Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” Lafley defined back in 2005. For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Webinar Supply Chains 61

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The erosion in the cost advantage has been driven by a confluence of sharp wage increases, lagging productivity growth, unfavorable currency swings, and a dramatic rise in energy costs, states the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based on a study of 25 nations that account for nearly 90 percent of global exports of manufactured goods.

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Cost Reduction Material Savings Factories Price Reduction 123

GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

This year the trend continues, as 83% of the surveyed group reports as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) carriers. In 2005, 73% of distributors were family owned. Demographics. Consistency has always been at a premium in the distribution industry. 37% of operations report a Midwest base, and 21% headquarter in the Northeast.

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Survey Distribution Operations Price Reduction 96

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

In 2005, the Manufacturing Institute created and launched the Dream It. For example, the Hirschvogel Automotive Group launched a program to teach students the art and skill set of working as a machinist in a die and punch shop . Manufacturers Will Open Their Doors, Literally.

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Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Buyer Training Material Savings 77

GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Since 2005, U.S. Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., a move known as reshoring. 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S.

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Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings 104

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Recently Cerasis asked in the Manufacturing Leadership Community group on LinkedIn, run by Manufacturing Executive. Over 40% of CFOs cited productivity as the top benefit of an effective workplace safety program.” – Chief Financial Officer survey, Liberty Mutual Insurance company , (2005). Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

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Blog Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Material Savings 98

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2016

The five-year infrastructure bill is the longest reauthorization of federal transportation programs that Congress has approved in more than a decade, ending an era of stopgap bills and half-measures that left the Highway Trust Fund nearly broke and frustrated local governments and business groups. that shouldn’t need government help.

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