QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

ANCA builds CNC tool grinding machines. These machines produce the cutting tools other machine tools use to cut metal. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

While conditions have eased in North America, port congestion has gotten much worse in China. I talked to Steve Dowse, the senior vice president of international solutions at FourKites. The post Improved Supply Chain Visibility Requires an End-to-End Solutions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The key is to make sure all the costs are transparent up front during the purchasing process. Are charges known at time of purchase? Founded in May 2017, Logistyx is a transportation execution solution provider focusing on multi-carrier shipping on a global level. How easy is the returns process? About Logistyx Technologies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. Shell’s current shift to the global supply chain is impacting North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Russia, and China. He needed to find new solutions. North America Simulation Output.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling. ABTC is building a new lithium-ion battery recycling facility that will process 100,000 tonnes of materials annually, supporting a sustainable battery supply chain in North America. Department of Energy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

KeHE is fulfilling that need with the help of 5,500 employee-owners and a 16-distribution center network across North America. Banker : Manhattan Associates, a supplier of supply chain software, is the company that brought KeHE to my attention. Through forecasting and replenishment solutions, we can do just that.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

” Costume vendors and candy makers have taken notice of what Ferrero North America calls “Adultoween.”[4] ”[4] In a press release published earlier this month, Ferrero North America, reported the results of a new survey revealing that Halloween is increasingly becoming a holiday for adults, not just children.

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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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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Trucking Challenges in North America. While the challenge may be looming globally, the North American automotive manufacturing base may be more inclined to try and dilute their just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply loops. But why just in North America? How will North American based OEMs Mitigate Industry Challenges?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

At the same time, companies have been forced to pull forward inventory purchases, creating a squeeze where carrying costs are up while cash flow is tight. New tools unlock the yards full potential My company, FourKites, recognized the urgent need to modernize the yard with AI.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. I asked him over and over, “Is the market ready for a solution for JUST Sales and Operations Planning?” The supply chain management software market had soured.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact. So, how are these two trends mutually beneficial?

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

CPI was incorporated under the name USA Truck in September 1986 and purchased by management in January 1989. Under that banner, the company provides capacity solutions to a wide customer base throughout North America. The company got its start in 1983 as Crawford Produce, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. VF sources many US bound items in Central America; the woeful performance at US ports is still a problem. To improve efficiency, they have begun to install warehouse robots from Locus robotics in North America and Europe.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Billion Acquisition of e2open Australia based logistics software provider WiseTech, developer of logistics execution software CargoWise , announced an agreement to acquire U.S. Risk is assessed for both indirect or direct materials procurement teams and their supply networks. WiseTech Announces $2.1

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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. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees.

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Supply Chain Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2014

I then added, “ The analyst position evolved to help line-of-business buyers purchase technology. While there is still a need to help business teams buy software, the larger issue today is how to best leverage software to drive value. The analyst role is better known in North America than in Europe, but thanks for asking!

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

As an analyst in the battered supply chain software market for a decade, it is fun to watch you grow. Clients buy your software because you make it real. I always start the discussion of all software acquisitions with the same statement: the acquisition of software is seldom a good deal for the buyer/user of software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. PepsiCo Foods North America introduced tractors with liftable tandem axles which can lift the second axle if the load is not too heavy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. Two dozen engineers will be based at the Amazon Scout Development Center in Helsinki initially, and they will be focused on research and development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

These clothing companies have revolutionized how consumers purchase, wear, and dispose of their clothing. The partnership with Nimble will help scale FedEx’s e-commerce offerings across North America through automated third-party logistics solutions. The size of the investment was not disclosed.

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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. This is 15 days longer than the same quarter last year and an additional five days than the previous quarter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

Dublin-based Evocco lets you track, improve, and offset the climate impact of your food purchases based on your receipt. According to the heads of bot rail companies, Canadian Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern will result in new service lanes across North America.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company. What have you learned?

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Joint Microsoft and ToolsGroup planning solution will support POOLCORP’s goals of improved service to customers and increased profitability amid demand and supply volatility. Recent supply disruptions have made supply chain agility even more crucial,” said David Barton, ToolsGroup’s general manager of North America.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

About Barry Aumiller Barry Aumiller ‘s 18-year transportation journey began as an intern at North America’s largest refrigerated trucking company. There, he navigated the complexities of the fuel desk, advising drivers nationwide on Comdata issues, optimizing purchase orders, and leveraging tax advantages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The company’s purchases continue to add new wind and solar projects on the grids that power operations, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers, Amazon fulfillment centers, and physical stores around the world. Verity’s system then delivers that information to the client’s existing warehouse management system (WMS) software product.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

HP launched its new commercial Metal Jet S100 Solution in September 2022 and two months later showcased the 3D printer for the first time publicly at the Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, along with a new John Deere production application. Technology partner Fulfil Solutions Inc., The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Reported on April 24 For the moment, we have paused certain purchases from China that were destined for the US market, and will rely on our current inventory to meet short-term demand. Recall, we purchased targeted additional inventory in late fiscal '25 and early fiscal '26, ahead of tariffs. Christopher J. Christopher J.

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QAD

MAY 1, 2025

In todays complex and often volatile global environment, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to cut sourcing costs while navigating geopolitical instability, inflation, tariffs and talent shortages. When I started working with KION five years ago, they faced fragmented procurement processes across regions. His takeaway?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In parallel, PE/venture capitalists purchased/consolidated network solutions, slashing R&D and delaying investment, reducing industry capabilities. Tariffs dynamically change the value of inventory, necessitating investment in deeper inventory management solutions. Procurement was operating in isolation from supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. But if the supply is totally cut off, the impacts will be dire.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Moreover, the proliferation of e-commerce is reshaping how aftermarket products are purchased. Consumers increasingly turn to online platforms to buy replacement parts and accessories due to the convenience of browsing a wide range of products, comparing prices, and making purchases from home.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. A Value-Added Service (VAS) team can provide on-site management, installation, equipment, inventory management (just-in-time deliveries), heating solutions, and testing. HWI offers same day or next day delivery.

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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?” The revolutionary technologies that have enabled modern business—such as infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, software as a service and business processes as a service—all need to be reexamined under the new rules.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. The experience stems from the ground up as an operator, then assuming global roles spanning Asia, Europe, and North America and the journey has been incredibly exciting and fulfilling.

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