4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Report Global Manufacturing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As shown in Figure 1, less than 5% of manufacturing companies are innovators. I define digital transformation as the redefinition of the atoms and electrons of the supply chain to improve value. While there is spending in abundance, few question the value. Now it is skewed to more conservative spending.). Where Is Successful?

Cost Reduction Strategies 219

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 219

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Trends 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2020

Product recalls are one of the biggest risks that manufacturers have to face. Product recalls in the electronics industry made up 29% of all recalls in the US in Q1 2019. As regulatory requirements expand in the electronic industry, manufacturers are finding it necessary to set up a system […].

Electronics 52

Electronics Policies Industrial Industry 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The increased geo-political tensions involving influential global nations is more and more spilling over into supply chain sourcing and business policy dimensions. This development follows a partnership announcement in January among the two companies involving Foxconn becoming a supplier of advanced electronic control units for automakers.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Taiwan 59

IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2023

TSMC to Construct its First European Chip Fabrication Facility Industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) announced this week that the Taiwan based producer will construct its first European based chip facility that will be located in Germany.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Material Savings 52

Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The objective of the EcoVadis methodology is to measure the quality of a company’s sustainability management system through its policies, actions, and results. Of particular note is the progress made by our People and Ethics teams to further improve our policies, performance, and disclosure in the area of labor and human rights. “We

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 105

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Groups Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 105

Adexa

APRIL 15, 2024

Adexa serves global companies with complex business processes and requirements in electronics, semiconductors, health sciences, industrial, chemical and process manufacturing and fabless companies. In just the past four quarters, Adexa has increased its customers by more than 30% across these industries.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles Modeling S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Major semiconductor customers and industry manufacturers, undertaking their own supply network resiliency evaluations, continue to elect to diversify fab production presence across major product demand regions. He reportedly added that the consumer electronics giant will likely expand its supply of semiconductor chips from Europe as well.

United States 52

United States Manufacturing Procurement Security Taiwan 52

QAD

MAY 12, 2022

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Although Tim Cook is best known as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple, he also stands high in the ranks of people dedicated to environmental preservation and the drive to manufacturing sustainability. Who is Tim Cook?

Sustainability 94

Sustainability Alabama Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 94

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2020

Product recalls are one of the biggest risks that manufacturers have to face. Product recalls in the electronics industry made up 29% of all recalls in the US in Q1 2019. As regulatory requirements expand in the electronic industry, manufacturers are finding it necessary to set up a system […].

Electronics 49

Electronics Policies Industrial Industry 49

20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

This growth is accredited to the economic expansion and policy changes in countries like India. However, despite becoming the latest epicenter for sourcing and manufacturing activities, economic growth in certain countries is expected to slow down this year due to various reasons. International Travel Policies. Disinflation.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Asia Currency Policies 83

QAD

JULY 8, 2021

One of the reasons cited for the shortage was insufficient forecast information to provide adequate planning for the 22 week lead time, which is typical of semiconductor manufacturing. In short, organizations are not leveraging ERP or using electronic communications with their suppliers down the chain. via terms and conditions)?

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Manufacturing Procurement 87

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Wei, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) addressing a tech symposium last week, indicated that an endemic shortage of relatively low-cost semiconductor devices, ranging in cost from 50 cents to $10 dollars, continues to dog global automotive manufacturers in their ongoing volume manufacturing needs.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 59

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2022

In our prior commentaries related to supply network strategic sourcing, we, along with many others, have noted that the ongoing global-wide shortage of semiconductor devices needed for automotive, high-tech electronics and other industries have been elevated to strategic geo-political policy dimensions. based facilities.

South Korea 52

South Korea Report Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

Prediction Ten indicated that: Government incentives tied to industrial policy are leading to the eventual regionalization of component supply and end production capabilities for deemed essential industries. As an example, the authors point to Vietnam gaining ground in electronics, apparel and textiles, while Mexico has been increasing U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Global Price Reduction Vietnam 59

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Background In early December of 2022, we called Supply Chain Matters reader attention to published reports acknowledging that consumer electronics giant Apple was accelerating actions to source some hardware production outside of China.

India 52

India Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Report 52

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. A good returns policy is crucial for ensuring a smooth customer experience. Should a returns policy be tight or lenient?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. The overriding reason for this China-dependence is the cost factor, and weaning manufacturing away from that country comes at a hefty price. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies China Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A sort of money that users can only obtain digitally or electronically is known as crypto assets. Electronic currencies. The following are some benefits of cryptocurrencies: First, they don’t need to be manufactured physically and can’t become dirty. They can make the macroeconomic policy easier to execute.

Currency 89

Currency Price Reduction Expense Reduction Supply Chain Network Software 89

Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2022

Financial writer Emma Kerr ( @emmarkerr ) explains, “Inflation is caused by factors like pressures on the supply or demand side of the economy, money supply policies and even consumer expectations.”[1] ” As a result, she notes, “Manufacturers were getting fake signals of what the true demand was.”

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Inventory Prescriptive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight various indications of increased labor activism involving major manufacturers or supply chain services providers. The Bloomberg report indicates that thus far, Tesla has refused to sign a wage agreement that is standard for German industry, which includes representation for labor policy matters.

Report 59

Report Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 59

QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” Lack of or ineffective periodic review of supplier assessments against customer requirements/policies.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Automotive Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 97

QAD

JANUARY 9, 2024

If you manufacture or distribute dual-use goods or controlled substances, this is even more important. For example, item and material codes can be matched to regulatory requirements and corporate policy. Furthermore, access to electronic documentation creates efficiencies and more accurate reporting.

Global 97

Global Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Demand Planning Software 97

The Network Effect

JANUARY 11, 2016

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , the all important ASN , and international shipping. Note: This is the last in a series of posts on new developments within the automobile supply chain, with examples of best practices.

Automotive 100

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 100

QAD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Despite the years of political turmoil, the country was able to diversify its economy to include robust manufacturing, services and a thriving tourism industry. Manufacturing in Malaysia. Manufacturing products vary by region within Malaysia. Manufacturing products vary by region within Malaysia. of the GDP.

Malaysia 79

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Singapore 79

QAD

JANUARY 17, 2023

For global manufacturers, managing logistics across various locations, countries and regions, as well as carriers, is no easy task. When you have multiple manufacturing locations across the world, it can feel as though your enterprise is not one organization, but a number of different companies, all using different guidelines.

Shipping 90

Shipping Global Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 90

Talking Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

Customs Service for 99% of the duties paid on imported items which are subsequently exported or used in the manufacture of exported goods. The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) brings significant changes to Duty Drawback policy and implementation. Duty Drawback is a refund from the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Electronics Demand Planning Software Analysis 101

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In prior postings, we have highlighted reports indicating that Apple’s prime contract manufacturing services provider massive Foxconn ’s Zhengzhou China facility has been impacted by a localized Covid-19 outbreak and subject to local lockdown restrictions that were scheduled to be re-evaluated today.

China 52

China Report Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

China Based Manufacturers Remain Impacted by Extended Population Lockdowns. Predictions provided by Samsung Electronics , given this provider’s broad strategic supply networks presence in high-tech, consumer electronics, telecommunications and increasingly automotive supply networks.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Our belief was that the year 2021 provided companies as well as government policy makers considerable painful evidence to the inherent vulnerabilities of globally extended and highly complex supply chains and of the needs among businesses to be able to better respond to major product demand and supply shocks.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

A China Plus sourcing stance has become ever more important as is longer-term alignment to government induced supply chain policies and legislation initiatives for deemed critical materials. Bloomberg reported in November 2022 that shipments of motor vehicles, computer parts and boats, manufactured in Mexico and destined for U.S.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

.” According to The Economist , “Water shortages, combined with reputational damage and regulatory overreach, could affect many hydro-dependent industries, from food production, mining and power generation to apparel and electronics. Stimulate private investment through blended financial solutions.”

Resource Reduction 130

Resource Reduction Industrial Industry Waste Reduction 130

Logility

MAY 25, 2023

Despite these compelling figures, many manufacturers are still wrestling with inventory planning and optimization. For manufacturers, inventory control is not just a requirement, but a strategic tool that, if used effectively, can become a competitive advantage. billion each year.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory 130

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight a series of fast-moving events that have involved Foxconn , a prime contract manufacturing service provider producing iPhones in China. . Local officials began lockdown of districts based on the government wide zero tolerance Covid policy. Ongoing Chronology.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 59