Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 22, 2024
The German software colossus has 300 million users who rely on its software. With traditional software, the upgrade process was so painful that many companies rarely, if ever, upgraded. Mr. Hardee said SAP had great tools to support a quick implementation. The new company had a minimal IT team.
Gravity Supply Chain
MAY 11, 2021
It’s hardly surprising then that the ‘Evergiven Incident’ has not only exasperated an already critical situation but should also serve as a timely reminder of the ongoing battles global supply chains are facing. The damage done to the global supply chain will be significant.” PANIC STATIONS.
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o9 Solutions
DECEMBER 17, 2021
There is not a single day without the metals industry making the headlines: from the Guinea coup to price volatility, to the semiconductor crisis impacting the automotive industry and consequently reducing the demand for metal manufacturers. The supply chain planning function is at the heart of these challenges.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Our guinea pig Cow died this morning. What do you do with a deceased guinea pig? While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. P&G Redesigning Supply Chain Network.
Resilinc
OCTOBER 19, 2021
That’s the prognosis from experts—including those at Resilinc—about the chaos that is swamping global supply chains and undercutting the economic recovery. Since January 1, Resilinc’s commodity tracking tool has alerted customers to more than 100 events that signaled or portended tightening supplies and rising prices for aluminum.
Exiger Perspectives
JULY 14, 2023
The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon.
Talking Logistics
JULY 25, 2014
I hurried downstairs to the kitchen, and after a mild panic attack witnessed only by our guinea pig, I called the airline and was able to get booked on a different flight, and I made it to my client’s meeting on time. The same is true with supply chains: getting the design right upfront saves a lot of time, money, and resources down the road.
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