Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

When you consider the increasing complexity of the automotive supply chain, collaboration continues to play an important role. The challenge is to manage a very large network of different and globally-dispersed suppliers, forwarders and other logistics providers.

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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 Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

Today I want to discuss inbound logistics requirements. Earlier we discussed the fact that the “procure to pay” business transaction cycle includes transportation events such as tendering, pick up, in transit, dock scheduling and deliver along with full track and trace.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential. What does this mean for procurement and supplier management? That’s not something many procurement professionals traditionally consider. .

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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. Rivian Automotive. EV producer Tesla reported a setback in quarter over quarter vehicle production and delivery performance. All rights reserved. .

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

As a result, procurement must decide when and whether to rely on just-in-time or just-in-case models for purchasing and managing stock. What is just-in-time procurement? The automotive industry, for example, has famously relied on a JIT manufacturing strategy (or lean manufacturing) since the 1950’s. Advantages.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Todd Trompeter is the Vice President of Logistics Operations for BlueGrace Logistics overseeing the implementation and operations of the organization’s Managed Logistics customers, in turn driving process, strategy and retention for these clients. About BlueGrace Logistics. Surviving The LTL Market with Todd Trompeter.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Managed transportation is about streamlining and centralizing the whole process of both inbound and outbound logistics, ranging from warehousing through delivery. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Even JP Morgan, Microsoft, and Google, reports Jonathan Chester of Forbes , are working to increase blockchain development and innovation, and supply chain leaders need to understand how the use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics will bring about lasting change and improvements in efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. If you are familiar with the term logistics, then you undoubtedly know it conjures up a different meaning to different people , different countries, and different companies even. Read the full Post.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. As a result, procurement must decide when and whether to rely on just-in-time or just-in-case models for purchasing and managing stock. Advantages.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range of insightful topics, all focused squarely on the global automotive supply chain and its challenges. I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest episodes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics? The logistics industry is worth over $8.1 Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. The post Amazon and Uber’s Impact on Logistics!

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. Increased automation of fulfillment services is cited as a further reason. All rights reserved.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

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 deployment of demand down through the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

UPS Labor Contract Negotiations to Resume After labor contract renewal negotiations stalled earlier this month , parcel carrier and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing upwards of 330,000 workers, are planning to return to the bargaining table next week to hash out the remaining issue of wages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. Keys to Success.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory. From my recent conversations with companies one topic is becoming increasingly prevalent — stock loss.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

While reduced demand caused most of the decline, supply chain issues also figured prominently, with supply chain disruptions continuing to shift from “component shortages to logistics disruptions,” according to Gartner. And tech firms are getting into the automotive industry. While reporting 76% YOY growth in profit and 43.5%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to have worked in various industries (Automotive, Electronics, Plastics, Oil/Gas, Financial and Communication Equipment) for various world class companies, with a focus on Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. Tell our readers a little about your background and experience.

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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. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management are summarized, as follows. Key Trends.

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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. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). Convey Closes $8.25

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Rivian Automotive’s reported operational performance in the latest quarter, but at the same time continued challenges in the months to come. We have to add that the automotive sector as a whole is now benefiting from an easing of prior key component shortages, especially semiconductor devices.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The automotive and farm equipment manufacturing giant’s Spares Business Unit (SBU) witnessed lost sales revenues due to stockouts and tight working capital as a result of high inventory investment. M&M SBU has been able to increase service levels by 10%, reduce customer response times by 40%, and grow business revenue by 10%. Challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The supply chain investments of the last decade focused on improving black & white processes–order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Companies invested in improving visibility capabilities to improve functional efficiency of logistics, manufacturing, and supply. My view is that we are in phase 3 of the pandemic. My prediction?

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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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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For the global automotive industry specifically, an ongoing global wide shortage of needed semiconductor devices has constrained or delayed vehicle output levels. In the case of Tesla , it is a business model that shuns a nationwide or global dealer and automotive vehicle delivery and post-sales maintenance services network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

Concurrent supply chain planning is required for the company to navigate uncertainty and expand into new markets of automotive, computing, and connective intelligent edge. The post Qualcomm’s Answer to the Chip Shortage and Digital Transformation Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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. The capability to electronically exchange materials and logistics information (e.g.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

According to reports from Bloomberg, Automotive News, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal , wages for most Toyota assembly line workers will increase from $31.86 Reportedly, Toyota workers within logistics warehouses and spare-parts focused facilities will receive a similar wage hike. per hour, to $34.80

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights breaking news developments involving FedEx and EV start-up manufacturing provider Rivian Automotive. UPS’s outlook for 2023 was an overall reduction in total revenue performance that that of 2022.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Ben Cubitt is senior vice president, procurement and engineering at Transplace. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. He joined Transplace in July 2010 after four years as vice president, supply chain for RockTenn Corporation. At Transplace he leads the engineering and consulting teams.

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