DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

My last year there was as Global Chief Information Officer—I was responsible for enabling the operations of the 50,000-student organization via digital technology. As an example, here is one use case that links these two worlds : Use Case: Optimization of material flows and waste valorization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. The global supply chain recovery depends on a vaccine, but I expect the distribution cycle to be longer than the discovery phase. Companies spent the last decade leveraging economies of scale from globalization. For example.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2024

Global enterprises still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes to manage their global trade and supply chain operations. Globalization, international business and the trend towards world markets introduces complexity for business. Let’s look at how companies can meet the demands of global trade compliance and avoid missteps.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. For example, many shippers have now resorted to seeking fixed rates on a long-term basis even in this deflationary market.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

Disruptions to the global agriculture value chains are more devastating than disruptions in other supply chains. ” The most publicized conflict-related disruptions to the global agriculture value chain have been those associated with Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. .”[1] One example is cost.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article we will focus on another key development in the shipping industry: Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs). In recent years there has been a focus on Green Shipping and sustainability to decarbonize the shipping market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market. There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. Below are a few interesting tid bits from the publicly available information I have reviewed so far in my analysis of the global warehouse automation market. percent to 3.79

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 2, 2022

As I noted in a previous article, most conflicts have global consequences.[3] Secondly, it is critical for the international community to go beyond immediate stopgap measures; not only addressing the root causes of these challenges but also reexamining the agricultural and energy policies that underpin our global economy.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2024

The United Nations Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD)’s recent Q1-2024 Global Trade Output report points to global trade originating from developing countries outpacing that of developed countries. In this commentary, we highlight what we believe are the key insights and takeaways from the latest UNCTAD Global Trade Update.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. The trade war is now part of the “new normal,” and this has created a global ripple effect. Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is a new and very important platform for the global dialogue in the search for effective solutions to ensure global food security. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical events, like the war in Ukraine, the future of global food security is at risk.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 25, 2022

With global efforts to raise awareness about climate change on the rise, more and more consumers are checking the eco credentials of the companies that they buy from. It’s no…

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 15, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides readers another industry example of efforts underway to reexamine supply network strategies in the light of two years of disruptive impacts, with the goal of augmenting needed agility and more direct control. We have another example to share with readers. . Background.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2022

With the global pandemic changing so much in the world, that discussion around global and local manufacturing has become even more complex. You may have heard the saying “think global, act local.” Is it still possible to manufacture products locally, or do we need to look at global solutions? Count the cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials? He lives in Chicago.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Now, VMI is the inventory management method of choice for global industry giants like Grainger , EIS Inc , Walmart , and Amazon. Examples of Vendor Managed Inventory Relationships. The post Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): Advantages and Examples appeared first on Clear Spider. have been negotiated right from the outset.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2021

However, when power problems plague the world’s largest manufacturing country — China — the effects are global. It’s a problem that could last for months, straining the country’s economic recovery and weighing on global trade.”[3] Generally, power outages are localized, as are the effects of such outages.

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QAD

MARCH 5, 2024

Today, it has become a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call to action for gender equality. One shining example is Rosie the Riveter, who represents the countless women who stepped up during World War II to support their country. Women fought for better working conditions, fair wages, and voting rights.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2022

In a previously published Supply Chain Matters posting, we called reader attention to a perhaps different senior supply chain leadership model, which being liquor distiller Brown Forman’s new model that is led by a Chief Global Supply Chain and Technology Officer CSCTO) , with IT and global information security reporting to this senior executive.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain.

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

TikTok is looking to create a global logistics infrastructure, including in the U.S., “There are less capital intensive and faster ways to solve fulfillment, for example, by partnering with existing 3PLs, and only eventually launching owned fulfillment.” Globally appeared first on Multichannel Merchant.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

During this unprecedented period of non-stop global supply chain disruption, the Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers with additional industry specific examples, along with their implications. The strategy was ill-timed given the onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. General Motors. Bob Ferrari.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Transition to a new administration in Washington has the world wondering what it means for globalization. Globalization has certainly contributed to the complexity and puzzling contradictions to which Bürkner and Bhattacharya refer. Globalization: The good, the bad, and the ugly. For every one of us, these are unsettling times.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

Death of Global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Globalization has dominated as a widely practiced business strategy during the past 15–20 years. Is COVID19 the death of Global Supply Chains? Globalization, Internationalization & Localization.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 27, 2023

Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and its growing importance in supply chain management is a top priority for global fulfillment managers. As supply chains become increasingly global and complex, ESG considerations are gaining importance in supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. Supply side shifts: Example: A global coffee manufacturer experiences disruptions due to a natural disaster affecting one of its key suppliers in Brazil due to dry weather.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 15, 2024

Article | Key Takeways Gartner Event Encourages a ‘Rethink’ of Global Supply Chains Article | Key Takeways May 15, 2024 The annual Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is always a great meeting of minds, and this year’s theme, “Rethink Supply Chain,” is an important one.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The abstract notes that the research paper “ documents that shifts in the pattern of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. Supplier Quality Management System Benefits.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

For example, there are shortages of active piers, forcing ships to anchor for days or weeks before they can unload. The post How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy appeared first on Ivalua. At the same time, however, issues directly affecting the supplier are only part of a larger risk profile.

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Taulia

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And it’s arguable that this very feature of modern global economics has been a key driver in global trade’s journey towards being ever-more efficient from a consumer perspective. However, the global nature of our supply chains also exposes businesses to new risks and challenges that must be conquered.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Julian Duerschmidt, VP Global Supply Chain Optimization at GEODIS , discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why has achieving global end-to-end supply chain visibility been such a challenging goal to achieve. What are some of the big hurdles and blind spots?

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

In a direct email to Nikkei , HP reiterated that China was an important part of the company’s global supply chain and that “ we remain deeply committed to our operations in Chongqing.” The post Report- Hewlett Packard Modifying Global Sourcing Strategy first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

You can’t go a day without seeing global trade in the news, whether it’s new tariffs, trade agreements, NAFTA, BREXIT, or similar items. How does global trade content help with this process? What’s Happening in Global Trade? I started our discussion by asking what is currently happening in global trade.

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