Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. The action is termed an assignment for the benefit of the company’s creditors.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins. Jim Tompkins and Joe Lynch talk about Supply Chains in VUCA Environments. Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, a company that helps clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. About James Tompkins. Dr. James A.

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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. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Pivot Toward Internal Manufacturing Presence.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 7, 2020

The IoT, along with artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud technology, has been one of the most important trends in high-tech over the past couple years. The Rise of 5G Technology. The rise of 5G technology is the first advance we will talk about. Manufacturing and Healthcare. Edge Computing. Smart Stores.

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Resilinc

APRIL 26, 2022

manufacturing of drugs, semiconductors and other critical products, supply chain managers in the life sciences industry continue to pivot from the pandemic to proactively analyzing supply chain risks and evaluating options to develop more resilient supply chains.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Prior to Gilead, Joydeep spent 10 years at Biogen, in roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of process sciences, manufacturing and supply chain. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for Culture Biosciences, as well on the Advisory Council for NC State University’s Supply Chain research program.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 12, 2018

Smart Manufacturing has been making a lot of noise in the manufacturing industry, mostly due to how automation can greatly improve manufacturing operations through enhanced productivity. Also known as the “ New Industrial Revolution ”, this may indeed drastically shift the entire world of manufacturing.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2017

by Melissa Clow This guest post comes to us from Jim Fulcher , Blogger on the Supply Chain Expert Community. The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. What supply chain risks do you see?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This week, global automaker Toyota indicated that the company would nearly double its investment in a planned battery production facility being constructed in the state of North Carolina. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

is bringing a piece of its supply-chain operations in-house as the company reviews broader operations and management of its distribution.” In other words, while cost and service improvements were the main driving forces to outsourcing in the past, access to technology and business intelligence are now equally (if not more) important.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

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QAD

JULY 20, 2021

I live on the coast of North Carolina and in my part of the world it is officially hurricane season. All of this started me thinking of analogies for my friends and QAD’s customers in manufacturing. Some storms will make landfall in distant regions and disrupt our suppliers or other connected geographies and supply chains.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

The pandemic has led many companies to reconsider the amount of ‘safety stock’ they have on hand in the event of supply chain disruptions, particularly those involving imported goods. It’s a logistics hub where many key supply chain functions are performed, including omni-channel fulfillment to B2C and retail customers.

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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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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

If you’re a manufacturer, you likely know the answer. See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. Why don’t manufacturers just kit their own parts?”.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. For residents and businesses in the Carolinas and neighboring states, it’s vital to take all evacuation warnings and damage estimates seriously.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A cornerstone of the modern warehouse, WMS software manages many key warehouse functions, including inventory control (e.g., Items that have common characteristics important to the manufacturer (e.g., the same expiration date) are given a lot number by the manufacturer and/or by a 3PL’s WMS as they are received in the warehouse.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Food products require special care and handling across the entire supply chain. Add the complexities of compliance to the equation – whether regulatory compliance such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) or compliance related to strict manufacturer requirements – and the situation becomes even more challenging.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2018

In a prior post on 2018 supply chain predictions, I shared how NC State’s Poole College of Management engages directly with industry through student-led projects. And everyone I know has issues and challenges with their supply chains! Our students are executing and making them happen in these projects.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

3PLs help you avoid technology investments. Technology investments that a modern supply chain requires come with a hefty price tag. These investments range from warehouse automation to sophisticated warehouse and transportation management systems. You simply pay for what you need. 3PLs offer value-added services.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. For residents and businesses in the Carolinas and neighboring states, it’s vital to take all evacuation warnings and damage estimates seriously.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

For shippers, this year’s overly-active hurricane season in the US is raising alarm bells for supply chain logistics operations. These disruptions impact industries as diverse as food production to manufacturing to retail and many others. Damage to sugar cane fields in Florida which produce nearly a quarter of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue. Collaboration is Key.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The future of supply chain I foresee brings new risks and challenges, along with recognition that doing things the same way will no longer lead to the same success. Just as the saguaro is both nursed by and supports life in its ecosystem, it behooves supply chains to invest in their ecosystems, both suppliers and employees.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Retailers use a control tower with technology for visibility into inventory on the move and across their store locations. To support coastal communities 24/7, the command center is constantly armed – enlisting support from merchandising, operations and supply chain teams. They monitor the storm in real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Walmart steps up automated store distribution. Cyberattack on Toyota’s supply chain shuts 14 Japanese factories. E2open acquires Logistyx Technologies. Xerox addresses $300m backlog due to supply shortages. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. US goods trade deficit hits record high.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

Rob Handfield has over 30 years of experience in supply chain as an educator, researcher, consultant, and author. He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 11, 2020

Quality third-party logistics (3PL) providers can protect the safety and efficacy of your products throughout crucial points of your supply chain. Pharmaceuticals are regulated according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pharmaceutical CGMP regulations.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

In the last several years, the company has undergone a huge shift in the way it operates its supply chain, particularly in the management of sourcing. The company discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets biological products for treating conditions such as multiple sclerosis and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Retailers use a control tower with technology for visibility into inventory on the move and across their store locations. To support coastal communities 24/7, the command center is constantly armed – enlisting support from merchandising, operations and supply chain teams. They monitor the storm in real-time.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Successfully rolling out a supply chain management system can be an extraordinarily complex and stressful project – not to mention expensive. In this guide to implementing supply chain management systems: What is a supply chain management system? Why implement a supply chain management system?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. The human links of the supply chain were stressed. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

From there, you’ll need to staff it, pay for the equipment, the warehouse management system and other technologies. For example, let’s say your product is manufactured and packaged in China and is shipped to you in North Carolina for distribution here. Manufacturing logistics services. The dedicated 3PL model.

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Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

The trucking industry has turned to technology to address the industry's worsening trucker shortage and labor strike issues while Congress attempts to resolve the problem through legislation. The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. Strikes and Wage Hikes.

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