Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Stellantis Senior Procurement Leadership Change. The Detroit Free Press reported last week that global auto maker Stellantis announced a senior supply chain North America leadership change after the automaker was dinged in an unflattering report regarding supplier relations in North America. All rights reserved.

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement. The full study, Collaborate To Win, is available for download here.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? The research encompasses organizations across industries and sectors, with focus on North America and EMEA. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement.

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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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ivalua

APRIL 30, 2019

Ivalua has announced the findings of a worldwide survey of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders, on the status of their digital transformations, the obstacles encountered and keys to success. The study revealed that organizations frequently make poor choices with regards to technology, which impedes digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

RS Integrated Supply, a global provider of outsourced storeroom management and procurement services, was hired to handle all indirect procurement, including storeroom management, on their behalf. Not having to manage the indirect procurement process retains advantages for the client. Interested in our services?

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Synovos

DECEMBER 5, 2023

RS Integrated Supply, a global provider of outsourced storeroom management and procurement services, was hired to handle all indirect procurement, including storeroom management, on their behalf. Not having to manage the indirect procurement process retains advantages for the client. Interested in our services?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 1, 2023

Learning options include either self-study, instructor led or supported learning formats. A further option being provided for this program is Corporate or Group level self-study or instructor led classes to help train individuals from a particular organization or business involved in an umbrella transformation effort.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context. GM’s Latest Financial Performance.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Forty-one percent of respondents in a recent digital transformation in supply chain planning study expect more productive planners, and they won’t likely be disappointed. They drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management. Robots will elevate supply chain humans.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Read Case Study. Recent highlights include: Go-lives across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation. Sourcing, e-auction and supply chain collaboration rollouts. ENGAGEMENTS SPAN GEOGRAPHIES, INDUSTRIES, CAPABILITIES.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Newly Released Conference Board CEO Study. This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. Samsung ’s inventory balances reportedly reached the equivalent of $36.9 percent, compared to 9.7

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Financial reengineering focuses on the optimization of short-term results that are usually based on a functional analysis of source, make, or deliver. Few consultants understand the interrelationships between source, make and deliver. I am a big fan of both his leadership and that of Annette Clayton, now COO of North America.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. When they were ready to expand into more fulfillment locations, they didn’t have to spend time sourcing new solutions. Download the PDF >> You Might Also Be Interested In: Case Study: A Thing of Beauty: Scalable, Flexible eCommerce Fulfillment.

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement. The full study, Collaborate To Win, is available for download here.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

In a reported effort to cut additional costs and increase needed cash flows, the provider announced intentions to cut upwards of 800 jobs within its North America support teams and eliminate its company operated warehouses. based manufacturing strategy, with a decision to source manufacturing at a CMS provider located in Taiwan.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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SupplyShift

MARCH 15, 2022

With all of the supply chain disruptions and procurement challenges regarding sourcing in 2021, it’s impossible to reach sustainability goals alone. If you are ever doubtful about the importance of implementing collaboration into your supply chain, then it’s worth looking at McKinsey and MSU’s study into supplier collaboration.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. Background. While a robust supply network presence for footwear or apparel goods across the U.S.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2021

For one of the high grade ethylene required, there is only one manufacturer in North America, who is in Texas (Eastman Chemical). As a result of this exposure, more companies are beginning to explore using biobased chemicals as alternative sources of supply. One of the big bottlenecks is nitrogen and refrigerants.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Across multiple industries, suppliers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America all experienced a sudden drop in volume, leading to a uniform financial threat and risk of default. Suddenly, the risk of massive tiers of suppliers facing obliteration became a reality.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 15, 2022

The Benefits of Collaboration With all of the supply chain disruptions and procurement challenges regarding sourcing in 2021, it’s impossible to reach sustainability goals alone. Their study shines some light on what aspects of collaboration buyers and suppliers believe are working well and which areas are most challenging to tackle.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Studies have shown that employees want to work for companies with genuine corporate social responsibility programmes. Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America. The benefits are far-reaching.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

I consulted with some of the contacts I’d built at the executive level across North America. We’ve built a peerless network in the areas of Procurement, Logistics, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Planning, and other functional areas in Supply Chain. 18 years of dedicated study will help with that.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. For instance, if Product-Location has procurement type In-House Production ("E") and if it is missing a corresponding PPDS PPM, then we flagged it as an error code.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Ferguson does 20 to 30 studies a year using this tool. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Inverto’s annual raw material study revealed that 89% of respondents were experiencing limited availability of raw materials. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

To prepare, stratify your suppliers into strategic, single source and high volume flows. This data is from a recent study, but we fear that the visibility issues are greater than the research shows.) Attempt to find alternate sources from geographical areas that are not projected in the path of Florence. Expect surprise.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Procurement analysis. Retail activity is extremely seasonal, with the majority of sales occurring between March and July. Supplier communication.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 5, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. They have worldwide operations and have implemented the solution in north America and moving to Europe and then South East Asia. Procurement Blog. Distribution.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. It also offers benefits regardless of whether you are already using energy-efficient light sources. What Else Can We Do to Reduce Energy Consumption?

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EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

Now in our sixth year supporting the SPLC, it did not disappoint: This was the strongest and the most diverse gathering of committed and capable practitioners we’ve ever seen in North America — it felt like a real groundswell of action on sustainable purchasing! Integrating Sustainability Criteria Into Procurement.

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Guidelines should be distinguished from mandatory legal requirements, based on reputable scientific studies, international and national standards and/or regulations. Sustainability certifications in North America. Sustainability certification that is the most important to your business and aligns with its procurement policies.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

There are currently mines in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America at the feasibility study stage (the final stage of pre-production, that determines whether to develop a mine), with some –– such as the Nolans Bore mine in Australia –– set to be operational within the next three years.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

The are the 8 Rights of Lean Transportation thinking: Right Materials, Right Quantity, Right time, Right Place, Right Source, Right Price, Right Quantity, and. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Right Service. It is obvious why moving parts further than necessary is wasteful. Transportation takes time. If not, Why?

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