Sourcing Captain

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to finding the best China sourcing agent, it’s crucial to establish a strong connection that ensures a seamless partnership. With the right sourcing agent by your side, you can unlock incredible opportunities and access high-quality products from China.

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Sourcing Captain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As we have discussed in our previous blogs, strategic sourcing is the perfect and innovative way to reduce costs, achieve a faster time to market and improve the quality of the final product. Wikipedia defines strategic sourcing as,” the process of developing channels of supply at the lowest total cost, not just the lowest purchase price.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sourcing isn’t just a concern for procurement teams. The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers. The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers.

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IBM Business Partners

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Open-source software. DevOps, open source and the mainframe Open-source software and DevOps share a common philosophy and technical underpinnings. GitOps gets its name from Git, the hugely popular, open-source code-management tool. Such an architecture includes many open-source elements.

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Capgemini

MARCH 16, 2022

Early pilot initiatives have demonstrated that digital technologies help build on the foundations laid by Lean Manufacturing and extend those benefits to entire facilities or even to end-to-end supply chains. Concurrently, manufacturers are under pressure. AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING JOURNEY. Industry 4.0

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IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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Sourcing Captain

AUGUST 25, 2021

A private label product is manufactured by a contract manufacturer or a third-party manufacturer and sold under another party’s (retailer’s) brand name. In simpler terms, a private label product is manufactured by Company A, with the brand name of Company B. The manufacturer then makes a sample for review.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We covered part of the solution, for example, with " Is Manufacturing in Cambodia a Good Alternative to China? Tariffs may seem like a blunt policy tool, but their impact on everything from sourcing to pricing strategy can be complex, significant, and lasting. Who decides on tariffs?

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IBM Business Partners

JUNE 14, 2023

Smart manufacturing (SM)—the use of advanced, highly integrated technologies in manufacturing processes—is revolutionizing how companies operate. Smart manufacturing, as part of the digital transformation of Industry 4.0 , deploys a combination of emerging technologies and diagnostic tools (e.g.,

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 19, 2024

Customers are demanding a personalized experience, and manufacturing is no different. One-size-fits-all manufacturing is now becoming a thing of the past. Today, we are seeing a decline in the mass production of identical products in exchange for personalization and niche products.

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Ivemsa

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When a foreign manufacturer decides to launch production in Mexico , the first thing they must do is secure a facility and sign a lease. To factor in all the important considerations, from logistics and labor to competitiveness and costs, here are the top 10 questions manufacturers often ask to help them reach a decision.

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Groove Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2024

China: Offers a vast workforce and expertise in manufacturing and technology. Let's examine some of these: Manufacturing Outsourcing Manufacturing outsourcing involves contracting the production of goods to external providers. the global contract manufacturing market is expected to reach $2.7 Eastern Europe (e.g.,

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McKinsey and Company

JANUARY 31, 2023

Indirect operations functions make up a significant share of total operations—and optimizing them can deliver sizeable bottom-line impact.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

As a leader in Salesforce solutions for the Manufacturing and Automotive industries , I want to share with you some key learnings from Dreamforce. For manufacturers and automotive clients, today’s challenges include supply chain disruptions, chip shortages, inflation, talent needs, and ESG regulations. Sustainability.

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Sourcing Captain

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For anyone who is into sourcing, it is essential to understand the difference between purchasing and procurement. Purchasing is the act of buying the goods and services that a company needs to operate and/or manufacture products. involved in sourcing products. Let’s check out their definitions first: . Purchasing.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 21, 2023

The obligation to comply with supply chain regulations from the EU Supply Chain Act to a draft of US supply chain due diligence laws is spurring firms to rethink sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing policies, and supporting applications. In addition, the US and the EU alone are currently spending $1.4

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Ivemsa

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

/Mexico border is a common strategy when manufacturing in Mexico. Monterrey, in particular, is an industrial hub in this area known for its infrastructure and innovation, which is valuable for manufacturers that want to reach the U.S. and other foreign manufacturers.

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Ivemsa

AUGUST 27, 2024

Monterrey is one of the central areas of growth for manufacturing in Mexico. The strength of the metal fabrication sector in Mexico has helped boost other industries as well, including automotive manufacturing , aerospace manufacturing , and mechanical engineering. Mexico border. saving costs and time-to-market.

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Ivemsa

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Nearshoring to Mexico has impacted the growth of the global market in several manufacturing sectors, including the medical device industry. and other foreign manufacturers have relied on the cost-effectiveness of Mexico’s workforce. and other foreign manufacturers have relied on the cost-effectiveness of Mexico’s workforce.

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Ivemsa

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Establishing a strong diversification strategy has become a priority for global manufacturers as supply chain management has shifted, and in some cases, become unreliable. As a result, Mexico shelter manufacturing has continued to gain momentum as the top choice for American manufacturers. The IMMEX program allows U.S.

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Ivemsa

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cost-effective labor is one of the biggest benefits of manufacturing in Mexico. and other foreign manufacturers may be wondering how this cost increase affects them. Therefore, the impact of the increase to foreign manufacturers will be minimal, if at all. However, with the recent change in Mexico’s minimum wage, U.S.

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Everest Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Life Sciences Smart Manufacturing Services In the past, the manufacturing industry primarily focused on designing standardized manufacturing procedures and managing labor and mechanical systems. Nevertheless, the life sciences industry has been slow in embracing technology to modernize its manufacturing setups.

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Ivemsa

JUNE 13, 2024

manufacturing is growing. On average, manufacturing companies spent USD 16.2 manufacturers are considering when and how they’ll expand. For many, the answer is Mexico manufacturing. The Benefit of Manufacturing in Mexico U.S. manufacturers that are ready to expand. factory to explore other areas of growth.

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Ivemsa

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mexico has been a manufacturing leader but has recently surpassed China as the top trade partner with the U.S. and other foreign manufacturers expanding their operations can depend on the blueprint that Mexico has in place. Over the past 20 years, the number of aerospace manufacturing firms has grown over triple in size.

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Ivemsa

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Manufacturing in Mexico has prevailed as a leading business strategy, especially over the last few years. and other foreign manufacturers have outsourced production to China without owning their own factories or equipment. Quoted by Units vs. an All-Inclusive Fee With contract manufacturing, companies work with third-party suppliers.

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Ivemsa

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the last months of the year rapidly approach and manufacturers set their sights on 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on how industry dynamics have shifted over the past 12 months. Though the industry is constantly in a state of flux, manufacturing in Mexico remains the best option for those with a U.S.

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Ivemsa

APRIL 1, 2024

Understanding how to navigate operating in a foreign country often requires a learning curve many manufacturers aren’t prepared for. and other foreign manufacturers can stay competitive : 48-Hour Work Week The U.S. However, it is common for manufacturers to divide the 48-hour work shift into a five-day Monday-to-Friday work week.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 28, 2022

In our last post we discussed the linkages between Journal Entries and the source transactions in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets. The following query expands on the query in the previous post to add the Journal Source and Journal Category from the associated Journal Header. overhead absorption).

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Airswift

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Source: iStock/fotografixx. Management in business sectors such as manufacturing, transport, finance, and medicine are investing in order to develop a competitive edge. Artificial intelligence (AI) business usage has seen a vast increase across all industries over the past few years.

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Automation Anywhere

JUNE 1, 2022

From the way we shop and travel to the way manufacturers monitor and manage inventory to the way farmers keep track of their livestock, IoT has transformed life in many areas and gone from just a crazy vision to an essential reality. Your employees will not have to focus on repetitive, manual tasks, freeing them for higher-level work.

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Groove Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Areas of Expertise: NET Environments & Libraries.NET Core.NET Core is an open-source framework from Microsoft. ASP.NET is an open-source web framework equipped with programming languages, tools and libraries to design various types of software applications, web applications and services along with.NET. Accord.Net. DotNetNuke.

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Groove Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Areas of Expertise: NET Environments & Libraries.NET Core.NET Core is an open-source framework from Microsoft. ASP.NET is an open-source web framework equipped with programming languages, tools and libraries to design various types of software applications, web applications and services along with.NET. Accord.Net. DotNetNuke.

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Groove Technology

MAY 18, 2023

MuleSoft is an Anypoint Platform that offers a unified, hybrid integration platform for connecting any application, data source, or API, regardless of its location, format, or protocol. Increased productivity: MuleSoft automates and streamlines manual processes, reducing errors, and freeing up resources to focus on high-value tasks.

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Airswift

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Source: Pexels/ThisIsEngineering. They are in the business of infrastructure, building, flying, driving, energy, science, medicine and manufacturing. Googling the question ‘what is an engineer’ will give you the definition: ‘a person who designs, builds or maintains engines, machines or structures.’.

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Automation Anywhere

DECEMBER 16, 2020

For manufacturers, top of mind is finding new ways to streamline operations. Manufacturers have always and continue to invest significant time and money to try and ensure that these resources are utilized as efficiently and effectively as possible. Manufacturers were affected disproportionally by the epidemic. Ignore them.

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Automation Anywhere

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For example, COVID-19 created a labor shortage that has severely impacted every business in the chain—from suppliers of raw materials to manufacturers to distribution companies. from overseas, adding more facilities/increasing manufacturing capacity, and making more ports and distribution centers accessible, to name a few.

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Capgemini

AUGUST 12, 2024

Local energy: a source of opportunity and resilience in the US energy transition Claire Gotham Jul 4, 2024 Facebook Linkedin As we begin to move away from fossil fuels, the electrification of the US economy will be essential. Electricity demand is now estimated to grow by 4.7% annual demand growth we’ve seen for the past decade.

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