Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Define your procurement response strategy. In Italy, for example, approximately 150,000 agricultural labourers are from abroad, according to the Italian statistical office, Istat. Adapting to the present and future challenges of COVID-19.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Europe Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

ivalua

MAY 7, 2020

We had scientifically proven methods to prevent supply chain disruptions: safety stock, TQM, and optimization to name a few. Despite severe disruptions, most goods are still flowing across the globe to satisfy consumption. 84% of “Beginner” procurement organizations did not proactively monitor for risk.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Japan South Korea 130

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

There are glimmers of hope, such as slowing infection rates in Italy and Spain, and the opening of factories in China, but a true end to the crisis remains out of sight. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders. Balance Procurement Objectives.

Negotiating Skills 130

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Of added concern, manufacturing powerhouses of France, Germany, Spain and Italy each had contraction level PMI values. Germany and Italy values were noted as being 25-month lows. The report authors indicated that this was the sharpest decline in production since the initial wave of Covid-19 lockdowns in May 2020.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Taiwan 99

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. In South Korea , Hyundai announced the suspension of its production lines due to supply chain disruptions in China.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The report indicates that many economists are already predicting a recession in Germany , Italy and other areas of the Eurozone before the end of this year. Rising interest rates imposed globally run the risk of added dampening of demand and less funds to support vulnerable populations.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 52

ThroughPut

MARCH 23, 2020

Part 1: The Impact of a State of Emergency on the Supply Chain, Disruption to Businesses, Daily Life, and unnecessary Waste. For example, once my supply of things that I need (i.e. food, toiletries, cleaning supplies) start running out, I go to the store to replenish my weekly/monthly average needs.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction 59