Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported September PMI reported value 49.1 reflecting a 0.4

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

Intelligent procurement technology provider JAGGAER announced the finalization of a partnership with TealBook , a tech provider that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to gather, predict and refine supplier data and to provide companies with additional product sourcing options.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Closer to home in Canada, sales are expected to reach $ 5.7 In lots of growing cannabis companies, purchasing and inventory are still done on an ad-hoc basis. in the U.S.,

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Carriers Will Lower Rates But Keep Many Others.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 7, 2020

Invoice ageing reporting options uncover customers who lag in payments and require reminders . Deliver insight into point-of-sale transactions, shipping data, procurement and production data – all from one source of intelligence. Invoices are emailed in batches so customers receive them in a timely manner . Customer Story.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

Many supply chain, sourcing & procurement teams have been asked to row upstream without a paddle during this time of crisis. An organization with McDonald’s global footprint is likely able to apply global agile procurement frameworks, and solve supply-demand challenges more effectively during abnormal circumstances.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Do you want to focus on the Procurement side of things, or more on the Logistics and Planning side? Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. So I meet people from all walks of life and at various stages of their careers from fresh grads to people new to Canada looking for a start. This is incredibly rewarding.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Analytical procedures Doing analytical procedures during inventory audits involves comparing gross margins, inventory turnover ratio , and/or unit costs of inventory with previous years. This helps you understand trends so you can be better informed during inventory procurement and when you’re forecasting demand.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 7, 2020

Invoice ageing reporting options uncover customers who lag in payments and require reminders . Deliver insight into point-of-sale transactions, shipping data, procurement and production data – all from one source of intelligence. Invoices are emailed in batches so customers receive them in a timely manner . Customer Story.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Wildfires have been an ongoing affair in British Columbia since June 2021, claiming acres of forest area and severing railroad and highway links to the largest port in Canada. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Meanwhile, salespeople for suppliers were trying to work around procurement. Almost all the student projects were related to analytics. Analytics is key. There’s a lot of really interesting platforms for analytics.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on a prior blog indicating the Volkswagen AG will invest in a large scale battery production facility to be located in in Canada. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

That’s why she’s leading a transformative workforce management initiative to empower Starbucks partners (employees) around the world through mobile-friendly and dynamic shift scheduling, with real-time visibility, live reporting, compliance and more. Ensuring a differentiated, positive experience for customers and partners alike.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Global automotive maker Volkswagen announced this week its decision to construct a battery production plant in Canada. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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Precoro

JUNE 21, 2023

Accurate financial reporting is crucial for maintaining transparency, complying with laws and market regulations, and building trust in relationships with suppliers, creditors, and investors. According to Ardent Partners , 48% of AP leaders see improving AP reporting and data analytics as a strategic priority for 2023.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

EazyStock in a cloud-based inventory optimization tool that systematically reduces excess and obsolete stock levels (bad inventory) from your warehouse locations to reduce costs while increasing the availability of your faster turning more profitable items (healthy inventory). Aligning your business has never been easier.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Registration usually costs about $100 in most cases. You’ll also want to get a resale license if you plan to purchase your CBD product from wholesalers. ShipBob saves us so much effort, and the opportunity cost savings has been substantial. Non-ingestible CBD and hemp can be promoted in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

” Here is a summary of how these Global Supply Chain and Business Leaders responded and shared their lessons learned: Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. These are the step towards accountable behavior when solving a problem Have balanced, relevant and valid metrics. Plus, metrics protect you.

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JDA software

MAY 10, 2019

That’s why she’s leading a transformative workforce management initiative to empower Starbucks’ 300,000 partners around the world through mobile-friendly and dynamic shift scheduling, partner “borrowing,” real-time visibility, live reporting, compliance and more. Ensuring a differentiated, positive experience for every customer.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Report commentary further indicated that while global consumer goods production levels features solid monthly growth, both the intermediate and investment goods sectors were marginal in growth.

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EcoVadis

MAY 10, 2019

Following the success of our interview with Shui Mahieu, Sustainable Procurement Manager at Air Liquide , we decided to bring you more profile interviews with CSR professionals from this year’s Sustain. I am now a CSR Manager and work in a team of three people, reporting to Anne-Sophie Fontaine, Director of Corporate Communication and CSR.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Many shippers have effectively elected to toss to the wayside any talk of partnerships, relationships, cooperation, collaboration, etc. ,” the report read [emphasis mine]. Based on the quote above from the Stifel report, it seems like my advice has been ignored.

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ShipBob

MAY 19, 2022

and Canada. One of the trends fueling this growth is the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) system, which enables shoppers to enjoy short-term financing for their ecommerce purchases. For example, leveraging the ShipBob software will allow you to make accurate predictions about future demand based on historical sales data. and Canada.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Additionally, the advancements and constant changes in technology and analytics play a huge role in supporting the success or failure of a modern day supply chain. As if this wasn’t enough, transportation costs are rising and forcing companies to constantly adjust and optimize.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to a published report by The New York Times , ( Paid subscription or metered view ) GlobalFoundries will dedicate a portion of its production capacity specifically to produce semiconductor devices for General Motors needs. According to the report, GlobalFoundries now aims to submit a proposal to the U.S. East and Gulf Ports.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

William Crane, Founder & CEO of IndustryStar Solutions , is an entrepreneur and experienced executive in supply chain with demonstrated results starting, launching and enhancing procurement, logistics, supplier quality and manufacturing companies globally. Sustainable Leadership Purchasing Council. Mihai Corbuleac. csITsupport.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Supply chain is not just about the procurement and transportation of goods from source to consumer.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Supply chain is not just about the procurement and transportation of goods from source to consumer.

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. Canada joint action plan on critical minerals as a foundation for greater supply chain cooperation in that segment.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most supply chain professionals probably consider “cheap steel and aluminum” a good thing: lower raw material costs generally mean lower prices on intermediate materials, parts, and finished goods. And chances are that few in the procurement field have ever given much thought to whether they were sourcing “high-carbon” steel or aluminum.

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