Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. However, as manufacturing comes roaring back, it is being met with supply chain issues such as delivery delays and higher costs. During W.W.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I was in Houston yesterday evening, speaking to a large group of procurement executives at a roundtable held by KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Group, at the fabulous Brennan’s restaurant on Smith Street. However, with the price of oil down in the $70′s, I did sense a bit of uneasiness in the air.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. What 2016 Supply Chain Trends to you expect to see?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

The following seven stories will recap business moves, innovative ideas, and industry insight to guide supply chain professionals into the launch of the next quarter. Current plans foresee a FourKites X pilot within the next few months, whereas the complete tool will be available before the end of 2022. . year-on-year.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

UPS Labor Contract Negotiations to Resume After labor contract renewal negotiations stalled earlier this month , parcel carrier and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing upwards of 330,000 workers, are planning to return to the bargaining table next week to hash out the remaining issue of wages.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. At over 243.5

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Despite the number of visibility tools available on the market today, “lack of visibility” continues to be a common complaint in the supply chain market. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines visibility as the degree of clearness that makes sense in a general way but is supply chain visibility just a general term?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary and perspectives on FedEx’s sudden and unexpected warning of revenue and profitability shortfall prompting decisive actions. It is yet another development in this new, new normal of business and supply chain developments. Development. Explanations.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. Based on its findings, the SASC formed eight conclusions, including: Most counterfeit electronic parts in the defense supply chain are sourced from China.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

Introduction: The Supply Chain Planning – Truck Load Optimization Disconnect. In the last decade there’s been a lot of talk from supply chain gurus about making supply chain management seamless from end to end. In most companies, many supply chain processes remain siloed.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

While there is still some question as to whether blockchain technology can live up to the hype it has generated, it is making inroads into the supply chain environment. Blockchain in the Jewellery Supply Chain. The system has been enjoying success throughout its early phases. Berkshire Hathaway.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

It also provides predictive analytics that can tell the restaurant more about what kind of coffee its customers enjoy and when. According to recent reports, Walmart has increased the number of digital orders coming from its stores by 170 percent in the last year. Retailers take measures to contain baby formula shortages.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

What is Supply chain costs? Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. Supply chain costs analysis.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

What is Supply chain costs? Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. Supply chain costs analysis.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

What is Supply chain costs? Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. Supply chain costs analysis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. It is an incredible task that won’t happen without careful and well thought out planning and execution of the Supply Chain. What is the Vaccine Distribution Supply Chain? Procurement of Vaccines. Subscribe Here! Email Address. GET our EBOOK HERE.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's is blog is from Nicole Lewis who shows us the steps for smarter logistics planning optimization. However, contemporary business affairs feel an increasing need not only in logistics planning optimization but also in it as a whole procedure. Logistics planning optimization, evaluation of results and monitoring.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. Design a floor plan that meets your needs now and also allows for growth. ‘They had six employees in the warehouse and planned to use the added space to store more products.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Getting Valentine’s Day-related items into stores require an epic supply chain effort. The planning is passed to the lovestruck and the producer can make to order. The Valentine’s Day supply chain. .”[2] The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimated a record-breaking $20.7 ”[5]. ”[6].

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

I can walk into a local shop and purchase products from all around the globe. This isn’t just about consumerism; it’s inspiring to think that in purchasing an imported product, we are, in a tiny way, helping provide employment for people across our planet, often in developing countries. I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012.

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