Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 16, 2014
I have taken myself off the road to write the book Metrics That Matter. His demand signal was worse in global markets, especially Brazil. Because he had reduced his buffers—both inventory and manufacturing—and had built a push-based supply chain using a forecasted demand signal, he was failing in many markets. It is tedious.
Unleashed
MARCH 31, 2021
When we refer to the ‘supply chain’, we’re referring to the network of suppliers, manufacturers, producers, shipping companies and more who, when combined, produce, ship and sell products and services to end-users. The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. E.g. 35 DOI + 31 DOR = 66. Inventory turnover.
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Elementum
AUGUST 24, 2015
We examine the manufacturing and supply chain implications of the Dow's fall. Analysts are worried about emerging markets suffering from a drop in raw material demand, which could slow manufacturing worldwide. Copper, generally considered a good metric for the health of the global economy, is doing poorly. and the Middle East.
ivalua
JUNE 2, 2016
Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management. Embracing sustainability as a goal and metric that you scorecard suppliers on is a good place to start to get ready for this trend that will become a staple in how successful companies do business. Globalization.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 6, 2015
As I wrote last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains , as companies across a variety of industries grow their presence in the country, either manufacturing in Mexico or growing their supplier base there.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 6, 2015
We wanted to see which companies were driving the fastest rate of improvement on the supply chain metrics that matter. The company operates 153 distribution centers and 39 manufacturing locations. For example, the luxury division in Japan does not have the same needs as the customer service division in Brazil.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014. Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.
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