Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They want to know you’re not using children going into mines in Congo, or families being thrown into boats to go fishing for shrimp and never see land.” He states, “I think consumers have done their bit and continue to do so. But what they want they can’t have right now. And that is transparent supply chains.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2017

I believe we need to move to Open Source tech. After publishing a series of reports on visibility, I facilitated a dinner between two major manufacturers. One dinner participant laughed as he said, “The more efficient we try to make procurement, the more we screw it up!” What do I mean? Let me explain. The reason?

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain 105

Arena Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2023

With tightening environmental legislation and shifting consumer preferences, there’s a greater push for companies to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices and deliver eco-friendly products. Thus, many manufacturers are stepping up to the plate to help build a greener future and enhance our quality of life.

Sustainability 76

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It was the first metal to be smelted (about 5,000 BC, according to Wikipedia); the first to be shaped into molds; and the first to be alloyed with another metal—tin—to manufacture a sturdier cousin: bronze. Declining ore quality from Chile, the top producing country, will lead to higher energy usage and costs for processing, according to IEA.

Negotiating Skills 62

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive technological transformation toward vehicle electrification and the shift presents huge opportunities for manufacturers that do business in the US, especially since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022. What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act’s New Clean Vehicle Credit?

Price Reduction 92

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Virgin Islands Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60