Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) were level at $1,744/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 5% to $3.05/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates were stable last week, daily rates this week have declined about 7%. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) were level at $3,079/FEU. Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N.

Negotiating Skills 295

Negotiating Skills Asia Price Reduction Europe 295

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions. flexible manufacturing in fast-moving products. both in the process and discrete industries.

Supply Chain Network Software 306

Supply Chain Network Software Industry Industrial Manufacturing Procurement 306

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

With Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) ToolsGroup’s manufacturing customers commonly achieve a 10-30% reduction in inventory, improve product availability to 96% or better, and reduce overhead (such as overtime and expedited freight) by 50%. ToolsGroup’s manufacturing customers commonly achieve: 10-30% reduction in inventory.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Manufacturing 156

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I recently talked to a former executive at a global automotive manufacturer. The project was focused on the spare parts supply chain – the delivery of car parts and aftermarket accessories to automotive dealers and repair shops across Europe from their OEM vendors as well as their own manufacturing facilities in Europe.

Vendor Strategies 312

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Inventory Reduction 312

ToolsGroup

MARCH 14, 2025

Real-World Impact: How AI Helped Mitsubishi Electric Cut Spare Parts Stock by 30% Mitsubishi Electric Europe, a leading industrial and consumer electronics manufacturer, faced challenges common to aftermarket businesses: high inventory costs, inconsistent service levels, and unpredictable demand patterns.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 156

Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Schedules were quickly disrupted and capacity shifted to China – Europe and North America lanes to accommodate the longer voyages. America and 67% to Europe as Red Sea disruptions pushed demand for air cargo. Ports in India were among those hardest hit by the Red Sea diversions that started in mid-December.

Cargo 291

Cargo Real-time Visibility India Shipping 291

Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2024

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 1% to $8,429/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 7% to $3.63/kg. Europe – N. kg to Europe in the last two weeks, possibly reflecting easing demand for air as pressure on ocean logistics has started to decrease. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 2% to $9,661/FEU.

Asia 274

Asia Europe China Bangladesh 274

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

Phone calls to Europe or Asia were costly and of poor quality. By the early 2000s, phone calls to Europe from my cell were expensive but manageable. There is no network capable of connecting sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution together in the market today. Here are some rules of thumb: 1. It is a messy market.

Supply Chain Network Software 355

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 355

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2022

Radu is the Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe of Alcott Global and the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice. Radu is the Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe of Alcott Global and the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice. About Radu Palamariu.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Asia Supply Chain Planning Software 246

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Europe’s largest beer-producing nation, Germany, saw most of its 9,700 annual beer-related festivals canceled. Some manufacturers saw a complete devastation of their keg businesses. Beer manufacturers that mainly relied on on-premise consumption are beginning to rethink their business models.

Modeling 296

Modeling S&OP Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 296

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. In his off hours, Chris is a sports enthusiast who enjoys cooking. Packaging bulky loads.

Cargo 246

Cargo Detroit Global United States 246

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S.-bound Still, the manufacturing plants and distribution centers are closed. Taiwan manufacturers 60% of global semiconductors. Semiconductor manufacturing consumes 10% of the island’s water supply.

Modeling 284

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 284

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2023

We all know the storyline that insists advanced economies have moved on from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age and have become service-focused rather than a manufacturing-focused. ” Santhanam is one of a trio of co-authors who have labeled this manufacturing resurgence the “Titanium Economy.” ”[4].

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing South Carolina Pricing Training 130

C3 Solutions

DECEMBER 19, 2024

They depend upon their products' fast and reliable movement from cost-efficient manufacturing hubs like China to lucrative markets like the US and Europe. Businesses of today are built on the backbone of worldwide supply chains. The common aim is to keep shelves full, costs low, and consumers happy.

Freight 78

Freight Europe China Supply Chain Optimization 78

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Henkel was recently highlighted for supply chain leadership by Supply Chain Movement in Europe. The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. The second story is about a regional beverage manufacturer. Now, let’s take consumer products. Henkel is underperforming its peer group. The answer?

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 418

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

Regionally, growth in North America and western Europe was most pronounced. Daifuku doesn’t explicitly break out warehouse automation, but it does report on its intralogistics business (including manufacturing material handling). Anecdotally, it appears that customer postponements were more pronounced in Europe than in North America.

Supply Chain Software 225

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Global North America 225

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Karl is the CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic , an AI-enabled tech company focused on reducing lost sales for retailers, brands, and manufacturers due failure points in the supply chain and selling processes. Summary: Solving the $1.8 Key Takeaways: Solving the $1.8 Timestamps (00:00:00) Solving the $1.8T

Inventory Reduction 264

Inventory Reduction Inventory Inventory Management Software Modeling 264

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

This is due to the diversification in the production schemes of manufacturers. So, a lot of manufacturers require 3PLs to agree to service levels that are challenging for large operations. The logistics operator commits to certain time windows to deliver or pick up goods from the manufacturer, and the agreement is fixed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 281

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Gesa Schneider (pictured) Senior Territory Manager Central Europe The post Predictions for the role of Additive Manufacturing in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Manufacturing 104

Manufacturing Europe Supply Chain Supply and Demand 104

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Amazon to double Europe EV fleet by 2025. Last year, Amazon delivered more than 100 million packages to customer doorsteps in Europe using electric delivery vans and other zero-emission vehicles, per its sustainability report. That one is probably not a record he was hoping to break. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 260

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics San Diego Mexico 260

IT Supply Chain

MAY 31, 2022

General Manager, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Europe. The post Challenges of the digital age: making the leap to smart manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Raymond Ma (pictured).

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Europe Supply Chain Supply and Demand 105

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For LKQ Europe , as shown in Figure 1, testing on brake pad distribution showed that the bullwhip effect was 48% between channel demand and the customer order. Bullwhip Effect at LKQ Europe Summer 2022 Testing So, why do we not measure it? The reason? The distribution models were never tested when implemented. Go to the source.

Supply and Demand 402

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 402

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 274

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 274

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. The shares fell as much as 7.6 percent in early U.S. After registering a 9.3

Cost Reduction Strategies 301

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 301

ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A top-10 Forbes 500 company, the Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe.

Optimal Sourcing 246

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Groups 246

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Ivalua CEO and Founder David Khuat-Duy and Ian Thompson , VP of Northern Europe kicked off the day with an introduction. In our recap, we’ll dive into the key takeaways from the event and what they mean for the industry. Contact Sales The post Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium appeared first on Ivalua.

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Sourcing Strategies 244

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Melitta Sales Europe (MSE) embarked on an initiative to revamp existing planning and forecasting processes to increase efficiency and sustainability. The process brings together all the plans for the business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.”

Forecasting 287

Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing S&OP 287

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As smart devices become more common, medical device manufacturers will need to look at how technology can improve manufacturing and the customer experience. The medical device industry designs and manufactures a wide range of products to diagnose, monitor, and treat patients. Challenges in the medical device industry.

Modeling Software 105

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Manufacturing 105

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers.

Supply Chain Software 311

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 311

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Over the years, individual locations—the company has several manufacturing locations in Europe and North America—have behaved increasingly autonomously. While KRONOS (NYSE: KRO) was incorporated in 1989, the company’s roots are over 100 years old.

Cost Reduction Strategies 305

Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills 305

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, a vaccine manufacturer increased their order size by a factor of four in one weekend; a video call company wanted to receive ten times as much product as they initially forecast with just a month’s lead-time. Pure Storage’s manufacturing is done at three contract manufacturing sites, two in Texas and one in the Czech Republic.

Supply Chain Design Software 287

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Czech Republic 287

Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Creating new opportunities and enabling manufacturers to address the ever-changing disruptions is the new norm for solution providers. and parts of Europe are being scheduled for the new year. It will continue to be a top priority for product manufacturers. Based on the success and feedback, more events throughout the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 113

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 113

DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Rollout of Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA Quintiq applications completed at BMW Group’s E-Drive production sites in Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg, the first deployments in plants across Germany To better master the rapid evolution and perturbations of the complex automotive components production supply chain, Dassault Systèmes aims to empower better, (..)

Supply Chain Planning 120

Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Germany Europe 120

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. ” Delays in manufacturing and distribution can have a ripple effect that can cause larger delays further down the supply chain. The strain that has been impacting global supply chains over the last year was dealt another blow with flooding in Europe and China.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pharmaceutical Rhode Island Logistics 261

AIMMS

APRIL 11, 2018

The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers. Luis, UniSoma has provided advanced planning solutions to several leading food manufacturers, including BRFoods, Nestlé, Marfrig, JBS, Astral foods and many others. Get a demo of TacticaOps at VIV Europe 2018 .

Optimization Software 243

Optimization Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Modeling Optimization Modeling 243

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. As demand for last mile logistics intensifies, warehouses become the prime candidates for automation.

Supply Chain Design Software 307

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 307

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. Notably, the 767 is around 30 percent more efficient than the MD-10s that were phased out. Rob Spilman Jr., The measure has surged 53.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Price Reduction Finland 246