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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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

Automotive South Korea Tennessee Manufacturing Procurement 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Cost reductions sometimes go hand-in-hand with GHG reductions, but some measures could increase transport costs. The impact of these changes are difficult to predict.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

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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 93

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

Association for Accessible Medications (AAM) reported in 2021 that a “survey of AAM’s generic and biosimilar drug manufacturers revealed that travel and transport costs have skyrocketed 224% on average, with at least one manufacturer reporting as much as a 413% increase in shipping expenses compared to the same costs before the crisis.”

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Material Savings Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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

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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 391

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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

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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. Crucially, the system will calculate the carbon emissions spewed out with every transportation move. It can be done via EDI, API or via a web portal.

Optimal Sourcing 246

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The year featured continual component shortfalls, explosive inbound materials cost increases and continuous global transportation disruptions. By Q4, major European manufacturers were exploring alternative sources to produce energy-intensive products such as chemicals and fertilizers, with the U.S. Current Year 2022.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 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

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

Manufacturing Procurement 119

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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

JUNE 23, 2020

I write for this blog, craft reports from research for our newsletters, create blogs for Linkedin, and build articles for Forbes. Orbit Chart for Ecolab at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin Versus the Chemical Industry for the Period of 2010-2019. Procurement and transportation operated as islands.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Forty years ago as a chemical engineering student, I learned the tedious craft of chemical plant design. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. In this position, we designed real-world plants.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. According to business and industry media reports, the FAA will continue to inspect each individual aircraft before issuing an air worthiness certificate. reported it latest quarterly financial performance, and further indicated an outlook for the remainder of this year.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. These reports are available in our community and on our website. To write these reports, I work with Abby Mayer (twitter: @indexgirl ), Research Associate at Supply Chain Insights.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

For example, Unilever, a consumer goods company, has a responsible sourcing policy that includes human rights due diligence and requires suppliers to adhere to its human rights principles. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a widespread framework that provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for sustainability reporting.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

USC Consulting Group

JUNE 19, 2023

One notable external challenge is the impact of labor shortages on transportation and logistics, which are vital components of material handling operations. According to the 2023 MHI Annual Industry Report , 74% of supply chain leaders are increasing technology spending.

Material Savings 40

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 107th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. We are seeing constraints in multiple chemical supply chains due to increased global demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 57

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The company already reported an unexpected net loss amounting to US $64.42 It is also ranked as Northern China's largest port for export of hazardous chemicals and the primary logistics hub for the majority of cargo transportation in the region. This could isolate supply and drive chemical costs up.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Chemicals 60

ModusLink Corporation

MAY 23, 2023

Improving supply chain operations, managing transportation costs and profits, and ensuring safe and ethical operations is the primary goal of this new law. Prohibition of production and use of chemicals under certain restrictions. The documentation and reporting of the required paperwork to the authorities.

Optimal Sourcing 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2022

After decades of controversy concerning the realities of climate change and its causes, the fossil fuel industry is now shifting to a strategy of presenting itself as the source of solutions. It will also require the virtual elimination of fossil fuels as an energy source across the board. Why and What?

Predictive Analytics Software 233

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Adexa

JANUARY 27, 2022

The five highest offenders are the following five industries paper, food, petroleum refineries, chemicals and metal/mineral products. Examples are choices of transportation, choices of suppliers, equipment or products with highest level of carbon, or which customers are asking for products that require above average carbon footprint.

Waste Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Oilfield services market, in general, covers manufacturers, repairers, and maintenance companies specializing in oil extraction and transportation. A general description of these oil and gas service companies could be that they manufacture, repair, and maintain equipment that is used in oil extraction and transportation. From USD 135.1

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Food grown close to consumers reduces both transportation costs and food waste. This should cheer anyone who wants organic produce that has been grown without pesticides and other chemicals, and which has not been driven hundreds of miles in refrigerated lorries or flown thousands of miles in the belly of a plane.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Finished goods inventory is reported as a current asset on your balance sheet. Step 3: Production Transporting the raw materials from their source or storage locations to your production facility is a crucial step in manufacturing. The finished goods inventory formula is critical for deriving accurate inventory levels.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2018

1 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report found that inputs — expressed as supplier deliveries (decreased), inventories and imports — improved compared to the previous month’s activity. Chemical Products). The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 61.1%, a 3.4-percentage Computer & Electronic Products).

Manufacturing Procurement 53

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The GCC chemical industry is second largest manufacturing industry in value add, after refining. 2017 Facts and Figures report by Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the chemical industry accounts for 3.1 Reported by GPCA, “China is one of the key destinations for GCC polyethylene exports.

Chemicals 113

Chemicals Saudi Arabia Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 113

USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 10, 2022

We work with a wide range of industries, including chemical processing, forestry products, food & beverage, life sciences, mining & metals, oil & gas, transportation & logistics, private equity, and yes, manufacturing. One example of how operations consulting is all about strategic importance: SIOP. What is it?

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

It will be launched during a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a series of reports that will run in our May newsletter and throughout the summer. An example is retail/consumer products/chemical/transportation or hospital/pharmaceutical companies/medical device companies/medical distributors.). Why do we need a new Index?

Gartner 269

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. Having such options allow them to get to the market faster, turning adversities into advantages.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Research underway at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics confirms that over recent years many companies have indeed established new manufacturing capacity in the US. Our colleague at MIT Professor Charlie Fine uses the term ‘intelli-sourcing’ to connote the complex dynamics that surround this manufacturing location decision.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Sourcing Strategies 105

Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 9, 2013

It will be launched on a webinar on April 25, 2013 and through a report that will run in our May newsletter. An example is retail/consumer products/chemical/transportation or hospital/pharmaceutical companies/medical device companies/medical distributors.). They will be digitally shared through Amazon, iTunes and other sources.

Gartner 137

Gartner Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 137