BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. At Blue Yonder, we recognize that manual planning and consumer-grade spreadsheets simply aren’t up to this challenge.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2024

Imagine being able to anticipate customer demand, optimize your supply chain and make informed decisions in real time. I look forward to seeing the benefits of machine learning reach more manufacturers in 2024. … With time, these capabilities will lead to unprecedented flexibility, quality and reliability in manufacturing.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News 09/16-09/20 Next week I will be attending my second Climate Week NYC. If you are planning on also attending some events please reach out or say hello! is raising awareness of its concerns about maintaining sufficient natural gas supplies to address the expected upcoming extreme winter conditions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

This July 2024, we published a report that tracks the progress that has been made in implementing the key features of Industrie 4.0, Development, Implementation, and Vertical Integration of Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems The vision of Industrie 4.0 flexible manufacturing in fast-moving products.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? Think this is possible?

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2024

Dow and Ngabire have committed their time and talents to positively influence the supply chain profession. ATLANTA – March 11, 2024 – Logility, Inc., ATLANTA – March 11, 2024 – Logility, Inc., Ngabire is a Pro to Know not only for her supply chain expertise but for her commitment to building a better world.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 16, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports indicating that Apple is planning for at least 90 million iPhone shipments in the second half of this year. The plan is predicated on expected demand for the company’s newest iPhone model that is typically announced in September. percent to 50.1 million units.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance has advanced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear manufacturing facility within the United States. Once more, the footwear provider has plans to double an existing U.S. sales, the supply network has domestic value of 70 percent of greater.

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2024

However, the digitalization of modern cars is now transforming the industry, with significant implications for the entire supply chain. As vehicles become more connected, autonomous, electric, and customizable, automotive manufacturers are increasingly evolving into technology companies.

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Unleashed

JUNE 28, 2024

Today there are countless software solutions for automating the manufacturing process. From product design through to production planning, nearly every aspect of building and selling products can be streamlined with modern tools. What makes the best ERP for manufacturing? Let’s dive into the findings of our research.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Best wishes in your 2024 efforts. The report’s content can be easily navigated by links embedded in the report’s Table of Contents.

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QAD

OCTOBER 2, 2024

QAD Advanced Scheduling: Optimizing Production for Maximum Efficiency With the introduction of QAD Advanced Scheduling , QAD empowers manufacturers with the foresight to understand and navigate constraints related to calendars, labor, and materials, facilitating proactive scheduling.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of manufacturing, the quest for operational excellence is unending. QAD’s Industrial Transformation Platform At the heart of QAD’s solution portfolio is the Industrial Transformation Platform , designed to empower manufacturing and supply chain enterprises to become Adaptive Enterprises.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. This makes up 17.9%

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2024

EV vehicle start-up Rivian Automotive cut its annual production target for this year amid reported supply shortages. The CNBC cites a direct quote that indicates in-part that these shortages have been challenging and provide a reminder of “ just how a multi-tiered supply chain can be difficult.” billion as compared to $6.86

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Adexa

JUNE 17, 2024

Their partnerships cultivated resilience and placed a spotlight on projects designed to make the supply chain space safer and more efficient,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. Go to [link] to view the full list of Top Supply Chain Projects winners.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 30, 2024

Leading beauty retailer choose ToolsGroup to optimize inventory and automate omnichannel supply chain planning across multiple countries. This move automates their omnichannel supply chain planning and shifts them from a supply-driven to a demand-driven model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. percent drop in annual sales, UPS forecast a 2024 upswing of as little as 1.1 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 19, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn ’s reported Q2-2024 financial performance in light of a broader strategy to diversify the company services beyond that of Apple. At times of peak production, often in the upcoming September to December time period, Foxconn ’s massive iPhone City 5.6

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the publishing of our latest recorded podcast episode: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Expect in 2024. Our podcast conversation focuses on business C-Suite expectations of supply chain leaders in the coming year.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Last week, I published an article on outside-in planning. The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. For me, the concepts of outside-in and self-service planning are intertwined. Replatforming Current Planning Solutions.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Houthi threat softened by pandemic prep.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Editor Bob Ferrari cites a recent Gartner report addressing the notions of elastic supply chain strategies. Background Many of our loyal Supply Chain Matters readers might know that this Editor rarely cites Gartner’s supply chain research reports. That extends to today.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares excerpts of our fifth prediction that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory. In this posting, we share excerpts of our fifth prediction.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

”[6] One source of continuing tension between manufacturers and farmers is: Who owns the data? AI can help farmers manage risks by monitoring things like weather and receiving messages from equipment manufacturers recommending preventive maintenance actions. ” United State Department of Agriculture, July 2024. [2]

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Mexico is seeing strong growth in manufacturing. OEMs are building up their supply networks in America’s southern neighbor to nearshore their supply networks closer to the U.S. market and secure redundant sources of supply. Due to strong U.S. As new U.S. factory and its relationships with Chinese factories.”.

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Unleashed

APRIL 28, 2024

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2024

One such behavior was a notable increase in online grocery purchases. ” Unfortunately, inflation hit the grocery sector hard and it affected online grocery purchases. It requires complex calculations to analyze customers’ purchase history and preferences based on mobile app, e-commerce and point-of-sale data.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. This facility was reportedly aimed to produce the termed Tesla next-generation EV vehicle. The report notes that electric vehicles assembled in Mexico can qualify for U.S.

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Unleashed

MAY 20, 2024

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: REI Co-op gives back $270 million to global communities 6 quick ways to improve supply chain visibility An ecommerce logistics insider shares her best industry advice Job opportunities from McLaren Racing, Hello Fresh, and more Not subscribed yet? Request (and provide) timely updates.

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ThroughPut

JULY 4, 2024

The best inventory management software, powered by these advanced technologies, can not only assist you with daily tasks but also support business-level strategic planning. In this article, we’ll explore the top inventory management software with AI capabilities for enterprises in 2024. What Is a Modern Inventory Management Software?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported April 2024 global PMI activity levels. Decline in Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. The April reading of 50.3

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