Exiger Perspectives

JULY 15, 2024

Building Security and Resilience: Supply Chain Risk Management for Critical Infrastructure July 15, 2024 Case Study Table of Contents Introduction Critical functions, such as information and communication technology, energy, financial services, and transportation networks, underline much of our economic and national security fabric.

Supply Chain Risk Management 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Security Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. We find that this is true of too few companies. ” Yes, I said.

Optimal Sourcing 303

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 303

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Manufacturers that want to have eCommerce capabilities are scrambling to catch-up.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

The report analyzes supply chain performance and improvement by the Consumer Products Leaders in the period of 2006-2014. In the selection of time frames to analyze, we look at the long-term view including the recessionary period of 2006-2009, the post recessionary period of 2009-2014 and the more recent time period of 2011-2014.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain 150

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

White House Directs the EPA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to Set the Next Round of Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles. This is not only leading to stockouts, but also higher transportation rates. EU Trade Deal Talks Have Strong Momentum ( Wall Street Journal – sub req’d).

Negotiating Skills 134

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Waste Reduction 134

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. Manufacturing organizations struggle to find talent and bandwidth to drive B2B visibility.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 178

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 178

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Note the elongation of the cash-to-cash cycle in the chemical industry of 38 additional days when comparing the 2014-2019 averages to the pre-recession period of 2004-2006. It is worse in some industries. Do you find it ironic that the companies with the highest margins like pharmaceuticals, beverage and beauty increased payables the most?

Optimal Sourcing 237

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 237

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

In 2006, they made a decision to implement a supply chain planning solution. Manufacturing is designed and planned in isolation. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Manufacturing. Tactical Supply. Supply Chain Design.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 223

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

One area that always seems ripe for improvement is the supply chain, and one of the best ways to accomplish that is with a transportation management system (TMS). While your competitors grapple with byzantine RFPs for complex on-premise solutions, you can be banking your transportation savings for your next round of supply chain improvements.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

In other words, greater access to identical systems prevents organizational silos from inhibiting visibility, asserts Alex Whiteman of Eye For Transport. While this idea seemed ground-breaking in 2006, it has become a commonplace aspect of nearly all Walmart locations. Wearables Became More Cost-Effective and Available.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Analysis Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 120

Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Export manufacturing starts moving away from ports. Containerization is driving technology in other transport modes.

Shipping 120

Shipping Cargo Supply Chain Design Software Asia 120

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Did You Know That ….

Shipping 120

Shipping Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

He is an industrial engineer with a diploma in transportation and logistics from the University of Applied Sciences in Bremerhaven. Orbit Chart of Supply Chain Performance at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns for the Period of 2006-2015. Ralf has worked at BASF since 1989 in a variety of jobs across continents.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 154

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 154

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In the mid 1950s, this concept was extended to transportation management with the development of intermodal containers together with ships, trains, and trucks to handle these containers. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 93

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

In the mid 1950s, this concept was extended to transportation management with the development of intermodal containers together with ships, trains, and trucks to handle these containers. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 120

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2023

After taking over the reins as CEO of Ford in 2006, he famously transformed a culture with deep-rooted divisional fiefdoms that hindered communication, reporting, efficiency and agility into a new era of quality, efficiency and innovation. The prop rods all looked different.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 52

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

billion between 2006 and 2012 to fight Malaria in Africa that kills 600,000 annually.    In many instances, counterfeited drugs can be deadly and stolen drugs were not effective because they were not stored and transported with proper temperature control. [1].   For example, US government allocated US$ 2.5

Pharmaceutical 83

Pharmaceutical Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Angola 83

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2018

The internal dissonance within the manufacturing organization is deadly. Founded in 2006, Anaplan is attempting to redefine decision support. When I mention Anaplan to manufacturing supply chain leaders, there is no recognition of the brand. The race is on. The second is deepening the level of supply chain understanding.

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning 196

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: Strategies To Run a Lean Supply Chain. How principles of lean manufacturing transfer benefits to Operations. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Supply Chain Design Software 32

AFFLINK

MAY 17, 2017

To ensure proper logistics management in the hospitality industry, businesses need to take steps to ensure efficient transportation and order pick-up. If streamlined correctly, these changes can lead to higher revenue, transportation cost reduction, and cost structure improvement.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 48

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Organizations around the world are now adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology solutions to create smarter, leaner, safer and sustainable manufacturing systems. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. billion to $9 billion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software San Francisco Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: A Holistic Approach to Lean. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Parcel Shipping.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: 5 Ways ERP Can Enable Lean. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

This is an end-to-end Supply Chain transformation and a shift in the way that Diageo gets its brands from its own and third party manufacturing facilities to bars, restaurants, hotels and retailers, both directly or through a network of distributors. In 2006, with an export value of EUR1.5 33 | Checklist S&OP.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 60

Elementum

JUNE 3, 2015

As far as the natural gas issue goes, manufacturers of natural gas have options to change their process and produce less methane. Apple claims to have reduced as much as 90% of its carbon emissions in Apple TV production from 2007-2011, and up to 21% in 15-inch MacBook Pro production from 2006-2011. Supply Chain of Good.

Sustainability 60

Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Waste Reduction 60

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I was moving from a position where I led a manufacturing operation to being a part of a team to design supply chain software to improve planning decisions. I was moving from the world of manufacturing to a new world of software. The technology world moves at a quicker pace than the world of manufacturing and distribution.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software 150

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Organizations around the world are now adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology solutions to create smarter, leaner, safer and sustainable manufacturing systems. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. billion to $9 billion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software San Francisco Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

As the Supply Chains Rock blog points out in an October 2006 post, conducting business in emerging global markets requires a knowledge of supply chains and the ways in which they function in other regions. Manufacturing Central. Effectively managing this process usually requires a bit of savvy, and a lot of know-how. SCM Lowdown.

Supply Chain Software 113

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain 113

AB&R

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In 2006, Christine joined Zebra Technologies to market thermal printing supplies in North and Latin America. Christine Weber. During her tenure at Zebra, she has brought supplies to life for enterprises.

North America 52

North America Optimization Software KPI Chemicals 52

EcoVadis

APRIL 11, 2012

Some other lesser known “realities”, but just as relevant include: 2010 Royal Dutch Shell was convicted of bribery for bribes paid by transportation supplier, Panalpina, and Shell was required to pay $48.1 million under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Procurement Expense Reduction 40

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. Excellent overview on Using Lean Manufacturing Principles & Techniques. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Lean Supply Chain Planning Software 32

Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2014

As reported in the New York Times : Factoring in June’s increase and upward revisions for estimated hiring in April and May, employers added an average of 231,000 workers a month in the first half of 2014, the best six-month run since the spring of 2006. What is the Future of Truckload Transportation?

El Paso 189

El Paso Netherlands Modeling Modeling Software 189

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. Best practices in Lean Manufacturing and Lean Supply Chains. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems.

Forecasting 32

Forecasting Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems.

Optimal Sourcing 32

Optimal Sourcing Case Study Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Transportation Management Syst. © 2006-2014 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved.' Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32