ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

While I was at the Ivalua NOW event in Paris, I interviewed Cyrille Naux, Purchasing and Supply Chain Vice-President at Chassis Brakes International, a multinational manufacturer of automotive brakes and brake components. Why they found it absolutely necessary to organizationally separate sourcing from procurement.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Panic Buying Challenged Retailers and Suppliers. The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

This report cited informed sources indicating that the State of Oklahoma is being considered as a location for this facility but that there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached. The agreement further points to automakers seeking more deemed friendly nations for strategic materials sourcing needs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. I also forecast dismal retail performance for the holidays. Separate and different projects, few companies leveraged new technologies to improve visibility for cross-functional decision-making across source, make and deliver. My prediction?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2022

correspondent for Automotive News, where he focused on regulatory and policy issues surrounding autonomous vehicles, mobility, fuel economy and safety. Mission Creep: Why the FTC is investigating retail supply chain distortions. Eric Kulisch is the Supply Chain and Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves. Eric’s LinkedIn. FreightWaves.

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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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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.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

Sourcing strategies will focus on risk-free, nearshoring supply base with long term partnership with TCO-competitive suppliers, who value sustainability. . Extensive experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Retail, Heavy Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Oil & Gas.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

In this update we highlight General Motors , Nike , and retailer Bed Bath and Beyond. Both Business Network CNBC and The Wall Street Journal , cited data from Cox Automotive indicating that sales of new vehicles in the U.S. General Motors. The automaker expects quarterly net income to be in the range of $1.6 billion to $1.9

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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. Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021. Top Technology investments to Enable Your Participation in Industry Ecosystems.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

Digital Twin Value is Available, and Varied The panel shared examples on the use of digital twins to provide value in companies ranging from an international fragrance retailer, a construction equipment company, a company that develops data centers, a steel company, and a line builder focused on commissioning industrial robots.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Think about all those retailers who no doubt thought they would eventually develop a decent online offering – but there was no rush, was there? 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Last week, global online retail platform provider Amazon made yet added moves in reinforcing the online retailer’s intent to be a player in one-day global parcel transport and logistics. Hawaiian Holdings has reportedly issued warrants allowing the online retailer to acquire as much as 15 percent of the carrier’s outstanding shares.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This research stated that, among the respondents, all automotive and nearly all (97%) industrial products companies said the pandemic has had a negative effect on them. What impact has COVID-19 had on supply chains & responsible sourcing? The challenges and realities of retailing in a COVID-19 world. Greenstone. Gilkey, J.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

In our recent analysis of supply chains that are “working well” , we find higher performance when companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the supply chain organization. Each year at Supply Chain Insights , we study the progress of public companies in manufacturing, retail and distribution sectors.

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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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Resilinc

JANUARY 18, 2021

Turmoil points to need for robust mapping of supply chains, rigorous analyses of alternate sourcing strategies. For example, retailers in Ireland—part of the EU—learned in the first days of 2021 that goods made in Ireland but shipped to and from their UK-based distribution centers are taxed when they re-enter Ireland. “A

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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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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 11, 2014

When these localized units break down or need replacing, having in-market replacement parts like automotive headlamps to provide the heat for the incubator or a motorcycle battery as an alternate power supply, allow for quick and easy maintenance. It’s an example of inventiveness amplifying the value stream.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Panasonic , which serves as one of the lithium-ion automotive battery suppliers to EV auto maker Tesla , indicated plans to construct and fit a reported $4 billion electric vehicle facility in DeSoto, Kansas. Toyota has further announced plans to source an EV battery production facility in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

This is especially the case among certain global automotive companies dealing with a host of supply chain disruption and ongoing semiconductor device shortages. Rivian Automotive. In this posting we provide two recent examples of turnover among senior supply chain leadership that occurred n days of one another. . Thus far, $13.7

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rivian Automotive ’s recent report on quarterly financial performance provides evidence that this EV start-up is showing signs that the company has done its homework in supply chain and production operations industry basics. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Changing the way people buy apparel Matthew Wallace has worked in a number of apparel management roles over his career, including as a Senior Director of Sourcing for Merchandising at Walmart, a senior VP at apparel manufacturer PVH (which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein), and currently the CEO of Project DXM (Digital Xpress Model).

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

Supply Chain is actually a "network" consists of many players as below, A generic supply chain structure is as simple as Supplier, Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer (it''s more complex in real world but simple illustration serves the purpose). In 1995, companies in automotive industry used Electronic Data Interchange to share information.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. Let’s take a closer look at sourcing. How do purchases from multiple material planners affect sourcing schedules from a supplier?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Clark joined the start-up in June 2022 after a long career at Amazon , rising through the operational management ranks to be part of the management committee, as senior executive responsible for all of the online retailer’s retail business. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

In addition to large distribution orders, many retail and business-to-business facilities are shipping rising volumes of direct-to-consumer orders. Ecommerce has thrust DCs into the limelight and elevated distribution as a source of potential competitive advantage, or disadvantage. The Transformation Imperative.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2019

However when I entered the Retail industry the group largely responsible for Procurement, amongst other things, was called Category Management. In my Manufacturing experience the Procurement function was essentially split between Commodity Management (or Strategic Sourcing) and Tactical Buying. Commodity Management.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

Or a personal health situation arises like a batch of peanut butter becoming contaminated with salmonella or children’s toys being contaminated with lead paint, where the regulators have difficulty identifying the source of the problem several tiers upstream in the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It was all about companies trying to go into countries that had low-cost sourcing capabilities, as well as to capture new market. The main challenges that companies are facing, at least in the last two years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, come from the multi-tier sourcing, which requires long lead times in the supply network.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

Bart DeMuynck, Chief Industry Analyst at supply chain visibility provider project44 indicates that he expects retailers trying to keep shelves stocked to be hit the hardest if a strike does occur, followed by automotive makers that ship millions of aftermarket parts to dealers and parts retailers.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Aim-Progress : This forum of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and suppliers promotes responsible sourcing practices and sustainable supply chains. CPGs and Retail. The Consumer Good Forum brings consumer goods retailers and manufacturers together globally to drive change. trade association for leading retailers.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

.”[1] They identify twelve areas in which such megatrends can be found: Urbanization, smart technologies, society, connectivity, retail, climate change, energy, economics, infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, and new business models. Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. ”[4].

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Procurement and Supply Chain Aim-Prog r ess : This forum of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and suppliers promotes responsible sourcing practices and sustainable supply chains. The Consumer Goods Forum : The Consumer Goods Forum brings consumer goods retailers and manufacturers together globally to drive change.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

With consumers seeking better customer experiences, retailers have the opportunity to maximize sales. However, in this case, the retailer missed a sale due to lack of inventory visibility at the distributor site. New sources of revenue and increased staff productivity await logistics service providers.

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