Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Building optionality in the supply chain through collaborative sourcing: Supply chain teams can proactively identify choke points within the existing network by leveraging emerging technologies such as digital twins and advanced analytics, and modeling their end-to-end supply chains. This can in turn benefit Tier 2 suppliers and beyond.

Optimal Sourcing 188

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 188

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source.

Vendor Strategies 246

Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 246

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As product flows rapidly shifted and hard baked assumptions about lead times and sourcing locations were put to test, users across many organizations bypassed their planning systems and turned to excel sheets, internal data science teams or non-traditional supply chain vendors who could deliver AI based solutions at a faster turn.

S&OP 244

S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 244

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability. The chemical inventory levels continue to decline.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 195

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Cross-functional alignment is a complex challenge for chemical companies. If you’re curious about where your chemical company stands, take the assessment today. How mature is S&OP at your chemical company?

Chemicals 317

Chemicals S&OP Demand Planning Software Purchasing Skills 317

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point. For example, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) publishes reports on the creditworthiness of companies. Networks and Sourcing. But Jim Bureau, the CEO at Jaggaer, says that they do.

Supply Chain Network Software 218

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 218

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In E2open’s Supply Chain Innovation Report 2021 , 73% of respondents claimed their supply chain is either moderately, slightly, or not at all resilient. Measuring, reporting or even mitigating emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 just doesn’t move the needle much toward net zero. Creating a more resilient supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In a recent scientific report published in Natureportfolio, researchers in Australia showed that just over one in ten fish packages sold to customers in Australia are likely displaying the wrong fish species. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

Food 130

Food Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Waste Reduction 130

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. Similarly, after the conference, I started working with a chemical company to formulate a supply chain strategy. However, based on industry and experience, 21% of manufacturers reported struggling during the first part of the pandemic.

Optimal Sourcing 219

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 219

QAD

MAY 20, 2021

44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices. 25% reported bankruptcy of suppliers. A 2021 winter storm in Texas stopped 80% of chemical production affecting the majority of the US’ supply of plastic polymers. In 2020, air freight costs from China to the US increased 81%.

Supply Chain Disruption 94

Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 94

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) needed a technology that facilitated fast solutions to pressing problems. The Influence of Culture Chevron Phillips Chemical was established in 2000, as a joint venture between Chevron and Phillips 66. They chose an analytics platform from Seeq. Railey enthused, “folks were drawn in.

Chemicals 28

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 The facility reportedly will supply battery component needs for U.S. and other global regions.

Automotive 52

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2021

Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Cross-functional alignment is a complex challenge for chemical companies. If you’re curious about where your chemical company stands, take the assessment today. How mature is S&OP at your chemical company?

Chemicals 156

Chemicals S&OP Demand Planning Software Purchasing Skills 156

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Early in the pandemic, we saw a major increase in the number of factory fires as reported by Resilinc’s EventWatch AI risk monitoring platform. The skill deficits and rapid expansion into new products led to gaps in safety protocols, mishandling of chemicals, deferring maintenance on machinery and other fire hazards.

Study 62

Study Buyer Training Japan Supply Chain Risk Management 62

Logility

JANUARY 26, 2022

A joint report by the Business of Fashion (BoF) and McKinsey & Company has set off alarm bells that a more deliberate approach is necessary for 2022. Customs and Border Protection Agency’s Withhold Release Order (WRO) on cotton products sourced from China and other countries in south-east Asia. Add to this the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design 130

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our research advisory report for 2023 begins with a review of the themes of our prior three years of predictions and the derived learning for the supply chain management community. Bloomberg reported in November 2022 that shipments of motor vehicles, computer parts and boats, manufactured in Mexico and destined for U.S.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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Elementum

OCTOBER 13, 2017

It's no surprise then that the company became a signatory of t he Chemical Footprint Project (CFP), a project of Clean Production Action, which provides a tool for benchmarking companies as they select safer alternatives and reduce their use of chemicals of high concern. What’s in it for Walmart? Walmart’s Offered Products.

Material Savings 97

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

Bloomberg reports note, “The economic consequences from China’s COVID-19 lockdowns are starting to be felt by companies and consumers across the globe, and expectations are that the reverberations will only get stronger.”[1] China has been called the world’s factory floor and for good reason. ”[2]. ”[2].

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Logility

JUNE 27, 2018

Swimming pool control systems that automatically adjust chemical levels based on your desired water chemistry and immediately alert you to potential issues or equipment failures. Open any supply chain periodical, blog, or report and chances there is a discussion around the importance of analytics. Analytics are literally everywhere.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 113

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 113

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

In our recent analysis of supply chains that are “working well” , we find higher performance when companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the supply chain organization. We term this report The Su pply Chains to Admire. Our target date for this year’s report is July 2016. What can we learn?

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Almost two decades of reporting. For example, Monster Beverages beats Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, while Celanese outperforms Dow Chemical. I ask, “What happened to the better design of supply chains and the bi-directional orchestration of constraints across source, make, and deliver outside of lead time (the tactical horizon)?”

Gartner 365

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 365

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. In the chemical industry, certain chemicals can be dangerous if stored or transported close to each other. Variable end-products.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

When it comes to the enduring congestion in freight and logistics, Akhtar and Vakil reported that the team is hearing from customers – across virtually all industries – that delays are cutting into production and revenues and freight-expedite costs are impacting profits.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Modeling 62

Logility

JUNE 28, 2018

Swimming pool control systems that automatically adjust chemical levels based on your desired water chemistry and immediately alert you to potential issues or equipment failures. Open any supply chain periodical, blog, or report and chances there is a discussion around the importance of analytics. Analytics are literally everywhere.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 101

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 101

Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

We stock more than 750,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provide a wide range of product and service solutions to 1.1 million customers. RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2023 reported revenue of £2,982 million.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 5, 2023

Safety Goggles: Shield the eyes from dust, flying particles, and chemical splashes. Effective Channels for Reporting Concerns: Workers must feel comfortable reporting safety concerns or potential hazards. Establishing an open-door policy or anonymous reporting mechanisms can encourage this.

Material Savings 75

Material Savings Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 75

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a prior Supply Chain Matters Global Supply Chain Assessment commentary earlier this week , we surveyed reported global wide PMI indices for August 2023, along with implications. The reported and meager PMI value of 39.1 The reported and meager PMI value of 39.1 percent in Q1-2023, after declining by 0.2 percent in Q4-2022.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Europe Manufacturing Germany 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

This SaaS software provider has a noted 7,000 customer with a vertical industry presence spanning chemicals and life science , government , manufacturing and metals and mining industry sectors. In 2021, this column highlighted Blackstone’s acquisition of the company for $1.4 ” No financial data was disclosed regarding the acquisition.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Network Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

Fondly I remember the days of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather with eye-witness accounts and on-the-ground reporting. For the past six years, I have analyzed public reporting and triangulated the results to the quantitative research. The source data for the analysis comes from Ycharts.). I wonder why people are listening.

Supply Chain Design Software 254

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 254

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , that level of worker labor activism was nearly eight times the number of workers involved in 2021. A reported 76 percent of job seekers were employed in less than three months. and Europe for programs to train workers in specialized technical dimensions of such production.

Negotiating Skills 59

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Trade-offs of commercial programs with source, make, and deliver to maximize value to the customer and improve margin.). Air Products & Chemicals, Assa Abloy AB, Broadcom, Celestica, Dollar General, Ecolab Inc., Use the report to better define outcomes. Maturity Model. The winners include Apple, AbbVie Inc.,

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Such real-time data and visibility functions allow for supplier comparisons as well as overall emission source contributor identifications, which can be focused on for improvement. Arcstone provides several ways for the data of suppliers to be passed. It can be done via EDI, API or via a web portal.

Optimal Sourcing 246

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By Q4, major European manufacturers were exploring alternative sources to produce energy-intensive products such as chemicals and fertilizers, with the U.S. The overall theme depicted in the November reporting was an intensification of a global manufacturing downturn. seen as a likely alternative. reflecting a 29-month low.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Enterra Insights

MAY 23, 2023

They need to be able to work with a variety of data sources and inputs — each selected based on its ability to help answer the business question. Kiran Kinnera , a Senior Technical Officer in the research lab at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, insists there are four pillars of data science.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 130

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. One of my favorite supply chain leaders has a stack of Palantir reports in black binders on his desk. For Llamasoft it is sourcing rationalization and risk management network design. The supply chain career is new. Evolution is messy.

Supply Chain Design Software 312

Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 312

SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

In light of recent concerns over forced labor in cotton sourcing, many brands now want to address the issue at the most upstream source (the farm or gin), when in reality it’s the textile and spinning mills where traceability is lost. Cotton is a great example. What Is Multi-Tier? Why Is This Important?

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 52

SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

In light of recent concerns over forced labor in cotton sourcing, many brands now want to address the issue at the most upstream source (the farm or gin), when in reality it’s the textile and spinning mills where traceability is lost. Cotton is a great example. What Is Multi-Tier? Why Is This Important? Plastic usage. Fair wages.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 52