Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This begets the need to set the overall strategy for the divestment by way of an exercise, called “capability scoping.” This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself.

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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. Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing?

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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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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2018

(RTi), yesterday, and share thoughts on how should-cost models are being actively used to drive improved visibility into the true costs of resin, paper packaging, and related products. Resin is the most critical cost component in the processors business – ranging from 45 to 85% of the total cost of business.

Negotiating Skills 40

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NC State SCRC

JULY 11, 2017

With the exception of one type of tire: ultra-low cost import tires. An Effective Business Strategy. In North America, the trucking industry saves more than three billion dollars annually by using retreaded tires. Examples of metrics include the following: Cost per driver hour. Cost per engine hour.

Procurement Analytics 40

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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.

Automotive 52

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

Waste Reduction 274

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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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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

That’s why she’s leading a transformative workforce management initiative to empower Starbucks partners (employees) around the world through mobile-friendly and dynamic shift scheduling, with real-time visibility, live reporting, compliance and more. Ensuring a differentiated, positive experience for customers and partners alike.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

Specific aspects of managing inventory include procurement, storage, and utilisation tracking. In contrast, examples of other types of materials that may require specialised inventory management strategies are raw materials and finished products. Moreover, purchasing teams can leverage bulk orders to get a better price.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. We came up with an action plan of having a MDM Quality Report based on Product-Locations master data, Transportation Lanes & Production Process Models (PPM) master data from APO Production environment.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Background In a published Supply Chain Matters posting in March, we informed our readers that global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen announced that it was investing in a battery production site in Canada to support North America electric vehicle assembly needs. Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Learn more on how to overcome today’s supply chain challenges by securing the free guide, 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Material Handling & Logistics ).

Material Savings 207

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JDA software

MAY 10, 2019

That’s why she’s leading a transformative workforce management initiative to empower Starbucks’ 300,000 partners around the world through mobile-friendly and dynamic shift scheduling, partner “borrowing,” real-time visibility, live reporting, compliance and more. Ensuring a differentiated, positive experience for every customer.

Optimal Sourcing 15

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QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

Business transformation requires strategy , planning, execution and effort. The assumption is that for given functions in a company, there is an optimal level of cost vs productivity that is achieved simply by the assignment of a percentage budget cut. And along with Purchasing, there was Supply Chain. What is Transformation?

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Last month, Lennox Residential was runner-up in the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Innovation competition, arguably the top supply chain award in North America. Instead they adopted advanced analytical techniques to accurately model and forecast complex and unpredictable demand.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

First, let’s define TMS – this is the software used to manage purchased transportation. TMS Strategy & Building the Business Case. It begins with a strategy project that documents the current state process, information, and data flows. So, for simplicity sake, let’s just focus on TMS. But how is this possible?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

This agreement has been characterized by The Wall Street Journal as being the largest collective bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America. Highlights of the new agreement include full time package van drivers garnering a reported annual compensation of $170,000 in pay and benefits.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

West Coast ports, and data related to increased adoption of robotics for North America production needs. 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.

Negotiating Skills 52

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ShipBob

MAY 19, 2022

One of the trends fueling this growth is the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) system, which enables shoppers to enjoy short-term financing for their ecommerce purchases. This can be used to inform your business strategy. North America is the second biggest contributor and is expected to contribute to 26% of global retail in 2025.

Global 52

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Transportation strategy should not drive how and when product is delivered. Rather, going beyond customer expectations needs to be fully understood, and transportation strategies then developed to meet those expectations with optimal inventory levels. Transportation strategy and tactics must support Lean inventory strategies.

Waste Reduction 120

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Taulia

JANUARY 31, 2018

Deloitte describes the impact that the Fourth Industrial Revolution could have on business as: “…the marriage of physical and digital technologies such as analytics, artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies and the internet of things (IoT). What technologies are behind the Fourth Industrial Revolution? technologies.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. For far too long Supply Chain has been considered a back office, transactional functions placing purchasing orders and moving and receiving goods.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 31, 2023

The trucking firm had a business strategy of growth via acquisitions, having acquired well known regionally based LTL carriers Roadway, which included New Penn, and U.S. The move followed a layoff on Friday of the trucking firm’s non-union workers including operations and technology management. So, we have to be very cautious on that.”

North America 52

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EcoVadis

MARCH 23, 2018

If we are to believe the supply chain predictions for 2018 , there will be plenty to keep purchasing and supply chain managers awake at night. This is causing many purchasing teams to feel renewed urgency to take action on establishing or expanding a supplier assessment programs. For more details check out this white paper.

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