Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Our interactions spanned the full range of Customer-Supply Chain activities: materials costing, planning, materials availability, inventory, delivery performance, and logistics. In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2016

As of 2016, American manufacturing adds $6 Trillion to our economy , accounting for 12 million jobs. Increase the 12 million jobs again when you add warehouse workers and support staff. Some American manufacturing is based on exquisite craftsmanship – with a reputation to match. Most, if not all, are paid a comfortable wage.

America 120

America Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills BRIC 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Our interactions spanned the full range of Customer-Supply Chain activities: materials costing, planning, materials availability, inventory, delivery performance, and logistics. In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering.

Supply Chain Network Software 40

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

Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2022

BRICS is an alliance between several countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) to do just that. Other car manufacturers are expected to do the same. The secondary markets are seeing impacts in demand too: furniture manufacturers for one prevalent example. This early sign signals curbing demand for semiconductors.

Sri Lanka 78

Sri Lanka Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics 78

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 25, 2016

Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. The choice of Leuven as the logistics campus was made for several reasons. Containers arrive at the port of Antwerp, and are transported by truck to a nearby inland terminal (BCTN) which is next door.

Belgium 40

Belgium Distribution Saudi Arabia Global 40