Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Why It Matters For the past two years, I have been working with statisticians at Georgia Tech to analyze public reporting of manufacturing, retail and distribution companies to understand the relationship between metrics, and market capitalization/employee. The Gartner Top 25 is a poor measurement of supply chain value.

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Demand Solutions

MAY 13, 2020

Even many medical manufacturing companies are wondering how they can help. They’ve ramped up their medical manufacturing output in ways that will benefit not only their home state of Georgia, but the entire country. Why Partnerships Are Key to Medical Manufacturing in a Global Crisis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In parallel, PE/venture capitalists purchased/consolidated network solutions, slashing R&D and delaying investment, reducing industry capabilities. In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization, increasing access to China as both a channel and a supply source. Procurement was operating in isolation from supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. Here are the top five reasons you need a transportation sourcing solution: 1.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics. But the on-demand concept does not end with transportation, labor and warehousing.

Optimal Sourcing 274

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It is time to bring Manufacturers, Retailers, and Distributors together with Technology Providers in order to better understand the issues and generate ideas to help build the “network of networks.” Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) The gaps are large. Sadly, I won this argument.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.) Then take an inventory of all the sources of channel data in the organization.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. China trade tensions driving businesses to reconsider offshore manufacturing. States like Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas are attracting EV battery and semiconductor manufacturers. Midwest U.S. Midwest U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. Oil, gas, steel and metal products account for other everyday items purchased from the two countries.” Natural gas has become increasingly important in generating electricity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Cybersecurity has emerged as a key area of concern in Japan, where government critics say responses to hacking threats have been hampered by a fractured approach: an attack on a hitherto obscure supplier was enough to bring one of the world’s mightiest manufacturers to a domestic standstill. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. Managers can control the operation efficiently as the relevant information comes from different sources, timely and all the members have access to its current updates. Helen works and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Lowe’s also had distribution centers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina with extra supplies ready and waiting. This powerful feature lets a supplier or manufacturer see what would happen if the ports all closed, or the delivery mechanisms could not embark. That is where the what-if scenarios in RapidResponse can help.

Supply Chain Risk Management 275

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Former McKinsey analyst Markus Zils adds, “The circular economy aims to eradicate waste — not just from manufacturing processes, as lean management aspires to do, but systematically, throughout the life cycles and uses of products and their components. Procurement. ” Supply Chain Elements of a Circular Economy. Product design.

Material Savings 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Can we build collaborative platforms for role-based discussions across commercial (sales and marketing) and operations (manufacturing, logistics, and purchasing) teams? Through work with Georgia Tech, the supply chain team can affect 70% of market capitalization in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. Fund the Georgia Port Authority pop-up container yards project by reallocating more than $8 million . Recommendations for Manufacturers. QAD Sourcing manages the electronic RFQ process with suppliers. As one headache is eased, another pops up. Production Execution.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 8, 2020

Source: PwC Report, Experience is Everything: Get it Right. As manufacturing and distribution businesses adjust to customer expectations for product personalization, rapid response times, eCommerce and mobile applications, visibility into real-time processes is essential. Customer Story.

Manufacturing Procurement 101

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QAD

DECEMBER 12, 2019

state of Georgia. Manufacturing in Poland. Poland’s manufacturing centers around machinery, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages and textiles. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Located east of Germany in Central Europe, Poland is about 312,685 sq.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, ResMed, Ross Stores, Sleep Number, Subaru, Toro, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company. More supply chain innovation happens in contract manufacturing–look at Jabil’s results–in the Contract Manufacturing industry with a 6-8% margin than in these high margin sectors. (No

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.

Supply Chain Software 98

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Freight Waves

JUNE 7, 2025

The scheme, as outlined in court documents and the DOJ press release, revolved around convincing people — many of them aspiring owner-operators or individuals with no prior trucking experience — that they could earn passive income by investing in the purchase and operation of semitrucks run by Singh’s company. Work short hops.

Purchasing Skills 83

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USC Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

One of the most successful and widely utilized in the manufacturing sector is just-in-time inventory. Although not exclusive to manufacturers, lean manufacturing — as it’s more commonly known — is designed to improve process efficiencies by minimizing waste and maximizing output, producing just enough volume to sell quickly.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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USC Consulting Group

APRIL 21, 2020

At supermarkets, formerly pedestrian purchases like paper towels, toilet paper, canned goods and frozen vegetables have suddenly become hot ticket items. As noted by Forbes , clothing manufacturers began mass producing medical masks and protective clothing. ” Dual sourcing serves as a hedge against supply chain risk. .

Optimal Sourcing 75

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Introduction: Procurement Planning for Distribution-Intensive Businesses Procurement planning is not a widely recognized category of supply chain software, but it should be. The resulting plan should maintain adequate safety stock levels for each purchased item while reducing inventory costs.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

The storm track is expected to meander on a course headed for Georgia and the South Carolina and North Carolina coastal regions. That amount has the potential for major along with catastrophic flooding levels in certain of the impacted areas which are currently expected to be Georgia , South Carolina , and possibly North Carolina.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. production facility to be located east of Atlanta, Georgia.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. can spur added interest in battery manufacturing circular networks. Rivian Automotive Initiates Key Strategic Partnership with Mercedes.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, this led to the creation at Georgia Tech of the Production and Distribution Research Center, the Material Handling Research Center, and the Computational Optimization Center. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #History #Procurement.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Produce or purchase more inventory to bring undersupply locations up to target stock levels. This will incur increased inventory holding costs and purchasing costs. Georgia Tech Study at Dell. If a product is in short supply, you may need to pay expediting fees to suppliers. Inventory balancing. MIT Study at Boston Scientific.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 19, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak to a group of utility companies and many of their direct suppliers at the annual Utility Supply Management Association in Savannah, Georgia, on Monday. This was a great opportunity to share insights from our recent research, on the subject of driving closer buyer-seller relationships , and the role of analytics.

Purchasing Skills 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2020

As an experienced business professional, he has served in diverse roles ranging from Marketing and Strategy, to Procurement and Supply Chain. Several articles and reference books have highlighted Joe’s procurement transformation accomplishments at Lucent Technologies, Juniper Networks, and in the area of Supply Chain Risk Management.

Sourcing Strategies 69

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

Savannah, Georgia. ProMat is where manufacturing and supply chain professionals come to find their supply chain WOW. At this event, you will get the opportunity to be part of a huge network of more than 2,500 global supply chain and procurement professionals. Atlanta, Georgia. www.scmworld.com. Mar 10-12, 2019.

Supply Chain Design Software 53

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 6, 2025

Background Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia , ketteQ describes itself as redefining how businesses approach supply chain planning and execution with fundamentally different technology approach. Improved open architecture and solver-based technology.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana. French Polynesia. French Southern Territories. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau. San Marino. Saudi Arabia.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Announced Acquisitions Aptean Acquires Principal Logistics Technologies Manufacturing and distribution industry specific technology provider Aptean has announced the acquisition of Principal Logistics Technologies ( PLT ), a provider of purpose built warehouse management and supply chain optimization software technology.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2020

The third named storm, Cristobal, soaked areas from southeast Louisiana to north Florida and south Georgia, then became only the fourth tropical storm to track into Wisconsin or its adjacent Lake Michigan waters in more than 100 years of records. June 1st is the official start of hurricane season. Generally, however, technology can help.

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