Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF Began their Digital Resilience Transformation 20 Years Ago! 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. The Transition from Lean to Resilience.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 198

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The transition from just-in-time (JIT) and just-in-sequence (JIS) approaches, to adding second and third supply sources or even reshoring, epitomizes this strive for resiliency and a defensive attempt to avoid risk. While the transition has promoted resiliency, it has rather lost the essence of innovation along the way.

Automotive 89

Automotive Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2020

Pundits have been talking about supply chain transformation for years. industrial supply chain. industrial supply chain. We’re going to decouple completely from China, dramatically cut back on sourcing from other countries, and bring manufacturing back to America, right?”[1] ”[3].

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. 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.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

During her tenure as a supply chain professional, Barra has been credited with implementing a new global purchasing and supply chain system, which helped GM reduce costs and improve its supply chain operations. He has over 35 years of experience in retailing and supply chain management.

Supply Chain Design Software 121

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain 121

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

Sourcing Strategies 130

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

The Risk of Being Too Lean. Another concern standing in the way of DDSC implementation relates to inventory, or rather, fears that there will not be enough of it to meet unexpected demand peaks or to cover supply shortages. Instead, it is all about right-sizing inventory and placing it in strategically advantageous locations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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