Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 4, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Operations Weekly Every Tuesday Procurement Weekly Every Thursday Logistics Weekly Every Wednesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Despite reducing its dependency on the country, Lowes is still "not satisfied" with its current sourcing mix, he added.

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Una

OCTOBER 11, 2023

EPISODE 136 Making the Impossible Possible in Global Sourcing with Chris Volz By Kelly Barner | October 11, 2023 Global supply chains reach the furthest corners of the earth, bringing back valuable, well-made goods and putting us in touch with people we may never meet.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

Still, during his tenure at Ford, he is credited with implementing new logistics and supply chain management strategies, including consolidating suppliers, streamlining production processes, and improving inventory management. Don’t forget! He is not primarily known for his work as a supply chain professional.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

It can be considered an alternative outsourcing strategy: while outsourcing to distant countries may offer cheaper labor costs, it’s more difficult and costly to manage logistics. Global sourcing Global sourcing is sourcing goods or services from suppliers in global markets.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more. Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ).

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 16, 2025

Just-in-Time requires synchronization between all participants in the supply chain suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to maintain smooth operations without delays. Indiana’s Strategic Advantage Indiana is uniquely suited to support Just-in-Time logistics due to its central location in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Padmanabhan and Seungjin Whang Information is then grouped and converted in the infographic as below, 7 Ways to Improve Visibility 1) Shorten pipeline : the prevalent use of outsourcing, global sourcing in particular, increase the members of supply chain including related processes.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2025

Manish Kapoor Why It Matters for Global Trade and Supply Chain Profession als With only 90 days of tariff relief on the horizon, theres urgency to act. Companies are front-loading inventory, reevaluating vendor relationships, and updating global trade compliance strategies. Probably not.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

On top of that we have all other forms of economic growth, the expansion of outsourcing and global sourcing, all of which drive ever increasing demand on the over the road transportation of goods. In 2019 alone trucking accounted for almost $800 billion of expenditure in the U.S.

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Skill Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2023

After a positive experience of working with Skill Dynamics at a previous company, Huber+Suhner’s Head of Sourcing & Logistics set out to advance the capabilities of his new team in Poland whilst also exploring whether Huber+Suhner’s global head office would also be interested in the initiative.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

Along with a cloud-based supplier search engine that aims to fully automate global sourcing. Matchory strives to meet the ever-more complex needs of global sourcing, with solutions for risk mitigation, process improvement, cost-savings and market insights.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Padmanabhan and Seungjin Whang Information is then grouped and converted in the infographic as below, 7 Ways to Improve Visibility 1) Shorten pipeline : the prevalent use of outsourcing , global sourcing in particular, increase the members of supply chain including related processes.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times. And global sourcing provides businesses with access to less expensive resources in low-cost regions. Strategic sourcing can help mitigate some of that stress by reducing potential risks associated with supplier relationships.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It is especially valuable for professionals involved in global sourcing, international logistics, and cross-cultural negotiations. Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) The CIPP is a testament to one's expertise in navigating the complex international procurement landscape.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

That’s especially challenging this year with unforeseen disruptions — the Baltimore bridge collapse , global geopolitical issues, logistic disruptions, as well as ongoing chip disruptions, and others. I see best-cost country sourcing for value, as well as risk mitigation, continuing to be very, very important.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In addition to negotiating discounts, group purchasing organizations may also provide other services such as supply chain management , procurement consulting, and logistics support.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Logistics / Freight. Logistics / Freight. Knowledge of technology impact on sourcing (innovation opportunities). Knowledge of technology impact on logistically how and physically what you are sourcing (innovation opportunities). Multiple / global sourcing of critical components. Logistics / Freight.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

It’s about being able to navigate the complex landscape of global sourcing, regulatory compliance, risk management, and more. We have helped businesses navigate the challenges of global sourcing, compliance, risk management, and more, delivering tangible results in terms of cost savings, process efficiency, and strategic value.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 11, 2022

It became possible to source from low-cost countries where labor was cheaper and there were fewer rules. Cheap imports shipped from China would arrive in the UK and the US in three weeks and this logistical engine worked beautifully for many years. Logistics are getting more expensive. When things are great, nobody worries.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

From sourcing specialists to logistics managers, each role requires a unique skill set. For example, learners might navigate a simulated global sourcing crisis, making decisions that affect virtual supply chains in real time. We leverage branching scenarios that mimic real-world supply chain challenges.

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