Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

The details: 2001-Acquired Clairol for 4.9B$ 2002-Divestiture of Jif and Crisco to Smuckers–813M in Stock 2003-Acquisition of Wella for 7B$ 2005-Merger with Gilette for 57B$ 2008-Purchase of Nioxin for 300M$ 2009-Purchased Art of Shaving for 60M$ 2009-purchased ZIRH for 40M. Discontinued in 2011. A case is not a case.

Procurement Analytics 341

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 341

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Report Inventory Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets.

Predictive Analytics Software 205

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics 205

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Thereafter I played an integral role in the integration of EGL and TNT Logistics to form Ceva. We then grew to become #2 globally in contract logistics and #4 overall in total supply chain. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. People make the difference!

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. When companies reward OEE in manufacturing and POV in procurement, companies will systemically make the wrong stuff.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He has extensive experience in supply-chain operations, covering procurement, logistics, finance and strategy development. He moved into the supply chain operation in 1998 and held various positions in the UK, Latin America, the Netherlands and Switzerland until becoming Unilever’s first Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) in 2008.

Kenya 60

Kenya Manufacturing Procurement Switzerland Netherlands 60

QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

Very similar to the crisis in 2008-2009 and much to the surprise of industry analysts, automotive demand came back much quicker than expected. The AIAG/Odette Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistic Evaluation ( MMOG/LE ) provides organizations with a supply chain management system. In addition to 6.2.1.7,

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Automotive Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 98

Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S. Logistics complexities in the conventional sector can quickly drive up costs and eat into profit margins, if not well managed. The post Oil & Gas Companies Focus on Eliminating Supply Chain Waste appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. But by 2014, the U.S.

Waste Reduction 100

Waste Reduction Price Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. Logistics Management ). Logistics Management ). Logistics Management ). Maersk ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Since our inception in 2008, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions. To begin this series will share a excerpts from our first prediction that sets the overall context and perspectives for the coming year. Background.

Predictive Analytics Software 98

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This interview is with Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. I then spent 10 years building up my own Logistics consulting business growing it to where we had close to 70 employees. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider.

Supply Chain Design Software 77

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Singapore 77

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. To reflect the reality that SCRM programs take time to mature, ROI should be calculated over a three-year period.

Supply Chain Risk Management 62

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 62

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The conference was a great opportunity to interact with logistics and procurement executives in an environment of open dialogue and discussion. All of a sudden, everyone is “knocking on the door” of procurement and logistics, asking for cost improvements.

Material Savings 60

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Conference Price Reduction 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The term “Blockchain” was first coined by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the name for the electronic transaction ledger to be used in support of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Material Suppliers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Shippers, Carriers, Logistics companies, and Customers all want to know where goods are in the Supply Chain.

Sourcing Strategies 84

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 84

GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex. LTL gets even trickier according to a report by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. . The answer, frankly, is after the product passes through the literal and figurative wall from the manufacturing to logistics realm.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 120

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Separately, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned this week that the world is on the brink of recession and that a global slowdown could potentially inflict more damage than the finance crisis in 2008 and the Covid-19 shock of 2020.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Global Forecasting 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Business Logistics Costs (BLC) were reported to be 9.1 All of above stated, U.S.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Report Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 40

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

This facility has been operational since 2008. In a deal signing ceremony last week, the European based plane maker will be adding a second production line at the existing Tianjin facility to support output needs for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft.

China 52

China Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 52

Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008. days seen in 2008, which was driven largely in changes made in response to the recession. The 1000 largest non-financial companies in the U.S. days, an improvement of 1.5 days (4%) over last year.

Company 54

Company Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Survey 54

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 35

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Trends Scenario Planning 35

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

In China, the key provinces for the procurement of mechanical components, and electronics and electrical components/services in China include Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Shandong, Beijing, Hunan, Jiangxi, etc.

Supply Chain Planning 75

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Pharmaceutical Supply Chain 75

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions since its inception in 2008. This was already manifested during 2022 in labor contract dynamics involving major global ports, logistics, trucking and rail providers along with operational manufacturing work teams.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Software 52

Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. Hunt Logistics (now Transplace).

Price Reduction 70

Price Reduction Transportation Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Steeped in the investment world since 2008, Brian decided very early on to focus on supply chain and operations investment. After graduation in 2008 I joined Jeff Citron at KEC Ventures (noted for stock trading platform Island ECN and Vonage; Jeff is also known for Datek Online). That stayed with me.

Supply Chain Software 126

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Optimization 126

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 38

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 38

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Though I have attended all Pulse events since its inception in 2008 (last year I gave it a miss), it still looks new every year. Procurement Blog. Communication Services.

Optimal Sourcing 24

Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Logistics Design : Efforts should be practiced to reduce fuel consumption. Reducing pollution during transportation are important activities of reverse logistics. Healthcare.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 37

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 37

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

Expense Reduction 39

Expense Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy 39

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Logistics and Transportation Managers at manufacturers will have reports at their fingertips on how to continue to reduce transportation costs, a heavy portion of the expense budget, by leaning on data to continually improve. Between 2005 and 2008, the average annual number of robots sold was about 115,000 units. The Role of Robotics.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Trends Supply Chain Design Software 120

Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Think of all the jobs that would be created, but also the logistics that need to be managed! Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

Supply Chain Planning Software 36

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Retail 36

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

Optimal Sourcing 30

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 30

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 21, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Read more on our article in Spend Matters , a global content community dedicated to examining a range of procurement and supply chain issues. Procurement Blog. Healthcare.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 24

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Logistics Network Optimization Software 31

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 2, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Gopi Krishnan GR , Practice Manager - Business Application and Services, Retail CPG, Logistics and Life Sciences, Infosys. Procurement Blog. Communication Services. Healthcare.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Procurement 22

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

Second, true to the company’s core Silicon Valley ’s high tech culture of striving to shatter existing industry norms and practices, the company produced its first vehicle in 2008, nearly 15 years ago. However, Musk’s micro-management style and manner have reportedly added to the challenges.

Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Nevada Texas 52

NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2019

If you have a bad relationship, and people are striving for capacity coming out of recession in 2008 and 2009 who will get the capacity – the customer of choice or the jerk. The benefits of relationships is better quality, innovation, A-team resources – it is not just about futuristic stuff. You’ve got to work this.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Resource Reduction 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. Healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 29