehicle produced at the EV maker’s new final assembly facility located just outside Austin, Texas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. The payoff is well worth it.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 21, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides supply chain management teams a caution regarding a growing demand and supply imbalance for technical development resources associated with transformation programs. Further noted is that such trending is occurring in other regions such as Europe. Reader Takeaway. Bob Ferrari.

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A search of open positions including the term “fulfillment” on TikTok’s LinkedIn page turns up 62 results worldwide on Thursday, with a mix of operations titles (logistics, fulfillment, supply chain) and ecommerce roles (procurement specialists, merchant development, seller governance and vendor program managers).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Recently it seems that more and more organizations are recognizing that their supply chains are a key component to the organization’s success. So what does this mean for global companies and supply chain strategy? Not everyone has the necessary skills to be a successful supply chain design analyst.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2022

The Texas based Austin American Statesman reported yesterday that Samsung is considering the construction of upwards of 11 new semiconductor fabrication production facilities in the Austin, Texas area over the next two decades. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. has to do so as well. Indeed, we could not agree more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Just as the world of omni-channel selling is here to stay, supply chain disruptions also seem to have become the norm. The next step?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights global EV automaker Tesla ’s investor event held this week including product development, supply chain and production related connotations. Supply Chain Matters recently highlighted an announced incremental $3.6

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. – David Domencic, Senior Manager of Transportation Procurement, Armada Supply Chain Solutions. Here's what they had to say. Register now and save $300. The key is to be flexible.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. – David Domencic, Senior Manager of Transportation Procurement, Armada Supply Chain Solutions. Here's what they had to say. Register now and save $300. The key is to be flexible.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports indicating that leading semiconductor fab and device manufacturer TSMC is eyeing a second fab production presence in the U.S. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. Specifically noted: “ We are really at the tipping point right now in the semiconductor supply chain.”.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future. Supply chain network and transportation optimization can help make better sourcing and multi-stop route decisions that ultimately result in route design that balances low costs with higher service.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, that removes focus from the manufacturing side of the industry and doesn’t hold the industry accountable for its use of fossil fuels across global supply chains. Integrate supplier sustainability into your procurement processes Include supplier scorecard data in performance reviews and contracts.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, that removes focus from the manufacturing side of the industry and doesn’t hold the industry accountable for its use of fossil fuels across global supply chains. Build authentic product positioning centered around supply chain sustainability. Integrate supplier sustainability into your procurement processes.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

After reporting disappointing total production and vehicle delivery performance earlier this month , the formal reporting of Q3 quarterly financial performance disappointed on revenues, earnings, and on production and supply chain related challenges. percent, eroding $70 billion in market value. All rights reserved.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Read about a venture capital studio that implemented procurement software to manage purchases for 10 portfolio companies in addition to their own. Another aspect of the team’s work is to set up and support ongoing processes, like marketing, strategic planning, and operational activities like procurement. Accelerate.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 24, 2015

The challenge involves matching a group of bright, eager, and hungry young MBA and engineering students to a group of projects identified by a group of companies, through the now well-established Supply Chain Resource Cooperative in the Poole College of Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. An added challenge has been the ramp-up of new manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas and Berlin Germany. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we revisit EV automaker Tesla’s prior report of Q3-2022 operational performance with this week’s formal report of financial performance. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Bob Ferrari.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2022

Tom Kieley is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay, an Austin based technology company that automates purchase order (PO) changes and enables supplier collaboration. Today more than ever, supply chains are broken, unstable and disrupting organizations throughout the world. About Tom Kieley . He loves cars and anything outdoors.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The One Place in the Cloud to Run Your Supply Chain is Now the One Place in the Cloud to Manage Your Global Logistics. AUSTIN, Texas, November 27, 2018 – E2open today announced the completion of the acquisition of INTTRA following regulatory approval. At E2open, we are creating a more connected, intelligent supply chain.

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E2open

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Companies on e2open’s connected platform can make more accurate, efficient, and autonomous decisions and improve execution for operations spanning channel, planning, logistics, global trade, and supply. AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. 8, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. New network and application capabilities in the 22.4 “Our 22.4

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2023

Such a strategy has continued supply chain, production and new product introduction implications in the quarters to come. Earlier this month, Supply Chain Matters highlighted operational performance in the quarter which included total global-wide vehicle deliveries amounting to a 36 percent year over year increase from that of Q1-2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 8, 2024

Paid subscription ) Citing informed sources, the report indicates that Samsung now plans to invest upwards of $44 billion in an advanced logic microprocessor fabrication complex just outside of Austin, Texas. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations. And it’s safe to assume that logistics digitization will continue to deliver a significant competitive edge as supply chain complexity and uncertainty grow.

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E2open

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For the eighth consecutive year, e2open is a leader in the Nucleus Control Tower Technology Value Matrix report – ranked the strongest in functionality AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. In particular, the research underscores the need to quickly align all upstream and downstream supply chain activities from a single user interface or unified platform.

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E2open

OCTOBER 1, 2018

AUSTIN, TX – October 1, 2018 – E2open , the one place in the cloud to run your supply chain, today announced the acquisition of Cloud Logistics, a leading innovator of transportation management systems (TMS) for the global supply chain market. At E2open, we are creating a more connected, intelligent supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights added information regarding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) expanded presence and investment in U.S. Added Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Background.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” By that, I mean that extreme uncertainty on both the demand and the supply sides will continue for the foreseeable future.

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6 River Systems

JULY 3, 2020

“Identify your production and supply chain methods first…” For instance, if you’re following the Lean Production Method, it means that you don’t need to stock minor accessories because most of your inventory consists of the finished products. Ammar Shahid @SuperHeroCorp1 M.

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