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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I recently talked to a former executive at a global automotive manufacturer. The project was focused on the spare parts supply chain – the delivery of car parts and aftermarket accessories to automotive dealers and repair shops across Europe from their OEM vendors as well as their own manufacturing facilities in Europe.

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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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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In their 2020 sustainability report, Whirlpool announced record low levels of energy and water intensity in their plants.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Along with significant market changes and an unpredictable trade climate, it has become clear that supply chains must also become resilient and sustainable. Therefore, a strategy for resilience is necessary to meet the changing demands of consumers and ensure sustainable growth.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plan for sustainability purposefully Supply chain planning leaders are becoming more accountable for delivering well-defined environmental and social sustainability key performance indicators – most focused on Scope 3 categories.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. Nowadays, a lot of different factors are increasing the urgency for emerging economies to become sustainable. Why go green?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

ALOM operates out of 19 global locations to support its Fortune 500 customers in the technology, automotive, life sciences, and regulated industry sectors. About Hannah Kain Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company she founded in 1997.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Companies with resilient supply chains had a sustainable advantage during the unprecedented logistical turbulence that emerged during the pandemic. Given the competitive nature of the logistics industry, companies are increasing collaboration across their entire value chain and working towards making logistics more efficient and sustainable.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Since then, lean practitioners have gone on to make great strides and contributions, not only in the automotive industry but in many other types of businesses and organizations. But we have also seen companies misinterpret the lean message when it comes to inventory. It's good to trim bloated inventory and free up working capital.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 10, 2019

The automotive industry is evolving. New disruptive technologies are changing the way automotive companies are planning scenarios in the future. Automotive supply chains will need to plan and analyze for different scenarios in both the medium and long-terms. Is your organization dealing with these scenarios today?

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QAD

JULY 12, 2022

The automotive industry has faced a growing number of shortages as organizations scrambled to meet production over the past few years. However, this is not surprising as many automotive manufacturers operate in silos among quality, supply chain and IT. Thus, delivery performance issues continually repeat. Work Instructions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Let’s look at the three megatrends shaping supply chain innovation in 2022 and beyond – resilience, through technical capability and consistency; optimisation of the omnichannel experience; and sustainability with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. Sustainability and Scope 3 emissions are essential. The effort will absolutely pay off.

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Logility

MAY 24, 2021

Tata Technologies will collaborate with Logility to offer digital supply chain transformation solutions to its customers across Automotive, Industrial Heavy Machinery, Aerospace, Industrial, and Medical devices verticals to help them achieve agility and improved resilience in the new normal. ATLANTA – May 24, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Square1 Logistics serves clients across various industries, including food and beverage, consumer goods, and automotive. Square1 Logistics has a team of experienced logistics professionals with expertise in various areas, including transportation management, inventory control, and order fulfillment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. Sustainability is now a key driver for change across all supply chains, coming from customer demand, organizational conscience, and employee attractability.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In our blog last month, we discussed how the automotive industry must learn this time from yet another semiconductor shortage by improving management of essential supply chain processes or we will find ourselves in another shortage crisis. Do you have a customer inventory policy for long lead time and critical parts?

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In the construction industry, steel’s longevity, versatility and sustainability is leading to new applications. Henri: First would be a greater emphasis on sustainability. Interestingly, sustainability is one of the key drivers of innovation. Which emerging technology and innovations are driving today’s steel industry and why?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Background In prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries, we have highlighted ongoing production and supply chain challenges related to high profile EV start-ups Rivian Automotive and Lucid. Our commentary published at the end of February profiled and contrasted the 2023 financial and operational performance from both of these start-ups.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

A redundant supply chain has spare or backup capacity, such as inventory, equipment, facilities, and suppliers, that can be activated or mobilized in case of disruptions. The port closure also affects the social and environmental aspects of supply chains, such as employment, safety, health, and sustainability.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In recent Supply Chain Matters commentaries focused on automotive industry supply networks, we have focused on how the ongoing global wide shortage of semiconductor logic devices continues to provide noteworthy manufacturing, supply chain as well as financial impacts. Background. Development. Broader Industry Perspectives.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

Today, during the COVID-19 response, ERP is keeping entire industries in operation with its ability to sustain business operations through remote access, automated reporting, electronic data exchange, and real-time factory controls. The post ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19 appeared first on IQMS Manufacturing Blog.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

Hungary’s well-connected location puts us much closer to our European customers so that we can fulfil and sustain their needs while remaining at the forefront of innovation,” the company said in a news release. And, speaking of automotive, it’s worth noting the increasing integration of high-tech firms with makers of advanced vehicles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

This initiative is aimed at improving their long-term financial viability and creating sustainable value growth. They produce a wide range of products for the automotive, construction, engineering, and packaging industries. And they are working toward becoming significantly more sustainable. Tata Steel Europe, which produced 9.5

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 3, 2017

As a result, supply chain leaders focus on unrealistic goals of inventory or costs, they will throw the system out of balance. It is seldom a story of the translation of supply chain transformation to improve dynamic organizational capabilities or sustained balance sheet results. Automotive Value Networks. As shown in Figure 1.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

But companies will have to go beyond the usual inventory optimisation. . Sourcing strategies will focus on risk-free, nearshoring supply base with long term partnership with TCO-competitive suppliers, who value sustainability. . Lastly, distribution networks will have to be shortened, products portfolio rationalised.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

Barra has mentored young people while they studied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and diligently climbed the corporate ladder from an entry-level engineer to an influential leader in the automotive industry. Brian Cornell Brian Cornell is the CEO of Target Corporation, an American retail company.

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

o9 grew 330% during this period and attributes its growth to its innovative product, the o9 Digital Brain platform , which enables global companies to transform their supply chain, commercial, finance, and sustainable decision-making.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The largest use of rubber is for tires and tubes, making the Automotive industry the dominant consumer of rubber. And standard operating practice in the automotive industry is just-in-time delivery dynamics. While this is a more sustainable solution it is not a short term solution.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Examples of intelligent factories include on-demand manufacturing and virtual inventories. In 2024, Digital Twins will play an increasingly crucial role in shaping a manufacturing future characterized by efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. Managers get access to real-time data to make informed decisions.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 13, 2023

This has led to the nearshoring redesign of supply network and manufacturers trying to figure out, “Where do I need to put my inventory” and “How do I think about sourcing of material and goods so that I can fulfill to my customers?” The other key item we are seeing as we talk about OTSR is sustainability.

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

integratedsupply.com RS Group plc provides product and service solutions that help our customers design, build, maintain, repair and operate industrial equipment and operations, safely and sustainably. Prior to joining RS Integrated Supply, Campi worked for GlaxoSmithKline, and Avon.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

“Partnering with project44 allows us access to true lead time data, which complements how we recalculate material and inventory needs from a demand change perspective,” said Ali Raza, CEO of ThroughPut Inc. As a result, many businesses are unable to optimize a crucial part of their working capital – their inventory. PR Contact.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Retail Blockchain – Applications of blockchain technology in the retail supply chain go back to the sourcing of a product, validity, sustainable practices during manufacturing, movement through international trade, returns management, and recycling or reclamation of raw materials.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Technology is enhancing the way CEVA interacts with customers and supply chains in a range of sectors such as automotive, consumer and retail, e-commerce, food and beverage and high tech. Green Corridor: Pace and Resolve Needed to Help Reach Sustainability Goals. Digital and the Supply Chain—How Far Have We Come?

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