The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal. The areas that will be deliberated in future articles are ocean shipping market landscape, freight procurement, reliability & visibility and the competitive landscape.

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Proxima

MAY 26, 2023

So, what does this all mean for procurement? Procurement leaders should be conscious of the short-term environment, but it’s also their role to look at what might be a further down the road and think strategically about how their work is aligning with long-term business priorities. Let’s start with the short-term.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Samsung Roundtable Presented by LogiSYM. This roundtable was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics. This includes senior management, government linked and academic positions in a variety of international companies and institutions based in Asia, the US, Europe and Australia. Held Last January 27, 2022.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 18, 2016

3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. Seizing new opportunities in Central & Eastern Europe. Global sourcing and sourcing in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been state of the art for international companies. Date: 19 October, 2016. Venue: Prague, Czech Republic. Organisation: BME Verband. URL: www.bme.de/en/all-events/cee/.

Optimal Sourcing 60

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Adapting to the present and future challenges of COVID-19. Define your procurement response strategy. And of course, the problem is acute right across Europe. And of course in Europe we still do not know what will be the full impact of Brexit. Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021.

Supply Chain Transformation 162

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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. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The company is present in 38 nations and has more than 40,000 employees. The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. It is part of Koch Industries.

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

Like every industry Procurement & Supply Chain software vendors are having to find new approaches in the pandemic world, and firms are coming up with ways of holding events virtually, some of which work better than others. The May 5 th programme is open to everyone, while the 6 th is limited to current Ivalua customers. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results. During the webinar, a respondent asked me to not present just the facts but to give advice. Recently, I was presenting to a supply chain team in Europe. The question was on “how to improve performance.” Many try to start with technology.

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HICX Solutions

MAY 12, 2023

On September 21 & 22, over 5,000 people from numerous leading global corporations came together for DPW Amsterdam 2022 to share their experiences about a wide range of topics in Procurement and Supply Chain. Automate the simple As Sam explains, “We need to break our procurement teams free from the day-to-day tasks that burden them.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2024

To cite just a few, turning to key suppliers for added cost reductions in components presents complexities when the company has already indicated that overall vehicle output is not expected to increase in 2024. Tesla has further just announced another set of vehicle price reductions associated with China, Europe and the U.S.

Price Reduction 52

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

The key to Zara’s ability to establish an agile Supply Chain rests on the following unique approaches: Procurement Methodology: Zara’s Procurement team doesn’t work on the number of finished clothes but on the quantity of raw materials needed to manufacture the clothes. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 37

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

Negotiating Skills 91

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

I’ve been speaking to a number of procurement executives lately, leading to some interesting discussions around risk, category management, shared services, and a lot of other high level concepts that are no doubt important. Procurement needs to become a more reliable, consistent function that people can depend on.

Negotiating Skills 60

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Beef, poultry and pork producers from Europe and North America all share a similar challenge: how to get the most value out of an animal. As challenges continue to present themselves in the meat industry, producers must have the flexibility to adjust business practices and discover the planning capabilities to add value to their products.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Similar sentiments were shared when Maersk acquired B2C Europe in October 2021 : The company’s offering consists of labeling services, pick-ups, sorting parcels, linehaul and injection into the last mile delivery network of 100+ connected carriers across Europe, including full returns logistics mainly covering 35 European countries.

Price Reduction 177

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In this section, we present a list of the top 10 TikTokers who have successfully contributed to supply chain knowledge sharing and enhancement. These insights guide businesses in forming high-performing procurement teams, thereby fostering a seamless and efficient supply chain network.

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ivalua

APRIL 30, 2019

Ivalua has announced the findings of a worldwide survey of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders, on the status of their digital transformations, the obstacles encountered and keys to success. To download the full “The Path to Effective Procurement Transformation” study* please click here. About Ivalua.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. Past, Present, and Future Examining the evolution of supply chain management provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of resilience and agility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

It advances digitization efforts, facilitates data cleaning, and streamlines supply chain planning, procurement, and execution. Machine learning presents a solution by optimizing the flow of products from one location to another. Europe, China, and Singapore.

Optimal Sourcing 69

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

He was joined by Youness Taghrichte, Head of Procurement at Attijariwafa Bank, together with Richard Hogg, VP Northern Europe, JAGGAER, and Javier Lopez, Senior Value Engineer, JAGGAER. It has subsidiaries in Europe and in Egypt. Youness Taghrichte, Head of Procurement, Attjariwafa Bank.

Vendor Strategies 52

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TransAudit

JULY 6, 2023

It advances digitization efforts, facilitates data cleaning, and streamlines supply chain planning, procurement, and execution. Machine learning presents a solution by optimizing the flow of products from one location to another. Europe, China, and Singapore.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2017

While taking a standardized approach to transportation management and procurement would facilitate visibility and control, the fact is that the operating realities of each market are different. and EU truckload markets with Jeroen Eijsink, Present of C.H. Robinson Europe. “If We have a very fragmented carrier market in Europe.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. In an environment guaranteed to present continuous supply chain disruptions, the message is clear –orchestrate your supplier and partner ecosystems to drive cross-functional, data-driven decision-making.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Economists and forecasters additionally point to the risk of stagflation for some select economies such as Europe in the coming year, the combination of high rates of cost inflation and economic stagnation. Of added concern, the three largest global economies ( Europe, United States, China ) are expected to stall.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Proxima

APRIL 3, 2020

Observations from EVP, Europe – Ed Winterschladen on Friday 3rd April. At Proxima, we have a long history of working with global companies to help them solve their procurement challenges. What’s next? But while driving revenue will be vital, business discipline must not be lost.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Over the course of the last decade, I have carefully recorded and reported presentation after presentation from conference after conference and interview after interview with supply chain leaders. The definitions in Europe are more constraining than those in the US. He gave a great presentation. I was proud.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 2, 2014

LogiPharma is the ONLY VP-level, end-to-end supply chain event for life science professionals, focusing on strategic and tactical improvements for Europe & the rest of the world. Ryan Viegas, VP Supply Chain & Procurement, Watson Pharmaceuticals, India. Michael Joseph, Director, Mobile Money, Vodafone Group.

Pharmaceutical 87

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

As multi-industry supply chain management teams enter 2023, they will be presented with expected global economic themes, financial outlooks and overriding business sentiment that are likely to influence decision-making. The three largest global economies ( Europe , United States , China ) expected to stall. Prediction Background.

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Proxima

JANUARY 29, 2021

Retail supply chains are set to face another year of challenges in 2021, with uncertainty around bricks and mortar trading, a surging demand for ecommerce and the need to grapple with new legislative barriers arising from Brexit, in Europe. Adjusting to Brexit legislation.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

Regarding ocean container freight rates, spot rates are noted as dropping across the board on both Asia-Europe and Asia-US The implication is that if spot rates drop way below contract rates, shippers will likely seek to renegotiate contract rates recently consummated earlier this year. and Europe.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 11, 2013

Join the only niche Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit in Europe to hear from world class speakers, get involved in crucial industry debate and network with your senior supply chain peers. Oliver Philippe – General Manager Supply Chain Group Europe – Panasonic. In Practice.

Electronics 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A year after I had started, I had a chance to present the status of the operations, and the future strategy, at a company wide leadership event. As I gave the presentation I referenced my conversation with Fiona, amongst others, as informing my direction and drive. Europe, and Asia for PCH Intl. and ModusLink Corp.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Even though the era of ‘procurement through power’ is well over, I still see a lot of purchasers getting lost or sidetracked in the wrong quadrant of the Kraljic model in their quest for good prices to maximize profit. That is perfectly understandable, given the linear, results-oriented business culture in Europe.

Modeling 79

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Procurement professionals around the world are sitting up and paying attention, especially in sectors with globally integrated supply chains. Technology companies in North America and Europe are especially dependent on contract manufacturing in China and just-in-time shipments. Corona v irus could wreck the global auto industry.’.

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