Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs. About 73% of the aluminum cans in the US come from recycled scrap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2022

a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today reported a 400%+ increase in year-over-year growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) from new customers during Q4’21. 203 on Deloitte’s 2021 Technology Fast 500 list of fastest-growing companies in North America. DALLAS, Jan.

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Vinculum

APRIL 29, 2022

As per the Cross Border e-commerce market report 2022-2030, The information has made an in-depth analysis of growth, size, segments, and the cross-border e-commerce market share crystal-clear. The report has made a forecast analysis to handle the market from a broader perspective. Such a report is always good to handle.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2023

. … Most of those trading down [actions] either adjusted the quantity or pack size of their purchases (60 percent), which is the primary method of trading down for necessities, or decided to postpone a purchase (44 percent), typically for nonessential items. In January: Report ,” MediaPost, 10 February 2023. [3]

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The news is reporting that supply chains are going to be disrupted this holiday season, so more and more consumers are starting early. The key is to make sure all the costs are transparent up front during the purchasing process. Are charges known at time of purchase? The Holiday Season. Are returns free or do they charge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. On one hand, consumers expect to increase their online purchases post-pandemic. Improved delivery processes was the fifth choice (34%).

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The company established a partnership with Panasonic Energy of North America in 2019 and since then, battery cell production scrap coming from the Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada (in which Panasonic is the battery cell manufacturer) has been recycled by Redwood. Former investment partners reportedly also participated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

UPS is the largest parcel delivery company in North America. This claim was made again in UPS’s last annual report. The agreement requires in-cab air conditioning in most UPS delivery vehicles purchased after Jan. The company generated over $100 billion in revenue in their last financial year.

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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. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. BE READY FOR THE NEW NORMAL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 The facility reportedly will supply battery component needs for U.S. Under new U.S.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

Typical firms will use nutraceutical software to support their own manufacturing, or to manage the process via contract manufacturers – handling purchasing, distribution, and sales and marketing in-house. Beyond rising domestic demand, exports to the likes of North America and China are expected to support revenue growth.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This action represents a reported 77 percent premium to the company’s closing stock price on November 22, 2022, the last full trading day prior to media reports involving a potential transaction. The announcement further coincides with Coupa Software’s report of fiscal third quarter financial performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

This January the company reported that its annual recurring revenue grew at over 84% year-over-year. Planners in China rely on different data sources and operate with different business practices than those in North America. There’s a lot of flexibility required to model the variations and nuances.”

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. I purchased my first fitness tracker, set my goals, and the competition began. In supply chain planning, we are driven by metrics. And thus, Friends with Fitbits was born. It became a habit.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The results of that strategy came to light in the reporting of Tesla’s latest Q3 financial performance that missed on revenue and especially profitability objectives which caused investors to precipitate a 15 percent decline in the company’s stock price last week in questioning the poor performance.

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Kinaxis

MAY 1, 2018

You may be wondering, “If I’m in North America, am I’m bound by these new rules?” price, volume) data or analyzed data through special analytics in calculated reports—are also very sensitive and must be in compliance. What is GDPR and how will it impact my supply chain?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. After being limited to only offering takeout and delivery for months under some of the strictest lockdown rules in North America, food product shortages are just the latest headache for small business owners to contend with. Rob Spilman Jr.,

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. This year, a cascade of online purchases the weekend after Thanksgiving swamped delivery companies,” reported The New York Times in December. and FedEx Corp.”

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. Recent highlights include: Go-lives across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. PURCHASE ORDER ACCRUALS. Get Started.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. At a high level, what GEON does is purchase plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Cost savings in loose markets. Route guide failure. Save money.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And two days ago a few units were reported stolen. Ultimately, it results in struggles with business spending, purchasing, and productivity. Customer dissatisfaction Imagine that your customers see the product in stock, but upon checkout or after purchase are told that it’s not available. What is ghost inventory?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2023

Raleigh, North Carolina based First Citizens , is ranked as the 30 th largest U.S. The bank will reportedly purchase $119 billion in deposits and upwards of $72 billion in existing SVB loans. Landry was also President of Barkawi Management Consultants’ North America practice. bank and considered as one of the U.S.’s

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

EV producer Tesla reported a setback in quarter over quarter vehicle production and delivery performance. The EV auto maker reported quarterly deliveries amounted to 254,695 cars in Q2. That delivery number compared with the 310,048 reported deliveries in the first quarter of this year. Volkswagen.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? The North American Auto Industry. of the material used to make the vehicle produced in North America. The new agreement raises that number to 75% which would reduce the amount of materials purchased from competing countries like Germany and Japan.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter. Here’s the story and the solution to the mounting challenge.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2016

As one of its many programs, it initiated the “2015 Going the Distance Challenge” here in North America. I purchased my first fitness tracker, set my goals, and the competition began. In supply chain planning, we are driven by metrics. And thus, Friends with Fitbits was born. It became a habit.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

He explains, “As Americans sit down to their Thanksgiving Day feasts, some may recall the story of the ‘Pilgrim Fathers’ who founded one of the first English settlements in North America in 1620, at what is today the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Department of Agriculture.”

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Ninety-three percent of buyers report having anywhere from four to 20 product choices within a given category – so there’s nothing keeping them from booting a brand that doesn’t offer this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 This July, the company is moving forward with a supply chain services platform for retail partners across North America. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 This provider describes itself as an AI- enabled procurement Cloud platform built for the sourcing of lower-dollar, non-strategic purchases, commonly referred to as “ tail spend.” Fairmarkit Announces $35.6

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