Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. These latest overtures for new sourcing activities can be interpreted in many dimensions.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s previously published industry and global supply chains predictions advisory published at the start of this year, we predicted that manufacturers would up their efforts this year in restoring more direct control and added resiliency in their direct materials component and outsourced manufacturing strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And even before they begin, they must realize these problems are too big for any single team—supply chain must connect with finance and procurement to treat the n-tier suppliers as an extended part of their network and become their preferred customer. By identifying these gaps, you can create sourcing events to close them.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations by LSCMS Shippers’ Council The logistics industry is a complex and constantly evolving ecosystem that plays a vital role in the global economy. Logistics is a derived demand. Build relationships Logistics is still very much a people business.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies. While this sourcing strategy is the most cost-effective one, the business might not want to operate like that. In scenario #1 the horizon is 12 months.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Many factors need to align for an organization to be able to source materials, produce a product and put it in the hands of customers. The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Gap between supply chain and procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. While the Wing and Walmart services are still pretty limited, with each service initially designed to perform around 100 deliveries per day, they have both moved beyond the research and development phase. A truly inspiring Marathon Monday as always. GW to 10.4

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. What does this mean for procurement and supplier management?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The best way to understand the difference between procurement and purchasing in a business is to consider the process involved in buying a car, says Logistics Bureau’s procurement specialist, Trent Morris. Procurement First, Purchasing Follows. But all of those things become purchasing as opposed to procurement.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. In 2004, I joined AMR Research, a Boston Analyst firm. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Because there is such a wide spectrum of logistics and supply chain jobs available, it is best to categorise them in the following way: planning, manufacture, sourcing, and delivery. Strategic Sourcing Manager. Procurement Specialist/Manager. Logistics Manager. Reverse Logistics Manager. Logistics Director.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group , through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog, announces the release of a second published research advisory in an overall three-part series: The Importance of Supply Chain and Human Resources Strategy Alignment for Addressing Talent Recruitment and Retention Needs- Part Two. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights the release of a second published research advisory on the Importance of supply chain and HR alignment for talent lifecycle needs. In late January, we announced general availability of Part One of a three-part research advisory series. Background. Management skills.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. Figure 2: A technology adoption roadmap for transportation and logistics companies considering generative AI.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights. Live map of Suez Canal and Red Sea, Dec.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Bob Ferrari Founder and Managing Director © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

based Qualcomm ’s revenues from Vietnamese sourced chip facilities many of which supply other high tech firms such as Samsung, tripled between 2020 and 2022. billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network. One example indicated was that U.S. The report further indicates that India with 1.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

By fostering collaboration across all stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, companies can enhance visibility, streamline processes, and proactively address disruptions. The post The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. Tender documents and responsible source guidance are requiring suppliers to show evidence of their actions to support ESG initiatives, as well as the actions of their suppliers. Companies, both large and small, are changing.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background. The rest, as they often say, is history.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Cost Efficiency and Value Optimization: Economies of scale realized through global procurement and resource pooling. Continuous investment in research and development to drive innovation and efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. Increasingly, as we work with procurement folks at these companies, we are hearing that technology for better communication and to create more efficiency.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? 3PL providers are experts when it comes to shipping and logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers. Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. Ease of use is also essential.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog announces availability of our latest Supply Chain Technology Market Education Research Advisory titled: Caution and Oversight Required in the Use of Generative AI Applications. We do ask for basic registration information. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2021

” The focus is on combining the Ariba Networks, the SAP Logistics Business Network, and the SAP Asset Intelligence Network. Based on research and ongoing dialogue, I evaluate network architectures based on five criteria: Interoperability Across Networks. No network crosses over the source, make, deliver processes.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. In 2022 overall, U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. It provides a single source of truth with visibility and analytics based on the same data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Another part of the solution that has been missing until recently is the tight integration with upstream processes, such as strategic sourcing and supplier risk management, which have been siloed and operating in their own domains. AI Assistants can also help make managing the process of supply chain design easier.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase. Some distributors and logistics might be halal certified; most are not. Logistics service providers play a key role in supporting management and optimisation of halal supply chains.

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