Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

On November 4 th , I interviewed Jim Andrew, the Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. 294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. There is significant political risk with the current Chinese government leadership. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The disruption has cut off a major trade route for Canada’s exports of minerals, wood fiber, food products, and other products to Asia, and it has created a supply chain nightmare for Canadian manufacturers. “We The vulnerability of these three regions highlights the complexity of factoring climate change into sourcing decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

The company sources goods from 36,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. 22,000 containers move annually through 52 ports. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Reports had indicated that that the government of Canada agreed to subsidies of upwards of C$13 billion over a ten year period in order to land this investment. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 7, 2020

We have started to put together ideas on what a national governance framework would look like, which would begin by establishing a standing governance model for national disasters. While we may not experience another disaster as severe as this pandemic, we need to assume the worst case in planning a governance model. First case?

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Branching Out.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2017

The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. Mazda aims to build a production structure to further grow in North America, allowing the company to more quickly respond to its customers’ needs depending on the region and model.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

From balancing costs to reliability, sourcing the right PPE to developing maintenance strategies, data on total cost of ownership to evidence of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), their concerns represent both longstanding issues and newer ones. “I I have learned a lot about the challenges they face.” The solution?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. There is significant political risk with the current Chinese government leadership. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains.

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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. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. This is 15 days longer than the same quarter last year and an additional five days than the previous quarter.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context. GM’s Latest Financial Performance.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? The North American Auto Industry. of the material used to make the vehicle produced in North America. The hope for this is to increase purchases from the U.S. The hope for this is to increase purchases from the U.S. Going Green.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The medical device industry covers the manufacturing of medical, scientific, and surgical equipment. These products are made with the help of medical device manufacturing software, and sold directly to healthcare providers, or delivered to wholesalers and other customers. Technology trends in the medical device industry.

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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. Since the outbreak of SARS in 2003, the last major epidemic to hit China, the country has become even more important as a source of key components and materials as well as finished consumer goods.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. FDA lab tests found at least one version of the drug had no active ingredients.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

companies were offshoring their manufacturing to countries with less restrictions and cheaper labor. But now manufacturing overseas presents risks to companies; many of which are sure to have a severe impact to the bottom line. When the government forced many retailers to shut down, people turned to ecommerce. For decades, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. Reportedly, the EU recently approved a nearly $1 billion incentive package for the planned German facility, while Canadian and Quebec provincial government subsidies of upwards of $2 billion are part of a planned facility in Montreal, Canada.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Likewise, many governments demand certain standards for companies that want entry to their markets, meaning many businesses must prove their supply chain meets those standards or risk losing access to important markets. Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

By the end of the XVIII century, there were three regions (northeast, west, south) in North America. Manufacturing industries emerged in the area. English aristocrats rushed here, and the government allocated large tracts of land to them. This was the basis for inventions that improved manufacturing processes.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2020

This includes food and beverage suppliers, packers, and manufacturers. Others followed suit, fearing they too would be unable to purchase milk products. Nearer to the start of the public health crisis, organizations like the American Dairy Products Institute turned to the federal government for guidance and support.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

OPTIS Consulting is a premium consulting firm focused on Source-to-Pay Transformation Services in North America. Our purpose is to bring market-leading Source-to-Pay platforms to our clients. We are dedicated to generating value from every dollar you spend in your organization.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4]. ”[4].

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SupplyShift

MARCH 15, 2022

With governments worldwide coming together to combine forces and keep the rate of global warming below 1.5?, A survey highlights that 90% of Gen Z believe companies must act to prioritize improving environmental issues, and 77% of total consumers are motivated to purchase from companies committed to making the world a better place.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Over the past several months, China has been the main source for PPE. Policy 12 created a white and blacklist of manufacturers and suppliers. It’s important you understand various government agency requirements and determine which ones apply depending on whether the PPE is for general or medical use. Exporting PPE from China.

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USC Consulting Group

MAY 4, 2020

economy went from being healthy to being forecasted to enter a recession, as over 25 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits and over 700,000 jobs were lost in March , according to government data. The same can be said for those who use dual sourcing strategies. In less than a month’s time, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Data published at the end of March indicates that for movement of ocean container shipping transit from Asia to North America , the average time had declined to 108 days, upwards of 15.4 Further, 86 percent of manufacturers indicate disruptions to trucking and shipping networks were impacting their supply chains.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 15, 2022

With governments worldwide coming together to combine forces and keep the rate of global warming below 1.5℃, all efforts turn to collaboration to slow the looming threat climate change poses on the future of our planet, among other crucial sustainability goals. Today’s sustainability goals are significant; there’s no denying it.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight announcements being made by global auto manufacturers regarding supply network moves to support domestic and regional EV production and supply network needs. It is believed that both the US IRA legislation and incentives provided by the government of Canada helped with this decision.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

This figure accounts for more than two-thirds of domestic economic activity and is a reliable freight volume source. But we can say that the shape of the market could largely hinge on the direction of government stimulus that has been a driving force in its current state. percent last month, marking the second straight month of gains.

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QAD

APRIL 21, 2020

We can expect this to drop again significantly in April as a result of the complete halt of North American and European production. If we use North America as an example of what is happening globally, many suppliers in North America were forced to halt production in March due to quarantine measures.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

Driven by consumers and their growing demands, governments are taking heed and moving plans into action when it comes to protecting the environment and ensuring businesses are doing their part. People will always need clothes, food, and other basic necessities that can’t just be conjured out of thin air.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

A modern, multi-modal Tier 1 TMS can now take data from all sources, cleanse it and use it. With the ELD mandate, some companies are plugging into ELD manufacturers and retrieving data off the ELD or the carrier’s system (which gets it from their own ELD devices). Small but mighty. There are more than 500,000 TL carriers in the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 9, 2018

AD occurs when a foreign manufacturer sells goods in the U.S. CVD cases are established when a foreign government provides assistance and subsidies (e.g., tax breaks to manufacturers that export goods to the U.S.), enabling the manufacturers to sell the goods cheaper than domestic manufacturers. border security.

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