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Preparing to Run Supply Chains at the End of the Second Global Economy

Supply Chain Shaman

In parallel, PE/venture capitalists purchased/consolidated network solutions, slashing R&D and delaying investment, reducing industry capabilities. In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization, increasing access to China as both a channel and a supply source. Procurement was operating in isolation from supply chain.

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Changing Mental Models

Supply Chain Shaman

I also had the opportunity to speak at the GHX conference and facilitate a leadership workshop on the required changes for implantable devices. Here are some of the quotes from the workshop I led yesterday that helped me to better understand the industry: “A process born out of chaos is chaos. Medical Device Manufacturer.

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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Still, the manufacturing plants and distribution centers are closed. My response is “Hogwash.”

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The things we’ve seen, in 2019

DELMIA Quintiq

Through the acquisition of IQMS , we extended the 3D EXPERIENCE platform to small and midsized manufacturing companies seeking to digitally transform their business operations. We shared a lot of their stories this year: including IMC Toys , Spark Racing Technology and the European Spallation Source (ESS) to mention just a few.

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Editor’s Choice: 8 Supply Chain Planning Challenges Retailers Will Face In 2022 And Tips To Overcome Them

Logistics Viewpoints

In addition, there are disruptions in the manufacturing of parts and supplies of raw materials. We witnessed a surge in mobile wellness applications, online personal training, meditation, and yoga workshops more accessible to everyone around the globe. To read the full article, click HERE.

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The Proper Use of Emergencies in Production Workshops

Demand Driven Technologies

In a production workshop, with a supplier, in transport, there are …brrr, it’s a bit scary… yes, yes… supply chain EMERGENCIES. At a car parts manufacturer I once worked for, you were never to raise your hand if the boss came. Read more Source

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Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #10 Failure to adequately train your supply chain planning staff

Kinaxis

by John Westerveld Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. One very good source of supply chain training is APICs (American Production and Inventory Control Society). CSCP consists of three workshops followed by an exam for certification.