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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

This collaboration allows for better optimization of the supply chain, ensuring the right products are available at the right time. Molex is a global electronics manufacturer that makes and sells over 100,000 distinct products – connectors, cable assemblies, and a wide variety of other products. But the work continues.

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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Customization is provided for 5 different supply chains (for example, make-to-order, make-to-stock, etc.) A Transformation Journey. Resilience and Agility.

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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. Mr. Rodríguez is the operations strategic planning manager and he leads a team focused on the company’s supply chain design.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. Their vision guiding this transformation is the creation of a highly effective IBP process.

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Global Study Reveals 52% of Vital Digital Supply Chain Transformation Efforts Hamstrung by Skills and Labor Crunch

ToolsGroup

With respondents’ top growth investment for 2022 being “increasing recruitment and training efforts”, this year’s study reveals the profound effect that current labor shortages are having on digital supply chain transformation. That’s why global leaders like Absolut, BP and Harley-Davidson rely on us year after year.

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Five signs its time for supply chain transformation

Kinaxis

Leaders from Bose, Boston Scientific and ON Semiconductor shared key lessons from their supply chain transformations, including what led them to consider change. If these stories sound familiar, it might be time for your supply chain to change too. Planners can’t work with contract manufacturers.

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Walmart and the New Supply Chain Reality: AI, Automation, and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The Shift from Cost-Cutting to Resilience For years, supply chains prioritized cost reduction over resilience. Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions.