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The Christmas Tree Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

” The Christmas tree was introduced in North America by Germans in the 17th and 18th centuries though adoption was not widespread until the 19th century. In Europe most of the real trees are grown in Germany, followed by Denmark, France, Belgium and Great Britain.

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Keith B. Carter on The Path to Actionable Intelligence

AIMMS

He has managed teams across continents – from the United States to Belgium and Singapore. Keith, as someone who has worked with companies in multiple regions (Europe, North America, Asia), how do you see the adoption of analytics evolving? Are some regions more advanced in their level of adoption?

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Keith B. Carter on The Path to Actionable Intelligence

AIMMS

He has managed teams across continents – from the United States to Belgium and Singapore. Keith, as someone who has worked with companies in multiple regions (Europe, North America, Asia), how do you see the adoption of analytics evolving? Are some regions more advanced in their level of adoption?

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Nike’s Global E-Commerce Distribution Center in Leuven Belgium

NC State SCRC

I had the opportunity to accompany a group of executives from Anheuser Busch Inbev on a tour of Nike’s global distribution facility in Leuven Belgium this week. Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. Barges from down the canal from Antwerp.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Kia, in particular, faces vulnerability to delays, affecting its just-in-time manufacturing model. As of January 11, Volvo Car AB has suspended production at its plant in Ghent, Belgium, for three days.