The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 21, 2015

Today I want to discuss inbound logistics requirements. Earlier we discussed the fact that the “procure to pay” business transaction cycle includes transportation events such as tendering, pick up, in transit, dock scheduling and deliver along with full track and trace.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

To transition to high-variability, low-volume production is possible using the approach to flow control interpreting product definitions of individual products and executing them using capability matching, logistics scheduling, and execution engines interacting with digital twins of assets, and, f required, AMRs. The post Industrie 4.0

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential. What does this mean for procurement and supplier management? That’s not something many procurement professionals traditionally consider. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

ALOM operates out of 19 global locations to support its Fortune 500 customers in the technology, automotive, life sciences, and regulated industry sectors. About Hannah Kain Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company she founded in 1997.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Overcoming Unique Challenges in Spare Parts Supply Chains Spare parts supply chains present unique challenges that differ significantly from traditional finished goods logistics. Streamlined Lead Times: Improved procurement efficiency potentially resulting in cost savings from optimized shipping arrangements and favorable supplier terms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In a recent survey by Procurement Leaders , 54% of the CPOs reported that they have regular touchpoints with the CEO and are considered a key stakeholder. The automotive industry is increasingly coalescing towards a regional hub and spoke model. The CPO and CSCO have stepped up to the challenges brought forth by COVID-19.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. Rivian Automotive. EV producer Tesla reported a setback in quarter over quarter vehicle production and delivery performance. All rights reserved. .

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

As a result, procurement must decide when and whether to rely on just-in-time or just-in-case models for purchasing and managing stock. What is just-in-time procurement? The automotive industry, for example, has famously relied on a JIT manufacturing strategy (or lean manufacturing) since the 1950’s. Advantages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a result, organisations have had to rely on a larger number of suppliers and third-party logistics to meet this demand. Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Even JP Morgan, Microsoft, and Google, reports Jonathan Chester of Forbes , are working to increase blockchain development and innovation, and supply chain leaders need to understand how the use of blockchain in supply chain and logistics will bring about lasting change and improvements in efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Managed transportation is about streamlining and centralizing the whole process of both inbound and outbound logistics, ranging from warehousing through delivery. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range of insightful topics, all focused squarely on the global automotive supply chain and its challenges. I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest episodes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. If you are familiar with the term logistics, then you undoubtedly know it conjures up a different meaning to different people , different countries, and different companies even. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

The costs of reverse logistics amount to more than $750 billion per year, and the demand for reverse logistics has risen in recent years with the rise of e-commerce. According to Stacy Rudolph of Business to Community, up to 30% of all products ordered online become returns, placing an insurmountable burden on reverse logistics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. As a result, procurement must decide when and whether to rely on just-in-time or just-in-case models for purchasing and managing stock. Advantages.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This process considers operational factors such as cost efficiency, production capacity, and strategic alignment, making it highly relevant in sectors like manufacturing, retail, automotive, and technology. Lead Time Reduction : In industries like automotive or electronics, reducing lead times is vital.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Take supplier collaboration in the automotive industry, for example. This ecosystem not only includes suppliers and vendors but also logistics providers, consultants, market researchers, and even healthcare policymakers. A classic example is in logistics and transportation. Price per mile is only a starting point.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Very often it comes from a logistics services provider, one equipped with end-to-end solutions designed to meet your needs while you concentrate your time, energy and investment in your core business. The Broader Value Proposition of a Logistics Center of Excellence. But where do you gain that visibility? Source: GEODIS.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics? The logistics industry is worth over $8.1 Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. The post Amazon and Uber’s Impact on Logistics!

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction. By contrast, collaborative procurement strategies focus on creating mutually beneficial partnerships.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The good news is, according to an April 2021 survey conducted by Automotive News Research & Data Center , 42% of automakers and parts suppliers say they will change the way they manage supply chain risk due to the current global shortage of microchips. Insufficient deployment of demand down through the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. Outsourcing takes place in every service, so much so that the retailers or businesses are not aware from whom a specific part of the product is procured. Streamlining Procurement Operations. Challenges .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. Keys to Success.

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export. The region’s automotive market alone was valued at nearly $128 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 7.1% through 2028. “A

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This wealth of data is critical for achieving supply chain resilience , helping organizations navigate larger and more complex supply chains along with challenges that range from procurement risks and global regulations to sustainability demands. The challenge, however, is finding the right data to help fortify and optimize supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. Increased automation of fulfillment services is cited as a further reason. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

UPS Labor Contract Negotiations to Resume After labor contract renewal negotiations stalled earlier this month , parcel carrier and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing upwards of 330,000 workers, are planning to return to the bargaining table next week to hash out the remaining issue of wages.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

While reduced demand caused most of the decline, supply chain issues also figured prominently, with supply chain disruptions continuing to shift from “component shortages to logistics disruptions,” according to Gartner. And tech firms are getting into the automotive industry. While reporting 76% YOY growth in profit and 43.5%

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management are summarized, as follows. Key Trends.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 14, 2024

This problem is also related to the fact that too often, supply chain risk remains a procurement problem, when in fact it is a business problem ! This tool was developed in conjunction with a major building technologies procurement organization. Their Chief Procurement Officer had this to say about the tool.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. Then there is the procurement of replacement materials / inventory. From my recent conversations with companies one topic is becoming increasingly prevalent — stock loss.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The automotive and farm equipment manufacturing giant’s Spares Business Unit (SBU) witnessed lost sales revenues due to stockouts and tight working capital as a result of high inventory investment. M&M SBU has been able to increase service levels by 10%, reduce customer response times by 40%, and grow business revenue by 10%. Challenges.

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