QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

It’s a niche industry, but also one of the cornerstones of discrete parts manufacturing. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage. Purchasing for Complex Products.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. manufactured?pet purchase in bulk, hoarding quantities?of

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

Getting your business future-ready Manufacturers and businesses are currently adopting new business models, implementing waste-reduction programs, designing greener products, and applying lean manufacturing principles (value, value stream, flow, pull, perfection).

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 25, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s reports that the German economy has officially slid into recession, and along with that, ongoing manufacturing recessionary conditions as-well. represented eight consecutive months of contractionary levels, thus reflecting a global manufacturing recession. in March and 46.3

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This shortage and sudden uptick in demand weren’t something that most can manufacturers were prepared for. The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. For LKQ Europe , as shown in Figure 1, testing on brake pad distribution showed that the bullwhip effect was 48% between channel demand and the customer order. Bullwhip Effect at LKQ Europe Summer 2022 Testing So, why do we not measure it? Or planned orders to purchase orders?)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2023

Contract management plays a crucial role in the procurement process, as it helps ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize supplier relationships. By effectively managing contracts, organizations can maximize the value of their procurement activities and minimize potential issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Agriculture, oil and gas operations are major sources of methane emissions. Clearing land and cutting down forests can also release carbon dioxide.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

regional research into manufacturing and distribution companies during the Covid-19 period to date. Some larger companies linked to Europe and US have received assistance from their principals. Spending and Innovation – the focus and source of funds. The Manufacturing 4.0 Why are people missing it and merely surviving?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

Phone calls to Europe or Asia were costly and of poor quality. By the early 2000s, phone calls to Europe from my cell were expensive but manageable. IBM purchased Sterling Commerce. There is no network capable of connecting sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution together in the market today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. The shares fell as much as 7.6 percent in early U.S. After registering a 9.3

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Our featured guest is Graham Scott, Vice President of Global Procurement for global based manufacturing services provider Jabil. He has amassed over 25 years of experience and insights in the EMS industry and in global manufacturing trends and capabilities. He has lived and held leadership roles in Europe , Asia and the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

In the interim, European vehicle production needs were sourced from Tesla’s Shanghai, China production facility. As for the European market, Reuters pointed out that Volkswagen now has a 25 percent EV market share across Europe , compared with Tesla ’s reported 13 percent market share. All rights reserved. .

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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

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 3, 2020

Procurement professionals are now playing an increasingly strategic role within their organizations. Procurement of raw materials and components that go into the manufacturing process is essential to ensure final product quality and strong financial performance. The new procurement professional needs a broad set of skills.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Why is this shift such a big deal? We don’t have to think back very far.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This new tax credit could help to drive EV prices down, increase EV adoption, and give automakers the demand they need to transition to a BEV-heavy vehicle lineup—but that’s only if they can quickly regionalize their supply chains to meet the new “manufactured in North America” clause. Meets Battery Mineral Sourcing Requirements.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

As cars become more connected, autonomous, electric and configured to order, automotive manufacturers are increasingly becoming software companies. Software companies operate much differently than traditional manufacturers. This represents a significant change from their historic approach.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Over the past few years, it has become evident that people are ready for this new era of responsible food sourcing and production,” said Daniel Salrach Ruiz, Supply Chain Director. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If you sell a premium product, manufacturing quality issues can kill your image and your bottom line. Today I will share a fantastic success story from a strategic sourcing consultant who is friend of mine. The manufacturer made several attempts to rectify the issues but were unsuccessful. A disaster turned into a huge success.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall. From our lens, the August data further reflects ongoing shifts in production sourcing within specific industry sectors. That stated, global output levels fell for the third consecutive month.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

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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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America). annual graphite requirements are sourced in China. Over half of EV battery production is in China.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online. And of course, the problem is acute right across Europe.

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