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JULY 15, 2015

Since its inception in the late 1980s, strategic sourcing has always been about getting the best value for the goods and services purchased from third party suppliers. Strategic sourcing requires an intense focus on the total cost of ownership, while incorporating customer needs, organizational goals, and market conditions.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2019

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” ”[2] Computers and digital manufacturing ushered in other Industry 4.0

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

Friday, July 10, 2015. Wal-Mart taps manufacturer database to aid U.S. May 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The other interesting technology news came not from a software vendor, but from a $26 billion manufacturing and logistics services company: Flextronics. reshoring drive (Reuters).

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

In the United States, growing nationalist and protectionist sentiment rests on the hope manufacturing (and associated jobs) will return from overseas. manufacturing jobs since 2010 are evidence of a big turnaround in manufacturing. Manufacturing still matters. ”[1]. 2] Boston Consulting Group analysts, Harold L.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” ” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Drop in the price of crude oil.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2018

For nearly a decade, pundits have been touting the transformative effects of additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing). ”[1] Most analysts include additive manufacturing in their list of technologies that collectively are fostering the next industrial revolution, which is often referred to as Industry 4.0.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

March 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.” billion in March 2015…Year-over-year, the value of U.S.-NAFTA

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Keith was an undisputed leader in building talent to drive manufacturing excellence. Supply chain excellence was largely defined as manufacturing excellence.

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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. Significantly INCREASE our manufacturing, sourcing, or operations in Mexico. My short answer: What do your customers think about Mexico?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Here are some details from the article: Leasing 20 jets would be a significant expansion of an Amazon trial operation out of Wilmington, Ohio, operated by ATSG on Amazon’s behalf, sources said. roads and highways, FedEx CEO Fred Smith told investors during the company’s fiscal 2015 third quarter earning call on March 18.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Source Trust is a nonprofit founded by swiss chocolatier Lindt with the goal of transforming farmer livelihoods through grower training and community assistance. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji. The post Is Your Halloween Candy Responsibly Sourced?

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2022

”[1] As discussed later in this article, some large consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are supporting the regenerative agriculture movement. Support from CPG Manufacturers. They might be surprised to learn that many large CPG manufacturers are jumping on the regenerative agriculture bandwagon. ”[3].

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In 2015, I joined Dassault Systèmes (3DS), more specifically the DELMIA brand, whose portfolio helps industries by connecting the virtual and real worlds of value networks to collaborate, model, optimize, and perform in the ambit of manufacturing and operations. Source : Designing Disruption.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. Norbert Dentressangle serves customers in retail, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemicals, agriculture, e-commerce and high tech. Earlier this week, I attended the JDA FOCUS 2015 conference, where I moderated a panel discussion with 3PL executives. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2015

XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2015 Results. We are supporting mobile connectivity for our clients and their carrier partners, allowing updates to come directly from the source that is performing the activities and removing several layers that are present today in EDI or manual processes ”. Gateway Ports (WSJ – sub.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Here are five to look for in 2015. This will be possible through a platform approach to transportation management that delivers a unified control structure, and drives savings by aggregating sourcing volumes and optimizing end-to-end transportation. As a result, several areas of focus will move to the forefront of logistics strategy.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2015

As Joe Dixon, SVP of Supply Chain at Brooks Brothers, commented at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference a few weeks ago: “SAP is our internal ERP system, GT Nexus is our external [supply chain] ERP system.”. Where to Find Supply Chain Innovation (Source: Adelante SCM). Another great opportunity is for GT Nexus to leverage Infor’s Ming.le

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

The world has changed from the oil days of machine assisted assembly lines and manufacturing processes as more robots have entered the workforce. Robotics is not just a way to help companies, but many manufacturers have recognized how robots can improve their supply chain processes, benefit the company, and drive their future success.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Multimodal 2015. It is this ability to present the entire freight transport and logistics supply chain under one roof that makes Multimodal the go-to event for shippers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers – all seeking ways to run a slicker supply chain. Manufacturers. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. Industry 4.0: Industry 4.0:

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Setting technology specifications detailing performance and design requirements for ELDs so that manufacturers are able to produce compliant devices and systems – and purchasers are enabled to make informed decisions.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

I presented at Supply Chain Outlook 2015, an event hosted by the Supply Chain Management Review in Chicago on Monday morning. The growth of a rising middle class in China, India, and other countries in Asia was identified as a major source of revenue growth for many US companies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The Industrial Revolution helped change and bring prosperity into the world of manufacturing. As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. Let's take an in-depth look at procurement’s new and bigger and exciting role in the modern manufacturing and shipping industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2014

For me, tonight sitting facing the city skyline in the dark, 2015 sounds so far in the future; but, I know that it is on the horizon. When 2015 rolls in, for me, it will mark a decade of quantitative research focused on understanding the evolution of supply chain management. For me, it was manufacturing. It was a special club.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2015

What will be the key trend that changes the manufacturing industry in 2015? Supply Chain Nation asked Simon Ellis, practice director for supply chain strategies at IDC Manufacturing Insights, for his thoughts on what 2015 might hold for the industry. His answer might surprise you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. billion in 2015. The USDA has estimated that 30 percent of food loss occurs during agricultural production and harvest.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Source Trust is a nonprofit founded by swiss chocolatier Lindt with the goal of transforming farmer livelihoods through grower training and community assistance. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji. The post Is Your Halloween Candy Responsibly Sourced?

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. To help, in this post, we provide you with some insights for the period of 2006-2015. Each year at Supply Chain Insights , we study the progress of public companies in manufacturing, retail and distribution sectors. A Look at History.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 13, 2015

Datum: 24 juni 2015. China: from sourcing location to an end market. 12:00 China as a Global Distribution Centre – Manufacturing and bonded warehousing. 12:00 China as a Global Distribution Centre – Manufacturing and bonded warehousing. Rietdijk, SVP Global Sourcing – Vestas. Locatie: Sea Palace, Amsterdam.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

Since 2015, PTC has hosted LiveWorx , a global forum that brings together manufacturing executives, engineers, product designers, quality leaders, supply chain partners, and other like-minded individuals who are focused on harnessing disruptive technologies to manage uncertainty and transform their business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Today manufacturers must continually look for waste reduction, process improvement and supply chain efficiency to meet competitive pressures and their customers’ cost reduction requirements. What role will energy play in the long-term strategy for manufacturers? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help.

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PINC

APRIL 14, 2020

Founded in 2015 as a spinoff from DuPont, The Chemours Co., the manufacturer’s logistics operation includes 63 global warehouses and 47 contract manufacturing locations. As a result, it struggled with numerous logistical and supply chain issues, including no single source of truth for data and insights.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

They explain, “Transparency assures consumers, regulators and investors that products are on their way and that sourcing is sustainable, as well as helping avoid compliance fines and enhancing brand and corporate reputation. Sourcing decisions will be based more upon resilience, rather than merely minimizing costs. 5] Michael C.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2024

2015-Present. In today’s systems, planned orders are consumed by manufacturing but the flows are disconnected from procurement and transportation. As a result, there is no good way to make trade-offs between source, make and deliver constraints. Focus on Integration. Evolution of Digital Twin and Simulation Capabilities.

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