ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

Gartner research shows that companies that continued to increase earnings while others declined in 2009 and 2010 were those that were able to keep their foot on the gas through the downturn because they had planned responses in advance. One US-based ToolsGroup manufacturing customer sources parts from several Chinese and Italian suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 215

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 215

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

2009: H1N1 Outbreak in Mexico. Cross-functional team, part standardization, back-up suppliers, dual-sourcing, supplier collaboration are the basic foundation that is tried and true. Since Cisco outsources most of their manufacturing activities, this method may not work if youre a manufacturing company and youre in the impact zone.

Supply Chain Disruption 170

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 4, 2013

Likewise, in today’s supply chain environment, I find that supply chain leaders favor a single function of logistics, manufacturing or sourcing. Similarly, only 23% of manufacturers can easily measure profitability. They have not forced themselves to learn all three. What do I mean?

Price Mitigation Strategies 268

Price Mitigation Strategies Training Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 268

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Only 29% of manufacturers easily manage total cost trade-offs. I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. The reason? Assa Abloy AB, BorgWarner Inc.,

Gartner 243

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

He wanted to build depth in the S&OP process; but, he had not been able to convince his management team to purchase an S&OP technology. We discussed how the Demantra application purchased by Oracle in 2006, and embedded into the solution, was a great technology, but that it required a very skilled user. He felt hamstrung.

Supply Chain Planning Software 265

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 265

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Back in 2009, I wrote, “We have all heard someone say, ‘The world is getting smaller.’ Pressure for companies to change their supply chains is also coming from domestic political sources. 2] Stephen DeAngelis, “ The Importance of Geography ,” Enterra Insights, 13 January 2009. [3] 4] Diego A.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Gartner Supply Chain Strategy Inventory Reduction 130

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The August S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ again fell to a two-year low of 51.5, The August 2022 J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. Our first step was to define the leaders.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging. We would not have succeeded without a team effort across R&D, the business leaders, and SC disciplines of engineering, procurement, and manufacturing. What have you learned?

Case Study 286

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels. Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® which began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2, The report authors indicated that the December PMI reading is the lowest since the first half of 2009, with the implication a significant loss in momentum.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Taiwan 52

Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Stock 2009 said more specific that most researchers believed the term " Supply Chain Management " was introduced by Keith Oliver of Booz Allan Hamilton in 1982 on Financial Times. Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. 2) Origin of "Logistics".

Supply Chain Planning 248

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Elementum

OCTOBER 5, 2015

We take a look at how new vehicles are changing the manufacturing game. With its new gigafactory centralizing the manufacturing process, Tesla Motors is one of the largest automotive employer in California. Source: SupplyChain247. Source: TheVerge. Source: PC-Tablet. Source: Auto News. Tesla’s Model X SUV.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Modeling Manufacturing 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. 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. What does this mean?

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. From our lens, the latter is evidence of recessionary manufacturing conditions that are now stabilizing. That stated, the reported 49.6

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Report Global Manufacturing 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

Although strategic sourcing capabilities are well established in industries ranging from automotive to electronics, they are still in the formative stages in the biotechnology sector. In addition, much of the power in decision-making lies in the hands of clinical trials scientists, who often have power over procurement decisions.

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Biotech Sourcing Strategies 68

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Over the period of 2009-2015 only 88% of companies made improvement on the “Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.” (The Note in Figure 1 that BASF drove great improvement in the period of 2009-2013, but then slowed in 2014-2015. Companies passing these two tests are then analyzed against the performance factors for 2009-2015: Growth.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 154

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 13, 2023

New manufacturing data reveals the small to medium manufacturing sector remains in recovery mode, with global performance largely mapping to local economic conditions. New Zealand manufacturing, meanwhile, is at an historic inflection point, with stagnant performance in multiple sectors.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Manufacturing Beverage 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Companies passing these two tests are then analyzed against the performance factors for 2009-2015: Growth. Today the Company’s core businesses are cordless phones, contract manufacturing services and children learning products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. In 2008, the company manufactured 2.5% PCA’s customers were larger food manufacturers. The manufacturers sourced the peanut butter primarily on cost. The sentence is groundbreaking.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, ResMed, Ross Stores, Sleep Number, Subaru, Toro, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company. More supply chain innovation happens in contract manufacturing–look at Jabil’s results–in the Contract Manufacturing industry with a 6-8% margin than in these high margin sectors. (No

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design 195

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. In our recent analysis of supply chains that are “working well” , we find higher performance when companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the supply chain organization. Organizational structure matters. Resiliency.

Pharmaceutical 195

Pharmaceutical Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. The average price paid for goods purchased. Sector performance for UK manufacturers Of course, the overall figures only tell part of the story.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction New Zealand Price Reduction 52

Logility

AUGUST 25, 2011

The VMI reality was often a one-sided process that placed undue burden on the manufacturer/seller while providing the retailer/buyer the majority of the benefits. Source: Logility, Inc. Source: Logility, Inc. In 2009, the trading partners moved towards a collaborative vendor managed inventory relationship. What is VMI?

Vendor Strategies 100

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” see Figure 2) was added in response to shortages and disruptions that occurred in 2008-2009.

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Automotive Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 98

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. These latest overtures for new sourcing activities can be interpreted in many dimensions.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Indonesia 52

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

In 2009, the definition of supply chain resiliency was driven by the impact of the Great Recession. This heightened awareness on business continuity has increased the emphasis on supplier development and is changing the processes in procurement to focus from squeezing costs and terms to building relationships.

Inventory Reduction 262

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 262

EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 52

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

The heydays of 2009 to 2011 may be over but Turkey is still a very attractive market for European manufacturers. The Purchase Managers’ Index in October 2013 was 53.3, After years of 9% GDP growth followed by strong job creation and a 10% inflation rate, 2012 and 2013 have seen more modest but stable continuous growth.

Turkey 84

Turkey Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Logistics 84

Supply Chain Network

MARCH 2, 2012

Acquisitions of Emptoris and Demandtec expanded sourcing and pricing portfolios while the new version of IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE further enhances supply chain network capabilities. Matrix Commerce extends beyond the sales and customer focus to include management and optimization of supporting sourcing and supply chain facets.

Optimal Sourcing 79

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

Wednesday, June 03, 2009. Over the years my experience has covered areas including Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchase, Procurement, Business Development, Market Research, Database / Knowledge Management, Compliance and Independently handling short term and medium term projects. Manufacturing Central.

Procurement Analytics 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate. Ironically, as global manufacturing jobs decrease, there is a need for talent for the global supply chain. While sourcing roles are more aggregated, channel support is usually regional.

Supply Chain Design Software 194

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2020

Arntzen, the former executive director of the supply chain management program at MIT, recently republished an article he penned 2009, during the Great Recession. Demand has been ravaged, there have been extensive disruptions to manufacturing supply chains, and a financial crisis is already underway.”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 100

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Launched in 2018 with Shui Mahieu, Sustain gave us an opportunity to embellish our gallery with portraits of responsible purchasing professionals. Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing? Pascale de Felix .

Manufacturing Procurement 10

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 10