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Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event
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Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event

ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, Supply Chain Technologies

Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event

Modern ERP No Longer Enough Although we have been emphasizing the need for a modern ERP system to meet continually evolving customer expectations, modern ERP alone is no longer enough. To thrive in the next decade will require business AI (artificial intelligence) to be embedded throughout your ERP system, [...]

admin2024-06-13T17:37:06-07:00June 6, 2024|Categories: ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: artificial intelligence, digital twins, ERP, logistics, manufacturing, S&OP, SAP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, supply chain technologies, sustainability|

Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics
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Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics

In attending the Southern California E-Commerce & Logistics Summit, it is clear that focusing on global logistics as a system of systems is paramount (special shout out to Fran Inman for the use of her phrase). Not one link in the supply chain can succeed on its own.

admin2024-06-13T17:34:38-07:00June 3, 2024|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: collaboration, cyber security, energy policy, global supply chain, innovation, logistics, process improvement, regulatory requirements, supply chain, supply chain resiliency, supply chain technologies, talent, technology|

Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain
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Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain

The risk of China has increased dramatically over the years. Early on, executives were concerned about intellectual property theft. Although that is still a concern, there are much bigger issues.

admin2024-06-16T21:08:16-07:00May 24, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: geopolitical risk, logistics, manufacturing, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

Supply Chain – Green Sense Minute | Green Sense Radio
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Supply Chain – Green Sense Minute | Green Sense Radio

In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Sustainability & Impacts, Videos & Podcasts

Supply Chain – Green Sense Minute | Green Sense Radio

Lisa Anderson, founder of LMA consulting, who discusses global changes in the supply chain.

admin2024-05-31T14:09:56-07:00May 22, 2024|Categories: In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Sustainability & Impacts, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability, triple bottom line|

FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims
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FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims

In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims

The FTC is cracking down on bogus 'Made in America' claims. Lisa Anderson was quoted in Bloomberg Law on reshoring and near-shoring.

admin2024-05-21T22:01:51-07:00May 21, 2024|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Bloomberg, diversification, geopolitical risk, manufacturing, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

Diversify to Thrive in Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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Diversify to Thrive in Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Diversify to Thrive in Manufacturing & Supply Chain

If you are dependent on any region, non-friendly country, customer, supplier, material, or anything noteworthy to your success, you must diversify. Although this concept has always been true, the pandemic highlighted the critical importance. Some companies simply lost their source of supply overnight and have not recovered if not diversified.

admin2024-06-07T15:20:57-07:00May 16, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: diversification, geopolitical risk, ports, regional supply chains, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supplier management, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense
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Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Manufacturing, Sustainability & Impacts

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.

admin2024-05-18T21:06:29-07:00May 13, 2024|Categories: Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Manufacturing, Sustainability & Impacts|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, cost reduction, energy policy, manufacturing, operational efficiency, supplier management, sustainability, triple bottom line|

UPS Wins USPS Business with Regional Approach
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UPS Wins USPS Business with Regional Approach

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

UPS Wins USPS Business with Regional Approach

According to UPS's CEO, UPS’ network flexibility gave it an edge over FedEx in landing a deal with the U.S. Postal Service. Instead of following a hub-and-spoke model to service the USPS, UPS can use its regional gateways to support the local and regional requirements of the USPS customers.

admin2024-05-08T19:27:27-07:00May 7, 2024|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, Flexibility, logistics, regional supply chains, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain partners, transportation|

Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate
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Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate

The latest Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has caused massive diversions on the East Coast and in the Baltimore region and points out the need for backup sources of supply and agility in the supply chain.

admin2024-05-08T19:24:36-07:00May 2, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: Brushware Magazine, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, S&OP, SIOP, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Industrial Robotics for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success
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Industrial Robotics for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success

ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies

Industrial Robotics for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success

There are around 3 million industrial robots in use worldwide, and the market is expected to grow to $45 billion by 2028. At a minimum, robots can perform routine tasks with consistent quality. At a maximum, robots will be a strategic advantage to your business. It is no wonder clients are implementing them at a fast pace and investing widely.

admin2024-05-08T19:20:47-07:00May 1, 2024|Categories: ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: digitized supply chain, manufacturing, quality control, robots, supply chain, technology|

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