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. was more expensive, New Balance Chairman , Jim Davis provided a strong commitment to localized manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. Roshan Pujari, Founder and CEO of Stardust Power indicated in-part: “ Currently there is no large-scale refinery for battery-grade lithium in the United States, exposing the country to undue national security and supply chain risk.”

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials. Ports in the United States, The Netherlands, Britain, France, and elsewhere have reported a drop in cargo volumes ranging from around 5 percent in January to an estimated 25 percent in February.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The largest consumers of natural rubber are China, India and the United States, who simultaneously experienced a drop in demand in 2020 also due to the pandemic. Any consumers of natural rubber specifically, will need to rethink their procurement and supply line strategies in light of these market realities.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Optimism is reflected in United States , Eurozone and select Asia data and the traditional Lunar New Year holiday period does not appear to have dampened Asia based production levels for February. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States were generally positive. Federal Bank of New York.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 7, 2020

September 22, 2020, marked the first day of fall in the United States. Floral season’s imbalance shifts toward the Southeast and produce season primarily impacts the West and Southeast regions of North America. Robinson has the largest network in North America and can provide the scale you need in any market.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

The next key subject to address is importing PPE into the United States and/or Canada. Importing PPE into the United States. So, whether you’re looking to import PPE for the first time or as part of your normal procurement process, C.H. and Canada customs best practices. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S.

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RELEX Solutions

MARCH 20, 2017

Delhaize America has selected RELEX Solutions’ supply chain planning solutions to forecast and replenish perishable categories within its distribution centers, which service its supermarket brands Food Lion, with more than 1,000 stores in the Southeastern United States, and Hannaford, with 181 stores across New England and New York.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Procurement professionals around the world are sitting up and paying attention, especially in sectors with globally integrated supply chains. Technology companies in North America and Europe are especially dependent on contract manufacturing in China and just-in-time shipments.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. It forced three semiconductor plants to shut, causing a microchip shortage for the auto industry and severing the state’s vital supply chain links for three days.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

The DSCSA, as defined by the FDA, “outlines steps to achieve interoperable, electronic tracing of products at the lot, unit, and now package level to identify and trace certain prescription drugs as they are distributed in the United States.”. consumers.”. What are the Two Parts of the Drug Quality and Security Act?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 9, 2018

The HTS is published by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements. United States Trade Representative. North America Free Trade Agreement. The United States is currently renegotiating NAFTA provisions with Canada and Mexico.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Global Shipping. The value of this index as of the end of March was $8152.09 per 40-foot container.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 11, 2017

Many of the largest fleets in the United States recognized the value of retreads back in 1970s. In North America, the trucking industry saves more than three billion dollars annually by using retreaded tires. 1] Buchanan, Ian, IbisWorld Procurement Report, “Commercial Truck Tires”, December 2016, pp. 403 per mile.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

That stated, February’s activity appears to have regional specific connotations with upturns in production volumes across areas of Asia , specifically the ongoing re-opening of China ’s manufacturing sector, and upturns in India , the Philippines and Thailand manufacturing and supply chain activity levels. United States Two indices of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

The CEO of global automaker Volkswagen recently indicated that the company was “ basically sold out on electric vehicles in Europe and in the United States for the year. ” There are added considerations for expanding this same supply network vertical integration model to North America. Volkswagen. Rivian Automotive.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

The United States’ and Europe’s production of global semiconductors decreased from approximately 80% in 1990 to 20% in 2020. As of 2020, only 12% of semiconductor chips were made in the United States. ( of small businesses in the United States. United States Census Bureau). higher than 2020.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

In the United States and Europe, talent shortages are also a function of demographics. Proactive strategies should include research and development, procurement, production and sales. The event is being hosted by Volvo Group North America. 9. New technology. on August 12, 2013.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America. Railroads were critical in helping to develop the United States in the last half of the 1800’s. This is impacting how you think about managing the network, and in procurement.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

McKesson, the oldest and largest healthcare company in the United States, needed to overhaul its procurement function with a redefined supply chain strategy. That’s why it’s exciting to announce that McKesson Canada and JDA partner KPMG are being recognized for the Best Partner Project.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

It is responsible for the procurement of raw materials and components for the production plants all over the globe and the negotiations with our production cooperations. Before a project begins we go through a calculation phase to cost the logistics processes, packaging and procurement of new parts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

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. Procurement is critical to being able to stay in stock with the most important products. These trucks range in size from semitrucks to delivery vans.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Across the United States, triage teams are working to minimize the impact of Florence. Expect tight capacity across North America. For example, there are about 79,000 dams in the United States, 85 percent of them are earthen. The outcomes will be slightly different, but with consistent themes.

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JDA software

MAY 10, 2019

McKesson, the oldest and largest healthcare company in the United States, needed to overhaul its procurement function with a redefined supply chain strategy. That’s why it’s exciting to announce that McKesson Canada and JDA partner KPMG are being recognized for the Best Partner Project.

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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. North America Firms Notch a Record Year for Robot Deployment Reuters reported that amid the tightest labor market in decades , North America based companies deployed more robotics than ever setting a new record.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2023

The Model Y sport utility vehicle was reported by Tesla to be the best selling EV in both Europe and the United States. assembly plants as well as sales operations in North America and Europe , in addition to China is a positive step from our lens in addressing production and supply chain improvement efforts.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2018

The situation is especially serious in the Transpacific (Asia-North America) lane because of the sheer volumes that are moving. Since July, air freight pricing has increased between China and the United States. Some wonder if the threat of tariffs is behind this early spike in peak shipping. pments to air.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Moser: The goal of the Reshoring Initiative is to bring good, well-paying jobs back to the United States and all of North America. Whether a company is buying from a contract manufacturer in the United States or overseas, there are more costs associated with each transaction than just the purchase price of the goods.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. And the latest Census Bureau data indicates there are over 6 million companies in the United States. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase. And maybe we should.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

In this update, we note the approval of a significant merger involving North America rail service and an additional development involving Amazon and Rivian Automotive related to an ongoing EV parcel van delivery contract. Such a network would be pivotal to supporting material moves for the re-constituted USMCA trade agreement.

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ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2020

They will leverage Ivalua’s industry-leading Sourcing, Contract Management and Analytics functions for both direct and indirect procurement across the organisation. The implementation of Ivalua will increase efficiency, reduce manual work and help to manage growth in Laerdal’s procurement operations. About OJC Consulting.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. And the latest Census Bureau data indicates there are over 6 million companies in the United States. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase. And maybe we should.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. And the latest Census Bureau data indicates there are over 6 million companies in the United States. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase. And maybe we should.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 11, 2019

As we start 2019, it’s critical to understand how current events, changes in governmental policy and the general economic climate may affect the global procurement market and supply chain. and the European Union, and examine how procurement organizations can best prepare in the new year. Global Trade.

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Jaggaer

JULY 7, 2020

Unilever has research and development facilities in China, India, the Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States and does 57 percent of its business in emerging markets. Unilever’s relationship with JAGGAER goes all the way back to 1998 with what was then Unilever’s Transportation Business Center (TBC) in North America.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 12, 2013

a multibillion-dollar global provider of technology products and services and the largest Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States, and AGCO, a leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Emerging Trends Information Technology Procurement TimMinahan' Take SHI International Corp.,

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Having since rolled the new operating model out in China and North America, the company has reduced inbound logistics costs by 28%, increased network performance by 25% and cut inventory levels by a quarter. Procurement analysis. Number of warehouses in the United States cut from 28 to just eight.

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