Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Emerge has an interesting new platform to deal with the problems shippers are having procuring truck capacity. It has spot procurement functionality that you would see in a transportation management system (TMS), and the request for proposal (RFP) functionality you would see in contract planning or procurement solutions.

Benchmarking 231

Benchmarking Freight Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 231

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. The latest changes clarify criteria for battery component production sources that qualify for the full subsidy. The partial $3,500 credit is reportedly available for meeting one of the two battery sourcing credits. Inflation Reduction Act.

Canada 52

Canada Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Ford and China based Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATX) have plans to build a domestic sourced battery production facility in Michigan. billion facility will be located in Marshall, Michigan , about 100 miles west of Detroit. automotive market, but also to meet the incentive needs under the U.S. This planned $3.5

Michigan 52

Michigan Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 52

QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

Material Savings 87

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction 87

QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

But even as more and more businesses get wise to the advantages of a TMS, many large, multi-national corporations have remained on the sidelines, unwilling to believe in the existence of a truly global TMS that could meet the needs of complex, widespread companies. What does it mean to finance? What does it mean to operations?

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Quite a few of our customers are located in the Detroit area where we recently hosted a networking event featuring Nexteer Automotive. Nexteer talked about how they have adopted technology to automate and standardize the sourcing function, while eliminating inefficient processes and empowering their employees.

Automotive 100

Automotive Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Industrial 100