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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. This technology company is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This technology company is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain. Perhaps the most notable initiative thus far, however, is its efforts toward launching a collaborative supply chain strategy.

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

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Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king

Freightos

The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve.

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Job opening: Global Supply Chain Director at Océ

Supply Chain Movement

Great career opportunity for a Supply Chain Director with a proven track record in new product introductions and successfully delivering complex supply chain projects within a high tech environment! Global Supply Chain Director. Your role as Global Supply Chain Director.

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Advanced Product Quality Planning – The 5 Phases of APQP

QAD

They acknowledged the importance of supply chains in automotive manufacturing, meeting consumer expectations and collaboratively created APQP programs to ensure that component suppliers became partners in meeting holistic quality requirements. Before embarking on the APQP, a manufacturer should perform a feasibility assessment.

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

SCMDOJO

Strategies for lead time reduction may include optimizing transportation routes, improving communication with suppliers, and investing in technologies that expedite order processing. Automated Call Off Process: To effectively manage blanket orders, businesses need to automate the call-off process, often through ERP systems.