Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. alone, colleges and universities awarded 83,263 bachelor’s degrees in engineering in 2012, a 37% increase over the 60,605 degrees conferred in 2002. Breaking it down In the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

A general definition in a 2019 study of procurement COE’s by CAPS Research involved bringing together experts to focus on a common set of activities, including business intelligence and analytics, technology, risk management, process redesign, e-sourcing, improved skills, P2P purchasing, and SRM, and category management.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. That in turn led to a faster go live.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 217

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

We calculate the results based on public data from the period 2012-2021. Few companies actively manage complexity and automate segmentation strategies. They are the only company I know of that trained marketing and sales teams on supply chain constraints and segmentations as it ties to product lifecycle management.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

Sourcing Strategies 59

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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. Our research helps guide clients on how to optimize and deploy Matrix Commerce for the right customer audiences. Nature of Matrix Commerce.

Optimal Sourcing 79

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Thankfully, in our digital age, we have access to an array of mediums for training and communication that can aid us on this journey of honing our negotiation prowess. In this article, we delve into an unconventional yet remarkably effective training tool: movies. However, mastering this art can be tough and perplexing.

Negotiating Skills 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Mature organizations focus on the form and function of inventory and tie the inventory strategy to corporate policy. Definition of Form and Function of Inventory: Source Supply Chain Insights. As shown in Table 2, for the period of 2012-2021, Mondelez is 27 th out of 35 companies in the food sector in driving improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 243

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

The adoption of Terra’s products were brisk until 2011, but during 2012-2014 sales softened, resulting in employee layoffs and downsizing. In July 2012 E2open went public on the NASDAQ; and in March 2015, after a series of financial earnings disappointments, Insight Venture Partners funded E2open to become private.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The 30 th SCRC meeting kicked off today with a theme on “Transportation Strategy in an Infrastructure Constrained Environment”. William also talked about the importance of having an integrated transportation strategy that thinking about packaging and planning issues – and the quality concerns are becoming more important.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Amazon’s Mission Its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction is at the heart of Amazon’s logistics strategy. Amazon’s Virtuous Circle One of the key elements of Amazon’s logistics strategy is what they refer to as the “virtuous circle.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2012

The package and the process of package development is a major source of corporate waste. It is a major supply chain constraint, and the source of many product recalls. In 2012, 61% of consumer products companies want to improve packaging artwork management as a key initiative for global sustainability. Here we share the results.

Waste Reduction 225

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

A clear definition of purpose and alignment of business process to corporate strategy is an apparent characteristic of companies that outperform. The broader the definition of end-to-end strategy and the alignment of supply chain processes drives value. The source data for the analysis comes from Ycharts.). Outside-in Processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). There is no solution to optimize source, make and deliver together or drive bidirectional orchestration to execute trade-offs between functions automatically. E2open’s initial public offering, pushed with great ballyhoo was in July 2012.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course. Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2012

The 2009 rates slowly increased to the current 2012 level. In November 2012, the CPM was $2.48/mile, mile, of which over 81% of this cost resided in the three elements: fuel prices, labor wages, and truck / equipment costs. . Utilize lower cost transportation; alternate sources such as Aerocraft airship or rail.

Cost Reduction Strategies 142

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Supply Chain Trend

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In 2012 I wrote a short blog about demand driven & agile supply chains , which seems to be all the hype back then. Even within the same company, it is wise to apply different supply chain strategies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have matured with open-source algorithms available on-line.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Lightening port was first introduced with iPhone 5 in 2012. Pricing Strategy Relative to overall pricing business and industry media reports note that this year, Apple has avoided across the board price hikes in the U.S. The inference is that pricing strategy is compensating for declines in iPhone demand.

Price Reduction 59

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. dollars) in 2012 – a 9.9% Source: Armstrong & Associates. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

Transportation Management 100

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 17, 2019

”[7] Singh adds, “The internet of things (IoT) is rapidly revolutionizing the way organizations across all industries interact with their customers, achieve operational efficiency and optimize business outcomes.” ” Brookings Institution, 22 February 2012. [2] ”[1] Those arguments still hold. ”[8].

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

This is a four to five year journey and we already have a framework and tactical strategy in place. We look at where we need to enhance our technology program, optimize transports and warehousing, segment and increase services to our customers, all within the matrix of improving the global supply chain.

S&OP 107

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. This commentary is an interim follow-up to this authors previous Infosys Limited guest commentary: Headline for the 2012 Holiday Buying Season- Overcoming the Challenges of Fulfillment Complexity. Customer Service.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 26

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib: We were the first company in 2011-2012 to create a supply chain disruption alert system ( EventWatch AI ) that could monitor time-sensitive global events for faster response and mitigation of supply chain disruptions, 24/7, from over 104 million sources in 108 languages.

Supply Chain Risk Management 75

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Source: “Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation & Logistics,” Jason Mathers, EDF, Ryder Innovate 2014. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy. Inventory (inventory management policies and practices, optimizing inventory flow). Resources/Talent (people development and training).

Innovation 175

Innovation Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 175

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. My guest commentary comes at the end of December as the early indicators from the 2012 surge holiday buying period already point to yet another set of significant learning for global retailers. Customer Service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Some key areas focused on included: When it comes to selecting countries or regions to source from, sustainability is usually considered afterwards. However, a pragmatic approach, clear change management communication strategies post audit and structured Corrective Action Plan (CAP) templates are clearly on the agenda.

Sustainability 40

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

” The source of this quote is unclear. Not according to Dwayne Spradlin , Executive Director of HPS Strategy and Business Building at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. ” Harvard Business Review, September 2012. [3] An oft-quoted marketing truism is: “People don’t want quarter-inch drill bits.

Modeling Software 130

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. « Mobile Gift Cards | Main | Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 1 » Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 0. I am back again in Vegas for IBM Pulse 2012. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

Optimal Sourcing 24

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. As early as 2012, shippers reported an average logistics cost reduction of 21% compared with other parts of the world.

Mexico 184

Mexico Third Party Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 184

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 31, 2015

In an ironic twist, making supplier identities public is taking form of a source of competitive advantage, particularly targeting consumers who demand information so that they can make informed purchasing decisions. In 2012, Patagonia decided that it was time to considerably expand the scope of its “Footprint Chronicles”.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Price Mitigation Strategies 60

Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

California, for example, passed the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 , which went into effect in January 2012. On the federal government front, President Obama signed an Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking In Persons In Federal Contracts on September 25, 2012.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 6, 2012

According to the latest American Shipper benchmark survey, transportation spending increased in 2012 – according to 75 percent of respondents – remaining unscathed by budget cuts. Shockingly, though, companies are failing to invest in the necessary procurement tools to manage spend and optimize their transportation networks.

Optimal Sourcing 92

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 92

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

While, in 2012, SAP acquired Ariba. While it is too early to judge the impact of the acquisition strategy on E2open and GT Nexus, it is clear that SAP’s acquisition of Ariba slowed development and innovation. The technology market for B2B supply chain is consolidating. This announcement is consistent with this trend.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 15, 2015

That end is the optimized decisions that supply chain planning and optimization enables.’. And then in 2012, Tesla Motors asked the question and decided that enough was enough. They’re simply reminders of the real source of business value. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization' The times they are a changin’.

Optimal Sourcing 120

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Med Yones, an international expert specializing in global strategy, organization development, and innovation management, has remarked: “The larger the organization, the more susceptible it is to the breakdown of communication, the emergence of management silos and misalignment.”[2]. ” Supply Chain Shaman , 25 July 2012. [5]

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Omnichannel Supply Chain Software 100

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Commit to systems and process training. Sourcing uses P.O. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices. Thanks to route optimization, order speed from vendor ship date to DC delivery aligns with demand.

Pricing Training 147

Pricing Training Purchasing Skills Purchasing Training Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2022

It also involves weaponizing supply chains — various legislative loopholes in the US still allow states and companies to source supplies such as personal protective equipment from China.” They believe companies should adopt a multi-country strategy, which has often been called a “China Plus One” strategy.[10]

Global 130

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