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. 2013 has certainly been an interesting year!

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

As part of the BRIC countries Russia is important in driving the growth aspirations of many of the world’s largest FMCG companies. Indeed, that may sound ridiculous now but will this turmoil force or persuade more companies to be present on the ground and behind the invisible curtain?

Manufacturing Procurement 138

Manufacturing Procurement Russia Sourcing Strategies Ukraine 138

Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The economic rise of the BRICs will continue vs the West Europe, then North America, has been the dominant economic force for hundreds of years. Even German firms are considering moving some or all of their manufacturing to the US if energy prices cannot be quickly restored to pre-Ukraine workable levels.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Trends North America 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

I presented at Supply Chain Outlook 2015, an event hosted by the Supply Chain Management Review in Chicago on Monday morning. This was an excellent venue for discussion of emerging trends and what we can look forward to in 2016.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 60

NC State SCRC

MAY 3, 2016

The announcement was made via email to the attendees present, and a public announcement to the markets. Today, prior to the session opening, an announcement was made that Biogen would be spinning off its hemophilia business.

Innovation 40

Innovation Modeling Pharmaceutical Customer Service 40

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The press, however, were preoccupied with just two things: Harald Krueger, CEO of BMW, who collapsed on stage during his keynote presentation and Martin Winterkorn, CEO of VW, who bowed to mounting pressure over an emissions scandal in the US and resigned as VW boss. And this differs in each country.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 120

NC State SCRC

JUNE 22, 2023

Patrick Fox, Senior Director for Customs and Trade Strategy for VF, presented at the SCRC and made a number of excellent observations about the current trade environment. The magnitude of this task was expressed in his presentation as follows.

Global 40

Global Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cambodia 40