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Boeing’s Potential Sourcing Reversal- Financial or Operational?

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Senior Leadership Changes As noted in an attached comment to our prior update, Vice President and General Manager Ed Clarke , an 18-year veteran leading the 737 program including leadership of production operations in Renton, Washington , is stepping down immediately. The post Boeing’s Potential Sourcing Reversal- Financial or Operational?

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20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing

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Instead of developing the aircraft in-house and sourcing parts from suppliers,” Dr. Tang explained, “Boeing decided to outsource 70% of the design, engineering and manufacturing of entire modules to over 50 strategic partners.” The Dreamliner program was launched in April of 2004 with an order for 50 aircraft from All Nippon Airways.

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We’re BACK! 5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW DC: Stronger Together

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After almost 3 years, we are thrilled and more than ready to welcome our guests back to Ivalua NOW in Washington D.C! This year, Ivalua welcomes our guests on opening night to a fabulous evening of hors-d’œuvres, cocktails, and entertainment at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. We’re BACK!

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption.

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Washington 2020 – Jon Stevens

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Specialties: Jon specializes in Cloud Technologies, Supply Chain Strategy, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, and electronic payments. The post Washington 2020 – Jon Stevens appeared first on Ivalua.

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Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I saw a news headline from the Washington Post stating Michael Burry’s ‘Bullwhip’ Tweet Deserves Serious Attention. Michael Burry ( @michaeljburry ) is most well-known as the hedge fund manager portrayed by Christian Bale in the movie “ The Big Short.” Conclusion: Whiplash not Bullwhip Effect.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing. The 2022 event is in Washington.