QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Enhancements include: QAD Internationalization adds updates to help customers meet recently required international compliance standards for Brazil, China, Hungary, India and other countries. QAD Sourcing adds new autopilot sourcing capabilities and further automates the source-to-contract process.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Brazil, China, India, and the United States indices remained at expansionary levels. What remains evident from our supply chain research perspective is that motivations for lowest cost sourcing remain an influence in global production activity levels in addition to added supply network resiliency.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bloomberg pointed to exports to markets including Australia , Brazil , Japan , Taiwan and South Korea declining by double-digit percentages as well. A further factor are ongoing efforts by manufacturers and retailers in initiating less reliance in termed China Plus materials and production sourcing alternatives.

China 52

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Jaggaer

MAY 28, 2020

For example, in Brazil, where oil, machinery, and metals are among top exports , the death toll may climb to 125,000 as soon as August, according to the New York Times. Download the COVID-19: Your Ten-Point Procurement Response Guide here. As global companies continue to feel the impacts, procurement is at the center of it all.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Kinaxis

APRIL 20, 2016

According to the survey, 62% of Canadian executives surveyed rated the trend towards a more flexible workforce as “important” or “very important,” with that number going even higher in some rapid-growth markets such as India and Brazil. Many have been recruited through the Procurement office rather than HR systems.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes. Procurement: Partnering with cost-effective and reliable vendors is vital for keeping a business running smoothly. Apply predictive maintenance for vehicle fleets to minimize disruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

India has again demonstrated the highest level of PMI growth and the report authors point to Greece, Indonesia, Russia and Brazil as demonstrating stronger rates of expansion. This is not only from the notions of China Plus sourcing actions, but is responding to export demand from other Asian, Europe and U.S. import needs.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

example is the default of Argentina and the associated immediate spread widening on debt of other South American countries (most notably Brazil), as well in the business context of buyer and supplier firms. This updating leads to “contagious” jumps in credit spreads of business partners, and can rapidly spread.An

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EcoVadis

JUNE 25, 2018

Corporate Commitments to Zero Deforestation and Responsible Sourcing. An increasing number of major multinational companies are committing to tackle deforestation issues in their supply chains in a view to enhancing environmental and social impacts through responsible sourcing.

Sustainability 61

Sustainability Resource Reduction Brazil Indonesia 61

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

Predictive Analytics 117

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

The top three performing nations were noted as India , Vietnam and Brazil. manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Investment goods output reportedly fell for the second successive month. The bottom three consisted of Austria, Germany and Czechia.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I am the Global Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in some companies referred to as the chief procurement officer. My job entails procurement as well as transportation and logistics. Daniel Helmig explains how the supply chain will strengthen the company’s global position. What are your responsibilities? “I

Material Savings 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Based on my experience and my vision I knew that I/T should be a source of competitive advantage and competitive differentiation in terms of our services and capabilities. From a Supply Chain success perspective, I am very proud of my role in helping set up the largest Pick, Pack & Ship operation in the world for Avon in Brazil.

Optimal Sourcing 45

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

He was also an important contributor to our understanding of the modern field of procurement and supply chain relationship management. This argument made sense in 1937 – because procurement was viewed primarily as a transactional activity. The only focus they had was to drive prices down – otherwise they would keep the job inhouse.

Negotiating Skills 68

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It’s easy to oversimplify the differences between sourcing for parts locally or internationally. When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. International Sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 15, 2016

What is now exciting is the on-going innovation projects by Coke and other companies to take the 70% of the bottle that is non-renewably sourced, and move it towards a 100% biobased resin technology. The feedstock for the Plant bottle is sugar cane out of Brazil, which is moving towards cost parity relative to crude oil-derived PET.

Forecasting Software 40

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes. Procurement: Partnering with cost-effective and reliable vendors is vital for keeping a business running smoothly. of manufacturing companies in the U.S. already use 3D printing in some form.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2016

The problem in most supply chains is “not enough data”, because data is being created from machines, from people, from systems, and from external sources. Often the sources of information are hidden in piles of data that we don’t think about. How do we understand and limit the data we focus on for decision-making? No easy task.

Sourcing Strategies 40

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

You sell electronics products over the web from Brazil using different suppliers to drop-ship to consumers in Europe. Others, which may have been added over the years in an ad hoc way, include specific applications for procurement, production, packaging, inventory, and transport management. These are relatively straightforward cases.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Cost Reduction Strategies 45

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. About 40% of VF Corp’s production is sourced from the Americas, more than double the industry average. million items each day.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Output reportedly rose in China, India, Brazil and the United States , while declines continued in the Eurozone , Japan and the United Kingdom. For the first time in many months, report authors identified export order demands originating countries as being Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Indonesia and the United States.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global United Kingdom Purchasing Skills 59

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The regions reported as having the most declines in production volumes were noted as Brazil, Canada, Japan , and the United Kingdom. The report’s authors indicated that five sub-indices, output, new orders, manufacturing employment, purchasing stocks and suppliers’ delivery times were collectively at levels of deterioration.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A big part of sustainability initiatives includes the use of ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing is the process of ensuring that the products made are obtained through responsible and sustainable methods. While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care? Ethical Sourcing.

Sourcing Strategies 229

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Output reportedly rose in China , India and Brazil and fell more slowly in the Eurozone , Japan and the United States. That stated, the January report noted that only two of the five PMI sub-segments, output and vendor lead times, were consistent with an outright improvement in operating conditions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Some of the most notable include: Steve Madden , shoe and bag retailer: Moving production to Cambodia, Brazil, Mexico, and Vietnam. Although there is little evidence that the incentive has stimulated re-shoring to any great extent, some 900 Japanese companies have chosen to begin procuring supplies from countries other than China.

China 98

China Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 98

Jaggaer

JANUARY 22, 2019

and the European Union and examines how procurement organisations can best prepare in the new year. With Brexit looming and the possibility of World Trade Organisation rules coming into effect in UK/EU trade, the European procurement and supply chain markets look unsteady. With it comes a number of other questions.

Manufacturing Procurement 65

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 24, 2024

This leads to a set of business and geo-political dynamics that provide added challenges in global based supply chain sourcing strategies. Former President Donald Trump has spoken of an upwards of a 60 percent tariff on China product imports along with increased import tariffs on European sourced products.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

While supply chains are starting to stabilize, Resilinc hopes the pandemic’s lessons will lead procurement and supply chain managers to shift to more regionalized sourcing models. and global OEMs have optimized and globalized sourcing and procurement to reduce labor and other input costs.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software 62

NC State SCRC

APRIL 4, 2017

I presented the keynote to the group of procurement executives gathered, speaking on the subject of “The New Reality of Supply Chain Ecosystems”, which addresses many of the emerging issues that face supply chain executives in the digital world. Wait and see. The number one global issue is not about oil – it is about water.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Among the top performing PMI regions were India, Spain and Brazil. Report authors indicated that the October survey data indicated pointed to European manufacturers again trimming their materials procurement activity levels. Trending in international trade volumes were noted as continuing to weaken. level reported for September.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

And to take a long view of how these tariffs could ultimately change the business landscape: As the cost of doing business domestically rises, multinational companies may start moving their operations to China or Brazil, where raw materials and labor are cheaper. Will the tariffs significantly increase prices on consumer goods?

Policies 74

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Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

And to take a long view of how these tariffs could ultimately change the business landscape: As the cost of doing business domestically rises, multinational companies may start moving their operations to China or Brazil, where raw materials and labor are cheaper. Will the tariffs significantly increase prices on consumer goods?

Policies 60

Policies Manufacturing Procurement America Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Azerbaijan. Bangladesh.

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