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?

Government 52

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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. Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo.

Supply Chain Design Software 187

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Govern by implementing stage-gate processes (analogous to those in the management of product innovation.) Source E2open Shipping Index).

Procurement Analytics 217

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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,

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

Manufacturers make toilet paper based on those demand signals in a very predictive manner. The majority of toilet paper sold in North America is manufactured in North America. There is also nothing particularly challenging or unique about the manufacture of toilet paper nor its Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Software 132

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 When it comes to ocean freight decision making, emerging businesses should keep an eye on manufacturing costs, ocean freight rates, and supply chain disruptions. Manufacturing Costs Manufacturing costs in North America are higher than those in other global areas, such as China.

Negotiating Skills 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Govern by implementing stage-gate processes (analogous to those in the management of product innovation.) Source E2open Shipping Index).

Procurement Analytics 195

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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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3AG Systems

APRIL 21, 2020

Despite this shock, we have also seen incredible resilience from governments, companies and individuals. Echoing the WWII war production efforts, the speed with which manufacturers have responded to healthcare equipment shortages is nothing short of heroic. But why should this be the case? Read More

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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. Steve brings a strategic and practical approach to the challenges of leadership and business profitability.

Trends 130

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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 Then the drought eased in June, only to be followed by extreme rains, flooding, and landslides.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As a center-led procurement function FCL used Ivalua’s solution to enable non-procurement professionals within various different business sectors to conduct sourcing activities in accordance with FCL’s procurement governance. Together FCL and those local co-operatives form the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). About TealBook.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2022

Current supply chain snarls, often associated with overseas factories and logjammed ports, have made manufacturing reshoring a hot topic. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.'”[2] manufacturing capability, and increasing their inventory positions.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on how manufacturing plants operate during the coronavirus pandemic. As manufacturing plants operate during the coronavirus pandemic, many efforts focus on stopping the spread of the virus and keeping people from getting infected at work.

Manufacturing 296

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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.

South Carolina 135

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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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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America. and Canada.

North America 49

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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.

Material Savings 52

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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.

New Zealand 105

New Zealand Trends United Kingdom Industrial 105

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.” Reliability.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

World Kitchen’s supply chain– with significant manufacturing and distribution operations throughout North America and Asia– was complex. The SEVA defined SKU profitability after adjustments for associated inventory, manufacturing, distribution and financial assets used to make, deliver and distribute the item.

Supply Chain Design Software 259

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. relies heavily on China for manufacturing of components and finished goods. China is facing a labor shortage in the manufacturing sector. This means that China is understaffed in manufacturing.

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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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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 USMCA contains new laws related to intellectual property, e-commerce, and the internet which were not written into NAFTA. Going Green.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement North America Mexico Canada 52

GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2015

and North America. In North America, associations such as the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP) have incorporated COR in their education program. THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS IN NORTH AMERICA. The chain of responsibility law (COR) is one area of difference – so what is COR?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

It turned Mexico into a manufacturing country. There are benefits of speed to market and efficiencies in having regional manufacturing centers close to home markets, which sometimes get overlooked. How is government going to measure, track and control this? “A government is pushing this issue within the new agreement.

Negotiating Skills 112

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LevaData

AUGUST 31, 2021

government contribution to the total U.S. However, when Covid-19 ravaged the globe in 2020, auto manufacturers expected slow sales and scaled back in their demand. Unfortunately, manufacturers’ switch to more progressive chips meant that the automotive industry would now face significant shortages when they needed materials most.

Automotive 80

Automotive Industrial Industry Supply Chain Design Software 80

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa.

Africa 230

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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. This is 15 days longer than the same quarter last year and an additional five days than the previous quarter. BE READY FOR THE NEW NORMAL.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. Top 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014 by Page View. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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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. Biogro – An organic food certifier for farmers, producers, and manufacturers across Australia, New Zealand, and the pacific.

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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.

North America 52

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AB&R

APRIL 29, 2022

Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. relies heavily on China for manufacturing of components and finished goods. China is facing a labor shortage in the manufacturing sector. This means that China is understaffed in manufacturing.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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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. How Does the November 2023 Deadline Affect Manufacturing and Supply Chain Businesses?

Pharmaceutical 95

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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.

America 92

America United States Manufacturing Procurement Europe 92

QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Episode #48: Lean Manufacturing | Thriving or Dying in Today’s Automotive Supply Chain What does Lean mean to you? In this episode, we do exactly that by taking a look two to five years into the future with Nichole Felton , Vice President of Supply Chain at ZF North America and an AIAG board member.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This is surprising because logistics technology adoption has historically occurred initially in North America and Western Europe, and then other economies adopt the technology after a substantial time lag. And digitization projects with the manufacturing sector are a part of that tenet.

China 240

China Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Supply Chain Network Software 240