o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

After testing outside-in supply chain planning concepts via Project Zebra, LKQ Europe realized a 17.3% Co-founded by o9 and Supply Chain Insights, Project Zebra is an open-source industry effort to define and activate outside-in processes to prove the value of outside-in supply chain planning processes. million individual SKUs. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Europe 52

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. “We started Heura in 2017 to empower people to participate in a more nutritious and sustainable food system.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 156

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. Mid-Year Assessment.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

And of course, the problem is acute right across Europe. It makes more sense to source from several suppliers with some spare capacity rather than just the one or two who are most cost-efficient. And of course in Europe we still do not know what will be the full impact of Brexit. Reshoring does not bring certainty of supply.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Europe Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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? Go to the source. The reason? The distribution models were never tested when implemented.

Supply and Demand 370

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 370

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2015

14th Annual 3PL Summit – Europe. The 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum is Europe’s largest meeting of 3PL Providers and customers featuring the biggest industry thought leaders and hard-hitting sessions exploring new opportunities, technologies and markets in logistics. Kees Kuijken, CEO, KLG Europe.

Europe 60

Europe 3PL Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

There appears to be considerable upheaval in Europe as a result of the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine. A number of large factories have closed down in Western Europe while new ones have opened in Central Europe and further east. News about the industry in Western Europe is predominantly negative.

Europe 60

Europe SCM Turkey Optimal Sourcing 60

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

And France is not alone in Europe. Almost all governments are looking to onboard CTCs, with most of Europe being covered by 2026. Europe will join Latin America, India, China, and other countries already on the path to real-time tax collection. What are the implications?

France 130

France Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 130

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

RRD Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes solution design, print, packaging & labeling, sourcing, configuring, postponement & fulfillment.

Supply Chain Design Software 181

Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 181

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

All Mars’ products in Europe to be sourced with 100% sustainable cocoa. Mars Wrigley has declared that from 2023, 100 percent of the cocoa purchased for its direct factory operations in Europe will be verified as “responsibly sourced cocoa.” And now, on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 190

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 190

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2015

6th Annual Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum – Europe. Europe’s annual meeting of the leading supply chain executives featuring the biggest names at leading retailers and manufacturers. Virginie Vast, Head of Vodafone Asset Management Services & Tactical Sourcing from Vodafone Procurement Company.

Europe 60

Europe Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 60

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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

They are: 1) Ensure the rules and assumptions that guide your supply chain decisions are up to date : Durbha explains, “One of the major assumptions supply chain planners make is about lead times between supply sourcing and receiving locations.” Keeping abreast of current affairs can help planners make the right adjustments. .”

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Scenario Planning 130

ivalua

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that bol.com, the largest online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, has selected Ivalua’s solution to digitalize its indirect Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. The project has been delivered in partnership with Accenture. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing 130

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj Subbiah is Head of Product for Uber Freight , Uber’s logistics business that seamlessly connects shippers and carriers across the US, Canada, and Europe. Raj Subbiah is Head of Product for Uber Freight, Uber’s logistics business that seamlessly connects shippers and carriers across the US, Canada, and Europe. About Raj Subbiah.

Freight 209

Freight Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 209

SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

If we take only one sector – Paper and Packaging, corporate commitments to deforestation-free paper sourcing have soared in the last five years. Now, the majority of companies in North America and Europe have committed to responsible sourcing targets.

Government 52

Government Optimal Sourcing Sourcing North America 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Wide-ranging digital procurement transformation will streamline Crelan’s sourcing processes . Redwood City, CA, 4th October, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Crelan, a cooperative Belgian bank, has selected its platform to digitize the entire source-to-contract process.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Belgium Optimization Software 130

Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter. A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks.

Automotive 51

Automotive Sourcing Strategies Electronics Manufacturing Procurement 51

Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Sanctions, blocked Ukrainian ports, and stalled transportation routes have also disrupted the China-to-Europe supply chain. If your organization relies heavily on China or Eastern Europe, consider reshoring. Or you could near-shore to Mexico, Latin America, or other countries in Southeast Asia or the north of Europe.

Supply Chain Disruption 130

Supply Chain Disruption Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 60

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. This is not only from the notions of China Plus sourcing actions, but is responding to export demand from other Asian, Europe and U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 52

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption. ”[5] Rising Seas Obviously. ”[5] Rising Seas Obviously.

Panama 130

Panama Global Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 130

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. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions.

Resource Reduction 206

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 206

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 16, 2020

In our own recent study of 143 European manufacturing companies, 45% of the respondents indicated that they have already switched to alternative suppliers (in Europe) due to the coronavirus crisis and disruption to supplies from China. Besides that, you have a clearer view of the working conditions at suppliers in Europe.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 88

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 88

Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

So a backlog of ships off the coast of California means fewer empty containers heading back to Asia, which means fewer ships and containers available for exports, raising the cost to ship a container from Asia to Europe by 400% in November and December 2020. . Enter, a global container shortage.

Global 397

Global Supply Chain Price Reduction Supply and Demand 397

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research.

Optimal Sourcing 209

Optimal Sourcing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 209

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Mint staff adds, “Supply chain risk is a modern day reality and can emanate from a variety of sources, ranging from natural disasters to government policies and a host of other unforeseen events.”[2] Inevitably, these will interrupt production, increase sourcing costs, and cut into corporate revenue.”[4]

Risk Management 246

Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Software 246

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

I am a proponent of dual sourcing. The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. The situation has exposed to all the extent of the limited sourcing which has become very visible as a single point of failure in all Supply Chains reliant on the supply of computer chips. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

Supply Chain Design Software 86

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Design 86

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Melitta Sales Europe (MSE) embarked on an initiative to revamp existing planning and forecasting processes to increase efficiency and sustainability. The process brings together all the plans for the business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.”

Forecasting 287

Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing S&OP 287

Freightos

APRIL 2, 2020

Industry news sources like Journal of Commerce , Loadstar and FreightWaves also provide great coverage. Robinson , two other major freight forwarders are also great sources for updates across modes, with DB Schenker maintaining an updates page and C.H. COVID-19 Top Forwarder Supply Chain Resources. Bolloré Logistics. CargoCentric.

Resources 198

Resources Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 198

SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

If we take only one sector – Paper and Packaging, corporate commitments to deforestation-free paper sourcing have soared in the last five years. Now, the majority of companies in North America and Europe have committed to responsible sourcing targets.

Government 40

Government Optimal Sourcing Sourcing North America 40

SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Why is packaging being done in Eastern Europe or Mexico and not in China; and why not in Northern Europe or Canada, where the consumers are located? What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? Why is final assembly being done in China and not in the EU or Canada? What modes of transport should be used?

Supply Chain Software 154

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Congo Manufacturing Procurement 154

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

If interested in receiving a full table of contents, please contact Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you are located in North America, Latin America, or Asia; or Ann-Kathrin Blech ( ABlech@ARCweb.com ) if in Europe. Numerous media sources have noted warehouse automation project cancellations. Growth Drivers. Growth Inhibitors.

Supply Chain Software 257

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 257

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In Europe, more than 500,000 road carriers are in the market, 99% of them with less than 50 employees. The high degree of fragmentation in the trucking sector gives shippers market power but with that comes a responsibility to source road freight services more sustainably. technologies and practices.

Resource Reduction 237

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Freight Optimal Sourcing 237

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe. Carlsberg has also introduced electric trucks and established a specialized transportation control tower in Poznan, Poland.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 100

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

During the first six months of 2021, North America, Asia and Europe saw marked growth in shipment volume, with the highest increase seen in May. Another large source of disruption was the March blockage of the Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal, which prevented goods from both entering and exiting the canal.

Los Angeles 195

Los Angeles Trends North America Long Beach 195