SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

This also includes delays in local manufacturing as well as inflationary pressures due to escalating costs because of the increased fuel prices – increases are already at 10% and shipping is about 30%. Industries such as high-tech electronics and semiconductors, and rare earth minerals are highly susceptible to unpredictability.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector. manufacturing.” Below is an overview of this program.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. and Chinese based high tech electronics providers. Background.

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Unleashed

JUNE 15, 2021

Contract manufacturing is when a business outsources certain manufacturing requirements to another. It is often used by major companies requiring the mass production of goods that find it more financially viable to outsource the manufacturing. Who uses contract manufacturing? How does contract manufacturing work?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software? from 2019 to 2026.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise. Labour lacking skills in high-tech manufacturing.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Three of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers—Ford, GM, and Hyundai—have recently announced plans to gain more control over the semiconductor supply chains through partnering and vertical integration. Of the three companies, Ford and GM have announced specific plans, with each taking different approaches.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production.

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QAD

JANUARY 26, 2022

Manufacturers are seeing an increasing need for automation year over year. The manufacturing industry is one of the most prevalent and important areas for the use of automation technology. Let’s look at what manufacturing automation is, its benefits and how it’s changing industries. What is Manufacturing Automation?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has specifically indicated that the plans for Columbus, Ohio complex include being: “ t he largest AI chip manufacturing site in the world.” Noted in interviews with sources is a realization that facility construction costs are four to five times higher than what they would be Asia. sourced capability.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 19, 2022

Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany is Volkswagen’s HQ and site of a massive manufacturing complex.). As reported in a recent Resilinc blog , supply chains for EV batteries and electric motors are also challenged by ethical sourcing concerns. A better sourcing strategy appeared first on Resilinc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

They supply commodity needs related to supporting electronic device or software applications such as automobiles, trucks, equipment devices and other needs. Further stated in this report: “ China will add more chip-making capacity than the rest of the world combined in 2024, according to research from consulting firm Gavekal Dragonomics.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This is not a new problem; but it is exacerbated by volume increases, COVID labor issues, and port infrastructure capacity issues. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Background In early December of 2022, we called Supply Chain Matters reader attention to published reports acknowledging that consumer electronics giant Apple was accelerating actions to source some hardware production outside of China. Reportedly, the current goal is to have upwards of 25 percent of iPhones assembled in India by 2025.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

David Menzel, the President and Chief Operating Officer at Echo, in the earnings call transcript , explained it this way, “strong freight demand combined with tight capacity were the two themes that dominated Q4. This electronic database tracks truck driver’s who have tested positive for prohibited drug or alcohol use.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain. End-to-End and Real-Time Logistics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This is not a new problem; but it is exacerbated by volume increases, COVID labor issues, and port infrastructure capacity issues. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. At the enterprise level, manufacturers and retailers focus on corporate efficiency. Figure 1: Current State of a Global Manufacturer of White Goods.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? Mostly, manufacturers demand technologies that can boost their output without causing an additional strain on resources, and the final five technologies changing manufacturing in 2016 did just that. In other words, some manufacturers continue to resist the trend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. It is part of Koch Industries.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe.

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Kinaxis

MAY 15, 2017

As I noted in my earlier blogs in this series on consumer electronics and life sciences, each industry has unique supply chain pain points that need to be overcome to improve efficiency and profitability. It’s transforming from design and manufacturing companies into design and product companies.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

billion auto production facility, which received full approval from German regulators on March 4 th , has a full capacity of 500,000 vehicles annually. Reportedly, the facility staffing now includes 3,000 workers, with full capacity expected to employ upwards of 12,000 workers. The newly opened $5.5 All rights reserved. .

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Manufacturers often need functionality specific to their industry. Manufacturing ERP provides more value as it has business and manufacturing operations modules. The eight use cases below show how these unique companies benefit from the implementation of manufacturing ERP. It will more than double its staff.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports indicating that leading semiconductor fab and device manufacturer TSMC is eyeing a second fab production presence in the U.S. With semiconductor sourcing capability being viewed as “the new oil” in geo-political trade the dynamics are ever changing. based fabrication facility.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023. destinations are on the rise. and Canada.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Wei, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) addressing a tech symposium last week, indicated that an endemic shortage of relatively low-cost semiconductor devices, ranging in cost from 50 cents to $10 dollars, continues to dog global automotive manufacturers in their ongoing volume manufacturing needs.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights added information regarding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) expanded presence and investment in U.S. based semiconductor manufacturing. The implications of this potential sourcing move were obviously significant from an overall industry and U.S. Background.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. These disconnections can seriously hurt manufacturers and retailers in today’s online, service-driven economy where consumer expectations are defined by the Amazon experience.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

And when you order something on line you can electronically track the movement of your items until they arrive at your doorstep. Electronic sensors, GPS, and online cameras can track goods as they move through manufacturing facilities and distribution centres and retail channels. And that same visibility is available for goods.

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Every year during the holidays, anxiety hits shoppers, retailers, and manufacturers alike about whether the season’s hottest products will face shortages. For manufacturers, at least, it doesn’t have to be this way. Partner for Manufacturing Flexibility. Media hype and marketing efforts have paid off.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our readers added perspectives on this week’s reports indicating that Apple has initiated plans for production of the upcoming new model iPhone14 to be sourced from both China and India. That would allow such sites the ability to foster independent processes from that of China.

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BlueYonder

JULY 9, 2021

Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Tamagotchi, and Teddy Ruxpin… these have all been the hottest retail items in holidays past, and they all happen to be electronics too. And with online electronics sales up 145% during the 2020 holiday shopping season , this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. . Coincidence?

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