Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Supply Chain Matters readers are well aware that the looking glass for an organization’s overall supply chain performance is intense right now, especially when C-Suite executives feel the heat from investors and board rooms. Rivian Automotive. Thus far, $13.7

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This involves creating a range of “what-if” simulations and contingency plans based on demand fluctuations and supply disruptions. Mitigating Supply Chain Risks: The objective here is to diversify manufacturing and supplier bases across various regions rather than relying solely on offshoring, nearshoring, or onshoring.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. The delays are attributed to supply chain issues at every stage – from the time of booking transport to gate in at the port as well as ocean transit time of shipping containers.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Whether it’s COVID-19, chip shortages, or the Ukrainian conflict, this is the new normal. I look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

As background, Peter Gibbons is the Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain for Mattel, Inc. He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Which metrics do you think matter to supply chain excellence?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. That charge has now resulted in an $800 million restructuring plan.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

percent in North America. Procter & Gamble ’s latest report of quarterly financial performance featured the company’s largest annual sales growth in 16 years, due mainly to aggressive price increases. The manufacturer has now reduced its expectations for industrywide smartphone shipments to flat or minimal growth.

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