Resilinc

MAY 25, 2021

And much commentary can also be found on whether supply chain disruptions that arose indirectly from the pandemic—such as the semiconductor shortage—can result in FM relief for suppliers. Historically, the most common events triggering FM claims are natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The past few years have been chaotic and disruptive to the supply chain. It’s easy to tie everything back to COVID-19, but the reality tells a different story of continuous and cross-global disruption. With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This week, the lens of labor activism in the form of labor contract renewal negotiations turns the spotlight to three U.S. automakers, that being Ford Motor Company , General Motors and Stellantis. Union members have already pre-authorized strike action if an agreement is not reached with any of these three automakers by Thursday.

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Adexa

JANUARY 27, 2022

The most modern 5 nanometer semiconductor fabrication lines cost around $20B to build and use 5 times as much water as fabs used ten years ago. This included taking initiatives to build low carbon opportunities as well as creating incentives and decarbonization steps. gigaton of CO2 in 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s taking semiconductor firms more than twice as long as their peers in other industries to hire personnel such as technicians or mechanical engineers, with the typical process stretching to about three months, according to an analysis of the top 50 chip producers in the US by Revelio Labs, a labor-market data analyst.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

Airbus Tackles The Challenges Of Renewed Production And Aircraft Delivery Plans. The Supply Chain Matters blog continues with our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. as well as select opportunities. The Countdown of Most Read. Number Fifteen.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Its efficient energy storage and release capabilities make it invaluable in powering modern electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, particularly in the form of lithium-ion batteries. In 2022, the US passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide tax incentives and funding to create a clean energy economy.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

This edition provides five updates related to the following: Boeing Resumes 787 Dreamliner Deliveries. Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July. Added Manufacturing Disruption in China.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The basis of our 2022 predictions were our belief that the 2021 predictions theme of Renewal was shifting toward one of Reexamination of business process practices and decision-making needs. We especially take note of where there have been significant developments and noteworthy shifts in areas of predictions.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The stated overall theme for our 2021 predictions series was a ‘ year of renewal’ where new thinking, definition and directions would be addressed for what is required in a “ new normal ” of business. Looking Back Summary- Prediction Themes of the Past Three Years.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. Increased Labor Activism The year 2023 brought increased labor activism in the form of labor contract demands for higher wages and added benefits.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication! During 2020, the demand for semiconductor chips, which are also known as integrated circuits, exceeded supply. Cars require semiconductor chips for a multitude of purposes, from power steering to entertainment systems.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 23, 2013

Being green is all well and good, but in the process, it is also important to get a sense of what is “minimally acceptable” , and what is a “home run”… I recently spoke with a Chief Procurement Officer, who recalled his experiences in driving green manufacturing practices and labor conditions in the semiconductor industry.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 19, 2012

Renewed energy and leadership within automotive companies are now teaming with technology and process advancements to address these challenges and unlock billions of dollars of value. Despite significant investments and improvements over the years, these challenges remain in most automotive companies. My View on a Couple of Challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Now, as demand for renewable energy explodes, the U.S. Wednesday, February 14 was Valentine’s Day. And according to the National Retail Federation, the holiday returned to its romantic traditions, with total spending on significant others for the holiday expected to reach a record $14.2 Overall, consumers plan to spend a total of $25.8

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. . The winds of a recession are whipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 28, 2021

Renewables are expected to account for 90% of new power generation globally through 2022. Here are the five key project logistics challenges we’re seeing in renewable energy and how to overcome them. Here are the five key project logistics challenges we’re seeing in renewable energy and how to overcome them.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. From wildfires to hurricanes, the potential for climate-related supply chain disruptions remains a significant concern for supply chains and economies globally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

FedEx Express Europe debuts renewable diesel in Netherlands. Another large Santa agency, Cherry Hill Programs, is back up to pre-pandemic booking numbers for their 1,400 or so Santas working at more than 600 malls and other spots this year. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon is shuttering some India businesses amid global cuts.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 9, 2021

Discover how to pinpoint your investments in supply chain management and regain your balance, even in a shifting marketplace. Take a listen! Check out the video below. Or listen and follow on Spotify. Transcript. This podcast was designed for video or audio enjoyment. Please check the audio version before quoting from the transcript.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As the COVID-19 delta variant spreads sickness, suffering and death around the world, it is also causing a wave of renewed disruptions to supply chains. Delta outbreaks in Malaysia are exacerbating semiconductor shortages. In some countries, low vaccination rates are compounding the disruptions. “A

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 16, 2023

Renewables are becoming dirt cheap. Eurasia Group’s Chairman, Cliff Kupchan , and company President, Ian Bremmer , recently released their list of top risks to watch out for this year. From their opening remarks, one might conclude things are going swimmingly. They write, “We’re (mostly) through the pandemic.

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Resilinc

MARCH 29, 2022

Some corporations, including Tesla, have planned to shut down production in Shanghai, while other large manufacturers—including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.—anticipated So far, the results of the lighter-touch policies are mixed from the perspective of global supply chains. anticipated no interruptions.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Now, businesses are renewing mask and distancing policies, schools are reeling from outbreaks among students, and concert tours are being canceled. Commodity and raw materials shortages won’t ease before the end of the year—and the semiconductor shortage will endure into 2022 and beyond. Business and leisure travel would rebound.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There was also a renewed optimism in travel, tourism and hospitality. There was also a renewed optimism in travel, tourism and hospitality. A push by the new administration to get vaccines into arms seemed to be off and running with people vying for appointments with limited amounts of vaccine available.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

based makers of semiconductors, biotech and biomedical products as well as renewable and energy storage companies to augment manufacturing. based makers of semiconductors, biotech and biomedical products as well as renewable and energy storage companies to augment manufacturing. focused supply chain resiliency actions.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This study will be sponsored by the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). In this blog, we will recap each new supply chain initiative. Healthcare Supply Chains: The Defense Production Act Title III To manufacture more essential medicines within U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

After ongoing labor contract renewal talks failed to reach an agreement by midnight , the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union has now initiated targeted walkouts among select production facilities of Ford Motor , General Motors and Stellantis. automakers are being targeting for work stoppages simultaneously.

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Resilinc

JUNE 6, 2023

Clean Economy (Sustainability): Tackle the climate crisis by accelerating renewable energy and decarbonization. Clean Economy (Sustainability): Tackle the climate crisis by accelerating renewable energy and decarbonization. These pillars respectively correspond to trade, supply chain resilience, sustainability, and fair labor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

Hopefully this doesn’t mean that Judgement Day is coming. And now on to this week’s logistics news. This “temporary plan’ has no effect on current operations,” UPS said. The training is “aligned with our ongoing commitment to safety and business continuity,” the company said. UPS has been preparing contingencies for some time.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I’d be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Deere & Company.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Admittedly, the ranking is pretty much a beauty contest, since Gartner’s own analysts have the most input into which companies are chosen. So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Deere & Company.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Such efforts indeed occurred as was added evidence.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The report pointed to a renewed expansion in new orders at the start of the year. Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Production Activity Rise Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. in January. Mixed Consensus for U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

From an industry lens, there are added impacts for agriculture, metals, semiconductor, and other industries. From an industry lens, there are added impacts for agriculture, metals, semiconductor, and other industries. Global citizens have been made keenly aware of the significance of the now ongoing Russia – Ukraine conflict.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Europe is suffering through a period of extraordinary inflation that will negatively impact the health and well-being of its people and drive disruptions and uncertainty in global supply chains. After averaging 1.6% annual inflation from 1999 through 2021, the annualized rate exceeded 10% in the Eurozone in October 2022.

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