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How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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What is Supply Chain Resiliency?

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions.

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Visions of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets

QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

The podcast will feature automotive industry experts discussing their thoughts on key industry issues and how to prepare for the future. It’s about material movement, sourcing, physical logistics and materials management – processes which are frequently overlooked and underfunded.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 37-40

QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Likewise, the action never stops here at the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, because Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I never miss a beat on supporting your organization in “delivering on the promise of delivery.” I’m talking about your workforce, and they’re the focus of steps two and three.

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Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing

IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Somachini produces heavy truck timing gears for Detroit Diesel and Daimler to Germany, specializing in high precision, high volume production. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3% are developing one, according to a recent National Association of Manufacturing (NAM) survey.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 32-36

QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

That’s because Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I never miss a beat when it comes to breaking down the auto supply chain with actionable insights that will help your business prepare for the next season, fiscal year or 10 years into the future.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Manufacturing Innovation Hubs Revitalize American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

This includes IT tools, standards, models, sensors, controls, practices and skills, and how to transition these tools to the U.S. This infographic, from Polycom , shows how Innovation Hubs work. design & manufacturing industrial base for full-scale application. supply chain, and reduce acquisition costs.”.

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Four Risk Mitigation Actions for Weathering a Stormy Market

TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Although container shipping is in dire straits with several other lines at risk of failure or in the throes of restructurings, it is by no means the only source of unpredictability in freight markets. A key battleground region that stretches from Detroit in the north to Houston in south is especially sensitive to such trade-offs.

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The Disruption of AI: Part I

QAD

MAY 16, 2023

It was in the late 80s when I was on the General Motors team with IBM in Detroit. The difference between the AI that we use every day and the newest release of ChatGPT is that we have moved out of the proprietary world of development into the mass diffusion of cloud based open source. These customers would have been the early adopters.

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The Origins of Category Management

Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Steve described his experience this afternoon over pizza and sodas in Detroit. So I started to do programs on how to handle it, and in 3 months I was laid off. But how could I get all the parts and consolidate them in a way that made sense to measure exposure? They would bid and source only part at a time!

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Canada ELD Mandate: What Carriers and Shippers Need to Know

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 27, 2021

Here are answers to the questions you might have about the impact of the Canada ELD mandate, how to prepare, and the benefits of capturing more electronic data about your freight. Electronic logging maximizes driver safety, increases the chances your freight will arrive as expected, and provides a source of data that benefits them and you.

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How Truckers Are Helping with Michigan’s Water Crisis

GTG Technology Group

APRIL 20, 2016

Two years ago, Michigan changed Flint’s water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River. The state had been paying the city of Detroit for water and was looking to save money. Though this crisis hit one city, workers from the nation are responding, and truckers are there in an effort to alleviate some of the worst effects.

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Supply Chain Management in a VUCA World

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

To make that point, Mortson lists ten different definitions for the term from various sources. Evaluate inventory policy, sourcing modifications, and commercial terms. Consider where and when multiple sourcing options make sense. ” Coining a term and defining the term are two different things. Calculate key considerations.