Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. Of most concern was the tactic of targeting a company’s vulnerable supply chain points in labor stoppages, which was adroitly practiced by the United Auto Workers (UAW).

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2019

On 23 June 2016, the citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. This is formally named the “United Kingdom European Union membership referendum,” but is more commonly referred to as Brexit, a portmanteau of “British” and “exit”. Transportation Documentation. Here are six key issues.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 22, 2023

The once-mighty conglomerate General Electric, built up by industrial icon Jack Welch, is being subdivided into three distinct companies, for example, because the various corporate structures, business models and supply chains have become so complex that there is no longer any synergy to be gained.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Get ruthless about technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 had a set of unique challenges thrown at global logistics and supply chains, some of which were never felt before. As companies strive to improve their operations and resilience, the relevance of supply chain strength and risk management is becoming more evident than ever. Global logistics capacity challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com , Merchantry, and Pitney Bowes. The dark store format was initiated in the United Kingdom and Europe during Covid times.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of our prior supply chain management published developments we have shared with readers. Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Global Supply Chain Pressures Index. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices.

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 19, 2016

BASF’s Global Industrial Coatings business supplies a range of products for industries including construction, domestic appliances, wind energy and commercial transport. The transaction includes relevant technologies, patents, and trademarks, as well as two manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom and South Africa.

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Unleashed

MAY 4, 2022

Here we explain the 15 most crucial benefits of eCommerce to business – from its global reach, to its reduced costs and the ability to lay the groundwork for more advanced technologies. Such outreach does raise issues around taxation, Government regulations, transport, language and culture, and other factors.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It will require a herculean effort to re-invent and redefine climate technologies to carry out decarbonization and a global net zero emission is only possible in 2050 if the production of clean hydrogen and low-carbon energy carriers increase seven-fold. How can businesses pay attention to supply chain sustainability as they scale?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

However, the process involves a lot of moving pieces within the supply chain making visibility and collaboration more important than ever. A multi-brand online retailer — currently the number one pure-play eTailer in the United Kingdom and Ireland has enjoyed these results: Over 22% of orders are fulfilled through drop ship method.

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

Boeing is moving parts around the world to minimize supply chain disruption from Brexit. Anticipating possible regulatory hold ups or added expenses to its supply chain after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the aerospace giant is moving spare parts to final destinations earlier than normal.

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Elementum

JUNE 27, 2016

We take a look at the most important impacts to supply chains worldwide—and what companies can do to brace for more chaos. turnout, the highest in a United Kingdom-wide vote since the 1992 general election. On Friday, shares of transportation and logistics companies slumped in trading on world markets. Fast Facts.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

In this week’s news… HighJump Software Acquires Atlas Products International, Expands Global Trading Partner Network in Europe. UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. SAP Launches 2.0

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software.

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Elementum

AUGUST 28, 2017

trillion per year, about the same as the 2016 GDP of the United Kingdom. Food waste happens at all levels of the supply chain, from farming and storage to processing, distribution, and consumption, but losses vary depending on where you are in the world. Packaging company It’s Fresh!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Even as lockdowns have eased, there has been a change in consumer behaviour, such as professional office workers now choosing to work from home to reduce their exposure to public transport. There are many Supply Chain lessons to be learned from the pandemic. Subscribe Here!

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2018

trillion per year, about the same as the 2016 GDP of the United Kingdom. Food waste happens at all levels of the supply chain, from farming and storage to processing, distribution, and consumption, but losses vary depending on where you are in the world. Packaging company It’s Fresh!

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TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

So far, we’ve found that the expected fallout in terms of higher transportation prices and operational disruptions has been relatively muted. Probably the most notable outcome from a logistics standpoint has occurred in Calais, France, where trucks headed for the Channel Tunnel to the United Kingdom were being boarded by migrants.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Dreams has its own fleet of 110 vehicles and operates an average of 120-125 vehicles per week, with over 400 people across 9 distribution centers in the United Kingdom. As McCarthy put it, after a customer buys a bed, it’s his responsibility “to make sure we deliver it to their home brilliantly.”

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Pitney Bowes Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Capabilities with the Acquisition of Borderfree. Industrial Scale 3D Printing Operation on UPS Supply Chain Solutions Campus. LeanLogistics Introduces LeanTMS Mobile for Network Carriers. Well, I was right.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The ease with which the virus can be spread, even by people who have never been to China, let alone Wuhan, was highlighted by a case in the United Kingdom. But even if containment has the desired effect, what are the wider consequences of shutting down schools, shopping centers, factories, transportation and supply networks?

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are three main components involved: Barcoding hardware Barcoding software The barcode itself Here we’ll look in detail at all three of these components, as well as how barcoding is used as a critical part of online inventory management , warehousing and supply chain management – and some of its key benefits.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Each of these freeports is an important logistical, transportation, and trade area offering a competitive advantage to businesses that operate within them.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Fruit and vegetables, fish, bread, packaged salads, fresh meals; so many consumer products rely on supply chains that can bring perishable goods to retailers’ shelves quickly, and in the best possible condition. Things You Need For Fresh Supply Chain Success. Know Your Supply Chain Challenges.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

The standalone Yard Management Systems (YMS) market is approximately $ 35.000,000 US which includes C3, Pinc, Navis and Yardview software solutions. What the key trends in the market, in terms of technology development, platforms used, buying patterns, supplier acquisitions, etc.? Global Positioning System (GPS): Mapping Technology.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here we help you answer these questions with an overview of the B2B landscape, including: How B2B marketplaces work The pros and cons of B2B marketplaces The range of types of B2B marketplace The top B2B marketplaces around the world Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What are B2B marketplaces?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs .

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions. Consumers are often disconnected from understanding or thinking about how products are manufactured, harvested, transported and of the resources required for their production, and sale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

As I mentioned earlier this week, Amazon is continuing its course of supply chain innovation. As the use cases and success stories of drone deliveries continue to mount, more and more companies are exploring the technology. This is the first time the tests have been brought to the mainland United Kingdom.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 8, 2021

For instance, in the United States, you can only send perfume bottles domestically via USPS’ ground transportation. And in the United Kingdom, only 600 milliliters of perfume can be shipped in one go (something to consider if your bulk-shipping inventory to a fulfillment center or selling to B2B ). .

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