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JANUARY 22, 2016

Christopher Craighead, Professor of Supply Chain Management, University of Tennessee The easiest and, in many cases, the most cost effective mitigation technique is analyzing partner (e.g., Traditionally mandated for public procurement, it offers many of the same benefits to corporations. supplier, carrier) performance. Transparency!

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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. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 The facility reportedly will supply battery component needs for U.S. and other global regions.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 7, 2020

As we see with the COVID-19 pandemic, recent tornados in Tennessee, past hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, or labor unrest in other parts of the world—threats brought by natural or man-made disasters—can impact your supply chain, whether you have a global network or rely on partners across town.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 14, 2023

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon. In the U.S.,

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 21, 2019

This white paper is a collaborative effort among the University of Tennessee, the Sourcing Industry Group, the Center for Outsourcing Research and Education, the International Association for Contracts and Commercial Management, and was the inspiration for the 2015 book, Strategic Sourcing in the New Economy: Harnessing the Potential of Sourcing Business (..)

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S. and Europe for programs to train workers in specialized technical dimensions of such production. automakers Ford Motor , General Motors and Stellantis.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Ford has elected to partner with South Korean based battery manufacturer SK Innovation , in building and the joint operating of three battery production facilities, two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee. Both of these U.S. states support to right-to-work laws that make it very difficult for labor unions to organize workers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

Thus far in 2024, a majority of auto workers within Volkswagen’s Tennessee production facility have voted to be represented by the UAW in labor negotiations. The company had previously decided to sole source the assembly of the 787 Dreamliner wide body aircraft to a facility in North Charleston, South Carolina , a right to work state.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. Located in Coopertown, Tennessee, the company’s new fulfillment center (built in 2016) is large enough to house 22 football fields.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Yet many of these manufacturers now face a challenge in accessing the clean energy they want and need, due to state policies that limit corporate renewable energy procurement. Wherever possible, we hope to source that clean energy from within the states and communities where we operate.”.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From raw materials sourcing to warehouse operations , logistics technology , order fulfillment and beyond, there are dozens of points throughout the supply chain, all of which contribute to overall supply chain efficiency. He loves University of Tennessee football and thinks his black lab Reagan is the best dog.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Three professors from the University of Tennessee, Ted Stank, Tom Goldsby ( @ThomasGoldsby ), and Lance Saunders, warned back in June 2021 that the bullwhip effect was already in play. ” They agree with the professors from the University of Tennessee that part of the solution is to counter the bullwhip effect. ”[4].

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 10, 2022

A new era for Procurement. Recent disruptive events have been forcing Procurement to become more agile and resilient. Procurement practitioners agree that these demands will have to be supported by digital solutions. Elevating the role of Procurement. Why are best-of-breed solutions needed?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2024

Inevitably, these will interrupt production, increase sourcing costs, and cut into corporate revenue.”[1] ”[3] Too few companies map their supply chains all the way to where their raw materials are sourced. mechanisms such as mandatory due diligence on adaptation and incentivized public procurement). 7] They are: 1.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

At Flex, Tom had a scope that included the entire end to end supply chain: procurement, transportation, warehouse management, as well as customer order fulfillment, customer service, procure to pay, and trade relationships. This may not be the case in every company. Can a machine re-set a Minimum Order Quantity when lead-times drop?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 12, 2024

Thus far in 2024, a majority of auto workers within Volkswagen’s Tennessee production facility have voted to be represented by the UAW in labor negotiations. Workers within Hyundai’s Alabama based production facilities have voted to turn down UAW representation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Apple in talks with miners to secure cobalt supplies: sources (Reuters). Procuring logistics services is not the same as buying paper clips, yet that’s how many procurement organizations approach it. Procuring logistics services is not the same as buying paper clips, yet that’s how many procurement organizations approach it.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Sara Hsu , a Clinical Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, explains, “Globally, extreme weather events are on the rise, posing significant challenges to supply chain managers. With an SDP, procurement teams can access data that enables alternative supplier identification in a crisis.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

During this same period, President Trump took the opportunity to acknowledge that automakers need a little bit of time in order to make sourcing adjustments in the moving of more production specifically to U.S. presence in vehicle final assembly, some major components such as engines and transmissions are sourced from South Korea.

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

Exclusive: Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) facilities in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee as it moves to boost production of gas-powered vehicles amid slowing electric vehicle demand. Explainer: What's behind the surge in Japan's rice prices?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Work with support sources that can significantly contribute to the planning, training and implementation processes at a systems level. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? Be certain that both hardware and software issues can be addressed.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? By far the best model I have come across to achieve this is the Vested Outsourcing model developed by researchers from the University of Tennessee. Good advice from Drewry. Any reaction to this Drewy news ?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 10, 2025

The trade war is likely to extend the for-hire freight recession further as higher prices reduce goods affordability and consumers’ real incomes.” ( See More Below) CATEGORY SPONSOR: SOFTEON Each month, Cass nicely summarizes the state of freight, as seen in the graphic below for May: Source: Cass An y reaction to thi s Cass report?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

You can find the full breakdown by logistics cost bucket in the chart below: Source: CSCMP/Kearney Within transportation, trucking-related spend (including private fleets but excluding parcel) comprised 59.7% Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? By far the best model I have come across to achieve this is the Vested Outsourcing model developed by researchers from the University of Tennessee.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? By far the best model I have come across to achieve this is the Vested Outsourcing model developed by researchers from the University of Tennessee.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? By far the best model I have come across to achieve this is the Vested Outsourcing model developed by researchers from the University of Tennessee.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

Source: State of Logstics Report 2025 May you live in interesting times, as the Chinese saying goes. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? Any F eedback on our Supply Chain Graphic of the Week?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? By far the best model I have come across to achieve this is the Vested Outsourcing model developed by researchers from the University of Tennessee.

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