Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. A relatively new index is The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) , developed by a group of researchers at the U.S. to an all-time high.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Frequent readers of the Supply Chain Matters blog may recall one metaphor that this Editor has invoked over the past three years – the Eagle ’s tune, In a New York Minute ( Everything Can Change ). Friedman went on to articulate that transit times to move inventory from Asia to the U.S. Additional Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. Sustainable procurement: consists of environmentally friendly purchasing that carry reduction, reuse, and recycle. The New York Times (section B), 1. Green Supply Chain Management- Challenges and Opportunities.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2020

A New York Times article from August 2019 highlights how much artificial intelligence (AI) is indebted to humans. where is my inventory,” and leverage ML-based recommendations to find alternate sources of supply and integrated execution capabilities to turn recommendations into alternate supply shipments.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

Companies are stuck at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin. To become demand driven (or market driven), they need to learn how to speak a new language. Tonight, I am stuck at a New York airport in a snow storm. Slowly the words take definition in everyday speech. Growth has slowed. Demand Translation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

We’ve interviewed executives in Retail , Public Sector , Procurement and other industries and disciplines to get a sense of how the industry is reacting, not only to navigate the immediate challenges, but to future proof themselves from future disruption. The latest major disruption that has the entire supply chain world buzzing?

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Brian describes himself as “obsessively enthusiastic” about supply chain, and has helped many supply chain professionals connect and find synergies as the co-founder and organizer of the New York Supply Chain Meet Up and the Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. Data and analytics.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. The US auto industry is expected to follow suit as stockpiled inventory becomes depleted. The Food Industry. When the Going gets Tough, the Smart get Smarter.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

To make their supply chains more lean, retailers can explore different supply chain optimization techniques throughout procurement, production, and distribution, or outsource supply chain management to a 3PL. Reduce inventory waste. Why retailers are creating lean supply chains. 6 tips for lean supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

What we found somewhat concerning was the indication that growth in manufacturing production accelerated to an 11-month high in May, and yet important leading indicators such as new business and new export orders have dropped to multi-month lows. That could signal even more added inventory exposures.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 8, 2020

climate summit convened in New York. It saw leaders from around the world pledging new initiatives to address the ongoing climate crisis, including a $60 Billion renewable energy commitment from Germany, and 15 countries including Britain, Norway and Costa Rica pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Transport Topics. With over 60,000 monthly viewers, Transport Topics is a prime destination for freight buffs, especially those who specialize in trucking. American Journal of Transportation. Air Transport World. Nieuwsblad Transport (Transport Newspaper).

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Transport optimisation considerations dictate that warehousing is used at the end-point of a transport system to amass enough products for a full load for the subsequent transport system.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. New York Times).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

I was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. We achieved recognition both internally and externally for our sourcing and procurement accomplishments in the spend management area. The team reduced finished-goods inventory by 50% and reduced the assembly and test line production variances by 50% in 9 months.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2021

Cassidy ( @WillB_Cassidy ), Senior Editor at The Journal of Commerce , writes, “US shippers and transportation providers need to start preparing now for a potentially destructive 2021 hurricane season along the East and Gulf coasts, according to digital freight marketplace Convoy. ” Journalists Jen A. For how long? 2] William B.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. On the one hand, Wal-Mart was able to mitigate the availability of certain excess inventory through real-time promotions on Facebook. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. McLeod Software Unveils New Business Process Automation Solutions for Logistics Companies. Marten Transport Ltd. Analysts at Stifel Inc. Hub Group Inc.,

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Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Insiders joke (quite fairly, as it turns out) about billion-dollar procurement-management-disposition cycles that are managed in spreadsheets. In the procurement space, what I want to be able to assess is risk management. He and his business partner Dan Dershem have been looking at procurement from several angles.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S.

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