EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

DECEMBER 13, 2018

And over 80% of soybean was produced in three countries: the United States (35%), Brazil (29%) and Argentina (18%). Meanwhile, almost 40% of the world´s sugarcane was produced by Brazil alone. Important for economic growth Yes, productivity rates have improved, with farmers in Brazil managing to triple yields since 1970 – from 1.1

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

This week’s added reported data from China’s Statistics Bureau on the country’s export and import activity levels should especially capture the attention of industry supply chain management teams. Such actions are likely to potentially further dampen demand levels for Chinese manufacturers in the coming months.

China 52

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QAD

JULY 15, 2021

Every industry faced major disruption and change due to the pandemic , but since the crisis was in healthcare, the life sciences industry may have been hit hardest. Manufacturing: To prevent potential supply chain issues going forward, reshoring is more likely to take place in life sciences than in any other industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Pacific Drilling, an offshore drilling company, provides global deep water drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry through the use of high-specification drillships. The company has corporate offices in Houston, Texas, with offices in Brazil, Luxembourg and Nigeria.

Optimal Sourcing 28

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. The number of industries applying optimization has also grown, even in markets where the use of optimization has not been as widespread. Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology .

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In Europe, the Green Deal Industrial Plan will require all new cars sold in the EU to be zero-emission starting in 2035. Lithium—sometimes called “white gold” due to its color and high value— is an essential and reactive metal widely used in various high-tech industries. Here is an overview of each: What is Lithium? What is Cobalt?

Alloy 58

Alloy Material Savings Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 58

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

While the LPI does give valuable information on national logistics systems in the Americas, says Guilherme Mendonça, a student in the MIT-SCALE Graduate Certificate in Logistics (GCLOG) Program, it does not focus specifically on transportation data obtained from primary sources. For instance, Brazil and Colombia both come in at 2.4

Comparison 52

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 14, 2020

I spent some time discussing this today with Joe Fisher from WRAL, and also spoke to a few of my colleagues in the retail food industry, as well as my colleague Ronalds Gonzalez in the Department of Forest Biomaterials. ” My sources state that this is not the case, as these plants are temporarily closed down.

Inventory Reduction 87

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2023

This includes planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery of products or services from the point of origin to destinations. It involves growing the beans in one country (like Brazil or Vietnam) and then the beans are blended and roasted in another country. Me : I work in supply chain. Granny : What, chain? ??:

Supply Chain Planning Software 80

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2023

This is an example of what our valued customers are saying about our solution: “As the transportation and logistics industry continues to transform, in tandem with sales volume growth in certain regions, we need to make sure we are supporting that growth with improved responsiveness, while remaining efficient.

Gartner 75

Gartner Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 75

Freight Plus

AUGUST 7, 2020

Traditionally, supply chains have been conceived and managed as a discrete sequence of activities, from design, plan, and source to make, deliver, and return. Dr. Ednilson Bernardes started his career in the air force back in Brazil after attending an airforce college. He believes that undoubtedly this is where the industry is headed.

Supply Chain Network Software 98

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EcoVadis

JUNE 25, 2018

The global beef industry, which has faced mounting criticism due to the greenhouse gas footprint (about 9 percent of total global GHG emissions), is the biggest cause of deforestation in the Amazon, with the figures at one point ranging from 65 to 70 percent of all deforestation in the area.

Sustainability 61

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2021

We delivered solutions at a record pace, and innovation that has been recognized as industry leading.”. Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the Company in the fourth quarter include: Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, Black Rifle Coffee Company LLC, Emerson Professional Tools, LLC, Global Resources International, Inc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

When industry partners apply existing standards, everyone becomes fluent in the common language of process and evaluation. Suppliers must manage demands for data from multiple sources, both internal and external. Frameworks like AFi underscore how industry standardization and collaboration enable sustainability at scale.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

example is the default of Argentina and the associated immediate spread widening on debt of other South American countries (most notably Brazil), as well in the business context of buyer and supplier firms. This updating leads to “contagious” jumps in credit spreads of business partners, and can rapidly spread.An

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil. 3PL Global Trade Mergers/Acquisitions This Week in News Brazil C.H. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. In other news, TMC (a division of C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 30, 2011

If the mantra of the real estate industry is “Location, Location, Location”, the new mantra of supply chain executives is fast becoming “Collaboration, Collaboration, Collaboration”. In fact, all of the BRIC countries are now in the top 10 economies, with Brazil at 9, Russia at 6, India at 4 and China 2nd. How technology can help.

Supply Chain Software 103

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4].

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

They observe, “The COVID-19 pandemic has driven rapid adoption of digital channels across countries and industries, but digital’s growth has plateaued in the past six months and may begin to slip back once the pandemic eases — even as total digital adoption stays well above pre-pandemic levels.

Purchasing Skills 100

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The regions reported as having the most declines in production volumes were noted as Brazil, Canada, Japan , and the United Kingdom. The now reported September and Q3 PMI data continues to reinforce a period of muted product demand levels among multiple industry sectors.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global Optimal Sourcing United Kingdom 59

ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. Burton predicts that China and Brazil will become hubs for global sourcing. Globalization. Does your organization collaborate well internally across functional teams?

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

It is a privately-held textile company that successfully navigated the global sourcing/labor arbitrage mania of the last decade and managed to maintain a significant presence in the United States. With a global presence of operations in the US, France, China, India, and Brazil, the company coordinates global supply for regional markets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

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SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

When industry partners apply existing standards, everyone becomes fluent in the common language of process and evaluation. Suppliers must manage demands for data from multiple sources, both internal and external. Frameworks like AFi underscore how industry standardization and collaboration enable sustainability at scale.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization 40

Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexican government sources cite competitive advantages such as a stable currency exchange rate, advantageous regulatory conditions for trading, and highway and rail accessibility with over 150 international harbors. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Mexico El Paso Manufacturing 60

Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

During the quarter, SaaS subscription and/or software license agreements were signed with customers located in the following 8 countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States. Trinseo S.A., and WEG Equipamentos Elétricos S.A. Logility, Inc. and Demand Management, Inc., Logility, Inc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 130

Freight Plus

AUGUST 7, 2020

Traditionally, supply chains have been conceived and managed as a discrete sequence of activities, from design, plan, and source to make, deliver, and return. Dr. Ednilson Bernardes started his career in the air force back in Brazil after attending an airforce college. He believes that undoubtedly this is where the industry is headed.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software West Virginia 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

His demand signal was worse in global markets, especially Brazil. We often find that companies have better performance in the management of regional supply chains where the sources of supply are in the same market versus the management of products across borders. Company performance will be by industry group.

Supply Chain Design Software 279

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. billion in losses, considering it is the fourth most costly man-made disaster ever for the insurance industry. There should be higher chemical-sourcing costs in tow along with delays in new consumer product releases and an increase in the West Coast port traffic.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Chemicals 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

It is a privately-held textile company that successfully navigated the global sourcing/labor arbitrage mania of the last decade and managed to maintain a significant presence in the United States. With a global presence of operations in the US, France, China, India and Brazil, the company coordinates global supply for regional markets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 75

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In particular, the focal BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) represent major targets for expansion, but with them come a host of new problem that enterprises have little to no experience in dealing with in terms of logistics capabilities. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

Predictive Analytics 117

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Its high voltage cables transport power further than ever before and its substations stabilize and supply power to a wide range of urban and industrial applications. Its innovative technologies drive ships as well as electrical cars and e-buses.

Material Savings 60

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Based in Italy, Luxottica has a monopoly-like position in the global eyewear industry. Luxottica recently strengthened its position in the industry by vertically integrating with the world’s largest lenses manufacturer, Essilor, in January 2017 [2]. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker.

Manufacturing Procurement 112

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 112

RFgen

MAY 7, 2015

The risk stems from a variety of sources, from inefficiency due to outdated processes to natural disasters that, when not prepared for, can severely inhibit the flow of goods and materials. Apparel went on to explain that strikes in Belgium and Brazil have also caused delays in shipments, which put a drag on the flow of goods.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 52

RFgen

MAY 7, 2015

The risk stems from a variety of sources, from inefficiency due to outdated processes to natural disasters that, when not prepared for, can severely inhibit the flow of goods and materials. Apparel went on to explain that strikes in Belgium and Brazil have also caused delays in shipments, which put a drag on the flow of goods.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 52

NC State SCRC

APRIL 15, 2016

What is now exciting is the on-going innovation projects by Coke and other companies to take the 70% of the bottle that is non-renewably sourced, and move it towards a 100% biobased resin technology. The feedstock for the Plant bottle is sugar cane out of Brazil, which is moving towards cost parity relative to crude oil-derived PET.

Forecasting Software 40

Forecasting Software Brazil Chemicals BRIC 40

BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

It’s not just about the change or the expansion of services any longer, but about how fast and flexible their services can be delivered as the manufacturing and retail industries are reinventing themselves, too. Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries. Source: Grainger Q1 2017 Earnings Call ).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 54

Logistics Network Optimization Software Distribution Sourcing Strategies United Kingdom 54

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Based in Italy, Luxottica has a monopoly-like position in the global eyewear industry. Luxottica recently strengthened its position in the industry by vertically integrating with the world’s largest lenses manufacturer, Essilor, in January 2017 [2]. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 60