Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2017

I believe we need to move to Open Source tech. After publishing a series of reports on visibility, I facilitated a dinner between two major manufacturers. One dinner participant laughed as he said, “The more efficient we try to make procurement, the more we screw it up!” What do I mean? Let me explain. The reason?

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain 105

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 228

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 228

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, trade compliance managers are tasked with ensuring that the procurement department is following the rules. This trade regulation is designed to protect the world’s forests.

Government 208

Government Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 208

QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

And, also served as a wake up call across the manufacturing and other industries, not just the textile and garment segment. Now they want to know what acre of land it was grown on, the source of the water and the living conditions of the workers.” The incident claimed over 1,100 lives and injured over 2,500 people.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 98

Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

As covered previously on Resilinc’s blog (see Driving domestic production of critical minerals and Ethical sourcing risks pose challenge to electric vehicle market), the ESG concerns of activists and investors dovetail with the security worries of bipartisan leaders in the White House and Congress.

Demand Planning Software 62

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement Russia 62

SCM Research

OCTOBER 28, 2013

In the first Fairphone that will be released in December 2013, conflict-free tin and tantalum from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been integrated in the manufacturing of the phone, but that’s only a first step. To do so, we are searching for solutions by engaging in partnerships to come with alternatives to current models.

Supply Chain Design Software 137

Supply Chain Design Software Electronics Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement 137

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Adhesion to the principles laid out by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is key to ensuring that automobile manufacturers operate in consortium to improve the industry’s global economic throughput. The latent potential of this workforce is a precious resource waiting to be nourished.

Automotive 40

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Sourcing Strategies 40