Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. This is the exact word that used by Kelly Bysouth, the chief supply chain officer at International Automotive Components (IAC).

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. I have not seen that in the past 25 years being in the automotive industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

In my day-to-day work in supply chain management, I find more encounter more opinions than facts. …most discussions are fueled by over-zealous and self-serving marketing programs. Downsizing inventories over the past decade crippled the response.” Days of Inventory Peer Group Across Time Periods. Reflection.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Hannah Kain and Joe Lynch discuss the outsourced supply chain, a topic Hannah is familiar with due to ALOM ‘s extensive experience managing supply chain functions for diverse industries. About Hannah Kain Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company she founded in 1997.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! As I went from dealership to dealership researching potential vehicles that I would buy, I became aware of some very unusual circumstances, precipitated by an automotive chip shortage environment. Email Address.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The conclusion of the UAW-Big 3 strike has brought the automotive world a mix of challenges and opportunities. But it’s not just about finance and production; the supply chain felt the tremors, too. The end of the strike meant a sudden upswing in demand, testing the agility and robustness of the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. The ZF supply chain is complex. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Disruptions in supply chain operations are here to stay. They’re increasing in complexity and raising the stakes on the production and distribution of goods – pushing supply chain sustainability improvement initiatives to the back burner.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. Instead, supply chain leaders need to focus on the minimization of waste, and the alignment of signals.

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Roambee

MARCH 3, 2022

One of the world's largest in revenue, the global automotive industry is an ever-shifting landscape that experiences changing trends each day. While the highly volatile market faces more automotive supply chain challenges due to increasing globalization, recent happenings have shaken the demand-supply equilibrium even more.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. A big thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. by Dr Shereen Nassar – Global Director of Logistics Studies and Supply Chain Management Programmes Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Digital Supply Chain to Drive Resilience. Analytics for Diversifying the Supply Base.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

automotive industry was battered in 2022, with its sales dropping about 8% from 2021 to 13.7 In this blog, we’ll take a look at the supply chain trends that shaped the automotive industry in 2022. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the supply chain trends that shaped the automotive industry in 2022.

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Roambee

JUNE 10, 2021

The automotive spare parts industry is a highly competitive domain. Spare parts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers are continually battling demand-supply fluctuations, unclear demand signals, and friction in the automotive supply chain.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. This annual event explores supply chain management and how logistics can succeed in a fast-changing environment. I am feeling energized by what I learned and the people I spoke to while there.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently. And the stakes are intensifying.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? Creating a more resilient supply chain.

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

To provide insights into the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on supply chains around the world, we are delivering a blog series to help anyone looking for support and advice. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights. . Supply Chain Resilience.

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Roambee

JUNE 10, 2021

The automotive spare parts industry is a highly competitive domain. Spare parts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers are continually battling unclear demand signal, demand-supply fluctuations, and friction in the automotive supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

But there is a type of solution known as multi-enterprise supply chain networks (MSCN). Metcalf’s law does not apply to these supply chain networks. Yes, these supply chain networks advantages do improve as more companies and users join. In automotive, the OEM says “jump” and the suppliers asks “how high?”.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2020

It’s notoriously difficult to optimize inventory for aftermarket parts. Read on for our five inventory optimization secrets for aftermarket parts. Five Inventory Optimization Secrets for Aftermarket Parts. Sporadic demand and escalating SKU counts challenge distributors’ ability to economically carry the right inventory.

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QAD

MARCH 10, 2020

Here are 5 ways blockchain has become a disruptor and driver of adoption in the automotive industry . Supply Chain Management. Supply chains could benefit from contracts being automatically awarded to the supplier with the largest inventory on hand. Secure Payment, In-Vehicle.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

It’s human nature to miscalculate how best to respond to supply chain disruptions–either over- or under-steering in anticipation of a crisis. Optimists often delay preparing for supply chain disruption for fear that contingency actions lead to self-fulfilling prophecies. How to respond to supply chain disruptions.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 11, 2016

What I thought was going to be a non-exciting “dealing with a car salesman” kind of day turned out to be a thought-provoking automotive supply chain awareness trip. After going over the inventory in the dealership system, we zeroed in on a car and decided to take it out for a spin.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

15% decrease in inventory. With Blue Yonder capabilities, Mahindra & Mahindra Spares Business Unit (M&M SBU) now has greater visibility regarding demand, inventory, supply and distribution plans and are able to make more accurate and timely supply chain decisions. 10% increase in service levels. Challenges.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

When you consider the increasing complexity of the automotive supply chain, collaboration continues to play an important role. Digitalization along the supply chain allows for smooth interaction of all participants. In addition, close and partner-like cooperation promotes an innovation-friendly climate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The cheese on the puffs stains my hands like I feel that mis-guided past practices have indelibly colored supply chain practices. At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. Days of Inventory Pre and Post-Recession. IT View of the Current State of Inventory.

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

The automotive industry manages complex inventories in addition to facing vast outside pressures. Many automotive companies have found long-term success with mobile barcoding software. Learn why three real-life companies in the automotive industry implemented mobile barcoding solutions and their significant results.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Nearly all global, regional, and local automotive supply chains in 2020 were impacted by Covid-19. Whether it was through imposed tariffs, Brexit, or electric car success, the automotive industry felt its impacts acutely. Disruptions in the automotive industry. Automotive suppliers were in crisis management mode.

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QAD

MAY 30, 2023

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Season 2 of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets is underway and I can’t even begin to tell you how good that feels. And that’s why we created the Auto Supply Chain Prophets.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. The automotive industry sets some of the highest quality standards in manufacturing, driven by a need to ensure safety and a desire to control costs. Increasingly, car makers are asking their suppliers to provide full traceability of parts through the supply chain.

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