Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many businesses are now switching to eco-friendly packaging and shipping mailers to solve this problem. Switching to eco-friendly materials for your product packaging and shipping is a major shift for most businesses. Here are eight reasons your business should use eco-friendly shipping mailers: 1. Reduce Waste.

Shipping 89

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On the supply side, material shortages, staffing challenges, and shipping capacity constraints are all happening at the same time. The product flow paths and modes of transportation altered radically as well even without accounting for any network node changes, owing to port closures or shortages in various transportation lanes.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 190

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The right way” emphasizes that our fundamental relationship with the Earth demands that products be made and transported in ways not harmful to the Earth. To eliminate unneeded transport or unnecessary miles is always something the logistics manager needs to do. The devil is definitely in the details.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

When we as individuals are going to and from work, we experience physically, the emitting of greenhouse gasses by our transportation sector. What if technology came into the picture that allowed for far less moving about in fossil fuel burning transport? We can see the exhaust coming out of tailpipes from cars and trucks.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. This means transportation costs account for up to 8% of the sale price of a pair of shoes, as compared to 1% just three years ago.

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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

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2020

Energy Information Administration identified the following manufacturing sectors as the largest energy consumers: Bulk chemical manufacturing: 28%. Allbirds uses recycled cardboards and plastics as well as ethically sourced wool, while Rothy’s uses recycled plastics to create breathable, flexible shoes. Here are a few of them: 1.

Manufacturing Procurement 199

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Sustainability Sourcing Strategies 199

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement. Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Could Outside-in Thinking Help? (Bi-directional

Supply Chain Planning Software 256

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 256

Jaggaer

AUGUST 18, 2020

In recent years , the sector has become highly dependent on deliveries from the Asia Pacific region and in particular China, where capacities in the transport chain between inland plants and the ports collapsed by 70% at one point. Sourcing of alternate suppliers 57% Managing supplier risk (e.g.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Company 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Yet, transportation optimization products focus on managing price, not constraints.

Modeling 276

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The answer is… transportation. But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. Many of the country's railroad tracks and services are still not fully equipped to handle dangerous chemical transportation, and regulators are hurrying to catch up with the burgeoning market.

Transportation 60

Transportation Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies South America 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail. It improves shipping optimization.

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 104

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement. Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Could Outside-in Thinking Help? (Bi-directional

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement. Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Could Outside-in Thinking Help? (Bi-directional

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The year featured continual component shortfalls, explosive inbound materials cost increases and continuous global transportation disruptions. Upwards of over 100 container ships were queued across the Pacific Ocean seeking to be processed by the major U.S. Current Year 2022. seen as a likely alternative.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. companies with global operations, one of the most effective ways to mitigate risk is to ship smarter.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Shipping Saudi Arabia 52

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

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

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 16, 2014

We are seeing many developments in the chemical industry. At the Chemical Logistics Forum, held by the German Logistics Association (BVL) in the Höchst district of Frankfurt, participants got a first-hand look at current trends in the chemical logistics field. This helps to cut down on transportation time.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 120

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

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . In this Part Two posting, we provide highlights to Prediction Three outlined in our advisory. Canada or Mexico.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2021

The American Chemical Society states that fireworks consist of an aerial shell, or tube, which contains gunpowder and the various chemicals (or stars) that give the fireworks their colour. They are shipped too numerous retailers for purchase by consumers like you and I. Shipping costs have increased dramatically.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 76

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The key to this lies with sourcing. Before diving further, let us define what sourcing is. Sourcing is the practice of finding and selecting suppliers for a range of services (e.g., transportation, warehousing) or materials – direct, indirect, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), goods for resale.

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Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 204

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. I was at a customer last week that shipped to distributors and did not know the site of customer facilities. Visibility. The most common use case for control towers is visibility. 3) Granularity.

Supply Chain Design Software 282

Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 282

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. By Ali Hasan Raza.

Saudi Arabia 40

Saudi Arabia Material Savings United Arab Emirates Shipping 40

Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Extreme weather like this would damage manufacturing and transportation infrastructure in the U.S. If a celestial event like this happened, we would likely see disruptions to transportation, communication, and resource availability. and key regions worldwide. Port of Los Angeles) would disrupt the efficient movement of goods.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” goods is more complex than it used to be.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Price Reduction Expense Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. Supply Chain and Shipping. The blast, coupled with recent environmental and business practice concerns, has resulted in new manufacturing and shipping regulations. Cut Downs and Losses.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Chemicals 60

QAD

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Poland’s manufacturing centers around machinery, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages and textiles. Poland continues to have issues with rail and road infrastructure, but it does have about 291,000 km of paved roads to support truck transport. Manufacturing in Poland. of the GDP. .

Poland 79

Poland Czech Republic Manufacturing Procurement Belarus 79

MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 30, 2022

A new white paper published by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and software provider Coupa, titled The New Competitive Advantage: Analytics-Driven Supply Chain Design, An Executive Guide , shows how companies can leverage a new generation of supply chain design methods to increase competitiveness.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. What is procurement? Undamaged shipment rate.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Biosecurity incidents occur when products are contaminated with pathogens, chemicals, or other harmful substances that can compromise health and safety. Critical information such as ingredient sources, processing and packaging facilities, transportation routes, and points of sale are documented.

Food 59

Food Meeting Pricing Training Supply Chain Design Software 59

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. It impacts traditional import and export relationships and e-commerce in the EU.

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 10, 2022

The quarry’s location on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Mexico allows it to ship its product throughout the state and nationwide, as well as internationally. Dolomite is a type of rock that contains magnesium carbonate, which has many uses in both construction materials and chemical manufacturing processes. Star Quarries.

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