Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. The latest news first published by Bloomberg indicates a reshuffling of the product management and manufacturing ranks. Rivian Automotive.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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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.

Trends 59

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. XPO and Con-way both have e-fulfillment contract logistics platforms in North America and Europe.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Some key aspects of how Ikea manages its supply chain – from suppliers to the shop floor – are: Supplier relationships : Ikea creates close and often long-term relationships with suppliers – which means they can secure quality materials at lower prices. Gap’s inventory management strategy Gap Inc.

Inventory Reduction 97

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