Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

If interested in receiving a full table of contents, please contact Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you are located in North America, Latin America, or Asia; or Ann-Kathrin Blech ( ABlech@ARCweb.com ) if in Europe.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 22, 2023

Similarly, Japanese electronics group Toshiba is splitting itself into three to achieve the necessary flexibility increases. This will deliver procurement savings and enable them to develop electric trucks jointly. Automotive manufacturers Toyota and Daimler recently signed a letter of intent to merge their truck divisions.

Trends 78

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In addition to the procurement executives, I also got to meet Captain Dick Phillips, the captain of note in the film “Captain Phillips” We had a chance to talk about his experience, and he also presented to the group about the incredible experience he went through. Does procurement add to top line revenue.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Breaking Down Barriers Between Planning, Procurement and Logistics: The existence of isolated supply chains between procurement, planning, and logistics can lead to latency, reduced responsiveness, expedited processes, excess inventory, and substantial inefficiencies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Trillion by 2026 according to IMARC Group and the overall total U.S. VP, ARC Advisory Group and Columnist, Forbes With in-depth research experience in logistics, transportation management, and managed transportation services, Steve’s writing and analysis are go-to resources for logistics and transportation professionals. Steve Banker.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

From there, we can upgrade supply planning systems, streamline procurement, revamp warehousing and distribution and, perhaps most importantly, enable collaboration across vast networks of supply chain partners to keep goods flowing.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I have spent a great deal of time talking to engineers, maintenance and procurement professionals involved in MRO,” says Will Brummett, Vice President of Sales, North America, for RS Integrated Supply. “I RS Group, for instance, received the prestigious platinum level sustainability rating from Ecovadis in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

While many companies assemble great sourcing and procurement teams when it comes time to renegotiate freight contracts, they often fail to provide good documentation that allows them to negotiate from a position of strength. Once that’s in place, CFOs will notice: Improved margin by lowering your cost of goods sold. Reduced working capital.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

These developments come five years after Panasonic began production of lithium-ion batteries at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) , referred to as Tesla’s Gigafactory , in Sparks, Nevada. . Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 1, 2023

According to the announcement , CTSC certification will equip supply chain professionals responsible for driving transformation with a collected group of best practices, knowledge, skills, and abilities to initiate and enact supply chain transformation. We especially applaud ASCM in this approach. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. The post Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023 first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Announcement. That further adds to fulfilling U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

The report notes that the scope of these talks represents the largest collective bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America , upwards of 330,000 package delivery drivers and sorters. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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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. All rights reserved. .

Material Savings 52

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Judah Levine November 15, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 6% to $1,711/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $2,421/FEU.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

They drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management. George Fowler, Group Vice President, Spinnaker Supply Chain (North America). Digital twins help companies mitigate risk by accurately testing the resilience of complex, multi-echelon, global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. billion in debt financing from both the European Union and a group of banks including JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and BNP Paribas. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , the tech provider has been awarded contracts to a number of U.S.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Breaking Down Silos Between Procurement, Planning and Logistics – Siloed supply chains can result in latency, lack of responsiveness, expediting, excess inventory, and dramatic inefficiencies, which are exacerbated today by rising customer expectations and increased volatility. .” I look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference!

Automotive 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

This is number 15 in a series that looks critically, industry by industry, to understand relative improvement of peer groups on the Effective Frontier. I am a big fan of both his leadership and that of Annette Clayton, now COO of North America. Snow fell last night as I worked on my last Supply Chain Metrics That Matter report.

Optimal Sourcing 169

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. cyberattacks. Inflation are top of mind concerns.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. Upwards of 3,000 rail workers reportedly returned to work yesterday to resume rail operations across North America after a breakdown in labor settlement talks occurred last Saturday.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America. 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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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 This provider describes itself as an AI- enabled procurement Cloud platform built for the sourcing of lower-dollar, non-strategic purchases, commonly referred to as “ tail spend.” Expands C-Suite Amid Increased Technology Demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. Cited data from market research group NPD indicates that U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It includes Transporeon Execution Solutions , procurement, and market intelligence offerings along with Sixfold, a real-time visibility capability aggregating live data from supply chains across Europe leveraging AI based technology. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Logility

APRIL 22, 2013

Supply planners and sourcing groups have less exposure to the market demand yet are expected to fully understand what is going on. Taking the burden of ad hoc SKU-level forecasting off their shoulders would help them focus on improved procurement decisions and meeting vendor minimums more cost-efficiently. Does that make it right?

Forecasting 101

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Logility

APRIL 22, 2013

Supply planners and sourcing groups have less exposure to the market demand yet are expected to fully understand what is going on. Taking the burden of ad hoc SKU-level forecasting off their shoulders would help them focus on improved procurement decisions and meeting vendor minimums more cost-efficiently. Does that make it right?

Forecasting 100

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

Enterprise Cloud software provider SAP SE conducted its 2022 North America Sapphire Now customer conference last week. As always, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and our affiliated Supply Chain Matters presence will remain an unbiased voice in technology transformation needs and signposts. Bob Ferrari. .

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Background Perspectives In a prior Supply Chain Matters transportation and logistics industry perspectives, we have updated readers on changing developments concerning global and North America transportation and logistics industries. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

assembly plants and sales operations in North America and Europe. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Customers can have limited patience, especially with other EV options more prevalent. All rights reserved.

Automotive 52

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

My initial involvement in the Third Party Logistics business was early in 1993 when I became the first Director of Development for Tibbett & Britten Group in North America. Over the same time period the use of centralized procurement has also grown dramatically, driven by increasing financial and code of conduct ?controls

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Background.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights and perspectives regarding SAP SE’s 2023 annual Sapphire and North America ASUG customer conference held this week both as an in-person and live streamed event. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

SAP 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 10, 2014

The forum was an opportunity to share insights on the oil and gas business in North America, communicate issues and challenges that exist, and create an opportunity to exchange ideas on how to address them. I visited a Canadian oil and gas company this week, and participated in their first annual Supplier Day.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

According to data from Bloomberg Intelligence , container trade for the Asia to North America segment fell 26 percent during Q1 of this year. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Imports among the U.S. All rights reserved. The post U.S.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Jon also serves as a Senior Advisor for The Carlyle Group. The Carlyle Group is one of the world’s largest and most diversified global investment firms. The Carlyle Group manages 362 investment vehicles that invest across four segments, 10 core industries and six continents.

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