Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

Companies in emerging markets are increasing investment in warehouse automation. However, more recently companies in emerging markets have been investing in warehouse automation for reliability, consistency, order accuracy, and throughput. Numerous media sources have noted warehouse automation project cancellations.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 23, 2020

Pharmaceutical companies have complex supply chains that are often not optimized to their full potential. From source materials to distribution, the supply network must be carefully streamlined to produce the best results possible. For more on pharmaceutical procurement, register for our upcoming webinar. Mapping and Optimizing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

This is especially the case among certain global automotive companies dealing with a host of supply chain disruption and ongoing semiconductor device shortages. Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

So then, how are you shaping your company's culture to empower your employees? When trying to answer this question, many people think of company perks like benefits programs, flexible schedules, office lunch parties and open-door policies. Organizational Culture Matters to Supply Chain Professionals.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. Governments including Canada , Germany , and the United Kingdom have enacted special legislation in these areas.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When an accounting transaction occurs, it is first recorded in the accounting system in a journal applying the same double-entry system that Luca Pacioli described more than 500 years ago. This journal updates the general ledger. When a transaction is processed in a sub-ledger, it is automatically allocated a sequential journal number.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production. All rights reserved.

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Resilinc

APRIL 8, 2024

The majority of advanced chips are made by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which makes chips for Apple and Nvidia. Due to the highly sophisticated environment needed to manufacture chips, many semiconductor companies in Taiwan have temporarily paused production, even if they were not severely impacted by the earthquake.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. Most recently, I visited the Berkshire Grey (BG) corporate office for an in-depth discussion about the company’s business, followed by a tour of the Berkshire Grey Innovation Center. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Once again, the Drucker Institute has put together a list of the “Top 250 Best Managed Companies” , which was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal. For the record, the list of our “Top 10” companies in the supply management innovation category are as follows: 1. Colgate-Palmolive. Ford Motor.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 19, 2023

According to reports by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal , the perceived weak Q2 number provides added evidence of muted retail sales, a degrading export market and a deepening property market slump. The recent Q2 GDP number is below the average 8 percent to 9 percent growth levels prior to the global pandemic. percent compared to 12.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

It also intends to transform its operational setup to capture organizational synergies, AI-driven efficiencies and to prepare the company for highly scalable future revenue growth.” The majority of the approximately 8,000 affected positions is expected to be covered by voluntary leave programs and internal re-skilling measures.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

Major Earthquake Senior business, procurement, information technology or supply chain executives with the responsibility for the assessment and mitigation of business related risks can often contemplate various impactful risk events. Our thoughts are with the victims, and their families. According to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action. The company further secured a new $150 million line of credit from J.P. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Now, even with those strains largely receding, companies are looking for better ways to manage the flow of goods on the fly and make sure they have merchandise where it needs to be to boost sales and maintain margins.” ” • Enhancing Supply Chain Management. Retailers are constantly looking for ways to optimize their operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Electric vehicle company Fisker recently issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. In 2020, Fisker went public as an asset-light company under a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A Wall Street Journal published report on this situation (Paid subscription) indicates that in previous Covid vaccine rollouts, vaccine makers such as Pfizer and Moderna shipped needed doses directly to designated vaccination centers. Production sourcing and distribution is predicated on the needs of drug companies and insurance providers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog call reader attention to a published report indicating the number two global auto maker Volkswagen is repositioning it global supply network sourcing strategies. A cited quote from Murat Aksel, VW’s Procurement Chief , is a testament: “ We still want competitive prices, but my priority is securing supply.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

More importantly, the company reaffirmed prior guidance indicating that it expects to produce 50,000 vehicles in 2023. This news exceeded Wall Street’s estimates and with that, the company’s stock has reportedly risen 84 percent since the announcement. and Europe. in order for vehicles to comply for attractive $7,500 U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of China Plus sourcing, along with other alterative sourcing strategies to include domestic on-shoring or near-shoring of supply network needs. Most of such product business and strategies are predicated on a focus toward major geographic market needing support.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Both The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are reporting that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) , the globe’s leading advanced semiconductor device manufacturer, is considering investment in a second U.S. based fabrication facility. has to do so as well.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2023

Such models can consist of billions of data and information sources, supported by enormous data analysis and compute power, that are developed or learned over time. These areas can often include supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, customer fulfillment, logistics, transportation and other application areas.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

Significant Management Leadership Shakeup According to published reports from both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal this morning, Boeing is undergoing senior management leadership changes in the wake of the ongoing production quality corporate and other challenges that have tarnished this aircraft maker.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Background In early December of 2022, we called Supply Chain Matters reader attention to published reports acknowledging that consumer electronics giant Apple was accelerating actions to source some hardware production outside of China. Reportedly, the current goal is to have upwards of 25 percent of iPhones assembled in India by 2025.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

This technology is deployed among regulators, law enforcement, and national security agencies, as well as over 100 of the world’s largest public and private companies. Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. governmental agencies to include U.S. Northvolt Raises $3.4 All rights reserved.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Any steps taken to become greener will favor companies in visibility, credibility, and develop a leadership reputation. Sustainable procurement: consists of environmentally friendly purchasing that carry reduction, reuse, and recycle. International journal of production economics (Vol. Bhattacharjee, 2015). Vishal Gupta, 2013).

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

Both Business Network CNBC and The Wall Street Journal , cited data from Cox Automotive indicating that sales of new vehicles in the U.S. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , the apparel maker is having to pay five times more in ocean container movements rates from pre-pandemic levels. billion to $1.9

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2022

According to the announcement , Amoretty joined the company’s senior leadership team tasked to develop a production, operations and procurement vision for its supply chain to ensure multi-year growth, product line expansion plans and profitability. Supporting CIO Role.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

According to reports from Bloomberg, Automotive News, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal , wages for most Toyota assembly line workers will increase from $31.86 In its reporting, The Wall Street Journal cited data from EY for Autos Drive America , a trade group representing BMW , Hyundai , and other foreign brands producing autos in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This Ferrari Consulting and Research Group advisory brief provides added perspectives on premium personal fitness equipment and services provider Peloton Interactive , the litany of events that have surrounded the company, and some lessons acquired. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our lens, the August data further reflects ongoing shifts in production sourcing within specific industry sectors. The Wall Street Journal has reported ( Paid subscription ) that large U.S. companies doing business in China are growing increasingly pessimistic that any post pandemic boom will materialize.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

The procurement function (contracting supply chain) typically provides the market & commercial expertise for creating the contract. At many companies the traditional model is that the Business function is the “Contract Holder” given that it establishes (“owns”) the demand, specifications and service level requirements.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2023

This facility, reported to be located in Dresden, Germany , will be a joint venture entity named European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH with EU based semiconductor producers Bosch , Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors as investment partners. legislation, hence the delay.

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Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

Continuing growth in ecommerce is fueling a tight market for distribution and fulfillment centers space, either leased, purchased or through a partner, as companies look to expand their networks to meet growing consumer demand for rapid parcel delivery. Source: Multichannel Merchant. Source: Supply Chain Digest.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , a Texas site could begin pilot refining operations as early as the fourth quarter of this year.,

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

In a reported effort to cut additional costs and increase needed cash flows, the provider announced intentions to cut upwards of 800 jobs within its North America support teams and eliminate its company operated warehouses. based manufacturing strategy, with a decision to source manufacturing at a CMS provider located in Taiwan.

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