Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). Focus on Cost. Less Collaborative.

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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. As noted in our January update, the manufacturer announced the news that the Chief Operating Officer had departed the company in December 2021.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

In some cases, only one or two companies in the world can produce the components ANCA needs. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage. ANCA builds their machines in Australia but these precision components are sourced from around the world. Procurement System Improvement Goals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

If interested in receiving a full table of contents, please contact Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you are located in North America, Latin America, or Asia; or Ann-Kathrin Blech ( ABlech@ARCweb.com ) if in Europe. Companies in emerging markets are increasing investment in warehouse automation. Growth Inhibitors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Almost seven-in-ten (68%) of organizations view suppliers as a source of differentiation, while 66% now collaborate with suppliers to increase supply chain resilience. It is based on a survey of 462 procurement decision makers at companies with 1,000 or more employees in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. And in the intervening years — as we’ve leveraged real-time data, ML and AI to help countless companies answer the “where’s my truck” question — I’ve continued to underscore that visibility is a foundational technology.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

HICX’s low-code/no-code SaaS platform and applications enable large companies full visibility into their supplier ecosystems and interactions, building resilient and competitive supply chains. Companies often under-invest in the supplier experience – in making it easy for suppliers to deliver their best work.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? The research encompasses organizations across industries and sectors, with focus on North America and EMEA. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During her 24 years at Honda of America, she helped implement many of the supply chain best practices that have now become renowned, including cost modeling, supplier development, supplier quality assurance, lean manufacturing, and many others, which evolved under the original North America leadership of Dave Nelson.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Mr. Elias and Mr. Stauffer spoke about the digital transformation the company is going through. The company is still somewhere in the “crawl/walk” phase. The company has 18 plants and operating locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico as well as plants and labs in the UK, China, and Indonesia. HWI Has a Complex Supply Chain.

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement. About Ivalua.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste. A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired. Reduced working capital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

From there, we can upgrade supply planning systems, streamline procurement, revamp warehousing and distribution and, perhaps most importantly, enable collaboration across vast networks of supply chain partners to keep goods flowing. The ROI will only multiply with visibility into supplies and goods from end to end.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In addition to the procurement executives, I also got to meet Captain Dick Phillips, the captain of note in the film “Captain Phillips” We had a chance to talk about his experience, and he also presented to the group about the incredible experience he went through. Does procurement add to top line revenue.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023. The maximum MSRP for those products is $80,000. That’s right.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 22, 2019

However, any global organisation will tell you that their concerns reach past North America. and the European Union and examines how procurement organisations can best prepare in the new year. UK companies may see increases in labor costs, tariffs, and more. So what does the economic forecast look like in Europe?

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We are chasing around North America trying to find other suppliers—at much higher rates,” the CEO of an Edmonton food manufacturer told the CBC. The vulnerability of these three regions highlights the complexity of factoring climate change into sourcing decisions. If so, when?

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EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards. The commitment to sustainable procurement extends to ensuring suppliers follow sustainable practices. In the U.K.

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ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2023

This week Ford Motor Company in conjunction with a two-day investor event, announced strategic commodity supply deals with four suppliers, two of which are the globe’s largest producers of lithium , a critical strategic commodity for electric-vehicle production needs.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

In creating the white paper, Reuters Events talked to leading companies – including Arla Food, AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Estee Lauder, and Fender – about how they’re building resilience into their global operations. This could be activating alternative sources, increasing inventory for contingency, or finding extra labor,” he notes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context. GM’s Latest Financial Performance.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 6, 2017

In the foodservice industry, there are few better examples of great procurement management than McDonald's. Excellent procurement is part of the reason that McDonald's has been able to grow from a small family barbecue restaurant into a global conglomerate with more than 35,000 restaurants in over 110 different countries.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. Not having to manage the indirect procurement process retains advantages for the client.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They were a new company that had taken over an existing manufacturing plant and lacked the infrastructure needed to keep the facilities in good working order, whether that was buyers to order parts or an accounts team to manage the purchasing process. Not having to manage the indirect procurement process retains advantages for the client.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Companies included in this capsule update are Pratt & Whitney , Flexport , and Volkswagen AG. Clark, who assumed the sole CEO role in March after company founder Ryan Petersen handed over the reins. Specifically noted: “ We can still be a growth company even in a declining market.” All rights reserved.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

75% of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruption ( Accenture ). It is estimated supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages affect 4% of inventory for some large companies, and 40% of inventory for smaller companies. Source: Consultancy.UK. Reuters ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

To prepare, stratify your suppliers into strategic, single source and high volume flows. As shown in Figure 1, most companies know the geographical location for their first tier suppliers, but only 37% know the location of second and third tier providers. Thirty percent of companies have supplier development groups.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Machine learning will also play an increasing role in tricky supply chain planning problems such as new product introduction, as companies try to determine the impact of social media and promotions on sales. Digital twins help companies mitigate risk by accurately testing the resilience of complex, multi-echelon, global supply chains.

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Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

Bristlecone has introduced several new fixed-price, fixed-scope offerings for SAP products across supply chain planning, procurement and execution. North America. Demand planning analysis for top personal care products company. S/4HANA system support for North American electronics company. Learn More.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

The experience stems from the ground up as an operator, then assuming global roles spanning Asia, Europe, and North America and the journey has been incredibly exciting and fulfilling. while nearly doubling the size of the company. Currently, I am leading the Global Forwarding Solutions (GFS) business of TVS SCS.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

West Coast ports, and data related to increased adoption of robotics for North America production needs. The companies elected to not share the financial terms of their agreement. General Motors Secures Multi-Year Deal for Domestic Semiconductor Fab Capacity General Motors has signed a strategic supply agreement deal with U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 Co-founded in 2017 by CEO Kevin Frechette, COO Tarek Alaruri, and CTO Victor Kushch, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and has offices in New York and Poland. Fastest-growing private companies.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

With extreme demand volatility felt across industries and traditional demand forecasting methods becoming completely unreliable in 2020, companies are now turning to AI and machine learning (ML) to help steer strategic decisions pertaining to demand forecasting. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation.

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