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Supplier Relationship Management in a Time of Fragmented Supply Chains

QAD

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. So, how can manufacturers respond to these challenges?

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Our 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain advisory remains available for complimentary downloading at our Research download site. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. The most sobering development in this area has been the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in late February.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Predictions- Part One

Supply Chain Matters

Our 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain advisory remains available for complimentary downloading at our Research download site. Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity.

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Volkswagen Augmenting Efforts in Supply Chain Resiliency

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog call reader attention to a published report indicating the number two global auto maker Volkswagen is repositioning it global supply network sourcing strategies. The global auto maker encountered manufacturing volume setbacks in 2020 and 2021 as a result of global wide semiconductor device shortages.

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How can o9 assist in solving the energy trilemma going into 2023 and beyond

o9 Solutions

From the earlier post-pandemic shocks to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the acceleration of energy transition, these factors have caused further uncertainty for the oil and gas industry. Decisions are taken at different stages within the supply chain (supply, manufacturing, and distribution) and at different levels.

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The Mixed Messages from Davos 2023

Supply Chain Matters

We interpret that to be the sourcing of products among retailers and manufacturers within countries of lowest cost manufacturing that has occurred in this same period. There was apparently a lot of discussion relative to the term “ friend shoring ” being pitched by U.S. We will have to show our productivity gains.”

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Procurement Trends and Priorities to Pursue in 2023

QAD

Earlier this year, QAD hosted a live webinar to explore and analyze the trends that are likely to dominate the procurement world over the coming months. It’s no secret that procurement teams have an amplified role within their businesses and that many are left with questions — our goal was to offer answers.