Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study.

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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. The results of the research are a good news, bad news story. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. In a project that I am currently working on with Georgia Tech, I had a bet that the research assistants would not find a clear definition in the literature. They were sure that they would find it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023. Simply put, supply chain operations are under strain with pressures coming from multiple sources. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

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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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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The “Supply Continuity – A Visual Spotlight” study, based on research conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, highlights that key challenges remain for organizations aiming to ensure supply continuity, with 30% of respondents saying they suffer from an inability to effectively assess the overall risk across suppliers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Kevin is the owner of Brush Pass Research , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. He is the owner of Brush Pass Research, a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

As an example, the Transportation Manager at Kimberly-Clark discussed the results their company has achieved with Blue Yonder: “Blue Yonder transportation management immediately began generating up to $14 million a year in freight cost reductions in North America compared to our previous manual methods.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). As an analyst, I conduct primary research. We started the conversation with sourcing. Sourcing Decisions Via Spreadsheet. So, we began the discussion.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond. But we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to also do a little informal research of our own. ToolsGroup SCM “Spin the Wheel!”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. This growth was primarily attributed to the long-term project business, and regionally to North America and western Europe. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019. Well, I am saying it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). As an analyst, I conduct primary research. We started the conversation with sourcing. Sourcing Decisions Via Spreadsheet. So, we began the discussion.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

This report cited informed sources indicating that the State of Oklahoma is being considered as a location for this facility but that there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached. Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments. based production facility. Paid subscription required).

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. Research from the consulting firm Demographic Intelligence shows that while births rose in early 2022, breastfeeding rates among new mothers dropped dramatically. Image source: Sturgis Journal.

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Logility

APRIL 27, 2015

Temporal data—sources should be developed such as consumer trends, competitive offerings, weather, local events and so on that might affect demand in that location. Integrate and align these information models and sources between demand activities, such as promotions, to assure meeting required stocking levels. About the Author.

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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. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. . Announcement. That further adds to fulfilling U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started. Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting, Ferrari Consulting and Research Group Managing Director Bob Ferrari pens highlights of Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit conference and highlights of a conversation with the company’s Chief Supply Chain Officer. . Schneider Electric is a 180-year-old company with a legacy of innovation.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

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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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2023

Volkswagen’s recent announcement of plans to open a battery production facility in Canada to support North America production needs has some elements of such a strategy. Sourcing of supply not only in North America demand and supply, but also in other countries provides elements of such a strategy.

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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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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to ensure critical minerals are sourced ethically and sustainably, as well as in a manner that helps stimulate US manufacturing growth. The maximum MSRP for those products is $80,000. That’s right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. 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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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found that procurement teams are increasingly being measured by non-cost KPIs such as revenue opportunities being created, payment performance (e.g. on time payments) and spend visibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. The post Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023 first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 22, 2021

And for 21 years, Adam has been the Executive Director of the nonprofit he founded to export charitable goods from North America. Value to finding the clean and accurate source of truth. Prior to ClearMetal, Adam spent 5 years at Google, launching the company’s latest GeoCommerce and Mobile technology. Data and accuracy.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

We commissioned Supply Chain Insights to conduct independent research about this topic and discussed the findings in a recent webinar. Supply Chain Insights research found that out of 110 survey respondents, 79 (72%) have a SCND process in place. What are companies looking for in supply chain network design technologies ?

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

We commissioned Supply Chain Insights to conduct independent research about this topic and discussed the findings in a recent webinar. Supply Chain Insights research found that out of 110 survey respondents, 79 (72%) have a SCND process in place. What are companies looking for in supply chain network design technologies ?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

To prepare, stratify your suppliers into strategic, single source and high volume flows. Research the location of second and third tier suppliers for your suppliers. (As This data is from a recent study, but we fear that the visibility issues are greater than the research shows.) Expect tight capacity across North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Cardinal Health Supply Chain Cardinal Health’s medical segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products. The medical segment’s supply chain consists of 61 North American distribution centers and 27 global manufacturing plants. Count them!

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QAD

AUGUST 23, 2022

I researched local business programs as I didn’t want to move, and I found a few that seemed promising. Last summer, I worked at Toyota North America as Buying Co-Op in Purchasing Supplier Development, where I had the opportunity to work on several projects, including pre-production sourcing.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

”[3] Jesse Jenkins ( @JesseJenkins ), a professor in Princeton University’s Zero-carbon Energy Systems Research and Optimization Laboratory, told Lopez, “I don’t mean this as an exaggeration: This really changes everything. Without those subsidies, polluting fossil fuels are often still cheaper. power sector would cost $4.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply chain leaders get it, as confirmed by recent PwC research that shows: Investing in advanced supply chain capabilities bears fruit through lower costs, increased revenues, improved sustainability, higher asset utilization, better risk management, and greater rates of on-time, in-full delivery to B2B and B2C customers.

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Resilinc

MARCH 14, 2023

Key goals of the blueprint are to improve raw material sourcing, supply domestic processing of lithium, and encourage recycling lithium. From where will the US source materials? The main mission of this task force is to accelerate the development of a sustainable domestic lithium battery supply chain in North America.

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Logility

MARCH 13, 2020

Over the last few weeks, I have spoken with several of our customers as well as industry analysts from ChainLink Research, Gartner and IDC to gain some additional perspective on how the supply chain is coping with this quickly escalating risk. The responses vary quite a bit.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

This funding is reportedly contingent on preconditions which include a delayed filing of its 2023 annual report with regulators and continued negotiations with an established auto maker on a joint manufacturing agreement related to North America based production. This week, the U.S. All rights reserved.

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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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