Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? Creating a more resilient supply chain.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. This is the exact word that used by Kelly Bysouth, the chief supply chain officer at International Automotive Components (IAC).

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The uncertainty around tariffs and trade wars have left many supply chain professionals feeling confused and overwhelmed. Can we shift sourcing strategies and what impact will that have on my network? In the automotive industry, the imposition of new tariffs can have major cost implications. by Manda Schweitzer-Miller.

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Resilinc

APRIL 1, 2024

Discover the tools procurement pros and resiliency program managers use to take on the most complex supply chains. How many countries does it take to make an iPhone? Resilinc’s 24/7 AI-power supply chain monitoring system, EventWatch AI , sends out 450 supply chain disruption alerts on average every week.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field. This has proved to be a major source of risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. This technology company is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. at the ZF Group.

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QAD

JANUARY 16, 2020

As we advance into the new decade and the automotive industry continues to move forward with electric, autonomous and connected vehicles, we know that some doors are closing. Evolution of Automotive Technology. Tracking Automotive Security Vulnerabilities and Cyber Attacks . hands-free calls) and navigation.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Recently, we completed a project with a greenfield EV OEM who is committed to establishing a supply-chain focus in their operation’s start-up. Hands-on Guidance Around Key Supply Chain Processes. The Auto Supply Chain Prophets then shared best practices from their combined 70+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! In today’s world, supply chains are more important than ever. That’s where supply chain risk management software comes in. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Manufacturing.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. I have not seen that in the past 25 years being in the automotive industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently. And the stakes are intensifying.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. This means automotive parts and accessories businesses must start looking at changing their business model and will need technology to help support the change.

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. As we move from the leisurely days of summer to fall and peak demand season, I’m reminded that the automotive supply chain is changing just as rapidly as the seasons do.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on an emerging supply chain management focused lesson occurring at Rivian Automotive. For those in the automotive industry and certainly a wide complement of our readership, the report triggers a response of why it took this long to act.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2024

Global Trade Compliance ( GTC ) solutions automate and streamline processes related to customs and regulatory compliance. Key drivers for this market are the sheer complexity associated with complying with global trade regulations and a desire to source and export in a manner that lowers tariffs. It is not. importation.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The automotive industry is grappling with many challenges as it transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), while simultaneously navigating volatile production schedules, tightening regulatory compliance, and placing rising pressures on supplier relationships.

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

To provide insights into the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on supply chains around the world, we are delivering a blog series to help anyone looking for support and advice. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights. . Supply Chain Resilience.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.

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Logility

JUNE 5, 2024

Modern supply chains are far from linear. Enter Inventory Optimization (IO) as a vital strategy to combat supply chain stress. Powered by prescriptive analytics, it calculates time-phased safety stock targets driven by future forecasts, enabling companies to satisfy customer needs at the lowest total supply chain cost.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that discusses our vision, “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes,” is just as good poolside as it is at your desk!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With a looming economic headwind on the horizon, the industries of the world can navigate through these challenges by riding three major trends: supply chain disruption, sustainability, and workforce turnover.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 6, 2022

Challenged by an incredible level of volatility, every participant in the automotive supply chain industry needs to precisely understand, and respond to, market demand. A full two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began to upend the world’s supply chains, the global automotive industry is still struggling to rebound.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Energy Storage Development – A Fast Emerging Technology Needed for Sustainability. That said, when was the technology there to even make ordering from an app possible? As a sustainable logistics consultant I’m often reading up on how technology is evolving in the energy sector. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Resilience for Supply Chain Decarbonisation. by Dr. Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Increasing the pressure of Net Zero Carbon future challenges supply chains.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Labor shortages, inflationary pressure, recessionary risk and supply chain disruption will all persist, at least to some degree, through 2023 and we all know there’s no sure way to safeguard your operations. What is RFID Technology? RFID is a type of automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) technology.

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QAD

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Change may be constant, but I, along with the other Auto Supply Chain Prophets, are committed to helping people see and prepare for the future with data-driven insights. At the Auto Supply Chain Prophets, we prefer to focus on what we can control. A great example of this, if I’m being honest, is the UAW-Big 3 strike.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends. He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. Key Takeaways: 3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends. In this podcast, Joe and Steve discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. 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.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 14, 2024

Supply disruption risk has risen as one of the top challenges for supply chain managers. This has resulted in increased activity for firms that monitor supply chain riskssuch as Resilinc , Risk Metrics , and Everstream Analytics. We had a total of about 60 people in the end.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. The automotive industry sets some of the highest quality standards in manufacturing, driven by a need to ensure safety and a desire to control costs. Increasingly, car makers are asking their suppliers to provide full traceability of parts through the supply chain.

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