Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. We are looking for answers.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. According to industry data, five of the six most sold vehicles in July were electric-powered models.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Electric automaker Tesla reported Q3-2023 financial performance this week and to state the obvious, the results were not well received by investors. They further added to growing concerns that consumers have moderated on their desires to purchase an all-electric vehicle. percent operating margin in the latest quarter.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. EV producer Tesla reported a setback in quarter over quarter vehicle production and delivery performance.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 1, 2016

I led off the discussion and took this opportunity to share some of the highlights of my new book, The LIVING Supply Chain, (with Tom Linton as co-author), and try out some of these new ideas on an unsuspecting group of people! Purchasing focuses mostly on the first component, as the last two are difficult to control and measure.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Analytical procedures Doing analytical procedures during inventory audits involves comparing gross margins, inventory turnover ratio , and/or unit costs of inventory with previous years. This helps you understand trends so you can be better informed during inventory procurement and when you’re forecasting demand.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The sentence comes as a result of the late 2008-2009 salmonella outbreak linked back to PCA plants in Texas and Georgia. PCA had a reputation as a weak link in the supply chain. This underlines the importance of reaching out to tier 2 suppliers and beyond when you’re looking to mitigate supply chain risk.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Registration usually costs about $100 in most cases. You’ll also want to get a resale license if you plan to purchase your CBD product from wholesalers. ShipBob saves us so much effort, and the opportunity cost savings has been substantial. Usually, small businesses go for an LLC.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

It also provides predictive analytics that can tell the restaurant more about what kind of coffee its customers enjoy and when. Vehicle inspections causing delays for trucks in Texas. According to recent reports, Walmart has increased the number of digital orders coming from its stores by 170 percent in the last year.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. Supply Market Intelligence Enables Improved Ability to Control Inflation. Manufacturers or the U.S.

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Resilinc

MAY 18, 2021

As expected, the semiconductor shortage continues to plague the automotive industry with carmakers now expected to suffer losses of $110 billion in 2021, according to a widely reported estimate from Alix Partners. And, the long timeframes required to build new semiconductor fabs mean chip supply won’t be flowing anytime soon.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

Building on its mission to develop analytical tools that enable scientific research and improved industrial efficiencies, Picarro provides cutting-edge solutions to measure GHG concentrations, trace gases, and stable isotopes. Looking Beyond the Grid. Today, Arena PLM is used across a multidisciplinary engineering and operations team.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. It sometimes feels as though it is not part of the end-to-end supply chain and not well respected.” Minority Report. The Method to Our Madness.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

Recent media reports suggest that the White House is contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S.

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. This is alarming.”. From ships to drones. Critical minerals like lithium and nickel.

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