Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2023

This update addresses the equally growing importance for securing and retaining needed talent for companies who are considering or have invested in more responsive Cloud based software technology supporting tactical and operational planning supporting process and batch manufacturing process environments.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The report points out that union workers for equipment makers CNH International , Deere and Company and Mack Trucks have each rebuffed initially negotiated deals despite significant wage gains that were negotiated. While public opinion polls in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. Prediction Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2023

In parallel, workers across Ford Motor’s Canadian production facilities avoided a strike action after a tentative three year labor contract agreement was reached after extended hours of negotiation. From our lens, the disclosure that battery production plants are now part of the negotiations is a positive sign.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2023

GM executives further indicated a desire to finish the negotiations. From our lens, that latter statement adds further clarity to the labor union’s broader goals in these negotiations. Cascading Effects As expected , the cascading effects across the industry’s various production and supply networks continue with each passing day.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The are a regional make to order kitchen cabinet manufacturer, and have two primary sales channels of modular kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Stuart discussed the need for a supply chain Swiss Army knife skill set. On any given day, he has to pull one of many tools and skills to deal with the problem du jour.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Our predictions included that uncertainty in global markets and the likelihood of regional economic and manufacturing recession conditions should be anticipated. Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® November 2023 report remained below the 50.0

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