Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. GEON is owned by SK Capital.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In accounting, finished goods inventory is the specific number of inventory or manufactured items that you currently have in stock available for customers to purchase. Step 1: Raw materials procurement One of the first activities of a manufacturing business is to obtain the raw materials needed to produce a finished good.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. This can be different as well as for the purchasing (e.g. grams for dry materials and litres for liquid ingredients). Inventory control.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 31, 2017

Many procurement teams are finding holistic approach can provide huge advantages. Here’s an overview of the important criteria to consider when searching for a solution: What is the Industrial Breadth of the Solution? Your organization may know very little about many of these industries, especially when it comes to risk and CSR.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

Heavily booked and running from meeting to meeting, I was late. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. As I squeezed into the middle seat of a crowded conference room, I got the stare. The reason?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The FDA issued an exposure modification order that allows the claim to be made that “scientific studies show that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to IQOS significantly reduces your body’s exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals.”. The solution considers projected demand and service level goals.

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Process manufacturing companies — such as those in the packaging, specialty chemicals, and rolled and woven goods sectors — are dealing with overcapacity as well as price pressures and continuing supply chain uncertainties. 4 Digital Solutions That Address the Top Challenges for Process Manufacturers. You can’t afford to use guesswork.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

In this series of posts, I am going to make an argument to augment ERP planning with new cloud-based solutions to improve decision-making. While many business leaders believe that Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) will be equal to this task, it is not sufficient. How is this impacting reliability?

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). His first position was with Air Products and Chemicals in finance, and he quickly became bored with it.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Your supplier may charge you an agreed-upon price, but if the service is unmarked or the merchandise is of poor quality, you won’t be able to meet your savings goals. They do not relate to any overall company procurement goals and objectives. This person can sit on the procurement council or the steering committee.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles? The carbon footprint for attending a meeting on the other side of the globe would show up here. Do you transport your products to your customers on the other side of the world in a container ship?

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Savant Events

APRIL 4, 2024

Welcome to our latest blog featuring Nisrene Haddad, the CSR Director for Manutan Group, who is at the forefront of driving sustainability initiatives and paving the way to meet net zero goals within the company. Therefore, and if we want to meet our net zero goals, we need to reuse the products we sell.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

Raw materials you might find in a manufacturing facility include: Food ingredients Plastic Metal Wood Glass Fabric Chemicals and gases Coal Oil Minerals 2. It’s crucial to keep a record of finished goods to ensure you have enough products to meet the demand of your customers. The push strategy.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Consumer-led demand: personalisation and sustainability Globally, the industry is shifting to meet consumer-led demand, with production processes designed to meet the changing requirements of customers. Consumers are increasingly expecting personalised products, faster delivery systems, and sustainable and transparent practices.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Having a multi-tier supply chain strategy will be key to meeting these emerging ESG regulations. Cotton is a great example.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Having a multi-tier supply chain strategy will be key to meeting these emerging ESG regulations. Cotton is a great example.

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 21, 2018

If you’re dealing with chemicals in your business, you have an obligation to store and transport these chemicals safely. Also, you need to comply with various government laws and regulations that include keeping a proper record of hazardous chemicals. Hazardous Chemical Storage Laws Around the World. United States.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The chemical industry is facing some powerful changes that are directly impacting revenues and margins. This means chemical companies need to be adept at managing costs and profitability. Spreadsheets and legacy tools are no longer enough. Spreadsheets and legacy tools are no longer enough. It’s also highly competitive.

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EcoVadis

JULY 19, 2019

Responsible purchasing programs are proving to be key drivers of financial value. Over the past year, we’ve seen significant growth in sector initiatives, in which participating companies within the same industry leverage sustainability performance management tools together to share information and best practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

The authorities need to carry out special chemical tests to prove they are illegal drugs, according to the report by protection and indemnity club West’s correspondent in the country. This means the company won’t need to purchase additional aircraft, but will bring additional pilots on board to handle the volume boost, according to Tomé.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

When I meet with my customers, I get thumbs-down feedback. He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. The ultimate metric of success used by Starbucks was the percent of coffee purchased from CAFE Practices verified farmers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Yes, you see Dell with their social listening organization; and yes, you see weekly meetings at Whirlpool to discuss twitter feedback; but this is the exception, not the rule. These tools only answer the questions that we know to ask. The ends of the supply chain–both in customer and procurement– are fragile.

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

These countries often don’t have the infrastructure required to ethically or efficiently handle waste recycling, leading to a buildup of harmful chemicals that affect populations near dumping sites. Even as the new U.S. administration considers suspending this law , consumer demand for responsibly sourced materials is only growing.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 9, 2019

While everyday consumers give little thought to the simple barcode label affixed to their purchases, businesses involved in moving inventory stock and assets understand their importance and are increasingly investing in custom barcode labels for their organisations.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are three main components involved: Barcoding hardware Barcoding software The barcode itself Here we’ll look in detail at all three of these components, as well as how barcoding is used as a critical part of online inventory management , warehousing and supply chain management – and some of its key benefits.

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Precoro

AUGUST 2, 2021

Every step of the way, the fabrics and wearables undergo countless mechanical and chemical tests before landing in our favorite stores. Fabienne Bouffé, Digital Project Manager at TESTEX In this study, you’ll find out how and why Fabienne’s team has chosen Precoro as a solution for procurement process automation.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 17, 2015

million induced jobs produced from the purchase of goods and services generated by the direct and indirect jobs. In a rule that will be published in the Federal Register next week, biorefineries that receive funding are allowed to produce more renewable chemicals and other biobased products, and not primarily advanced biofuels.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

It’s never been easier to customize the shopping experience — from product personalization to a myriad of purchasing and delivery options — to meet your specific needs. According to the survey results, price is the top key factor when purchasing directly from a manufacturer for 57 percent of respondents.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I had the opportunity to present at a hearing in Washington last week – this was a public meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Sub-Committee. As an example, Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 325) encompasses a variety of chemical manufacturing codes including petrochemicals (3251), but none for biobased chemicals.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. Another consumer trend hitting the headlines (and largely elevated by the pandemic) is the growth of a digitised presence, especially for those who previously used traditional channels, to meet the need for food on-demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Last Thursday I flew to Munich to meet with SupplyOn. Process industry leaders–chemical, consumer packaged goods, food/beverage–have greater issues using data, with software usability, and building effective connections to align and build effective relationships with trading partners. I am struggling with jet lag.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Organizations around the world are now adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology solutions to create smarter, leaner, safer and sustainable manufacturing systems. Curtis Feeny has invested in enterprise software for 19 years with a focus on data analytics. Curtis Feeny : Managing Director at Voyager Capital.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2019

Ivalua’s suite will enable the strengthening of internal collaboration between the various Group Procurement entities around the world by industrializing and improving reliability of the Chemicals Price List Publication processes. Ivalua is the Procurement empowerment platform. World-renowned with a revenue of €4.5 About Ivalua.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2019

Ivalua’s suite will enable the strengthening of internal collaboration between the various Group Procurement entities around the world by industrializing and improving reliability of the Chemicals Price List Publication processes. Ivalua is the Procurement empowerment platform. World-renowned with a revenue of €4.5

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Process chemical manufacturers face complex supply chain challenges including dealing with hazardous and perishable ingredients whose characteristics (potency, color, composition, etc.) Chemical manufacturers faced with shrinking margins must put the right product in the right location at the right time. can vary from lot to lot.

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Provenance

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

They want to know if your sunscreen contains the chemicals which are decimating coral reefs worldwide. If that’s you, the first step is to start the conversation and set up a meeting with your CEO or product development team. Speed up to meet accelerated shopper expectations. Brands must communicate with integrity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The extraction of hydrocarbons has improved and risen globally as a result of oil and gas exploration and production to meet this need. This circumstance can benefit from oil and gas solutions. In other words, E&P firms can only keep or increase revenue by purchasing or discovering new reserves. Energy Service Providers.

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