NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2018

Here is a sample of the type of projects our MBA and Engineering students are working on this semester, proving again that NC State is all about “THINK AND DO” (in our case, executing on practical applications in the real world using robust supply chain analytical approaches). MUFG Union Bank Strategic Performance Metrics.

Vendor Strategies 40

Vendor Strategies Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 40

USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 11, 2020

According to the piece published in North Carolina State University journal BioResources, the growth in demand for pulp and paperboard thus far in 2020 has been unprecedented, with production topping 419 million metric tons and consumption reaching over 423 million metric tons worldwide. Paper use up dramatically.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Rhode Island Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 59

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Correspondent Bill Whitaker ( @BillWhitakerCBS ) reported, “Getting the goods from here to store shelves is proving to be a lot more daunting. The revolution took place a few years later and was the inspiration of a North Carolina truck driver named Malcom McLean. It used to take two days to get cargo off the docks.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Shipping Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Requis

MAY 22, 2020

In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Meanwhile, salespeople for suppliers were trying to work around procurement. Almost all the student projects were related to analytics. Analytics is key. If you have good data, you can build a good strategy.

Data 52

Data Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

AFFLINK

JANUARY 26, 2017

Whether they are cleaning the rooms, ordering the supplies, or checking the purchase orders for accuracy, it is important that hospital staff members all understand what their role is and how it contributes to successful inventory management. Adopt a Lean Strategy. A better understanding of your costs can, in turn, save you money.

Inventory Management Software 48

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 48

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

Texas led the expansion of hiring, followed by North Carolina and New York. Among its strategies, the discounter has opened more mini Ulta Beauty shops, debuted curbside returns and invested in speedier shipping. billion as previously reported. Target has a licensing agreement with Starbucks. percent to $65.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 181

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Logistics 181

Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Since graduating from the NC State Jenkins MBA program in 2006, Joydeep Ganguly has risen through the ranks at Biogen Idec – the world’s oldest independent biotechnology company and the largest biotech employer in North Carolina. I love data and analytics that create insights into processes and approaches.”

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Negotiating Skills Price Reduction 60

GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2017

After decades of jobs moving overseas, the tide has turned in favor of reshoring , reports the Reshoring Initiative in its latest annual report. added 77,000 jobs in 2016, with an additional 13,000 reported for the previous six years, for a total of 338,000 manufacturing jobs reshored since 2010. By pulling back to the U.S.,

Manufacturing Procurement 216

Manufacturing Procurement Retail Manufacturing United States 216