Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. The supply chain supporting the delivery of equipment is the de-facto facilitator of this business model.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Introduction – The evidence of the increasing popularity of Supply Chain automation is pushing companies to research even more performant alternatives that will keep boosting the efficiency of robots inside Supply Chains. The drones carry sensors, scanners, and cameras to monitor and track inventory.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 1, 2022

The evidence of the increasing popularity of Supply Chain automation is pushing companies to research even more performant alternatives that will keep boosting the efficiency of robots inside Supply Chains. Companies that deal with a large amount of inventory often find it challenging to find items inside the warehouse.

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QAD

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. What do these two stories have to do with manufacturing and inventory management ? Automating Inventory Management and Material Transfers.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters provides a supplemental commentary related to the implications of rapidly rising inbound costs for industry supply chains. . West Coast ports currently averaging over 100 days, more inventory is sitting on ships and not able to be sold. The report observes that in December 2021, U.S.

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Adexa

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Plan your Supply Chain with Uncertainty Planning is performed primarily to avoid risk as well as improve operational efficiency leading to higher gains in business and better customer satisfaction. In certain cases, they try to hedge with inventory that may not be necessary, adding to cost and inferior customer service.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

The impact of the bottleneck goes beyond the canal itself, causing delays in container shipping and inventory replenishment along various shipping routes. Currently, in the US, the Mississippi and Ohio River water levels are falling at an alarming rate due to heat and lack of rainfall. So, what can supply chain managers do?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Supply chain shortages abound. The supply chain impact is unprecedented. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. We archive past events on the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit archives.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Sales of its equipment and connected workouts skyrocketed , but Peloton’s supply chain did not flex along with sales. The pandemic has caused significant disruption across many supply chains, but it has also emphasized the need for flexible and agile supply chains. Flexibility and Agility.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 10, 2022

Northeast see less snow and rain than usual as La Niña causes storms to dump more precipitation over the Great Lakes, Ohio and Tennessee River valleys? Suketu Ghandi, a Kearney partner with expertise in supply chains, says that rising food costs represent “the latest in a series of hits the global supply chain has taken.”

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QAD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But it’s not just about finance and production; the supply chain felt the tremors, too. The end of the strike meant a sudden upswing in demand, testing the agility and robustness of the supply chain. Ensuring adequate inventory while maintaining quality standards is now a pivotal concern for suppliers.

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Adexa

AUGUST 9, 2021

A Supply Chain Digital Twin is No Twin without Attributes. Building a digital twin of your supply chain simply means building a digital model of your supply chain. S&OP solutions do that by making approximations of what the physical supply chain looks like.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 16, 2015

Inventory optimization has always been a challenge while designing and planning a supply chain. A variety of barriers can impact an effective inventory strategy, such as working in functional silos and demand/supplier volatility¹. Asking the Right Inventory Questions. What are my lost sales?

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Bristlecone

JULY 25, 2019

Here’s a scenario: You, the Chief Supply Chain Officer, just received a call from your flagship store in Ohio saying they are running short of inventory. Before you know it, a simple gap in the supply-demand cycle has resulted in public backlash and worse, loss of customer confidence in your brand.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

Despite the signs that global supply chains are rebalancing, shortages and delays of important components continue to weigh on revenues in some segments, such as PCs and smartphones. Strengths and weaknesses of PC makers’ supply chains varied by geographies, and those regional variations strongly influenced revenues for some firms.

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IQMS

MAY 27, 2020

Mar-Bal continues production under the guidelines set forth by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. The Ohio policy, which was one of the first enacted in the US, recognizes the need for critical manufacturers required to continue operation to supply the state and country during these difficult times.

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Stord

APRIL 28, 2019

Demand for warehouse space is spurring new construction projects near the Dayton, Ohio airport. Walgreens is investing in hiring and technology to improve its supply chain. Carriers expect lower ocean freight volumes in June and July because of stockpiled retail inventory. and relatively low labor costs.

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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’ve seen robots evolve from far-fetched science fiction to an indispensable part of modern supply chain and warehouse operations. General Motors’ spot welding robot, the Unimate , hit assembly lines in 1961 and was added to GM’s Lordstown, Ohio plant in 1969.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. According to their most recent annual report , a strategic goal for the company includes enhancing their global supply chain. I love projects that provide benefits across the end-to-end supply chain and for our customers.”. domestic deliveries every day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Walmart is promising extra pay for supply chain employees who show up to all scheduled shifts. And Sleep Number is offering sign-on bonuses of as much as $1,000 at distribution centers in Ohio and California, plus free mattresses for all new hires.”. Aldi has bumped up the average starting pay at warehouses to $19 an hour.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are a lot of hard-headed realists in the procurement and supply chain profession. Yet, voices of realism are vitally important as corporations redesign their post-COVID supply networks. One of those voices is Hitendra Chaturvedi, professor of practice in supply chain management at Arizona State University’s W.

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RFgen

JULY 9, 2017

Data integration is critical in today’s complex supply chain and Industry 4.0 capabilities relies heavily on interconnected supply chain, enterprise resource planning and production systems to create greater operational efficiency. Integration is particularly challenging and important in the supply chain.

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RFgen

JULY 9, 2017

Data integration is critical in today’s complex supply chain and Industry 4.0 capabilities relies heavily on interconnected supply chain, enterprise resource planning and production systems to create greater operational efficiency. Integration is particularly challenging and important in the supply chain.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2020

Whether in official press releases, mass emails, or executive meetings, business leaders acknowledged that tough times may indeed be ahead, but also expressed confidence and cautious optimism that supply chain disruptions would be minimal. Inventory management more of a priority. Chamber of Commerce, Supply Chain Dive reported.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

An example in the supply chain space is US maritime policy. As the demand for PPE has soared manufacturing capacity has become constrained, and some distributors are citing supply concerns. The State of Ohio, for example, is buffering its PPE inventories, for example.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Supply chain risks are reduced. As delivery speed is increasingly important, closer proximity to consumers, supply chain expediency, and convenience of doing business become priorities. Obsolete and excess inventory carriage are more preventable. Transportation and freight costs are reduced.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. Here are some excerpts from the article: Amazon already is operating a fleet of 10 Boeing 767 freighters, flying daily out of its air hub in Wilmington, Ohio. It’s also nice to take a break from usual stories and commentary, if only for a day.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Amazon’s model, now backed by a fleet of branded semitrailers and cargo planes, will push more inventory through the supply chain and increase Amazon’s purchasing power. The fleet of planes based in Ohio gives the company more control of the last mile, and lower costs through practices like cross-docking.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I had an opportunity to speak to a group of executives at Ohio State University ‘s Center for Operational Excellence , at the Fisher College of Management, on the subject of transparency and the cultural changes implicit in moving to a digital ecosystem. ” Supply chain executives have to take control of this factor.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. You can understand why. How do you manage that?

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

In their rush to stand out in an ever-growing marketplace, businesses may exaggerate the benefits of their products or lose sight of their inventory management policies. One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market.

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

In their rush to stand out in an ever-growing marketplace, businesses may exaggerate the benefits of their products or lose sight of their inventory management policies. One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

“We are excited to extend our improved distribution model to the Northeast because it will provide quicker service to our large retailers and benefit consumers in this key market,” said Dave Swihart, senior vice president, Global Supply Chain, ScottsMiracle-Gro. “In Email: anne.kreuser@edelman.com. Phone: 212.704.4593.

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