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If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured

Supply Chain Shaman

This morning, the New York Times pushed me an article by Peter S. It might be a change in modeling technique (like an attribute-based model), shifting the bottoms-up and tops-down forecasting approach (forecasting at a different place in the hierarchy), or the use of channel data. So, my reply to Peter S.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Reports of Easing Global Supply Chain Volatility in July

Supply Chain Matters

According to the July 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined once again in July. This index was reported as 1.84 reported for June, and 2.59 reported for May. PMI reports for July.

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G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Accelerating Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers began its journey in 1925 when two women in Cincinnati, along with their partners, purchased the New York Mineral Water company. These metrics are crucial in understanding, analyzing, and improving the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing equipment.

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Infor’s Strategy for Differentiation

Logistics Viewpoints

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. Often a customer has limits on how much change they can accommodate.

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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. The company searched for smart people who understand what the next new technology will be. I was involved with the procurement of equipment and materials. The expected metrics were part of the contract. It had 2,500 pieces.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. Automotive News Europe ).