Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Globalization has dominated as a widely practiced business strategy during the past 15–20 years. Many supply chain, sourcing & procurement teams have been asked to row upstream without a paddle during this time of crisis. This raises the question….

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Alternative Fulfillment Strategies Will Be Key.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 7, 2020

Invoice ageing reporting options uncover customers who lag in payments and require reminders . Enhance customer satisfaction and cost efficiency by integrating material availability data with delivery dates, and real-time manufacturing capacity . Ready to forego manual spreadsheets for automated efficiency? .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But one of the hottest perennial topics – for candidates looking to develop their careers, as well as hiring managers developing their talent strategy – is always salary : What does the compensation picture look like for Supply Chain professionals?With and their equivalent of Supply Chain Canada).

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Provenance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

“66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products but most organizations don’t know the farmers they source from, let alone their impact.” – Kahlil Baker, CEO and Founder, Farm-Trace. Shoppers want proof, so our platform demands it. Provenance is about transparency. Image credit: Farm-Trace. HOW THIS WORKS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 7, 2020

Invoice ageing reporting options uncover customers who lag in payments and require reminders . Enhance customer satisfaction and cost efficiency by integrating material availability data with delivery dates, and real-time manufacturing capacity . Ready to forego manual spreadsheets for automated efficiency? .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Do you want to focus on the Procurement side of things, or more on the Logistics and Planning side? The ability to read and parse data to find efficiencies will always be huge, but it’s even more important to learn how to speak to leadership in plain English. Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. Find a mentor.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported September PMI reported value 49.1 reflecting a 0.4

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Wildfires have been an ongoing affair in British Columbia since June 2021, claiming acres of forest area and severing railroad and highway links to the largest port in Canada. Ethical sourcing of goods. parts per million.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2021

Journalists from Politico report efforts by some European Union (EU) countries are making business executives much more concerned about what’s going on in their global supply chains. ” If your company is too small to implement a boots-on-the-ground strategy, Bokas indicates there are still resources available to use.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 5, 2020

It’s also a great foundation for a strong online marketing strategy as it provides premium marketing tools, such as SEO features and advanced ecommerce analytics. . Make sure you know the answers to questions like: How will my marketing strategy support my online store’s growth? What’s my shipping strategy?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Multiple processes must be continually optimised to ensure maximum cost-savings, order accuracy, and efficiency. Warehouse management involves overseeing the processes and activities within a warehouse to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of goods or products. Managing a warehouse can be a complicated task.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Despite the persistance of some strong fundamentals , 2020 may signal the true turning point in the shift to renewable sources for energy companies. This is not an isolated phenomenon: Norway has been divesting a number of funds of oil and gas investments, especially from high-carbon emission sources like Canadian oil sands.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on a prior blog indicating the Volkswagen AG will invest in a large scale battery production facility to be located in in Canada. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development. In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Analytics is key.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Your best bet is to simply sell the industrial hemp-sourced CBD, as it won’t have high THC levels and is accepted across the nation. From there, you can start refining your product, marketing, and ecommerce fulfillment strategies to grow your business. Registration usually costs about $100 in most cases.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The variety of goods and services that fall under the category of oil and gas services, however, is broad and includes numerous tech-based services that are essential for efficient field operations. The world’s top producers of oil—the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, and China—rely heavily on it for their economies.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

With Google reporting that omnichannel shoppers have a lifetime value that is 30% higher than those who only shop via one channel, getting your omnichannel strategy right is critical to creating a customer experience that drives profitability. . That’s where omnichannel retail trends enter the equation.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

In addition to labor costs, cheaper energy sources have become available with the recent boom in shale gas and oil. allowing for more automation and higher efficiency. More than job creation, companies are looking for efficiency in creation and transport. companies find many hidden costs once they decide to offshore.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In other cases, we simply fail to see the forest for the trees when making predictions. more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Abercrombie & Fitch Inc.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Global automotive maker Volkswagen announced this week its decision to construct a battery production plant in Canada. The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America.

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EcoVadis

MAY 21, 2014

For example, over the last two decades, Suncor, a resource firm based in Canada, has been characterized by the rise of multiple important issues, from habitat preservation, to the exploitation of indigenous workforce in its supply chain, to greenhouse gas emissions. European Commission, 2014; Global Reporting Initiative, 2013).

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

North American companies are increasingly re-shoring manufacturing (primarily from China to Mexico, due to the strong US dollar) but some firms are moving back to Canada as well. According to Export Development Canada, demand for organic foods is currently growing at 8% annually.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

” Here is a summary of how these Global Supply Chain and Business Leaders responded and shared their lessons learned: Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. Mistakes & set-backs are the great source for development opportunity. In my training this was called QDC for quality, delivery and cost….and

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He can lead your company through the complex procuretech industry because of his specialization on procurement technology. Connect Now!

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Supply chain management systems are tools that integrate every element of a company’s supply chain to help it become more efficient, effective, and profitable. The right solutions help businesses manage their moving parts more effectively and efficiently. Digitisation fails to learn from. What is a supply chain management system?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy and sell-side markets) bi-directionally with near-real time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. E2open, following a rough 2014, was purchased by Insight Venture Partners in 2015.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line. Efficient warehouse operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Report commentary further indicated that while global consumer goods production levels features solid monthly growth, both the intermediate and investment goods sectors were marginal in growth.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As one of the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in logistics, it is no surprise that many shippers are concerned about its implications for their freight management strategies. That demand created a new need — a need for improved efficiency and long-term stability once the market declines.

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EcoVadis

MAY 10, 2019

Following the success of our interview with Shui Mahieu, Sustainable Procurement Manager at Air Liquide , we decided to bring you more profile interviews with CSR professionals from this year’s Sustain. I am now a CSR Manager and work in a team of three people, reporting to Anne-Sophie Fontaine, Director of Corporate Communication and CSR.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

s Wing subsidiary has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds. According to The McCown Report, imports to the top 10 US ports rose 5.9 Alphabet Inc.’s Ooooh, I’m so scared…,”. percent year on year to 2.16

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

Advanced analytics: Locus’ data analytics solution transforms post-execution data into actionable insights, displayed on dashboards, to continually enhance future deliveries. SAP A long-time industry player SAP’s solutions leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize supply chains and drive data-based decisions.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Merchants can also implement a data integration strategy in iterative steps, effectively taking action today on events to come tomorrow to bolster your business against change.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If the business has a hybrid retail model, that shopper can visit a retail location, try the item on, and complete their purchase in-person. Best Buy’s omnichannel strategy Source Best Buy offers a robust example of hybrid retailing by enabling customers to check online inventory and pick up in-store.

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