Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. ENGAGEMENTS SPAN GEOGRAPHIES, INDUSTRIES, CAPABILITIES. Recent highlights include: Go-lives across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Cost savings in loose markets. Route guide failure. Save money.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This action represents a reported 77 percent premium to the company’s closing stock price on November 22, 2022, the last full trading day prior to media reports involving a potential transaction. The announcement further coincides with Coupa Software’s report of fiscal third quarter financial performance.

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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. Industry Supply Network Implications. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 Under new U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This industry intelligence combined with the ability to quickly and effectively fill gaps, is what maintains a seamless and high-performing operation – making 3PL assistance critical for capturing maximum divesture value, from day one. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Visibility Enables Faster Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes : for example, you can leverage Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) and geofencing to initiate invoicing and payment process. . million in-cab devices connected to its network, and 80 of the Top 100 brokers in North America were using its solution.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. As we adhered to shelter-in-place orders from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), each of us were purchasing more products and services online at a faster adoption rate than ever before.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America. Access Industry-Leading Technology Outsourcing can help your company to exploit technology to improve supply chain efficiency.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2018

RTi, based out of Forth Worth, TX, is working with NC State’s Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, attracted by our strong program in procurement and supply chain, the focus on analytical thinking and modeling, and the mix of engineering and business students who work on projects with our industry partners.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 11, 2017

The primary benefit of retreaded tires is the reduced tire cost, less than 1.5 cents per mile, versus the industry average of around 4.5 With the exception of one type of tire: ultra-low cost import tires. In North America, the trucking industry saves more than three billion dollars annually by using retreaded tires.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. parts per million, in comparison to the 1960 levels of 316.91

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EcoVadis

JUNE 17, 2013

This is a paramount step in advancing Human Rights practices throughout the ICT industry. This Communication is the last of a series of initiatives and regulations launched in Europe and North America to tackle environmental, human rights and ethical issues in the supply chain. tasc.com.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

We believe many practices in global supply chain management can be applied in every industry. In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. The evidence?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Aerospace and Defense. Automotive. Communication Services.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

The manufacturing industry is a thriving area that keeps finding applications for upcoming technologies in its various processes. Specific aspects of managing inventory include procurement, storage, and utilisation tracking. A company will incur administrative costs from obtaining a quotation to accomplishing a purchase order.

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EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Direct purchasing by governments and state-owned enterprises accounts for 12 percent of GDP in OECD countries, and in the U.K. Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. But, before we dig into the data – let’s start on a positive note: Supply Chain Statistics Show Challenges, but the Industry Remains Resilient. Global semiconductor industry sales reached a total of $555.9 Chain Store Age ).

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Background In a published Supply Chain Matters posting in March, we informed our readers that global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen announced that it was investing in a battery production site in Canada to support North America electric vehicle assembly needs. Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

He also went on to share what he sees as the five key changes making a global impact to supply chains today and gave advice for those working in or considering a career in our industry. On the global forwarding side there has been rationalisation in the form of industry consolidation with ongoing mergers and acquisitions.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

This agreement has been characterized by The Wall Street Journal as being the largest collective bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America. economy and for industry supply chains. The consolidated operating margin in the quarter was reported as 12.6 reported for Q2 ending.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

Tentative Deal Reached This morning, industry supply chain teams across the U.S. Tentative Deal Reached This morning, industry supply chain teams across the U.S. This contract is characterized as the single largest private-sector collective bargaining agreement in North America. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50

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QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

The industry can sell pills, fad diets and short-cut exercise programs, but the bottom line is that most people who know will tell you the simple fact is you can’t outwork a bad diet. Indirect buying now works “this way”, and direct material procurement works “like that”. And along with Purchasing, there was Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

West Coast ports, and data related to increased adoption of robotics for North America production needs. According to a published report by The New York Times , ( Paid subscription or metered view ) GlobalFoundries will dedicate a portion of its production capacity specifically to produce semiconductor devices for General Motors needs.

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

More than ever, businesses of all sizes across all industries are being held accountable for their environmental impact. To maintain credibility any sustainability certification must have a third-party audit process, regardless of the industry. Equally, regular monitoring, testing, and reporting is required.

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Taulia

JANUARY 31, 2018

Whether we recognize it or not we are now living in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But what exactly is Industry 4.0, What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Like each of its predecessors, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is an advancement in the technologies that drive business, resulting in a new landscape for commerce.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, switching to more efficient lighting requires significant investment, especially if you choose induction lights, which are particularly expensive to procure. If you concur with the opinion of these executives, you’ll doubtless be looking for ways to curb the impacts of labour cost increases—so what can you do?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

First, let’s define TMS – this is the software used to manage purchased transportation. Please involve procurement/purchasing, materials management, the planning and forecasting group, warehouse operations, facilities, finance / accounting, IT, customer service / sales, and anyone else that will touch this implementation.

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ShipBob

MAY 19, 2022

Michael Aldrich was a pioneer in the ecommerce industry, having introduced the first electronic shopping system in 1979. The industry managed to hit $150 billion in 1999 when a significant portion (around 80%) of transactions was still taking place between one business and another. History of ecommerce. Current global ecommerce sales.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Focus on how transportation could be your strategic differentiator in the industry. Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure how well the shipper-transportation provider does in daily continuous improvement. Measure Transportation Performance. Collaboration, trust, teamwork and cross-function thinking. If not, Why?

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

A report proposing three system solutions that could reshape the industry and set the clean energy technology sector on a path to sustainability. Read the short version of this report on Medium. The lack of reporting and standardised data collection. . The lack of reporting and standardised data collection. .

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 31, 2023

According to a published report from the Canadian Broadcasting Network , Federal Labor Minister Seamus O’Regan indicated that binding arbitration may result after a mediated deal was rejected for the second time. The move followed a layoff on Friday of the trucking firm’s non-union workers including operations and technology management.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 23, 2018

If we are to believe the supply chain predictions for 2018 , there will be plenty to keep purchasing and supply chain managers awake at night. This is causing many purchasing teams to feel renewed urgency to take action on establishing or expanding a supplier assessment programs. For more details check out this white paper.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 7, 2017

At SAP Insider, the digital transformation message was never defined, but the use cases focused on Internet of Things delivered through a Leonardo architecture and the strategic advantage of S4/Hana for real-time analytics. SAP S/4 HANA is all about real-time analytics. The costs exceeded the value.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. With no alternative, prices are expected to surge as the battery industry snowballs. Conclusion.

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