NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. The subcontract efforts feature the majority of military and part of commercial aviation, systems are outsourced by the overall airframe manufacturer, known as “primes” (Boeing, Airbus, Sikorski, etc.)

Aerospace 40

Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing 40

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Things like the multi-nationalism versus globalization trends in recent political policies or terrorist activities come to mind. Is it possible these things have impacted the sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of my cologne? Is the foreign country’s currency stable? Could political risk impact my cologne order?

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 101

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , and the all important ASN. DDP (delivered duty paid), where the named place is the manufacturers receiving location.

Automotive 100

Automotive Supply Chain Design Software Shipping Manufacturing Procurement 100

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides a side panel supplementary update to our prior posted blog highlighting the latest reported September and Q3 global and regional PMI indices that indicate manufacturing contraction has begun. Noted was that 90 developing countries have seen their currencies weaken against the high U.S. dollar this year.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Global Forecasting 52

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 29, 2023

With economic and non-economic shocks entangled all the way down, it is little wonder that an unfamiliar term is gaining currency — the polycrisis.”[2] … Aside from changing the physical elements of ports and infrastructure to protect against impending climate change, manufacturers can shift their own strategies to adapt.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Conflicts, government policy changes, regulatory changes and coups can mean that supply is suddenly turned off or that a market is no longer available. Comment back and let us know!

Supply Chain Risk Management 255

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 255

EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. By the time you source, produce and receive the goods, the trend would have passed. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

Purchasing Skills 49

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 49

EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. By the time you source, produce and receive the goods, the trend would have passed. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 40

GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

While US manufacturing has been hit hard by nearly two decades of policy failures that have damaged its international competitiveness, it remains a vital part of the U.S. The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 On average, non-college-educated workers in manufacturing made 10.9

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement America Manufacturing Report 120

Taulia

MARCH 15, 2023

Global supply chain pressures took their toll as Asian manufacturing hubs struggled to keep up with demand from other markets that had emerged from lockdowns. In September 2022, the pound fell against most major currencies. However, this policy response is not without cost, with the IMF now forecasting the UK economy to contract by 0.6%

Ukraine 52

Ukraine Material Savings Germany Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Taulia

AUGUST 16, 2023

For example, in large multimillion purchases and M&A negotiations, faster payment processing times can have a significant impact. Supply chain disruptions and manufacturing delays caused by payment delays can be significantly reduced with real-time payments.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Analytics Software Optimization Software 52

Precoro

JANUARY 16, 2023

Spend management allows for efficient sourcing and procurement, regulated expenses, timely registration of spontaneous purchases, and a reduction of fraud and errors. These purchases might be recurring or occasional, some might be planned, and others pop up in response to sudden changes. Operating vs. Non-operating.

Procurement Solutions 98

Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region. Manufacturing Network Diversification. Multi-Sourcing. The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Inventory and Capacity Buffers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 246

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

For instance, Rachel Duan, industrial conglomerate General Electric’s chief executive in China, told the New York Times that she sees manufacturing in the area increasing when “the roads are built, the ports are built and the power plants are built.” Of course, there are other issues, such as currency devaluation,” he adds.

China 73

China Logistics Network Optimization Software Global Logistics 73

MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

An example in the supply chain space is US maritime policy. Imagine the chaos that would ensue if every state in the US had its own air traffic regulations or currencies, for instance. As the demand for PPE has soared manufacturing capacity has become constrained, and some distributors are citing supply concerns.

Government 58

Government Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 58

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. study , 40% of consumers have purchased from retailers based outside the U.S.,

Predictive Analytics Software 120

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2022

The direct impact of this phenomenon is weakened purchasing power of other currencies relative to the Dollar. Selling products in US markets for USD, and then converting back to local currencies, will be a win- win proposition for those who can do it. For one salient example, at the beginning of 2022, the Euro was worth $1.13.

Sri Lanka 78

Sri Lanka Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics 78

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. For clarity, here’s a quick definition of each term: A free trade zone – or free zone as it is also known – can refer to specific-purpose manufacturing facilities.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Elementum

AUGUST 1, 2022

Manufacturing and Logistics Many production and logistical units already work at their maximum capacity, and factories, ports, logistics and production are all expensive. Inflation is an economic condition in which you pay more for the same product without additional value due to currency devaluation.

Supply Chain Strategy 78

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 78

Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. The result? Nevertheless, over the last few decades the world largely relied on Chinese REE supply.

Modeling Software 56

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 56

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As the global environment is shifting based on political debates, EU/British negotiations, tariffs driven by the Trump administration, as well as the sudden shifts in country-level policies, supply chain executives and planners are working to plan for future uncertainties. However, some categories are capacity constrained.

Global 52

Global Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 52

Elementum

MAY 21, 2018

Huawei’s current dilemma was foreshadowed in October 2013, when the US government warned that consumers were risking their personal security by buying products from Huawei and ZTE, one of China’s leading telecom manufacturers. According to unverified sources, AT&T’s sudden decision was due to federal pressure.

Vendor Strategies 113

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Network Software 113

Elementum

MAY 21, 2018

Huawei’s current dilemma was foreshadowed in October 2013, when the US government warned that consumers were risking their personal security by buying products from Huawei and ZTE, one of China’s leading telecom manufacturers. According to unverified sources, AT&T’s sudden decision was due to federal pressure.

Vendor Strategies 60

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Network Software 60

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? Will he declare China a currency manipulator ? If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? Will he impose tariffs on imports from U.S.

Predictive Analytics Software 50

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 50