Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. Inventory Management Assessment- Samsung Electronics. The noted overall theme from this survey were indications that recession. cyberattacks.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights the latest financial performance from bellwether firms in CPG , online retail, high tech and consumer electronics regarding ongoing supply chain related inflationary cost and supply impacts on performance. percent in North America. High Tech and Consumer Electronics. This compares to $4.9

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Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

Bristlecone has introduced several new fixed-price, fixed-scope offerings for SAP products across supply chain planning, procurement and execution. North America. S/4HANA system support for North American electronics company. Procurement Center of Excellence creation for discrete manufacturer.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

The DSCSA, as defined by the FDA, “outlines steps to achieve interoperable, electronic tracing of products at the lot, unit, and now package level to identify and trace certain prescription drugs as they are distributed in the United States.”. FDA lab tests found at least one version of the drug had no active ingredients.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

E2open was founded in 2000 as a consortia exchange by IBM, along with H itachi, Matsushita, LG Electronics, Nortel Networks, Seagate Technology, Solectron and Toshiba. The company was one of a handful of exchanges to survive the market hype of electronic exchanges in the 2000-2003 period. The focus was on automating procurement.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

Ivalua builds momentum as technology platform of choice for public sector procurement. eMaryland Marketplace Advantage is a technologically advanced electronic procurement system designed to make state procurement and business processes more efficient, transparent, secure, and user friendly for all stakeholders.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Visibility Enables Faster Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes : for example, you can leverage Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) and geofencing to initiate invoicing and payment process. . million in-cab devices connected to its network, and 80 of the Top 100 brokers in North America were using its solution.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Reports had indicated that that the government of Canada agreed to subsidies of upwards of C$13 billion over a ten year period in order to land this investment.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The world’s most populous country is, after all, a major supplier to the West of electronics, furniture, machinery, plastics, sports equipment, shoes, clothing, toys, and much more. The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. Upwards of 3,000 rail workers reportedly returned to work yesterday to resume rail operations across North America after a breakdown in labor settlement talks occurred last Saturday.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Given that the majority of natural rubber comes from Asia getting this supply to North America and Europe became much more difficult with significant delays and extended delivery lead times. Environmental Impacts and Market Dynamics. Finally, the rubber Supply Chain is in desperate need of Digital Supply Chain deployment.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Jon also launched one of the largest B2B electronic payments offering. Specialties: Jon specializes in Cloud Technologies, Supply Chain Strategy, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, and electronic payments. He has managed large global P&Ls responsible for quarterly Revenue, Margin and Sales targets.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Again this involved EMC but under my leadership (and working with a great team) we transitioned all of their business with Celestica at the time from North America and Europe to Asia; costs got better, availability got better, and quality got better. The other very big challenge is the ‘super cycle’ of electronic component demand.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. The technology provider has reportedly experienced explosive growth since the release of its platform in 2020 with consecutive rankings by Deloitte and Inc. governmental agencies to include U.S. Customs and Border Control, the U.S.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Whether you sell clothing, food and drinks, or electronics, there are many ways to make sure your supply chain is sustainable and ethical. Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America.

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Supply Chain Network

JULY 27, 2011

From freight consolidation services to electronic invoicing, Purolator’s efforts in driving sustainable solutions across the supply chain have been instrumental in Echo’s continued focus to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia. The trending likely involves industry-specific dimensions, a good example being high tech and consumer electronics supply network resiliency needs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Again this involved EMC but under my leadership (and working with a great team) we transitioned all of their business with Celestica at the time from North America and Europe to Asia; costs got better, availability got better, and quality got better. The other very big challenge is the ‘super cycle’ of electronic component demand.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

Logistics costs play an important role in reducing overall costs; their share of overall revenue is as low as 4 percent and 6 percent in the electronics and automotive industries, respectively. Proactive strategies should include research and development, procurement, production and sales. 9. New technology. on August 12, 2013.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves.

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EcoVadis

JUNE 17, 2013

This Communication is the last of a series of initiatives and regulations launched in Europe and North America to tackle environmental, human rights and ethical issues in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Proceeds from this latest equity infusion will reportedly be utilized to expand this tech provider’s growth across North America , Europe and Asia along with expanded industries.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

West Coast ports, and data related to increased adoption of robotics for North America production needs. North America Firms Notch a Record Year for Robot Deployment Reuters reported that amid the tightest labor market in decades , North America based companies deployed more robotics than ever setting a new record.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

Oracle Corporation has announced that all required antitrust approvals have been obtained for its proposed acquisition of electronic medical records tech provider Cerner , including European Commission clearance. Oracle Receives Regulatory Approval for Cerner Corp. Acquisition. Oracle announced the roughly $28.3

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

This agreement has been characterized by The Wall Street Journal as being the largest collective bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America. This announcement follows the announcement of a tentative agreement that was reached in late July. economy and for industry supply chains.

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ShipBob

MAY 19, 2022

Michael Aldrich was a pioneer in the ecommerce industry, having introduced the first electronic shopping system in 1979. In the same year, CompuServe launched the first comprehensive commerce service in the form of Electronic Mall, which was introduced in the U.S History of ecommerce. and Canada.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2023

Volkswagen’s recent announcement of plans to open a battery production facility in Canada to support North America production needs has some elements of such a strategy. Sourcing of supply not only in North America demand and supply, but also in other countries provides elements of such a strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. The Digital Supply Chain is characterized by real time, end to end electronic connectivity across your entire extended Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2013

With five locations across North America, multiple ERP systems running at each of them and no standard process in place for purchasing, AGCO often had difficulty understanding what it was buying and from whom. Emerging Trends Information Technology Procurement TimMinahan' Yes, business has gone social. Tim Minahan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, trade compliance managers are tasked with ensuring that the procurement department is following the rules. Typically, North America and other regions eventually create similar rules.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Having since rolled the new operating model out in China and North America, the company has reduced inbound logistics costs by 28%, increased network performance by 25% and cut inventory levels by a quarter. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication. Supply and demand planning. Inventory planning.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Samsung: The electronics giant has moved all smartphone, TV, and PC production out of China. LG Electronics: Hit by tariffs on its refrigerators for the United States market, this South Korean enterprise re-shored manufacturing of those appliances. Germany’s Pullback From China. Recognition of that fact seems abundant.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

There are currently mines in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America at the feasibility study stage (the final stage of pre-production, that determines whether to develop a mine), with some –– such as the Nolans Bore mine in Australia –– set to be operational within the next three years.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

Apple: Electronics Makers Risk Being Nudged out by Automakers. About a quarter of global cobalt demand comes from companies that make smartphones and other electronic devices. The famously idealistic Silicon Valley company has pledged to source all of its cobalt in North America. Tesla: Hope for a Sustainable Solution.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

Apple: Electronics Makers Risk Being Nudged out by Automakers. About a quarter of global cobalt demand comes from companies that make smartphones and other electronic devices. The famously idealistic Silicon Valley company has pledged to source all of its cobalt in North America. Tesla: Hope for a Sustainable Solution.

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