Another Example of SKU Proliferation Leading to Cost Complexity
SKU proliferation is a familiar challenge in supply chain business planning, one that dates back quite a few years in CPG and consumer brand-oriented product areas. Today's permanent changes towards...
View ArticleA More Visible Challenge for Tesla Model 3 Production
The visibility on Tesla’s Model 3 production ramp-up took on some new dimensions this week, as U.S. national morning news program CBS This Morning aired a segment featuring Tesla auto workers...
View ArticlePraise to APICS in Efforts to Update SCOR Reference Model
APICS made a noteworthy announcement regarding a planned new iteration of The Supply Chain Operations Reference Model-SCOR, to help industry supply chain teams manage changing business and...
View ArticleGood and Not So Good News for Tesla Motors Q3 Operational Performance
Tesla Motors reported both good and not so good news related to its recent Q3 operational performance. The not so good is a significant miss to expected Model 3 production expectations.
View ArticleHighlights of APICS 2017 Annual Conference
APICS conducted its 2017 Annual Conference this week and Supply Chain Matters features some of this year’s conference highlights.
View Article2018 Prediction Deep Dive- The Supply Chain Talent Perfect Storm Intensifies
Supply Chain Matters provides a deep-dive perspective on the ten outlined 2018 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains unveiled in mid-December. In this installment, we dive into 2018...
View ArticleTesla Reports Q4-2017 Operational Performance- A Disappointing Narrative for...
Electric car icon manufacturer Tesla reported Q4-2017 automobile vehicle production and delivery performance this week with rather mixed messages as to overall operational and supply chain performance....
View ArticleA Global Boom Period Brings Challenges and Important Signposts
Multi-industry supply chains are experiencing the most robust activity experienced in seven years. At the same time, many that are experienced in boom and bust cycles know all too-well that periods of...
View ArticleTesla Reports Q1-2018 Operational Performance- Some Good and Tempered News...
Tesla has issued its Q1-2018 Vehicle Production and Deliveries report which contains some good news as well as tempered news for Model 3 sedan.
View ArticleA Significant Customer Announcement from Nikola Motor
Anheuser-Busch and Nikola Motor Company have jointly announced an order for up to 800 hydrogen-electric powered Nikola Two semi-trucks. This announcement is significant from two dimensions. It serves...
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