BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers. Level-two is starting to leverage predictive analytics: Can I predict where a challenge or disruption is going to occur?

Automotive 85

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Download Now!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Last evening, global parcel, logistics and transportation services provider Fedex Corp. As a result, the carrier announced immediate and direct actions in reducing costs. Equity analysts quickly revised their analysis and outlooks for FedEx and other associated transport and logistics focused businesses. Development.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The report pointed to underlying fundamentals remaining weak as new order volumes stagnated while business optimism was note as falling to a reported two-year low. reported at the end of March, and a 52.3 value reported for May.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

The sky and what’s beyond, an endless source of creativity and imagination for kids and adults alike. Retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico to invest $1.3 billion in Logistics in Mexico (Reuters). The Colorado Transportation Department and infrastructure developer Aecom Inc. Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. Customer sentiment technologies mine the patterns of unstructured text and use new forms of analytics to guide discovery on what matters to the customer. Bio-engineering?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction 274

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

In addition to labor costs, cheaper energy sources have become available with the recent boom in shale gas and oil. More than job creation, companies are looking for efficiency in creation and transport. With the cost of labor increasing in China, transportation costs begin to bear heavier on these companies.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

North American companies are increasingly re-shoring manufacturing (primarily from China to Mexico, due to the strong US dollar) but some firms are moving back to Canada as well. Increasingly even Chinese manufacturers are looking abroad, moving operations to Mexico and Vietnam, for example.

Sustainability 40

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. Image source: Sturgis Journal. The shutdown resulted from a federal investigation following four cases of infant bacterial infections in babies who consumed formula from the plant, with the FDA reporting two deaths.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He graduated from the Cambridge Academy of Transport and the Chilean and German Commerce Institute with a degree in maritime transport, respectively.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

US initiates trade fight with Mexico over energy policy. Körber , an international technology group, has signed an agreement to purchase enVista’s platform of Enspire Commerce omnichannel solutions, including its order management system (OMS), and its freight audit and payment (FAP) service. Ooooh, I’m so scared…,”.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 208

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

We normally do our Talking Logistics episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but we have one today at 12 ET with Alaster Love from Transplace, where we are going to discuss “ Big Data and Analytics in Oil and Gas Transportation.” UPS plans bundled deliveries to cut costs (FT.com – sub. Mexico Customs Management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 139

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Financial Results. Robinson Celebrates 25 Years of Business in Mexico. Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Fracking activities were curtailed, and the drilling equipment and materials of 2014 disappeared, freeing up rail, intermodal and flatbed capacity, and removing an alternative source of employment opportunity for would-be truck drivers. Analysts predicted that consumers would boost the economy by spending the money they had saved at the pump.

Purchasing Skills 70

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Additionally, the advancements and constant changes in technology and analytics play a huge role in supporting the success or failure of a modern day supply chain. As if this wasn’t enough, transportation costs are rising and forcing companies to constantly adjust and optimize. They are multi-national and do $3.5B/year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to a published report by The New York Times , ( Paid subscription or metered view ) GlobalFoundries will dedicate a portion of its production capacity specifically to produce semiconductor devices for General Motors needs. According to the report, GlobalFoundries now aims to submit a proposal to the U.S. East and Gulf Ports.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

Prediction Background In our prior 2023 predictions published a year ago, we included two separate predictions related to how supply management and their strategic sourcing teams would encounter an added focus on business strategy alignment. Added Evidence Data According to U.S. government trade data, the value of U.S.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

“It sort of depends upon what we are purchasing from the supplier as to the approach we should take…” Commodity Strategic The first level, for components or typical commodity type products, we will at least want to perform a supplier evaluation of some sort. with a backup plan as part of contingency planning.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Freeport McMoran, the second largest copper producer globally, reported in its latest quarterly: “While we recognize the near-term volatility in our markets, we are optimistic about our portfolio of assets, our strong management and operating teams, and the long-term prospects for the copper markets we serve.”.

Negotiating Skills 62

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Capacity is still wasted, reports Satish Patel via JOC.com , yet new apps and technologies are changing the way shippers tender and schedule freight. Unfortunately, tariffs and uncertainty regarding trade deals will lead to higher costs for raw materials, and in some cases, shippers may be incapable of obtaining these raw materials.

Trends 194

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2013

UPS Expands Expedited Ocean Freight Service To Mexico. Exclusive: Cisco, Google, SAP discussing BlackBerry bids – sources ( Reuters ). The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached its second highest level in history in August, rising 0.4 percent from August 2012.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 146

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. and Mexico moves on land,” he said. This is alarming.”. From ships to drones. said Marchese.

Pharmaceutical 75

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