Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

According to the NRF survey report , consumers spent $321.41 The top retail destinations during this five-day period were reportedly online retailers (44 percent), grocery and supermarket stores (42 percent), department stores (40 percent), clothing and accessories stores (38 percent), and electronics stores (29 percent).

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management are summarized, as follows. Key Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2014

As we have outsourced logistics and manufacturing, I firmly believe that we need to get more serious about the building of Business-to-Business (B2B) networks. These are one-to-many and many-to-many architectures that connect logistics providers, contract manufacturers and suppliers into true supply networks. Vendor Managed Inventory.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. This week features added evidence specifically in the high tech and consumer electronics supply networks segment.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The good news is, according to an April 2021 survey conducted by Automotive News Research & Data Center , 42% of automakers and parts suppliers say they will change the way they manage supply chain risk due to the current global shortage of microchips. Insufficient inventory visibility throughout the supply chain.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. Returns management vs. reverse logistics Returns management refers to managing the entire returns process.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The Institute for Supply Management conducted a special survey that asked members to assess how Harvey might impact six key business metrics and whether they may be impacted by shortages of input materials due to Harvey. "Our Indeed, the results of our ISM Report On Business Survey indicate ongoing challenges for U.S.

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Stanley Black & Decker didn’t see new orders as retailers were drawing down on their inventories to preserve cash. Making the wrong choice would lead to Stanley being stuck with six months of inventory. Supplier factory capacity is being well-utilized in electronics manufacturing. based suppliers.”

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IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

The majority of enterprises are prioritizing their blockchain pilots that concentrate on supply chains improvements (53%) and the Internet of Things (51%) according to Deloitte’s latest blockchain survey. Improving track-and-trace reduces the need for buffer stock by providing real-time visibility of inventory levels and shipments.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 20, 2016

The video was a report out and analysis of a survey that MPI had done on Internet of Things in the supply chain. Inventory Tracking – Despite all the efforts manufacturers put into inventory accuracy it still happens. Imagine if your inventory itself could tell you how much there is.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The orders-to-inventory ratio fell to another multi-year low last month as excess capacity continued to build at factories. The September surveys offered a few silver linings, including signs of improving supply chain conditions and resilience in the labor market.”. percentage points higher. in September from a 51.7

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. Having clear visibility into inventory is critical for omnichannel fulfilment. This emerging trend, known as e-SCM or Electronic Supply Chain Management, is gaining relevance.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Previous global materials sourcing and just-in-time driven inventory management policies were laid bear with the realization that supply risk was a more problematic and business critical dimension. Special emphasis would be placed on semiconductor, high tech electronic components, certain deemed essential raw materials or other components.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Morgan indicated in part: “ Near-term forward looking indicators also headed lower, most notably the finished goods orders-to-inventory ratio which fell further below 1,0 from an already contractionary reading.” The overall pace of decline was noted as the steepest since this particular survey began in April 2004. declined 0.7

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Elementum

APRIL 28, 2017

initiative that implemented different proof of concepts for manufacturing and logistics processes using a range of technologies including 3D printing, cloud computing, data visualization, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These two technologies are continuously changing the landscape in manufacturing and the logistics network of companies.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

While logistics had remained the same for decades, the rise of modern civilization has transformed the industry. Small shipping companies have grown into larger third-party logistics providers , and warehouse management has become more focused on efficiency and accuracy instead of quantity of shipments. Implementation Costs.

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2020

With this partnership, :o9 introduces its market leading cloud platform to manufacturers and retailers in China across many different industries, including consumer goods, electronics, fashion apparel, industrial manufacturers, semiconductor, and retail, among others. “We

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Taulia

JANUARY 4, 2021

As a result, 43% of respondents to Taulia’s Covid-19 Supplier Survey reported an increase in receiving late payments. Reviewing working capital As the crisis continues, companies will be looking closely at their key metrics of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) , Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO).

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The report found that inputs — expressed as supplier deliveries (decreased), inventories and imports — improved compared to the previous month’s activity. But continued supply chain inefficiencies led to an increased consumption of inventory and a slight expansion of imports, which adequately supported production output.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Ghodke cited a recent survey conducted by Gartner, where it was reported that just four years ago, AI implementation was rare, with only 10% of survey respondents reporting that their enterprises had deployed AI or would do so shortly. The scenario has shifted in 2019, with that number leaping up to 37% – a 270% increase.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Amazon’s Prime Day in July, for example, has led to more retailers like Target, Walmart and Kohl’s offering steep discounts on toys, apparel and electronics during the summer, in a bid to stay competitive. As Thomas pointed out, inventory management is especially critical during the holiday season.

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

According to a new research from the Auburn University RFID Lab and GS1 US brand owners and retailers using Electronic Product Code (EP)-enabled radio frequency identification (RFID) to optimize inventory management and reconcile product shipments are capable of achieving 99.9 percent order accuracy.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: . The Inventories Index registered 55.5 %, a decrease of 1.2 This is causing panic buying, driving the near-term prices higher and [leading to] inventory shortages for non-contract customers."

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics hiring slowed in May amid shifts in retail sector. Target expects squeezed profits from aggressive plan to get rid of unwanted inventory. As a result, logistics hiring in May has slowed down. Citing a 2018 AARP survey that found that 90 percent of U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 8, 2015

Although some surveys have shown that many CEOs are unaware or ambivalent about supply chain considerations, internal collaboration must start at the executive level. In one high-tech medical electronics firm, an executive decision was made to penetrate a new market with products no other company offered.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Supply chain and logistics challenges This year the industry will also be looking to minimise the instability of supply chains, after a period in which global systems have been stymied by border closures, lockdowns, and staffing shortages. Sustainability is also a key focus for the industry. They include: Industry 4.0:

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

Having a specialized team specifically focused on innovation is a growing trend in the logistics industry. Companies will also look at best-of-breed tools to optimize capabilities; these include design and sourcing, order and inventory management, global logistics, and solutions that optimize the manufacturing process on the shop floor.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

Logistics complexity – in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions – has been increasing, according to a global study published recently by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization. on August 12, 2013. 4. Globalization.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Morgan indicated, in part: “ With business optimism and the orders-to-inventory ratio also both dipping to their lowest levels in two-and-a-half years, the outlook for production remains downbeat.”. The PMI surveys are now clearly signaling that the manufacturing economy is in recession.”. . percentage points in the past three months.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

Or a person may apply for the job after getting a bachelor's degree in procurement management or a related field, such as business administration, supply chain management, or logistics. Interestingly, CPOs surveyed by Deloitte reported that procurement departments have the strongest relationships with IT, finance, and operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Online retail has become essential as has online customer fulfillment logistics. Multiple pre-pandemic vulnerabilities and added risk areas were exposed, including the disruption of global wide transportation and logistics processes impacting broader industry supply chains.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2019

this season, an above-average year is anticipated for East Asia that could affect production of consumer electronics sourced from China and Taiwan and more advanced technology products from Japan and nearby regions.”[1] While Resilience360 predicts a slightly below average number of hurricanes will affect the U.S.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. A very recent survey of U.S. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

s shares tumbled after the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain posted a decline in gross profit margin for the fiscal third quarter, citing organized theft and increased promotions.”[2] ”[1] About a month later, “Best Buy Co.’s Retail Smash-and-Grab. This lax enforcement needs to change.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. It pains me to see nine out of ten companies are stuck at the critical intersection of cost and inventory turns. This work is important to me. I am not quite sure.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

We addressed that movement in our prior highlights of latest China Business Climate Survey Report from the American Chamber of Commerce of China. The trending likely involves industry-specific dimensions, a good example being high tech and consumer electronics supply network resiliency needs.

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