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How the Semiconductor Shortage Could Have Been Averted

QAD

The good news is, according to an April 2021 survey conducted by Automotive News Research & Data Center , 42% of automakers and parts suppliers say they will change the way they manage supply chain risk due to the current global shortage of microchips. Insufficient inventory visibility throughout the supply chain.

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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

importers are resetting inventory ordering strategies to avoid any contentious contract talks this summer. Noted is that 2022 holiday season orders are being pulled forward to have inventory received at U.S. A separate report from The Wall Street Journal indicates that U.S. West Coast ports and in inland warehouses earlier.

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Why a network model makes sense for today’s automotive suppliers

The Network Effect

Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update April 25 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Electric vehicle automaker Tesla indicated on Friday, that upwards of 8,000 workers began to return to the company’s Shanghai based auto assembly facility but are required to undergo two COVID daily tests as part of local government guidelines. Workers are scheduled to work two twelve-hour shifts, six days per week.

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Supply Chain Management:ROP using APO CTM - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Automotive. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The non-critical parts are planned in ECC with the assumption that the planning for these parts does not need advanced algorithms and the parts can be procured easily and quickly on a need basis.

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How ERP can make renewable energy companies more efficient

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Inventory management and supply chain Managing inventory efficiently is key to reducing costs and improving profitability. An ERP system provides real-time, detailed visibility into key inventory control and supply chain management measures.

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Using Spend Analysis to Understand Supply Chain Risks

NC State SCRC

The importance of conducting a thorough analysis of spend was emphasized in an interview with a Big Three automotive executive, who recalls how this first came to light in the 1970s during the dramatic run up in petrochemical prices. Procurement does more than just manage cost – they are being asked to manage risk.